Major League Opens Delayed Season Amid Cities in Turmoil
Major League Baseball begins its delayed 1968 schedule with all 20 teams in action as riots in Washington Chicago Baltimore and Cincinnati raise security concerns. Highlights include White Sox Indians in Chicago Orioles vs A's and Twins vs Senators with Humphrey likely throwing out first ball.
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Probable Pitchers Listed For Upcoming Baseball Matchups
United Press International lists probable pitchers for major league games. Notable matchups include Brunet W19 at St Louis and Seaver 16-13 at New York, with Siebert 10-12 at Chicago and Pascual 12-10 at Washington plus several NL games involving Oslean 37-17 and Dierker 6-5.
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Celtics and Lakers Vie for 2-0 Leads in NBA Playoffs
The Celtics host the 76ers in the Eastern finals while the Lakers entertain the Warriors in the West. Boston seeks a 2-0 series edge as Havlicek Nelson and Howell push past injuries and an aggressive Philadelphia defense.
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Sock Cess Story Baseball Star Power Home Run Totals
Baseball column notes the all time and active leaders in career home runs. Babe Ruth and Babe Ruth era stars hold the top marks while Hank Aaron nears 500, needing 19. Other active sluggers include Willie Mays Mickey Mantle Eddie Mathews Ernie Banks Frank Robinson Harmon Killebrew and Rocky Colavito with various totals.
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Brothers win North End Intermediate Basketball title
The Brothers finished with a perfect 12-0 record to win the North End Boys' Club Intermediate Basketball league. Royals took second place, Celtics third, and St. Raphael's fourth as Gary Beavers and AT Clinton were the league's top scorers. Other Brothers players included Glen Durrett Frank Langston David Leary and Ted Griffen.
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Key City Wins Spring Valley Pace at Yonkers Raceway
Key City driven by Carmine Abbadelro held off Tooth Pick to win the $3,500 Spring Valley Pace at Yonkers Raceway. The seven year old son of Keystoner led from the three quarter pole and paid $16.80, $6.40, $4.60. Tooth Pick paid $4.60 and $3.80, Handsome Harry finished third. The daily double (2-6) paid $19.80.
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Rangers Take 2-0 Lead In Semi Final With 2-1 Victory
Don Marshall scored the deciding goal for the New York Rangers at 12:40 of the third period to beat the Chicago Black Hawks 2-1 at Madison Square Garden. Rod Gilbert had given New York a 1-0 lead but Bobby Hull tied in the second. Denis DeJordy and Ed Giacomin stood out in a tight goaltending duel as Chicago’s goal by Ravelich was disallowed for hand use. The Rangers now lead the best of seven series 2-0 with games in Chicago looming.
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SHU Baseballers Face Central Conn Today in Key Matchup
Sacred Heart University Baseball hosts Central Connecticut at 1 p.m. with Nick Martin to start on the mound. Wally Hrabsteck moves to shortstop for injured Pete Jankovsky. Leading hitter Dave Baye bats .411. Bill Beaudin hits .212 and Hank Jasiukiewicz .285.
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Canadiens Take 3-0 Series Lead With 5-2 Win
Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 5-2 at Boston Garden to seize a 3-0 series lead. Claude Provost and Ralph Backstrom scored 42 seconds apart in the second period to break a 1-1 tie, with Gene Beliveau John Ferguson III and Dick Duff adding goals. Eddie Westfall and Tom Williams replied for Boston before Duff sealed Montreal’s edge.
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Hockey playoff results mix across leagues
In East Division action New York 2 Montreal 5 Boston 2 and Minnesota 7 Los Angeles 5 feature best of seven series status. Providence 2 Springfield 1 wins the series 3-1 and Quebec leads Buffalo 7 2 in a best of five.
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Stag Trackmen Open Season With Hunter Duel
Fairfield University’s track team launches its 1968 campaign at home against Hunter College. Veterans Jim Garrity Norm Balthasar and Bill Cibulsky return along with Jim Dennis in jumps and sprints led by school record performances. Newcomers include Bill Martens Mark O Donahue and John O Rourke as potential impact runners.
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Cousy to Remain As Coach at BC
Boston College athletic director William Flynn announced Bob Cousy will coach the Eagles again next season on a one year contract after a Florida vacation. BC has posted 93 wins and 34 losses in Cousy’s five seasons for a 1.732 winning percentage.
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Brandeis and Adelphi Highlight Spring Track Schedule
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Area Baseball Preview Highlights Returning Veterans
Bunnell and Stratford boost MBIAc hopes as coaches Eisenberg and Penders rely on six returning lettermen apiece. The senior-dominated rosters feature top pitchers Jim Crory Tim Scheibel for Bunnell and John DeLaura Ron DeFeo Mike Kowalski for Stratford, with strong hitters Rich Begen Ray Mayernik and Ron Boyko leading the bats.
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Stars Rally Past Kings 7-5 In Hard Fought NHL Win
Minnesota Stars overcome a 3-3 tie after two periods to defeat the Los Angeles Kings 7-5. Billy Collins scored twice including the third period clincher at nine seconds, Andre Boudrias added the final goal, and Ray Cullen plus Mike McMahon contributed for Minnesota. The Kings staged a early surge with Lowell MacDonald scoring twice and Howie Hughes adding another as Parker MacDonald and Wayne Connelly also produced scoring moments including a rare penalty shot converted by Connelly.
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