Reds open title defense with 11-5 win over Astros at Riverfront
Cincinnati fans witnessed an 11-5 opening day victory as Tony Perez drove in four runs and Joe Morgan and Pete Rose each added three hits in a 15 strike-filled barrage. George Foster delivered a two-run single in a five-run sixth inning to seal the win for the defending champions.
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Long delayed NFL draft grinds into final day
The 1960s era draft stretched into its final day as 14 plus hours passed for seven rounds with little talent left. Steelers closed the round at 12:02 a.m. Rozelle waived the deadline, while Lions, Jets and Giants made notable picks including Richard Todd and Troy Archer. New England used three first-rounders for Mike Haynes Tim Fox and Pete Brock as Selmon brothers joined in Oklahoma.
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Floyd Leads Masters as Nicklaus Trails by Two
Ray Floyd shot 65 to take a one stroke lead at Augusta as Jack Nicklaus fired 67 but missed key putts from short range. Floyd capitalized on a new five wood and backed by a steady back nine while Nicklaus vows to improve his putting. Several former contenders opened slow with 71s and 73s.
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Mt Anthony wins opener with squeeze play at Spinelli Field
Mt Anthony edged Hoosick Falls 3 2 as Bill Russ bunted home Pete Geannelis for the winning run in the bottom of the seventh. Dave Feenan pitched well despite early miscues, going six-plus with three hits allowed and two unearned runs. John DiGangi went 2 for 2 as MAU improved to 1 0 on the season.
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Mt Anthony JV Panthers Edge Hoosick Falls 6 5 in One Run
Mt Anthony junior varsity baseball won 6-5 over Hoosick Falls Central in a tense one run game yesterday afternoon. Dale Corbett pitched four innings, allowing one run on two hits. Bob Mather earned the win as lineup changes followed a 4-1 Patriots lead after four innings. Tim Pelkie went 2 for 4 with two RBIs and a double. Mike Greene 2 for 3.
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Freestyle skiers set for year's finale at Snowbird
Freestyle skiing top money winners race for final 1976 meets at Snowbird Utah Scott Brooksbank leads men’s ballet and overall money list with over 1600 in wins while Marion Post tops the women’s ballet and money list at 24200. Stiegemeier ranks fifth with about 7100 and Eaves sits close behind.
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Bennington Little League set meeting for plans and registrations
The Bennington Little League announces a regular meeting at First Vermont Bank on Sunday April 11 at 7 p.m. to finalize registration for the week of April 26 to 30 at the Bennington Recreation Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Joseph Pello, president, urges managers coaches directors and umpires to attend and notes openings in all roles welcoming a large turnout.
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