Optimism Rules Baseball Spring Training Outlook
The Associated Press surveys managers from AL and NL who promise a tight pennant race this year. Dick Williams and Mayo Smith project deep contender pools, while Alvin Dark and Ralph Houk stress pitching depth and defense. Managers foresee strong bats, improved benches, and health to decide season outcomes.
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New York Yankees
Dick Williams
Boston Red Sox
Mayo Smith
Detroit Tigers
Earl Wilson
Dennis McLain
Jeven
Mickey Lol
Cal Ermer
Minnesota Twins
Jim Kaat
Jim Lemon
Washington Senators
del Unser
Frank Coggins
Mike Epstein
Flyers Fall 1-0 as Blues Take Game One at Home
The Flyers, defending West Division champions, managed only 14 shots and lost 1-0 to St. Louis in the opening NHL playoff game at the Spectrum. Hall held the crease for the Blues while Jim Roberts deflected a shot past Bernie Parent six minutes in. Philadelphia now must win on the road to stave off elimination in the best of seven series.
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Dave Bristol
Cincinnati Reds
Alex Johnson
Lee May
Tony Perez
Don Pavietich
Gene Mauch
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Larry Jackson
Chris Short
Rick Wise
Woody Fryman
Associated Press
Jim Roberts
Bernie Parent
Flyers
Spectrum
Allen
Blues
Hall
New York
Orland Kurtenbach
Harry Howell
Rod Gilbert
Gilbert
Black Hawks
Claude Provost
Montreal
Boston
Dallas Smith
Provost
Ted Harris
Bruins
Gerry Cheevers
Henri Richard
Ken Hodge
Los Angeles
Minnesota
North Stars
Terry Sawchuk
Ed Joyal
Kings
Bill White
Dave Balon
Velasquez Guides Four Winners At Aqueduct Meet
New York AP report notes jockey Jorge Velasquez rode four winners at Aqueduct race track on Thursday boosting his standings in the meeting. The day highlighted Velasquez's riding skill and success across the program.
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New York
Jorge Velasquez
Aqueduct Race Track
Red Sox Break Camp Amid Conigliaro News in Florida
Boston coach Dick Williams announced the Red Sox are leaving Winter Haven for Louisville after learning Tony Conigliaro’s eye injury likely ends his career. Joe Lahoud, 19, will get the right field shot. Boston finishes Florida with an 8-18 exhibition mark and weak bullpen noted by Williams. Reggie Smith shines with three singles.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Tony Conigliaro
Louisville
Washington Senators
Red Sox
Conigliaro
Philadelphia Phillies
Clearwater
Dick Williams
Tony
Phils
Tony C
Jim Lonborg
Florida
Boston
Philadelphia
Dick Ellsworth
Tony Taylor
Gary Bell
Williams
Ellsworth
Detroit
Reggie Smith
Smith
Exhibition Baseball Results From Thursday
The Associated Press reports Thursday results: Minnesota beat Houston 3 1. Philadelphia topped Boston 5 0. Oakland defeated St Louis 12 2. New York A beat Washington 8 2. Chicago N beat Chicago A 11 6. New York N defeated San Fran 0. Los Angeles 8 beat Cleveland 3. Upcoming Saturday games include St Louis vs Detroit in Lakeland Florida and others across cities.
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Associated Press
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Houston
Philadelphia
Boston
Oakland
St. Louis
New York
Washington
Chicago
San Fran
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Detroit
Lakeland
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Richmond
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Palm Springs
San Francisco
California
Louisville
Australian Duo Lead At Halfway In Yomiuri Open
Randall Vines and Barry Coxon shared the 36 hole lead at Yomiuri International Open with 141 total. Vines carded a 71 in the second round while Coxon posted a 70 at the 7,052 yard par 72 Yomiuri Country Club layout.
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Randall Vines
Barry Coxon
Vines
Coxon
Yomiuri Country Club
Biddeford Junior High Joins 10 Game League Slate
Biddeford Junior High School joins the Greater Portland Junior High baseball league with a 10 game schedule for seventh and eighth graders. Coach Ralph Berry leads 42 players as the Suburban division teams include Biddeford Westbrook Memorial Mahoney and Lincoln. Games run from April 29 at King to June 4 at Mahoney with key dates listed.
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Westbrook
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King
Jack
Moore
Lincoln
Memorial
Mahoney
Final Strings Of City Match To Be Bowled
This Saturday at Pastime lanes Bob Dodge will finish the last 10 strings of his Twin City title match with Mel Gould. Dodge enters with a 205-pin lead and looks set to win, while Gould aims for a surprise comeback with everything to gain. The match starts at 4 p.m.
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Bob Dodge
Mel Gould
Dodge
Gould
Ski Conditions Report From New England Areas
Ski areas report new snow inches and base conditions. Sugarloaf shows wet corn snow 2 to 18 inches with base F to G and spring conditions. Tuckermans Ravine open for climbing skiers. Glen Ellen wet corn 10 to 30 inches with bare spots and spring conditions on upper runs. Jay Peak limited. Killington wet corn 0 to 17 inches with limited spring conditions. Stowe wet corn 12 to 36 inches with bare spots and fair to good conditions. Weather: Friday cloudy mild with showers. temps in 50s, colder later. night clearing and freezing. Saturday fair and colder.
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Associated Press
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Tuckermans Ravine
Vermont
Glen Ellen
Jay Peak
Killington
Stowe
Pro Basketball NBA Finals Openers Set in East and West
No games scheduled today as the NBA Finals begin. Eastern matchup features Boston at Philadelphia in the first game of a best of seven series, while the Western clash has San Francisco at Los Angeles for the series opener.
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Associated Press
Boston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
ABA Thursday's Result Pittsburgh Beats Minnesota 125 117
Pittsburgh defeats Minnesota 125 to 117 in the Thursday game as the series tightens. Minnesota holds an edge in the earlier games but Pittsburgh surges in the late rally to trim the series deficit. Dallas visits New Orleans in the other Saturday matchup while Minnesota travels to Pittsburgh for the next game.
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Pittsburgh
Minnesota
Veers
Philippines Lands Count Exceeds Seven Thousand in Republic
A tally shows over 7,100 lands composing the Republic of the Philippines. Officials note the robust expanse includes diverse territories and settlements across the archipelago, underscoring the nation’s growing jurisdiction and development.
Ted LeBlond Wins K of C Handicap Event
Ted LeBlond of the champion Packers won the annual Knights of Columbus handicap rolloff at the 20th Century Lanes last night. Twenty six bowlers took part with LeBlond posting a 596 total on a 65% handicap to edge Walter Clark of the Giants by four pins. Clark had a 592 with 115 bonus pins. Ernest Jennison of the Colts took third with 590, Don Bouffard of the Bears fourth with 589, and Ray Cantara of the Redskins fifth with 584. High single awards went to Letourneau, Lessard, Paul, Neault, Berger, and Laverriere. A next Knights of Columbus handicap rolloff is set for next Thursday at 6:15 p.m. The league will hold its annual banquet on April 19 at the K. C. hall.
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Packers
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Ernest Jennison
Colts
Don Bouffard
Bears
Jennison
Chamberlain and Russell Trophy Showdown Tonight
Philadelphia and Boston renew their playoff feud as Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell lead the 76ers and Celtics in a best of seven Eastern Division final. The 76ers swept New York in the semifinals while Boston eliminated Detroit. Chamberlain leads in rebounds and scoring but Celtics defense worries Hannum as Boston battles for the series start.
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Philadelphia 76Ers
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Wilt Chamberlain
Bill Russell
Giants
Chamberlain
Russell
Celtics
76Ers
New York
Boston
Detroit
Alex Hannum
The
Wilt
Hannum
Fights Last Night Full Card Highlight
Hedgeman Lewis of Hollywood KO'd Ruben Rivera of San Jose in two rounds in a welterweight bout. The Los Angeles event drew attention for a quick finish and strong local performances.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Hedgeman Lewis
Hollywood
Calif
Ruben Rivera
San Jose
Gill named NM State football coach Thursday
Las Cruces reports Bobby Gill, then Tulsa offense coach, was named to a similar post at New Mexico State on Thursday. The move marks a coaching change at the defending program as the season approaches.
Conigliaro's Baseball Career Likely Ended by Eye Injury
Boston AP Tony Conigliaro, once baseball's top slugger and 1965 AL home run leader at age 20, appears finished after an August beaning left his left eye deteriorating. Doctors warned of possible detached retina and surgery, ending his Red Sox career and prompting family plans for son Billy to try the farm system while Richie remains in school.
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Red Sox
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Billy Conigliaro
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Swampscott High School
Wellsville
California Angels
Fenway Park
Jack Hamilton
Dick O'Connell
O'Connell
Winter Haven
Fla
Dick Williams
Special Rolloff Series Set For Local Lanes
Tonight at the Pastime Lanes the first in a weekly 10 string rolloff series will be held for bowlers with under 105 average. Cash prizes go to winners and a trophy to the top overall. Open to any bowler with proof of average via MSBA card or past season average. entries close at 7 p.m.
Strike Threat Looms as NY Stadiums Face Walkouts
New York state mediator to seek settlement in a looming strike by Local 34 AFSCIO Building Service Employees Union that could force shutdowns at Yankee Stadium and Shea Stadium. Union demands hikes from $1.88 to $2.75 hourly for maintenance staff amid stalled wage talks ahead of home openers.
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Mets
Vincent McDonnell
Afcio Building Service
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Shea Stadium
NHL Playoffs Semifinals East leaders after 2-1 Montreal Boston
In the East, Montreal beat Boston 2 to 1 to take a 1-0 series lead. New York defeated Chicago 3 to 1 to lead 1-0. In the West, St Louis routed Philadelphia 9 to 1 to lead 1-0 while Los Angeles edged Minnesota 2 to 1 to lead 1-0. No games scheduled: Boston at Montreal, St Louis at Philadelphia, Minnesota at Los Angeles.
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Montreal
Boston
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Indoor AAU track meet opens with 200 entrants at Chicago Field House
About 200 athletes compete today and Saturday in the National AAU indoor track and field meet for senior and junior women at the Chicago Field House.
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Chicago
of Chicago
Aek Athens Wins European Cup In Big Prague Showdown
Aek of Athens defeated Slavia of Prague 89 to 82 to capture the European Cup before more than 80,000 fans in Athens on Thursday night.
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Greece
Aek of
Slavia
Prague
UCLA cuts two track stars in coach's strict ruling
UCLA announced the dismissal of Canadian javelin thrower Zenon Andrusyshyn and Nigerian sprinter Bernard Okoye for failing to follow team rules. Coach Jim Bush gave no further explanation.
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Los Angeles
Zenon Andrusyshyn
Canada
Bernard Okoye
Nigeria
UCLA
Jim Bush
Patriots Sign Free Agents Hall Tousinant
Boston AP reports the Boston Patriots of the AFL signed free agents Arthur Hall and Bob Tousinant on Friday.
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Boston
Arthur Hall
Bob Tousinant
Boston Patriots
American Football League
U S Relay Team Wins 800 Meter at Southern Games
The U S quartet of Mel Pender Leon Coleman Dalton LeBlanc and Jim Kemp captured the 800 meter relay at Guaracar Park South Trinidad during the Southern Games, defeating local teams from Trinidad, Tobago and Guadeloupe with a strong late burst.
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Trinidad
U.S
Mel Pender
Leon Coleman
Dalton LeBlanc
Jim Kemp
Guaracara Park
Guadeloupe
Tennessee Williams Pseudonym Source Note
The text identifies Tennessee Williams as the pen name of American playwright Thomas Lanier Williams. It notes his birth name and commonly used alias for his literary work.
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Tennessee Williams
Paywright
Thomas Lanier Williams
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