McLain and Kaline Lift Bengals in Opening Day Win
Detroit defeated Cleveland 6-2 as Denny McLain allowed three hits and Al Kaline delivered a tie breaking two run homer. Kaline and McLain sparkled, with Norm Cash adding a two run double. Other games featured Boston over Baltimore in 12, Kansas City over Minnesota, Oakland over Chicago, and Seattle beating California.
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Mets Openers Streak Continues In 11 10 Loss To Expos
The New York Mets fall 11-10 to Montreal in their season debut, maintaining their dubious record of never winning an opener. Elsewhere Dick Selma, a one-time Met, pitches San Diego to a 2-1 win over Houston, while Pirates, Cubs, and Atlanta post early victories in a crowded 14-game baseball opening day slate.
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Lonborg Leaves Tony C Arrives In Red Sox Opener
In Baltimore Jim Lonborg exited in the third with a shoulder strain as Boston beat Baltimore 5 to 4 in 12 innings. Tony Conigliaro, returning from eye injury, homered and reached base four times, sparking the comeback win. Lonborg called the problem muscular and said he would be fine soon. Gene Shue named NBA Coach of the Year after leading the Baltimore Bullets from last to first in the division.
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Montreal Expos laugh at hats fade as they win opener
The Expos, opening in the National League, beat the Mets 11 to 10 at Shea in a game marked by cap ridicule earlier in the spring. Mudcat Grant won, Maury Wills contributed doubles and a steal, and Montreal celebrated a first-day victory despite the hat jokes from opponents and fans alike.
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Major League Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues
Major League standings show both National and American tables with teams and records. Tuesday results featured Montreal beating New York 11-10, Chicago defeating Philadelphia 7-6 in 11 innings, Pittsburgh over St. Louis 6-2 in 14 innings, Atlanta 10 San Francisco 2, San Diego 2 Houston 1, with scheduled games and pitchers listed for today across both leagues.
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Distaff Netters Vie in Africa at South African Open
In Johannesburg UPI reports Billie Jean King and Nancy Richey join Virginia Wade and Ann Haydon Jones as semifinalists in the South African Open. King meets Jones and Richey faces Wade after comfortable quarterfinals. King 6-0 6-0 over Melanie Muller. Richey 6-1 6-1 over Kerry Harris. Jones 6-4 6-2 over Annette du Plooy. Wade 6-4 6-1 over Brenda Kirk.
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Bass Country and Vermont Fishing Notes and Memorial Visit
North central Florida is cited as prime bass country with near nine pound and five pound catches from Wynott by neighbor Hugh Holloway. A side trip to White Springs honors Stephen Foster at the Suwannee River memorial opened in 1950 with dioramas scores and a piano exhibit. Vermont notes mark spring thawing streams robins maple syrup and new record fish lists from Vermont Fish and Game with recent additions including a brown trout, northern pike and a large smelt, as trout season nears.
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Masters Nears as Goalby Contemplates Swansong
Defending champion Bob Goalby hints he may quit after this Masters despite not confirming retirement. The field at Augusta National includes Nicklaus as the man to beat, Palmer's strong practice rounds, Trevino's recovery from a hand injury, and other stars like Casper and Littler.
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Tony Comeback Newest Moniker Tony Comeback Newest Moniker
Tony Conigliaro returns from a year out and shines in spring training with four homers and solid power. Opening day performances spark talk of a full comeback as he helps Boston beat Baltimore 5-4 in extra innings.
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