Baseball's Longest Season Opens With Senators Loss
Opening day in Washington drew 45,113 as the Senators were beaten 8-4 by the New York Yankees. Ted Williams tipped his hat in the ceremonial start with President Nixon watching, while Frank Howard homered late for the Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Williams
Washington Senators
Williams
Boston Red Sox
Washington
Nixon
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium
Senators
New York Yankees
Cincinnati
Reds
Dodgers
Atlanta Braves
San Francisco Giants
Montreal
New York
San Diego
Houston
Seattle
California
Kansas City
Minnesota
Frank Howard
Jerry Kenney
Bobby Murcer
Mel Stottlemyre
Yanks
Cincinnati Red Stockings
Cincinnati Reds
Pete Rose
Bobby Tolan
Dodger
Don Drysdale
Drysdale
Bill Singer
Ron Fairly
Gary Nolan
Atlanta
Giants
Sonny Jackson
Mike Lum
Braves
Juan Marichal
Major League Standings and Schedule Preview
Baseball standings and upcoming games with listed pitchers and times. Notable matchups include Cleveland at Detroit, Chicago at Oakland, and Minnesota at Kansas City. Also shows recent results and Tuesday’s probables across the NL and AL divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Tiant
Detroit
McLain
Chicago
Peters
Oakland
Odom
Minnesota
Chance
Kansas City
Bunker
Seattle
Pattin
California
McGlothlin
Kaw City
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Montreal
W. le
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Diego
Houston
Cincinnati
San Fran
Los Ang
Wilson
Selma
Grant
Seaver
Short
Jenkins
Blass
Gibson
San Francisco
Perry
Niekro
St. L
Los An
Baltimore
Boston
Washington
Boston Londo
McNally
Celtics Grab Jo Jo White In Ninth Pick
New York report details the 1969 NBA draft where Lew Alcindor went to the Bucks as the top pick. Neal Walk went second to the Suns, Lucius Allen was third to Seattle, and Jo Jo White was selected ninth by the Boston Celtics amid surprises and strong showings by college stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Basketball Association
Lew Alcindor
Milwaukee Bucks
Phoenix Suns
Neal Walk
Florida
Walk
NBA
Suns
Alcindor
Lucius Allen
Seattle SuperSonics
Allen
UCLA
Kansas
Jo Jo White
Boston Celtics
Detroit
Terry Driscoll
Boston College
Williams Seeks Fast Start as Senators Open Season
Ted Williams, managing Washington in his first MLB game, sought a strong debut despite an 8 4 loss to the Yankees. He received a standing ovation, explained managing differs from playing, and defended his infield shift while fielding questions on Nixon and umpire calls from a packed, attentive room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Ted Williams
Pat
Washington Senators
Detroit Tigers
Senators
New York Yankees
Williams
Boston
Yankees
Willams
Nixon
New York
Red Sox
Hank Soar
Jame Gibbs
Tim Cullen
Celtics land Jo Jo White in shocking NBA draft pick
Boston Celtics executives celebrated a major upset as they drafted All American Jo Jo White from Kansas, a top Olympic standout, after eight other teams passed on him. Red Auerbach praised his potential while noting White may replace Sam Jones. Terry Driscoll and Ed Sindut were also selected in later rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
Boston Celtics
Jo Jo White
Kansas University
Celtics
National Basketball Association
White
Mexico City
Red Auerbach
New York
Auerbach
Sam Jones
Phoenix
Emmette Bryant
Bill Russell
Terry Driscoll
Boston College
Detroit
Ed Sindut
Holy Cross
San Francisco
Driscoll
Bob Cousy
Sindut
Everett
Jack Donohue
Crusaders
Rams on the Block Amid Sale Rumors in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Rams owner Dan Reeves weighs selling his 51 percent stake after discontent over coaching moves and team direction. Architect Charles Luckman and a partner have reportedly bid to buy the controlling share of the NFL club valued around $20 million. Other current Rams owners include Gene Autry and Robert Reynolds of the California Angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS Angeles
UPI
Charles Luckman
Los Angeles Rams
Dan Reeves
Reeves
Rams
George Allen
Allen
Luckman
Gene Autry
Robert Reynolds
California Angels
Knicks May Use Cazzie Russell In Playoff Game
The Knicks may use Cazzie Russell as a sixth man in the Eastern Division finals against Boston. Russell, out since January with a broken ankle, will travel to Boston for an ankle check and possible part time duty if the ankle shows strength. Boston won the opening game of the best of seven series. Thomas Graham dies at 68 after long illness in Kentucky racing and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
UPI
New York Knicks
Cazzie Russell
Seattle
Knicks
Boston
Russell
Phil Jackson
Willis Reed
Dave DeBusschere
Bill Bradley
Dick Barnett
Walt Frazier
Red Holzmann
Celts
Atlanta Hawks Clinch Series In San Diego
The Atlanta Hawks defeated the San Diego club 108 to 106 in San Diego to win the Western Division semifinal in six games. Lou Hudson led with 27 points, Bill Bridges added 24, while Elvin Hayes and Don Kojis each scored 26 for San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Atlanta
Hawks
Los Angeles
Lou Hudson
Bill Bridges
Elvin Hayes
Don Kojis
Good Show Bet Former Cadet Bert Yancey Masters Pick
AUGUSTA Ga based on past form Bert Yancey is a strong Masters bet. The former West Point cadet finished third in 67 and 68 and has posted 13 under par over eight rounds at Augusta. He cites familiarity with the course and tradition as reasons for confidence while noting tendonitis forced a brief layoff. Masters practice ends today with the course closing tomorrow afternoon for final trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Bert Yancey
West Point
Yancey
Military Academy
Augusta National
Bruins Manager Critical Of Cup Finals Schedule
Boston Bruins general manager Milt Schmidt criticized the NHL announced dates for the East Division finals with Montreal. He argued for fewer days between games and suggested moving Boston games to the following Tuesday with contingency dates if the series lasts seven games. Montreal had eliminated the New York Rangers 4-0, while Boston swept Toronto 4-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
Boston Bruins
Milt Schmidt
Montreal Canadiens
National Hockey League
Canadiens
Montreal
Schmidt
Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs
New York Rangers
Boston Garden
Red Sox Debut With Baltimore Orioles Open 1969 Season
Boston starts 1969 with Jim Lonborg on the mound against Dave McNally as Tony Conigliaro seeks a full return after his 1967 head injury. Lonborg aims to recapture his 1967 Cy Young form, while Conigliaro vows a complete comeback amid spring training signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
UPI
Boston
Red Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Jim Lonborg
Cy Young
Dave McNally
Tony Conigliaro
Lonborg
St. Louis
Conigliaro
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Stone
Frank Linzy
Roy White
Paul Cassnova
Ken McMullen
Bill Haller
Bronx Bombers
Nats
Tab Je Jo White
UPID
Goodyear Tires
Sinclair Oil
Goodyear
Francis J. Kelly Inc
Soar
Cullen
Celtic Cutie Fools League
Graham
Louisville
Thomas Graham
Atlanta Hawks
United Press International
Cadet
Good Show
Bruin
Dick Williams
Tony C
Adams Clothes Shop
Ake
Artery Arcade
North Adams
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!