Yankees and Reds open 1967 season with wins
Opening Day 1967 saw the New York Yankees rout Washington 8 0 as Mickey Mantle injured a leg scoring in the third. In Cincinnati, the Reds beat the Dodgers 6 1 behind two first inning homers off Bob Miller. Mantle’s hamstring re aggravation left his status uncertain.
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Mantle Out Indefinitely After Hamstring Strain
Washington report notes Mickey Mantle is sidelined indefinitely for the New York Yankees after pulling his hamstring running the bases in the opening win over the Washington Senators. Mantle exited after two-and-a-half innings while manager Ralph Houk says there is no timetable yet. The Yankees won 8-0 behind Bill Robinson's homer and Elston Howard's solo shot with Mel Stottlemyre pitching well.
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The Big A Reopens After Costly Aqueduct Strike
New York reports that Aqueduct racetrack ends its costly boycott as the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association votes to wind up the strike at 6:00 p.m. EST. Entries for Tuesday were accepted, seven races planned, with full nine races anticipated for Wednesday’s Toboggan Handicap. The dispute centered on purse money and take's share, with compromise allowing NYRA to retain half a percent and political leaders backing a one-year franchise extension to 1980.
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Canadiens Thrive on Jinxed No 13 in Playoff Hope
The Montreal Canadiens hold a 2-0 lead over the New York Rangers as they head into the third game of the Stanley Cup semi finals in New York. Toronto and Chicago split their semi final series at 1-1 with injuries dampening Ranger and Montreal rosters.
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Governors Cheer On Pro Cage Representatives
In Philadelphia Massachusetts and Pennsylvania governors will back their teams as the Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers in game five of the Eastern Division playoffs. Philadelphia leads 3-1 and aims to clinch a final berth against the San Francisco-St. Louis winner. The Celtics pursued a comeback.
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Red Sox open 1967 season at Fenway with White Sox
Boston to host Chicago in a cool sunny opener as Jim Lonborg starts for the Red Sox while John Buzhardt counters for Chicago. Williams reshapes lineup with Reggie Smith at second. other regulars include Foy, Scott, Petrocelli, Yaz, Conigliaro. Opening-day ceremonies feature Northeastern band and Mathis.
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Baseball Standings And Tuesday Projections From League Schedule
Results show New York 8 Washington 0 as the only Monday game. Tuesday probes include Kant facing McNally in Minnesota at Baltimore with night games in Cleveland at Kansas City and Detroit at California. Other matches feature Chicago at Boston, San Francisco at St Louis, Pittsburgh at New York, Philadelphia at Chicago, and Atlanta at Houston with several night starts.
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No New Look Seen In Red Sox Lineup
The 1967 Boston Red Sox enter the season with only slight lineup changes from last year but undergo notable shifts in management as Dick Williams begins his role as manager, amid a club that finished ninth the prior season.
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Bosox Opener Postponed In Cold Weather
The Boston Red Sox opener against the Chicago White Sox was postponed due to a 34 degree chill and 40 mph winds. A spokesman said the game will be played Wednesday with tickets honored. the second game moved to Thursday. Williams, age 37, leads with a growing coaching rep after steering Toronto Maple Leafs to two Governor's Cups.
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Hustling Senator Backstop Sits Out Season Opener
Washington catcher Paul Casanova missed the Senators season opener against the Yankees due to a sprained left ankle. The 25 year old Cuban born player had a strong 1969 season with 44 RBIs 13 homers 16 doubles and a .254 average and was voted best catcher in the American League by opponents. Casanova plans to prove himself again this season while emphasizing hustle and readiness.
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