Opening Day Signals Start Of 1973 Baseball Season
Don Gullett was set to throw the first pitch for Cincinnati against San Francisco as opening day kicked off the 1973 season two weeks earlier than last year. Marichal opposed Gullett in the only regularly scheduled game. Other NL and AL openers followed Friday and Saturday with sun of exhibition results and rainouts noted.
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Don Gullett
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Juan Marichal
Red Sox Peak for Pennant as Kasko Calls Shot
Boston writer predicts the Red Sox will win the American League East amid a confident clubhouse, changes under manager Eddie Kasko, and a lineup built around Yastrzemski Cepeda Aparicio and Tiant. The piece notes shifts with designated hitter rule and return of key players like Fisk Montgomery and Curtis.
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Bob Veale
Baseball schedule notes for April major league games
Last year's records in parenthesis list players and win totals. The schedule shows multiple MLB games across the National and American Leagues with start times, park attendance, and star pitchers for April 5. Matches include San Francisco at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at New York, Montreal at Chicago, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Houston at Atlanta, Los Angeles at San Diego, Minnesota at Oakland, Kansas City at California, Chicago at Texas, Milwaukee at Baltimore, New York at Boston, and Detroit at Cleveland.
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Wednesday's Baseball Scores From Rainy Games
Chicago 5 San Diego 0. Minnesota 6 Houston 4. New York A 3 New York N 2. Los Angeles 6 Oakland 3. Cleveland 4 Texas 3. California 2 Milwaukee 1. Pittsburgh at Chicago A and St. Louis Kansas City games affected by wet grounds.
Saco Motors and Bob's Exxon lead Biddeford Volleyball Standings
In the National Division Saco Motors and Bob's Exxon stay first and second as Saco takes two from Rochambeau 12-15 15-8 15-10 and Bob's Exxon forfeit over Roger's Service Station. Norm's Market rises in the American Division with a forfeit win and 15-11 15-11 15-11, while Sandbar Bullets dominate the leaders.
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Durocher Sent Fine Payment for March 11 Meeting
Houston Astros manager Leo Durocher says he mailed a 250 dollar fine to the National League for breaking up a March 11 meeting in Pompano Beach Florida between Astros players and Marvin Feeney MLBPA executive director. He asked for a hearing and said further comment would come from Feeney.
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Leo Durocher
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Eeney
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Major League Baseball Players Association
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UCLA Invited to May China Basketball Tour
The national champion UCLA basketball team has been invited to tour the Peoples Republic of China in May. Athletic Director J D Morgan declined comment while the Washington Post cited pending player polls and a decision expected soon.
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Alumni Softball Meeting Set by St Louis Group Tonight
St Louis alumni softball players are summoned for a 7 PM meeting at St Joseph Parish Hall. Alumni President Wilbur Bernier says it covers candidate selection, practice schedule, rules, and uniform sites. Daytonia Beach Expos and Astros trade Hector Torres for undisclosed sum.
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Houston Astros
Utah 103 San Diego 92 in ABA Division Semifinals West
Utah takes a 2-0 series lead by defeating San Diego 103 to 92 in the ABA Division Semifinals West. Upcoming games include Carolina at New York and Indiana at Denver with series scores 2-1 and 1-0 respectively.
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Virginia
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Hockey Playoff Scores and Schedule Roundup
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs results show Montreal 2 Buffalo 1 and New York 6 Boston 2 with New York leading 1-0 as Chicago 7 St Louis 1 and Minnesota 3 Philadelphia 0 with Minnesota up 1-0. WHA Minnesota 4 Alberta 2 to take West Division lead. Cleveland leads Philadelphia 1-0 in a World Trophy playoff as Los Angeles visits Houston.
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Celtics Take 2-0 Lead in East Semifinals Over Hawks
Boston crushed Atlanta 126-113 to move 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Havlicek led with 29 points, Cowens 25 rebounds 20 points, Silas 17 rebounds nine points, White 22. Hawks: Maravich 34, Hudson 27. Cowens and Silas dominated boards as Celtics built a 10-0 run after the second period.
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Knicks Take 3 0 Lead With Balanced Scoring
The Knicks beat the Bullets 103 96 in Baltimore to seize a 3 0 series lead as five starters score at least 16. Bill Bradley led New York with 23 points while Elvin Hayes posted 36 points and 14 rebounds for Baltimore. The win featured suffocating Knicks team defense and a 3 0 edge in the best of seven playoff series.
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Bill Bradley
Dave DeBusschere
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American Basketball Association
Utah
San Diego
John Havlicek
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