Three Openers Doubted As MLB Season Opens
The 1968 season begins with 10 games set but three in doubt amid civil unrest in Washington Baltimore and Detroit. National Guard patrols at D C Stadium delay the Presidents opener. Baltimore and Detroit see state of emergency actions.
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Westland Allied League to Hold Annual Rolloff
The Westland Allied girls league will hold its annual handicap rolloff tomorrow night at Pastime lanes to close the winter season. Readouts show Westland leaders Liz Perkins and Jeanne Lizotte tied for high averages at 82.2, with Berth Bourque and Soulard among top triples and singles, while Allied leaders Adrienne Martin and Connie Bernier posted strong averages and triples.
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Red Sox Centerfielder Smith and Wife Welcome Son
Boston AP reports Red Sox center fielder Reggie Smith and his wife welcomed their first child, a seven pound boy named Carl Reginald Smith Jr., born Monday.
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Bruins Face Do Or Die Game In Montreal Series
Boston Bruins trail 0-2 in the Eastern Division semifinals after losses in Montreal. Coach Harry Sinden demands skating and hitting, benching forwards if needed. Tom Williams replaces Eddie Shack, with line shuffles alongside Esposito and Hodge as the series heads to Boston Garden for game three.
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Sam AIl Wins Bar rington Pace at Rockingham Park
AIl Sam won the Bar rington Pace at Rockingham Park by three lengths for a $2,500 purse. Widow Gay finished second and Adios Agent took third before 7,841 fans in Salem New Hampshire.
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Havlicek Ignites Celtics In Starter Position
Celtics ride four game playoff win streak behind John Havlicek who moved into the starting backcourt after Larry Siegfried’s illness. Havlicek averaged 29.3 points 9.2 rebounds 11.1 assists through four games, scoring 35 in Philadelphia as Boston took home court in the best of seven series opener against the 76ers.
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Ladies Rolloff Series Goes On At Local Lanes
The seventh weekly ladies rolloff for those under 99 average occurs at 20th Century Lanes tomorrow at 8:30 PM. Five-game format with prizes based on entries. Defending champion Mrs Grace Perron won this event two weeks straight. other former winners expected include Mrs Ruth Boyajian Mrs Lorraine Foss and Mrs Jeannette Montpas. Entry list remains open until rolloff time.
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Celtics Offer Tickets For Wednesday Playoff Game
The Celtics report many seats remain for Wednesday's playoff clash with the Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Garden. A spokesman said fans in northern New England returned many tickets after Sunday's game was postponed to Wednesday due to Dr. Martin Luther King’s death.
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Red Sox Open For 1968 Opener At Detroit
The Red Sox prepared for their delayed American League opener with the Tigers in Detroit after a Fenway practice. Joe Lahoud will start in right field with Dalton Jones at third as Earl Wilson starts for Detroit. Dick Williams relies on Dick Fistworth in his AL debut while Ellsworth joins a light workout with Yastrzemski Petrocelli and Harrelson. Russ Nixon signs farm club deal as catching insurance with two catchers, Howard and Oliver.
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Pro Basketball Finals NBA Monday Results
Eastern Division Philadelphia at Boston. Boston leads best of seven series 10. Western Division San Francisco at Los Angeles. Los Angeles leads best of seven series 10.
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Finals ABA Ay's Games New Orleans at Dallas
New Orleans leads the best of seven series 1-0 as the Finals ABA matchup shifts to Dallas where the Saints face the Mavericks in a pivotal game. New Orleans holds a one game cushion and aims to extend the lead in hostile territory.
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Beacons Postponed Game For Dr Martin Suther Death
Beacons game at Atlanta Monday night was postponed until May 12 due to the death of Dr. Martin Suther. Beacons, after a 21 loss streak in two West Coast games, open home play against the Detroit Cougars on April 23 at Fenway Park.
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Narragansett Park Resumes Racing After Funeral Delay
In Pawtucket Rhode Island Narragansett Park reopened after a hiatus for the funeral of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther g Poco Allegro with a $9.40 upset over Rex De Plumbum in the 4000 Scituate Purse before 8588 fans.
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Saucier Meets Portland Kegler In Sectional Tilt
Don Saucier of Biddeford faces Herb McBride of Portland in a Western Maine sectional match at 20th Century Lanes tomorrow night at 8 30. The winner advances to meet the Eastern sectional winner for the state singles crown after both posted high totals this season including Saucier 1394 in North Conway and McBride 1285 in Bangor.
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Johnson Meets Camire For County Title
Elwin Peanut Johnson and Ray Camire advance to the second half of a 20 string York County championship at Roll-A-Way Lanes. Johnson leads 1,108 to 1,069 after the first half and will duel Camire Wednesday April 10 at 3 30 p m with the loser facing no tomorrow.
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Dedham Middleweight Mike Pusateri Returns in Boston Bout
Walpole Massachusetts AP mid dleweight Mike Pusateri of Dedham, a former 25 KO winner who retired two years ago, headlines a 10 round comeback tonight against Isa dro Perez of Springfield at Four Seasons Arena. The fight is televised by WSBK TV Channel 38 in Boston and WMUR TV Channel 9 in Manchester New Hampshire.
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Local Women Hold League Handicap Event
Priscille Grenier of the Screamers won the annual Women's League handicap rolloff at Roll-A-Way Lanes with 562 total pins and 50 bonus pins. Juliette Lessard of the Flamingos was second with 553, Therese Brasnelle of the Redskins placed third with 547 as Grace Perron had the night’s high 115 on string three. Other finishers included L. Maloy 546, G. Perron 546, B. Giles 544, P. Hiort 542, R. Landry 539, R. Labbe 535, L. Dubreuil 527, D. Brady 526, R. Huot 523, and G. Carl 522.
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Tucker Signs With Patriots Afl Tight End Sets Records
Bob Tucker a 230 pound tight end from Bloomsburg State signed as a free agent with the Boston Patriots of the AFL. Tucker led the nation in total receiving yardage last season with 77 catches for 1325 yards and 13 touchdowns.
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Veterans from Massachusetts miss Greensboro Open money
Greensboro, AP three veteran pros from Massachusetts finished out of the money in the 137 500 Greater Greensboro Open. Paul Harney of Sutton closed with a 72 to finish 72 holes at 285 a stroke outside the prize lineup. Joe Carr of Massachusetts also failed to place.
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Ben Franklin among 15 elected to swimming hall of fame
Fifteen people including Benjamin Franklin were elected to the International Swimming Hall of Fame. Franklin is praised as America’s first internationally famous swimmer and author on swimming. The group also includes Zoltan de Halmay, Dorothy Pointon-Hill, George Hogdson, and Dr. Sammy Lee. Induction will occur at the hall’s new building dedication in December in Fort Lauderdale.
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Canadiens Aim To Even Series In Boston Showdown
NHL playoffs semifinals feature Montreal at Boston with Montreal leading 1-0 in the best-of-seven. Chicago visits New York as New York leads 1-0. West sees Los Angeles at Minnesota with the Kings up 1-0.
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Worcester and Toski Tally Close Final Scores
Worcester finished with 74 for 289 while Bob Toski of Northampton ended with 75 for 293, shaping a tight finish in the event.
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