Patriots Open Defense Of Diamond Title On April Fifteen
Mt. Anthony Union High School reiterates as Vermont Class L champions with a 16-0 mark. The Patriots begin a 14 game schedule on April 15, featuring 11 league games in Southern Vermont, three out of state, eight home and six away. Key Vermont foes include Otter Valley, Fair Haven, Brattleboro, Rutland and MSJ. nonleague games versus Mt. Greylock, Drury and St. Joseph's of North Adams. Under John McShane, assisted by McCann Ott and Strickler, the team will start at home against Mt. Greylock on April 15 at 3:30.
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Black Hawks Survive Feud To Tie Bruins In Nailbiter
United Press International reports Chicago’s Doug Mohns sparked a near-brawl with Boston stars Bobby Orr John McKenzie and Phil Esposito late in the game. Orr returned to score with one second left to tie and set a new record for defensemen in NHL history on his 21st birthday. Other NHL results: Los Angeles beat Detroit 4-2, Montreal beat Pittsburgh 5-3, Philadelphia beat Minnesota 5-2.
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Lionel Hebert Leads After Elbow Recovery in Jacksonville
Lionel Hebert, 41, held a lead in Jacksonville as tendonitis left his elbows and he returned to golf. The veteran golfer, noted as a strong trumpeter off the course, showed improved form and led the field early in the event.
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Expos hire Zimmerman as bullpen coach in major league move
Jerry Zimmerman signs with the Montreal Expos as bullpen coach after a seven year stint with Minnesota. Golf notes show Hebert shoots 66 to lead, with a crowded field in the Greater Jacksonville Open and many notable players within a few strokes. the cut likely at par.
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Defending Champions Detroit Could Make it Two in a Row
Lakeland Florida United Press International reports Detroit Tigers manager Mayo Smith and infielder Dick Tracewski believe the 1969 AL pennant race is open but the defending champions have a real shot. Key questions include the shortstop position with Matchick and Stanley vying, strong infield with Cash McAuliffe Wert and catcher Freehan, and a pitching staff led by McLain Lolich Wilson Sparma. If injuries avoid and health holds, McLain could post 18 to 23 wins while Lolich and Wilson back a deep rotation as Detroit aims to repeat amid a tougher AL East alignment.
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Rubin earns money again at Pimlico and Aqueduct
In Baltimore Jockey Bara Jo Rubin did not win but finished in the money aboard Miss Dee. She placed 11 lengths behind Demi's Prince in the sixth race at Pimlico and earlier rode Miss Dee to a first victory on a major track at Pimlico on March 7. Rubin also won twice over the weekend at Aqueduct.
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Cardinal Players Most Happy Fellas
In St. Petersburg the St. Louis Cardinals payroll tops 1.1 million, the largest in baseball history, with Gussie Busch and Bing Devine driving a culture of high pay and pride. Lou Brock earns 82,000 and Roger Maris, retired, made 75,000, as the club emphasizes hustling despite big salaries. Brock, a key World Series figure, remains driven while fielding questions about spending and motivation.
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Richie Allen Seeks Trade as Phillies Open April Eighth
Richie Allen voiced desire for a new uniform by opening day as Philadelphia hosts Chicago. The Phillies raised their asking price after Allen’s potential trade impact grew amid a 9-7 win over St. Louis highlighted by a grand slam. Rookie Ron Stone added two hits and a .464 spring average. Giusti took the loss, Wilson the win. Elsewhere, Yankees stretch streak to six with 4-2 win over Minnesota. Braves beat Royals 5-3 in 10 innings on a Kelly error and Lum steal of home.
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San Diego Rockets Clinch Playoff Berth With 115–97 Win
Elvin Hayes scored 24 as the San Diego Rockets clinched a Western Division playoff berth with a 115 to 97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Rockets improved to five straight wins, led virtually all night, and capped a remarkable rise after a lastplace rookie debut season. Lou Hudson scored 25 for Atlanta, but San Diego stayed ahead, building a 60–44 halftime edge and finishing strong.
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Upstart Drake Stuns UCLA in NCAA semifinal thriller
Drake highs UCLA 85 82 in a showcase semifinal as UCLA struggles with Drake's quickness. Purdue overwhelms North Carolina 92 65 to reach final. Rick Mount scores 36 and Bill Keller 20 as UCLA eyes third straight title against Purdue. Wooden cites turnovers and speed as decisive factors.
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