Mound and Strike Zone Altered to Provide Relief for Hitters
At winter meetings commissioner Eckert says changes aim to increase action and fan excitement. Mound height drops from 15 to 10 inches with gradual slope and the strike zone narrows from armpits to knees. Umpire stance on questionable strikes faces crackdown. Experts debate whether changes boost hitting as relief pitchers see earned runs altered.
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San Francisco
UPI
William D. Eckert
Eckert
Harry
Walker
Houston Astros
Havlicek Sparks Celtics Past Bucks for 41 Points
Boston's substitute firepower stunned Milwaukee as John Havlicek, subbing for the injured Sam Jones, poured in 41 points on 17 of 29 field goals and 7 of 8 free throws. Boston rallied from a four point third quarter deficit to win 137-115, moving within reach of the division lead as Baltimore lost. Milwaukee dropped toward the cellar amid other Tuesday night NBA results including San Diego vs Chicago.
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Sam Jones
Boston
Milwaukee Bucks
Havlicek
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Knicks and Bulls lead NBA action in mixed results
Cazzie Russell sparked New York Knicks to a 126-93 win over Atlanta as San Francisco and Los Angeles posted key victories in the Western standings. Oscar Robertson and John Tresvant paced Cincinnati past Baltimore, while San Diego rallied to beat Chicago and Nelson and Siegfried contributed for Boston. Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor propelled Los Angeles over Phoenix, with Goodrich adding 23. Trades and big deals dominated the meetings, including Belinsky and Wasilewski moves and a sweeping Senators purchase by Robert Short.
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New York
Atlanta
San Francisco
Seattle
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Larry Siegfried
Don Nelson
Havlicek
Boston Victory
Wayne Embry
Milwaukee
Cazzie Russell
New York Victory
Knicks
Russell
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Oscar Robertson
John Tresvant
Royals
Tresvant
Earl Monroe
San Diego
Chicago
Rockets
Bulls
Jim Barnett
Don Kojis
Bob Boozer
Nate Thurmond
NBA
Wilt Chamberlain
Elgin Baylor
Gail Goodrich
Suns
St. Louis Cardinals
Playboy
Bo Belinsky
Gary Waslewski
Boston Red Sox
Dick Schofield
Dave Giusti
Ed Spiezio
Don Breeden
Phil Nuckles
Ron Davis
Cleveland Indians
Zoilo Versalles
Bill Davis
Padres
Robert Short
Democratic Party
Washington Senators
Short
Los Angeles Lakers
Senators
Ski conditions report shows varied New England powder and bare spots
New England ski areas report 18 inches at Sugarloaf with 16 to 34 inches B and G to E ranges. Waterville Valley Mt Tecumseh report wet granular with 2 to 18 inches B and higher temperatures. Killington Pico Mt Snow Stowe Sugarbush show mixed conditions. some bare spots and icy patches. Massachusetts Brodie Mt notes 2 to 9 inches with spring and granular ratings.
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UPI
New England
The
New England Ski Areas Council
L Limited
New Hampshire
Waterville Valley
Mt. Tecumseh
Vermont
Bromley
Glen Ellen
Jay Peak
Killington
Pico Peak
Mt. Snow
Stowe
Pdr
Stratton
Sugarbush
Massachusetts
Brodie Mt
Upset Bugaboo Hits Jayhawks In Wisconsin Shock
In the 1968-69 season opener, fifth ranked Kansas fell 67-62 to Wisconsin after a hot second-half spurt. Jo Jo White sparked a late Jayhawk rally but the Badgers held on as Kansas trailed at halftime 30-30.
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Kansas
Wisconsin
Badgers
Villanova
Princeton
College Basketball Scores Across The Nation
East Springfield defeated Bridgeport 92 to 70 while Hobart beat Hamilton 87 to 70. Bucknell triumphed over Gettysburg 99 to 71 and Ithaca edged Army 82 to 58. Princeton lost to Colgate 101 to 82. Villanova fell to Princeton 64 to 54. Lehigh beat Seton Hall 52 to 68. Loyola Maryland won 62 to 68 against Pitts. More results include William & Mary 62 over Calif Pa 87. Waynesburg 75 over Brandeis 77. Tufts beat Lowell Tech 73 to 69. Michigan State 90 over SW Louisiana 84. Notre Dame 84 over St Louis 75. Oregon 73 over N Missouri 106 to 68. Oklahoma State 73 over Arkansas 68. Tulsa 101 over CalPoly Pomona 90. and other college games across the schedule.
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Michigan State
Southwestern Louisiana
Spencer Haywood
Detroit
Western Michigan
Ohio University
Indiana
Kansas
Wisconsin
Jim Johnson
Chuck Nagle
Badgers
Jo-Jo White
Jayhawk
Charlie Scott
North Carolina
Oregon
Notre Dame
Kings College
Davidson
Furman
Wildcats
Doug Cook
Villanova
Johnny Jones
East Springfield
Bridgeport
Hobart
Hamilton
Bucknell
Gettysburg
Princeton
Colgate
Ithaca
Army
Lehigh
Seton Hall
Loyola, Md
Pitts
William & Mary
Calif
Vermont Fish and Game Progress Report Overview and Deer Tale
A Vermont note summarizes the Vermont Fish and Game Department Progress Report for 1967-68, detailing five divisions and urging sportsmen to request a copy from Commissioner Kehoe. It also recounts a Shaftsbury hunter who shot a deer that ran home and died in the doorstep, plus notes on firearm laws under Public Law 90-618 and a Bennington Red and Gun Club annual Game Supper at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Vermont
Vermont Fish and Game Department
Edward F. Kehoe
Fish and Game Board
Fish and Game Department
Kehoe
Montpelier
Shaftsbury
Ralph Bevis
Morgan Street
Ralph
The
American Rifleman
Bennington Red and Gun Club
Bennington Club
Main Street
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