Marichal Set For First Round Test Against Cubs
Giants ace Juan Marichal, sought after by high pay and holdouts, is slated to start today’s exhibition against the Chicago Cubs in Scottsdale. Marichal, 28, has only two camp days but vows readiness, following a 1966 season of 25 wins and dominance. The Giants, meanwhile, beat the Cubs 4-1 to clinch the Cactus League pennant as Mike McCormick and Willie McCovey starred in other games.
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Celtics win to face 76ers in East finals led by Jones
New York beat the Knickerbockers 118-109 to earn a rematch with Wilt Chamberlain and the Philadelphia 76ers in a best-of-seven Eastern Division final. Russell cited strategic substitutions as Embry and Nelson stepped up for foul troubled stars.
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Smith and Sain Start New Reign For Bengals
Detroit enters the 1967 season with Mayo Smith as manager and Johnny Sain as pitching coach. They aim to strengthen the bullpen and build a strong run for the pennant, backed by a deep staff led by Denny McLain and Earl Wilson. Shifted roles include Dick McAuliffe moving to second base and Ray Oyler taking short, as Detroit seeks stability after a year of turmoil.
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Boston
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Dave Wickersham
Joe Sparma
Larry Sherry
Orlando Pena
Hank Aguirre
Fred Gladding
Bill Monbouquette
Johnny Podres
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Griffith Inks Pact For Third Title Defense At MSG
New York UPI Emile Griffith signed contracts for his third middleweight title defense against Nino Benvenuti of Italy at Madison Square Garden on April 17. Griffith’s purses guarantee $80,000 or 45 percent of the live gate, while Benvenuti gets 15 percent. Benvenuti, 29, arrives amid European title reign since Oct 15, 1965. Griffith owns a 52-7 career mark and plans a second fight this year after winning the title from Dick Tiger on April 25, 1966.
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Ski areas report mixed spring skiing across New England
UPI New England ski report lists multiple resorts with base depths and conditions. Vermont hills such as Mt Ascutney and Okemo show 6 to 39 inch bases with good to excellent spring skiing. Massachusetts resorts like Blue Hills and Butternut Basin offer 8 to 46 inch ranges with various grain types and overall good conditions.
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Berkshire
Blue Hills
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Butternut Basin
Jiminy Peak
Jug End
Otis Ridge
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Mt. Wachusett
PGA moves Las Vegas Tournament of Champions course
The PGA players committee informed the tour the Desert Inn Desert Inn Country Club in Las Vegas will host the Tournament of Champions on April 13 at the Sardust course after reports that the Desert Inn was being sold to Howard Hughes.
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Desert Inn
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Dennis Ralston Shines as Pro, Poised for Victory
Dennis Ralston, once a temperamental amateur terror, rapidly becomes a polished pro. The Bakersfield native split his first 10 U.S. pro tour matches and reached three semifinals since the tour began Jan. 18 in Australia. After losing to Rod Laver in the New England Pro Indoor semis, he said he is improving, conquering travel rigors, and aiming to win a tournament.
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Australia
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Denise Nicole
Studio City
Butch Buchholz
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Spalding
Pancho Gonzales
Don Budge
U.S
NHL Second Place Scramble Torrid
In a tight chase for second the Maple Leafs Canadiens and Rangers sit within one point. Chicago leads at 90 after a 17-2 win over Detroit, while Mikita set a record with 60th assist. Ravlich broke his left leg in the same game.
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Canada Holds Key To American Hopes In Hockey Tourney
The United States, after finishing 3-3-1 in the eight team world amateur ice hockey championship round robin, needed Canada to defeat Sweden to secure fourth place as the tournament concluded. The U S routed West Germany 8-3 on Tuesday night to end its 11 day run in Vienna.
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Dunk Shot Now Verboten For Cage Giants
The National Basketball Committee banned dunking in college and high school play next season to equalize offense and defense around the basket. A time limit on shooting was not approved. Violations will give the ball to the opponent and disallow baskets made via dunking.
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