St Francis de Sales Quintet Retains State CYO Crown
St Francis de Sales of Bennington won its second straight Class C State CYO basketball title with a 31 to 20 overtime victory over St Marys of Fair Haven at Rice Memorial Gym. Ron Pembroke scored the decisive basket in overtime after Keith Nichols tied the game at 20-20 with 10 seconds left in regulation. Pembroke led St Francis with 11 points, followed by Scott Maguire with seven as St Francis posted an 11-1 league finish this season.
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Prime Rookie Gets the Axe
United Press International notes Cubs opening roster changes as Don Young loses his starting centerfield job and joins Tacoma along with Jim Qualls Pat Jacques and John on. The Mets meanwhile keep rookie Mike Jorgensen at first base outfield as they finalize a strong set lineup for the season.
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Play Ball Opens Baseballs Second Century In 1969 Flair
The season begins with President Nixon in the White House and Denny McLain in Florida as Seattle Pilots head to Milwaukee while the Mets defend their title. The Senators host the Tigers in the presidential opener and the Reds face the Expos amid spring training legal wrangles. The centennial celebrations trace back to 1839 and 1869 with ongoing court action surrounding Curt Flood and the Seattle Milwaukee case.
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Castoff Wins Fate as Hawks Rally to First
A late season turn of events saw a former journeyman influence four teams as he helped the Chicago Black Hawks surge from last to first, clinching the Prince of Wales Trophy with a 10-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Boston finished second after a 8-1 win over Toronto, while New York Rangers star Walt Tkaczuk earned team MVP honors and Jean Ratelle accepted the players’ award for a third straight year.
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China Open winner Chang Chung-fa captures title in Taipei
Chang Chung-fa, a 40 year old home pro, shot 74 for a three day total of 215 to win the China Open and a 2500 first prize. Contender Chen Ching-po finished three strokes back as Montreal and New York chase playoff spots in a crowded race.
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Bosox finish spring with 15-12 record and pitching glow
Boston closes exhibition season with two wins over Pittsburgh finishing 15-12. Ray Culp and Jim Lonborg shine on mound as Gary Peters readies for Tuesday opener. Reggie Smith and Carl Yastrzemski pace offense. Lonborg extends scoreless run. Tony Conigliero exits with neck strain.
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Quintets Lose Game Seven In Knicks Bullets Playoff
Baltimore Bullets pull off a 96 87 win over New York to force a decisive seventh game at Madison Square Garden. Guy Johnson scores 31 points, Hart Monroe adds 29 as the Knicks shoot 36 percent. Milwaukee awaits the East finals after the Bucks eliminated Philadelphia in five. Hawks beat Chicago 113 107 to reach the next round while Lakers stay alive with 134 128 win over Phoenix.
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Fire Destroys WSU Stadium Forcing Home Games
A $700000 fire ripped through Washington State University Roger Stadium destroying the main stand and 10000 seats plus the press box. The loss leaves WSU and Idaho scrambling for home venues with two and four scheduled games at stake. Officials including Athletic Director Stan Bates and President Glenn Terrell must decide future sites as damage estimates rise and a television crew suffers $11000 in equipment damage.
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