Tigers Favored In Wild 1969 AL Race Preview
AP sports writer assesses the 1969 American League pennant chase. Detroit Dickey Tigers strong lineup amid gaps at shortstop and in right field, with Baltimore, Boston, Cleveland, and New York in the mix. West sees Minnesota at top, followed by Oakland, Chicago, California, Seattle, and Kansas City. Roy Frank Robinson, Kaline lead hitters. McLain and Lolich roughed in spring.
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Satchel Paige Still The Ageless Wonder In Spring Comeback
The Associated Press notes Satchel Paige, likely around 62, pitched an inning of shutout ball for Atlanta in a 1-0 win over Richmond as scouts watch aging relievers Face Wyatt and Henry. Other spring results include Montreal over Pittsburgh 9-2, Baltimore 4-0 over the Yankees, Cleveland 12-7 San Francisco, and Detroit, Chicago, and Houston posting wins amid roster moves and no-hits attempts. Paige plans more exhibition appearances before a possible retirement, while other veterans and rookies showcase in March-like action for managers assessing depth and readiness.
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Pro Basketball By The Associated Press Semifinals Results
NBA division semifinals results show no games today with several series already decided or in progress. Boston leads 3-1 over Philadelphia in the East while San Francisco and Los Angeles are tied 2-2 in the West. Atlanta leads 2-1 over San Diego. Saturday features Los Angeles at San Francisco. Philadelphia at Boston could occur if necessary. Eastern final would begin with Boston at New York if Boston wins Friday night vs Philadelphia.
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Celtics Aim To Clinch NBA Semis Tonight
Boston seeks to end the Eastern Conference series against Philadelphia after winning the first three games. The 76ers, led by Hal Greer’s 24 points on Tuesday and a return to form from Greer, Clark, and Guokas, look to force a deciding game at home. Bill Russell coaches and plans to start three guards as Walker’s knee injury limits rebounding.
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ABA Dallas 144 Houston 136 ends Regular Season
Dallas beat Houston 144 to 136 in a high scoring ABA game. Minnesota topped Kentucky 109 to 101. Los Angeles visits Oakland to finish the regular season.
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Fight Night Resumes Saturday in NHL Playoffs Riot Fallout
The NHL playoffs resume Saturday on four fronts after a violent opening round with 11 major penalties and multiple misconducts. Boston beat Toronto 7 0, Montreal overwhelmed New York 5 2, St Louis routed Philadelphia 5 0, and Oakland edged Los Angeles 4 2 as penalties and a linesman incident mark the chaotic start. Montreal overcame New York 3 1 in 8 1/2 minutes of the second period led by Rousseau Cournoyer and Beliveau.
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Old Men Lead Bruins To 2-0 Playoff Edge
Bruins veterans Johnny Bucyk and Ron Murphy carried Boston to 4 0 and 7 0 routs of Toronto while taking a 2 0 series lead. Bucyk scored twice in the second straight game, Murphy added a goal and assist, Cheevers posted his first two straight playoff shutouts, and coach Sinden praised Murphy's veteran savvy as Boston controlled the opening round.
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Fights Last Night in Tokyo and Other Boxing Results
In Tokyo and other cities into Boston, fighters posted decisions in featherweight and lightweight bouts. Masahiko Harada lost on points to Alton Colter in Japan, while Nicolo Loeche defeated Manuel Hernandez in Argentina, and Eddie Owner edged George Johnson in Maine with narrow points verdicts. Meanwhile, Pentti Rumaakko arrives for the Boston Marathon as the 73rd edition nears, and Dr. Samuel B. Wylie is named Holy Cross lacrosse coach. Lincoln Downs nosed out Kings Fame in a thriller at night, drawing a 12,032 crowd.
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Quiet Man Tops Greensboro Open Field
Gene Littler led the Greensboro Open after opening with a five under 66 as the money winner and amateur Dale Morey from High Point shared the top, with Gordon Jones also in the lead pack at Sedgefield Country Club. Morey battled bursitis to shoot 66 despite doubts, while Jones, a journeyman pro, and Littler each posted 33s.
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Ken Brett Seeks Starting Job With Red Sox
Southpaw Ken Brett, 20, tries again to claim the fourth Boston starting spot as the Red Sox tune up for the AL opener at Baltimore. Brett has shown flashes of promise despite prior arm trouble, with the exhibition vs Houston at the Astrodome noted for his impact on manager Dick Williams’s rotation plans. Lonborg allowed a run in each of the first three innings, while Lyle and Wenz pitched scoreless innings in relief. Don Notable pitched eight for the Astros in the win. Tony Conigliaro regained vision with a three hundred seventeen foot homer in the fifth, and George Scott doubled and scored on a wild relay error.
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George Johnson Gains Nod Over Eddie Owens In Portland Bout
Veteran George Johnson, 170, of Trenton, N.J., wins a unanimous decision over Eddie Red Top Owens, 169%, of Holyoke, Mass., in a 10 round feature at the Exposition Building. Tony Lamprona, 172, of Westbrook, takes a TKO as Harold Miller, 188, of Newark, N.J., quits before the fourth round of a scheduled 10-round bout.
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