Former High School Mound Star Just Misses No Hitter in Debut
Wayne Simpson, Cincinnati Reds first draft choice in 1967, pitched a two hitter vs the Dodgers, retiring the first 16 batters as Cincinnati won 3-0 with Johnny Bench delivering a seventh inning homer. Dock Ellis totaled 13 strikeouts in Pittsburgh’s 2-1 win over the Mets. other scores include Braves 6-1 Padres, Giants 7-4 Astros, Phillies 5-3 Cubs, Cardinals 7-3 Expos.
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Bruins Take 2-0 Lead as Rangers Slug It Out
Boston edged New York 5-3 in Detroit, widening the series lead in the Eastern semifinals. Bruins key players McKenzie Bucyk Hodge Westfall scored while Esposito and Orr were limited by Ranger defense. Sinden noted playoff style was looser than opener.
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Aaron Leads Masters As Heats Field At Augusta
Tommy Aaron powered a four under par 68 to grab a one stroke lead after the Masters opening round at Augusta National. Gene Littler Bert Yancey trailed at 69 while Nicklaus and Beard posted 71 amid windy, fast greens and slick rough conditions.
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Harness weekend at Green Mountain Race Track purse $39,200
Horsemen vie for $39,200 in purses over a four program weekend at Pownal track. 41 races total from tonight through Sunday highlight two $5,000 invitational events, an Invitational Trot and an Invitational Pace, with twin bills starting at 2 p.m. tomorrow and 8 p.m. tonight. The weekend ends Sunday at 2 p.m. with an 11 race card, first double-header of harness racing at Pownal since 1967.
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A compact racing card lists FIRST Pace $600 with nine horses led by Buckley and Pulver, SECOND Pace $600 featuring Cheerland Chan Pike and Gecko, THIRD Trot $650 headlined by Oxonian Spouse Abbott, and further FIFTH to TENTH heats with entries such as Wayne Wood Boy, Knight Victor, and Knight Souvenir across Paces and Trots, including multiple owners and handlers. The card shows ae notes indicating additional horse pairings and aliases, with riders and trainers named beside each entry.
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McLain Faces Fickle Masters Crowd and Comeback Heat
Denny McLain returns amid wary Masters talk as Roberto DeVicenzo and others warn that public memory is long after a scandal. DeVicenzo urges McLain to follow the rules, while Arnold Palmer predicts forgiveness may come slowly if the star handles his return.
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