Lords Will Not Rest On Laurels In 1969 NL Race
AP preview ranks St Louis as the 1 favorite with Cepeda and Brock powering a strong lineup. Cincinnati, San Francisco, Pittsburgh follow, while Dodgers Braves Cubs and Astros loom. Mets face uncertainty with Seaver absence and injuries to Philadelphia and Houston.
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NEW York
St. Louis
Florida
Orlando Cepeda
Lou Brock
Red Schoendienst
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Juan Marichal
Pittsburgh
Jim Bunning
Jee Durocher
Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta Braves
Philadel
Phia
Injury ridden 76ers set for rugged Eastern finals
BOSTON AP Red Auerbach says the injury plagued Philadelphia 76ers will still loom large in the NBA Eastern finals against the Boston Celtics. The 76ers, after taking New York in four straight, endure key injuries to Cunningham Chamberlain Jackson Greer and Jones while Boston also shuffles with Russell and Siegfried challenged by minor ailments. The series opens Friday in Philadelphia with games in Boston and Philadelphia to follow as both teams bid for the East title.
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Red Auerbach
Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Association
Boston Celtics
Philly
Celtic
76Ers
New York
Billy Cunningham
Wilt Chamberlain
Luke Jackson
Hal Greer
Wally Jones
78Ers
Auerbach
Philadelphia
Celtics
Bill Russell
Larry Siegfried
Detroit
NBA
Russell
Chamberlain
Boston Garden
Knights of Columbus Lane Rolloff Set for Thursday Night
The Knights of Columbus bowling league will host its annual handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes Thursday at 6:15 PM. The five game event will feature top handicapper Ray Gendron of the Giants, with all bowlers handicapped to level the field. final averages and handicaps for many Knights are listed, led by Gendron at 107 with 45 pins.
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Ray Gendron
Giants
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R. Gendron
J. Letourneau
Herve Paul
E Jennison
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Dartmouth coach Gavitt named New England Coach of the Year
Newton Massachusetts AP reports Dave Gavitt of Dartmouth was honored Tuesday night as the New England major cane ge basketball Coach of the Year by the New England Basketball Writers Association.
Butter Ointment through History
Butter has served as food for millennia and was used by ancient Greeks Romans and Scythians as a medicinal salve for skin wounds hair care and soothing sore eyes according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Halimon Drafted By 76ers
NEW YORK AP Shaler Halimon a 6 foot 5 star from Utah State has been drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, with NBA HQ to announce first round choices later today. Rival reports name Ron Williams, Don Chaney, Wes Unseld and Jo Jo White among potential picks as divisional playoff action set to begin Friday night.
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Shaler Halimon
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Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Association
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NBA
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San Francisco Warriors
Ron Williams
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Bob Kauffman
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N.C
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Seattle Times
Don Richman
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San Diego Rockets
Houston
Elvin Hayes
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Larry Miller
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Bill Hasket
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Mike Lewis
Duke
Sam Williams
Iowa
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Tennessee
John Rav “'? Frey
Abilene Christian
Henry Logan
Western Caro's
Ry McGreal
Illinois State
Larry Newbold
Long Island
Dallas Thornton
Kentucky Wesleyan
Secret Service Origins and Roles in Early U.S. Government
The U S Secret Service, a Treasury Bureau, was created to detect counterfeit currency and later assigned to other executive departments for specialized duties. It became the logical agency to protect the nation's president.
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Treasury Department
Ocean size fact in world geography record
The Indian Ocean ranks as the third largest ocean, covering about 28,350,000 square miles or roughly one seventh of the earth's surface.
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Indian Ocean
Eagles Games To Be Aired On Local Stations
Members of the St. Louis High School Alumni Association authorized the broadcast of two home games and two away games by Station WIDE next football season. They voted to have WLAM Lewiston and WLBW Bangor carry games between St. Louis and Bangor Lewiston Edward Little High School teams, played at Alumni Field, back to their cities. A one year trial is planned.
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Lewiston
WLBW
Bangor
St. Louis
Lewiston High School
Edward Little High School
Auburn
Averages For Components Girls League Listed
The Components Inc. Girls League at Pas time Lanes lists season averages for nine teams of four. Top scorers include B Poirier 93 M Parker 93 and T Morrisons9 with many players in the 80s and 70s showcasing steady bowling form.
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Components Inc
B. Poirier
M. Parker
Cc. Calvert
C. Rheault
P. Rouillard
C. Dagesse
S. Louzon
C. Goulet
P. Verville
V. Bergeron
Reggie Smith Promoted to Cleanup Spot for Sox
WINTER HAVEN Fla AP Reggie Smith named cleanup hitter by Dick Williams after strong final spring week. Smith had two hits including a three run homer in a 5-4 loss to Washington and now has six hits in 10 at bats with 14 RBIs. Williams also praised Jerry Stephenson's seven inning, eight strikeout outing. Williams considers Russ Nixon as catcher insurance with two Boston catchers after an appendectomy. The Red Sox fall to 8-15 in spring, 3-11 vs AL foes, with next games vs Oakland then Phillies.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Dick Williams
Reggie Smith
Smith
Washington
Williams
Jerry Stephenson
Pompano Beach
Senators
Red Sox
Garry Roggenburk
Ron Hansen
Russ Nixon
Minnesota Twins
Nixon
Boston
Louisville
Russie
Oaklandthletics
Philadelphia Phillies
Clearwater
Illinois Baseball Heads to Hawaii on 10 Day Tour
Champaign, Illinois AP reports the University of Illinois baseball team departs today for a ten day tour of Hawaii with a schedule of exhibition games and travel plans outlined by the coaching staff.
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Champaign, Ill
University of Illinois
Hawaii
Awards Given TA Athletes At Assembly
Thornton Academy held its annual Spring Sports Award assembly in Linnell gym. Football awards went to seniors Bill Bowie Mike Willette Ray Caouette Dan Cyr Jim MacLeod Dick Pike Mike Grantham Steve Callahan Jim Waterhouse and Mike Picard juniors Jim Charest Dave Lane Alan Polackwich Steve Foran Mark Larochelle Bob Rancourt Bill Chenard Pete Cooper Barry Desrocher and Tom Caddigan sophomores Donald Roberge Dick Peterson and Tom Welch. Cross country awards were presented by Coach Dom DiBiase to John Campbell Alan Cole Richard Sargent Alan Savage Phil Lizotte Robert Bolduc and Phil Fearon. Winter Track awards presented by Coach Larry Bowie went to Marc Poisson Lenny Allen Richard Cloutier Steve Sneider Phil Fearon Robert Bolduc Dave Lane Tom Welch and John Campbell. Head Coach Jim McGuffin presented basketball awards to Dick Pike Bill Bowie Paul Nannery Tom Caddigan Barry Hobbins Rol Gagnon Rick Frost Dave Staples and Bruce Stackpole.
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Thornton Academy
Linnell
Brad Leach
Bill Bowie
Mike Willette
Ray Caouette
Dan Cyr
Jim MacLeod
Dick Pike
Mike Grantham
Steve Callahan
Jim Waterhouse
Mike Picard
Jim Charest
Dave Lane
Alan Polackwich
Steve Foran
Mark Larochelle
Bob Rancourt
Bill Chenard
Pete Cooper
Barry Desrocher
Tom Caddigan
Donald Roberge
Dick Peterson
Tom Welch
Dom DiBiase
John Campbell
Alan Cole
Richard Sargent
Alan Savage
Phil Lizotte
Robert Bolduc
Phil Fearon
Larry Bowie
Marc Poisson
Lenny Allen
Richard Cloutier
Steve Sneider
Jim MccGuffin
Paul Nannery
Barry Hobbins
Rol Gagnon
Rick Frost
Dave Staples
Bruce Stackpole
Bruins Set Up Strategy For Cup Opener
Boston Bruins plan to rely on Ken Hodge and Derek Sanderson for key assignments in the Stanley Cup semifinal opener at Montreal. Coach Harry Sinden aims to curb John Ferguson and Jean Beliveau, with Sanderson matching Beliveau and Hodge handling Ferguson. Goaltender decision between Eddie Johnston and Gerry Cheevers to follow one workout.
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Boston Bruins
Ken Hodge
Derek Sanderson
Montreal
Harry Sinden
Hodge
John Ferguson
Sanderson
Jean Beliveau
Canadiens
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Ferguson
Bruins
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Beliveau
National Hockey League
Eddie Johnston
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Beacons Halfback Ready To Start
Beacons halfback Paddy Mulligan has resumed workouts and is a hopeful starter for Boston against the San Diego Toros at Balboa Stadium in the NASL second game. Mulligan, from Dublin, missed the opener 2-1 loss to Oakland with a foot injury but practiced Tuesday. San Diego, led by Brazilian Vava, opened with a 3-0 win over Kansas City.
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San Diego Toros
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Ireland
Oakland
Vava
Pele
Kansas City
Jockey Turcotte nets two long-shot winners at Aqueduct
New York AP reports Jockey Ron Turcotte rode long shots at Aqueduct on Tuesday. Weary Traveler paid $27.80 to win in the third race, followed by Mid-Billings at $50.80 in the fourth.
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Ron Turcotte
Aqueduct Race Track
Conigliaro Injured in Two-Car Boston Collision
Boston AP Tony Conigliaro of the Red Sox suffered minor injuries in a two car crash in Somerville after returning from spring training for eye tests. He was treated and released, alone in his car, as youths occupied the other vehicle. He has battled vision problems and headaches this spring while trying to return from last season’s eye injury. He hopes to start opening day in Detroit, plans to stay for medical tests, and will see club doctor and an eye specialist.
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Tony Conigliaro
Red Sox
Somerville
Conigliaro
Detroit
Jack Hamilton
California Angels
Army Reserve
Florida
Thomas Tierney
Warriors Triumph Over Hawks For Playoff Spot
San Francisco upset St Louis 111 106 to claim a Western Division playoff berth four games to two as Rudy LaRusso led with 30 points and Bobby Warlick sealed victory with 7 points in the final four minutes. Lou Hudson and Len Wilkens led Atlanta with 35 and 29 respectively.
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San Francisco
St. Louis Hawks
NBA
Bill Sharman
Warriors
Hawks
Clyde Lee
Nate Thurmond
Los Angeles
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Rudy LaRusso
Bobby Warlick
Jeff Mullins
Len Wilkens
Hawk
Richie Guerin
Sharon
Lou Hudson
Wilkens
Ski Conditions Report From New England Areas
Ski conditions by the Associated Press summarize several New England areas Tuesday afternoon. Reports list new snow in inches, snow type, base depth, and condition evaluation with codes for powder packed powder manmade granular frozen granular spring conditions base and overall ratings. The Maine Sagatton area shows 2 to 18 inches with F to V, Vermont notes 18 to 36 inches with G SC upper and L lower, Killington reports frozen granular and icy 0 to 22 inches, and Mt Mansfield includes frozen granular 18 to Little Spruce-P to F.
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Associated Press
New England
Glen Ellencorn
Killington
L. SC
Little Spruce
Mt. Mansfield
New England Ski Areas Weather Outlook
Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies in Maine and fair conditions elsewhere with rising high clouds. Temperatures warm from below freezing to the 40s and 50s, followed by increasing cloudiness and milder overnight, then mostly cloudy and mild on Thursday.
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New England
Maine
Robbins Named Idaho Defensive Football Coach
Donald Robbins was named defensive football coach at the University of Idaho on Tuesday, as announced in Moscow Idaho by university officials.
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Moscow
Japan to telecast Mexico Games in color via satellite
Tokyo officials said NHK will broadcast color coverage of the Mexico Olympic Games using a communications satellite. The network has budgeted 1.6 million dollars for television and radio coverage.
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Tokyo
Japan Broadcasting Corporation
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