Astros restabilize as Aspromonte wins third base jobs
Veteran Bob Aspromonte, 28, reclaimed Houston’s third base in spring training and delivered the deciding two-out single in the sixth inning to lift the Astros to a 4-2 win over the Braves. The victory moved Houston atop the NL with a 2-0 mark as Aspromonte planned to stay at his long-held position.
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Yankee Giveaway Stuns Yanks in 10-4 Loss to Senators
The New York Yankees handed the Washington Senators nine unearned runs in one inning as part of a 10-4 upset, marking Washington’s first win of the season. Ken McMullen hit a grand slam, and errors fueled the scoring burst leading to Fritz Peterson and Jim Bouton’s rough night. Joe Coleman Jr. earned his fourth major league win.
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Hawks and Rangers Facing Elimination in NHL Playoffs
The Stanley Cup playoffs resume with Toronto aiming to lead Chicago 3-1 and Montreal eyeing a four straight against New York. Toronto relies on Sawchuk amid Bower injury while Montreal benches Vachon for a strong closing run as Blake’s Rangers face elimination.
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Mice Will Play In Azalea Open
In Wilmington North Carolina the Azalea Open begins with $35000 in purse. Top names skip the Masters style event while veterans and upcomers vie for the first prize and potential big breaks. Former Azalea champions Al Besselink and Randy Glover are favorites as Bert Yancey does not defend his title.
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Baseball Standings and Odds From Thursday Schedule
Standings show Cleveland at Kansas City postponed due to wet grounds. Boston 5 Chicago 4, Detroit 6 California 3, Washington 10 New York 4. Knight reports Thursday's probable pitchers: Minnesota at Baltimore, Cleveland at California, Chicago at Boston, Detroit at Minnesota, Boston at New York, Cleveland at California, Baltimore at Kansas City.
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Saber Thinclads Score Chilly Win
The BCHL thinclads overcame frigid winds to prevail 60 to 39. Team members and opponents are not named in the readable text.
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Bennington YMCA Softball League Eyes May Start
Weather permitting the second season of the Bennington YMCA Softball League will begin in early May with eight teams already registered and two openings. Applications due by April 17 to Loomis Dana or Ron Reeves at the Bennington YMCA. Planning meeting set for that date to draft the schedule. teams from Bennington and nearby towns invited.
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Governors Nix Rerun of Heavy Championship
In Chicago UPI reports Cassius Clay declared it looks like it is over after two governors banned the scheduled fight between champion Clay and Floyd Patterson. Clay's manager Herbert Muhammad said offers from promoters to stage the bout were useless. Las Vegas was barred by Gov. Paul Laxalt over fear of a black eye for Nevada, and Pittsburgh was barred by Gov. Raymond Shafer, who said Pennsylvania did not need the fight.
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Celtics Still Hopeful After Break Up Dinner
Celtics leaders Bill Russell Red Auerbach and John Havlicek rallied to deny they are dead or mortally wounded and vowed to rebound next season despite Philadelphia claiming Boston is finished. The team honored retiring guard K C Jones and discussed the upcoming NBA draft and possible expansion draft losses.
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Goddard Ends 27-Game Slump With Northfield Win
Northfield High School juniors challenged Goddard College after reading reports of its winless season and secured a 72 to 54 victory in the high school gym. Goddard coach Joe McEntyre, who once coached Chelsea, scored 16 points to spark the upset, while Northfield's D Dubuque and D Pierson added 14 and 12. McEntyre quipped about being "out of our class" but celebrated the win as a record entry and began recruiting for a baseball team, even as two girls sought the shortstop spot.
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National Play Tennis Week Declared by USLTA
The week of May 17 begins a 30 day program titled learn to play tennis. The United States Lawn Tennis Association aims to introduce young players to tennis and grow participation across the country.
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Red Sox Win Frigid Fenway Opener In 5-4 Victory
Boston tops Chicago 5-4 at Fenway in delayed opener as Lonborg wins on the mound and Petrocelli drives in four runs with a rare homer into the left field screen. McMahon nails down the save, Wyatt leaves with a minor arm issue, and Williams begins his tenure as winning manager.
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