Monbouquette Guides Yankees Past Athletics 6-3
Bill Monbouquette pitched eight scoreless innings in relief as the New York Yankees defeated the Oakland Athletics 6-3. Monbouquette, 31, retired 11 of 12 after the first, fanning three and lowering his ERA to 0.87 in 23 innings. The win capped a strong road stretch for New York, who face Oakland again before a four game set with Detroit.
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Ted Kubiak
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Roy White
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Bert Campaneris
Reggie Jackson
Sal Bando
Mike Hershberger
Giants Beat Phillies by Six Run Margin in Cold Night
Juan Marichal pitched effectively in 46 degree weather as the Giants defeated the Phillies 7-1. Davenport hit a bases loaded homer for his first of the season, and Lou Brock delivered a two run shot in the 10th for St. Louis in a separate late game.
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Traveling Light Wins Suffolk Downs Feature by Narrow Margin
At Suffolk Downs, Traveling Light ridden by apprentice Ernie Kunstake won the feature race by a diminishing neck. The 4-year-old filly covered six furlongs in 1 11 3 5. Saimstown rallied from last to threaten Shekween at the finish.
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Jockey Baeza to ride Iron Ruler in Derby at Aqueduct
New York AP reports Braulio Baeza, among the nation's top jockeys, will ride Iron Ruler in the Kentucky Derby at Aqueduct on May 4, replacing Dr. Fager in the Roseben Handicap.
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Princess A Sets Fast Pace in Brookfield Feature
In Salem New Hampshire Princess A earned a $2,500 Brookfield Pace win at Rockingham Park finishing the mile in 2:07 and leading Chockoyette Star by three quarters of a length Tuesday night.
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Canadiens Threaten Historic Sweep In Playoff Run
Montreal Canadiens hold a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven East Division playoff series after a 4-2 win over the Chicago Black Hawks. Jean Beliveau scored early, coaches express focus on finishing the series, with potential later matchups against St. Louis or Minnesota for the Stanley Cup.
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Ernest Jennison Wins Trade League Rolloff
Ernest Jennison of the Jet Sets won the annual Trade League handicap rolloff at 20th Century Lanes with a 645 on a 70 pin handicap. About 30 bowlers competed, with Herve Paul in second at 617 and Roland Petit third at 609. next were Ray Potvin and Bob Belair both 600, plus other high scores and prizes noted. The league resumes next Tuesday at 7:30, with banquet May 7 at Wonderbar Steakhouse.
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J .Paquin
Fights Last Night In Three Cities
Levi Forte of Miami outpointed Eddie Talhami of Toronto in a ten round welterweight bout in Miami Beach. Joe Brown of New Orleans stopped Vic Graffio of Port Arthur in eight rounds in Beaumont. Jackie O Halloran of South Boston defeated Mike Bruce of Springfield in seven rounds in Walpole.
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Kenya Counts About 73 Bat Species Across Regions
Researchers surveying Kenya’s fauna report the discovery of around 73 bat species across diverse habitats. The study identifies multiple genera and notes significant regional variation, underscoring Kenya's rich mammalian diversity and the need for conservation.
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Red Sox Get Bonus Day Due To Weather
The Boston Red Sox gained extra rest after a rainout in Chicago, delaying a four game weekend series with Baltimore. The postponement shifts rotation pauses for pitchers Dick Ellsworth Gary Peters and others, aiding injury-prone players like Petrocelli Yastrzemski and Lahoud while sustaining top hitters Joe Foy and Mike Andrews.
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National League Standings and Results Snapshot
The National League standings show St. Louis leading with an 8 4 mark and a .667 percentage, followed by Los Angeles and San Francisco both at 7 5 .583, with Atlanta at 6 6 .000 and Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at 5 5 .000. Recent scores include Chicago 10 Atlanta 4 and St Louis 4 Cincinnati 2 in 10 innings. Today’s games feature Houston at New York and San Francisco at Philadelphia, with rain affecting Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Cincinnati at St Louis scheduling.
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Baseball standings and results update brief
American League standings show New York 65 45 and Cleveland 4 6 with California 4 8 and Oakland 4.8. Baltimore sits 6 4 with Minnesota at 7 3. Tuesday results include New York 6 Oakland 3 and Washington 3 California 1. Several games postponed by rain or snow with Detroit at Cleveland and Baltimore at Minnesota listed as rain. Only Chicago at Minnesota was scheduled on Friday.
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Davenport drives Giants to 7 1 victory over Phillies
Major League Stars batting saw Jim Davenport of the Giants drive in five runs with a single and his third career grand slam as San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 7-1. Bill Monbouquette of the Yankees yielded two hits in eight innings of scoreless relief in a 6-3 win over Oakland.
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South Africa Is Dropped From 1968 Olympic Games
In Lausanne, the IOC voted South Africa out of the 1968 Summer Games over apartheid policy. The decision, with at least 40 negative votes, reverses a prior postal verdict and ends years of boycott pressure. South Africa denounced the ruling as illegal and immoral.
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Beacons Blank Detroit Cougars In Boston Debut
Boston Beacons 3 Detroit Cougars 0 at Fenway Park as Richard Cardinal Cushing and Gov. John Volpe attended opening ceremonies. Milner and Dyreborg scored after halftime to give Beacons their first NASL win in 1967, with next match against Los Angeles Wolves at Fenway Park.
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Ambrose stars in Lobos sweep over ENMU in doubleheader
Vic Ambrose laid down a drag bunt for a hit then stole second third and home as the University of Albuquerque swept a doubleheader from Eastern New Mexico 40 and 12 1.
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Tufts Names Pond as Assistant Freshman Coach
Medford Mass AP Dave Pond Tufts most valuable player for two years becomes assistant freshman coach next fall Pond played halfback and safety and captained the Jumbos last season he led in rushing and scoring over the past two campaigns
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McKenzie Joins Camp Milbrook Hockey Staff in Cohasset
Johnny McKenzie, fresh from his best NHL year, joins Camp Milbrook Hockey School at Cohasset Winter Gardens to coach all forwards. Bruins star Bobby Orr confirms he is director of the program.
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Northeasterns Names Captains For Winter Team Sports
Boston resident Leo Osgood will captain the Huskies basketball team next winter. Ken Leu will lead the hockey squad as captain. Osgood averaged 15.4 points as a sophomore and 16.2 last season, and hails from Boston. his brother Jim captained Husky hockey in 1966-67, while Leo comes from New Hamburg, Ontario.
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Kerr Named Bulls Coach To Lead Phoenix Expansion Club
John ny Red Kerr was released as Chicago Bulls coach and signed a three year contract to coach the new Phoenix expansion team in the NBA on Tuesday.
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Newark council clears path for ABA team move
The Newark City Council voted to enlarge the John F. Kennedy Recreation Center under construction, clearing the way for the New Jersey Americans of the American Basketball Association to relocate to Newark for next season.
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Jimmy Ellis Faces Quarry For WBA Heavyweight Title
Oakland AP profile of Jimmy Ellis showing humility and resolve as he prepares to fight Jerry Quarry for the WBA heavyweight title. Ellis, once Cassius Clay’s sparring partner, hopes to prove himself capable of beating Quarry and even Muhammad Ali in a businesslike, professional tone.
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Weekly Lane Rolloffs Set At 20th Century
The first of a series of weekly rolloffs for bowlers under 108 average will be held at 20th Century Lanes this Friday at 7 PM. The five game event offers prizes by entries with eligibility limited to Merchant's Trade Industrial Pepperell Knights of Columbus and 20th Century Mixed Couples league members from last season. Entry remains open until rolloff time and Nick Gillis at the lanes can provide details. rolloffs continue weekly through the summer except Fourth of July week.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
The chart lists top performers across statistical categories. Batting leaders include Unser and Allison for hits, Hansen for doubles, Yastrzemski and Sims for home runs, Cardenal and Oliva for steals, with Sims and Hansen among the top run producers. Pitching leaders feature McNally Ellsworth Waslawski and Warden with perfect records, plus McDowell and McLain leading strikeouts.
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Baseball Leaders Report From 1969 Season Standings
Flood St Louis and Rose Cincinnati lead with top batting averages and runs produced. H Aaron and Swoboda pace home runs while Marichal and Koosman showcase 1.000 win ratios among top pitchers. Such stats highlight late season push and individual achievements across leagues.
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Three golfers ace Nemacolin No. 1 hole in one spree
Beallville area reports three players making aces at Nemacolin Country Club on the par 3 156 yard first hole Tuesday. Nick Suwak of Washington sank his shot with a No 3 iron, Charles Page of Smithton used a No 5 iron, and Guy Orlandi of Brownsville High School holed out with a No 4 wood.
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Elizabeth Chadwick to quit golf amid engagement news
London AP reports Elizabeth Chadwick Britain's top woman golfer announces retirement from competitive play at 25 citing loss of concentration due to love. She with handicap one plans engagement to Tony Pook a seven handicap player next month and will focus away from golf.
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Havlicek's Versatility Poses Big Problem for Lakers
Boston star John Havlicek dominates both backcourt and frontcourt play, averaging 25.3 points and 102 assists in the playoffs as he extends his stamina through 44 minutes per game. His durability fills gaps left by Tom Sanders' injury, with Mal Graham joining in the backcourt during a pivotal NBA final showdown.
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Pepperell League To Hold Bowling Event
The Pepperell Mfg. Co. Men’s Second 1st bowling league holds its annual handicap rolloff tomorrow at 12 noon at 20th Century Lanes. Warpers champions announced. top handicapper listed as Marcel Martel. Cash prizes to top bowlers. event features several dark horses and a trophy for the winner.
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Riverbank orientation guidance for downstream travelers
The right bank lies on the right side of a person facing downstream. This convention helps identify riverbank geography during navigation and safety planning.
St Francis Linksmen Split Golf Matches
St Francis College of Biddeford Maine split road golf matches with a 4 2 win over Bentley and a 4 3 loss to Lowell Tech at Wayland Country Club. Senior captain Dick Lovett of Manchester Conn defeated Ray Caswell 3 1 and was medalist with 78 while Frank Danahey and Tom Hartley won their matches. The team travels to Merrimac College and hosts Ricker College in upcoming outings.
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East Biddeford LL Registration Slated
Registration for the East Biddeford Little League will be held Monday at St John’s on Adams Street in Biddeford at 7 p.m. for boys ages 9 to 12, covering the period August 1 1955 to July 31 1959. All boys must bring birth certificates and be accompanied by one parent, said Paul Labonte, player agent.
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Montreal 4 Chicago 2 to lead series 3-0
Montreal defeated Chicago 4 to 2 in a playoff game to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the best of seven series. No other NHL action on Tuesday with Montreal visiting Chicago and Minnesota at St Louis tied 1-1 in their series.
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Pro Basketball Finals Wrap Up and Upcoming Games
The NBA finals show Los Angeles at Boston with Boston leading the best-of-seven series 1-0. No game Tuesday. The ABA has Pittsburgh visiting New Orleans in a series tied 1-1 with no game Thursday.
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