Knicks Sign Bill Bradley to Four Year Deal
The Knicks signed Bill Bradley to a four year contract worth 450000 dollars. In hockey, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-2 to even their Stanley Cup playoff series at two games apiece. Jean Beliveau and Ralph Backstrom each scored twice for Montreal while Henri Richard and Jim Roberts added the others. Tim Horton and Mike Walton replied for Toronto. The deciding goal came at 2:26 of the second period as Beliveau scored on a turnover from Allan Stanley to beat Terry Sawchuk after Johnny Bower was sidelined by a pregame injury.
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Intent Way Captures Feature at Roosevelt Raceway
Intent Way won the featured $7,500 trot at Roosevelt Raceway with a 2 05 1/3 mile in 33.69 for his second straight victory. Owner Hickory Way Stables of Miller Place, N.Y., watched George Shorty drive the winner. Victory Camp finished second, Stray Charm was third. O Jazz Beau and Chief Jim shared a $92.40 daily double.
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Dan Esposito Earns Medalist Honors in Narrow Loss
Dan Esposito of Fairchild Wheeler claimed medalist honors as the University of Connecticut fell 4-3 to New Hampshire at Willimantic Country Club. Esposito defeated Jim Leary 5 and 4, delivering a strong showing for UConn in a tight match.
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Giants Reschedule Three Rainout Games into Doubleheaders
The San Francisco Giants announced new dates for three rained out games with Atlanta. The doubleheaders will be played on June 22, August 26, and August 27, completing the previously washed out series.
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Bradley Signs Knicks Four Year Contract After Rhodes Return
New Yorks Big Gamble Pays Off as Bill Bradley, former Princeton All America and 1964 Olympic gold medalist, signs a four year deal with the Knicks for an estimated 450000. Bradley will miss part of the next season due to a six month Air Force duty.
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Early Bird Tourney tees off with 18 teams in Bridgeport
The Early Bird Stow! Pitch tournament draws 18 teams under Bridgeport Softball Umpires Association sponsorship. Bernie Tassogna directs the single elimination event, with opening rounds on Went field this weekend and May 6-7 finale. Saturday and Sunday matchups include Delphians, Windmill, Vittoria, U S Beard, and others at Went 2.
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Queen Registers 3rd Win as Reds Edge Giants 3 2
Converted outfielder Mel Queen earns his third win without a loss for the Cincinnati Reds in a 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Ted Abernathy relieves to load the bases, Giants threaten but fail to score after Willie McCovey’s homer earlier.
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Sacred Heart Hosts Hunter College in 3 P.M. Baseball
Sacred Heart University baseball hosts Hunter College for a 3 p.m. contest as weather permitting. Yesterday's game vs Western New England was cancelled due to rain along with tennis and golf matches. Fairfield and Bridgeport golf also postponed. UB tennis (0-2-1) faces Quinnipiac College in Mount Carmel today.
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Junior Senior Golf Society Announces 1967 Schedule
The Junior Senior Golfing Society of Connecticut released its 1967 schedule. Events listed include June 21 at Wethersfield Country Club, July 1 at Shorehaven Country Club, July 25 at Ridgewood Country Club, and August 15 at New Haven Country Club. Executive director Harry B. Keffer announced the details.
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Jenkins Wins Cubs 3-0 with 19 K's Over Mets
Ferguson Jenkins struck out 19 for his third win as the Chicago Cubs blanked the New York Mets 3-0. Chicago scored two runs in the sixth on Gates Beckert and Santo walks and Williams’ infield out, then added an eighth-inning tally on Williams’ double and Thomas’s infield groundout. The Cubs collected seven hits, beating Mets starter Jack Fisher and pitching staff ally Jack Hamilton closed out the game.
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Major Standings and Yesterday's Results
American League standings update with yesterday's results noting Cleveland beat Minnesota 5 to 4 and California at Baltimore was postponed or not played. Only scheduled games shown.
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Astros Rally Past Cardinals To End 10-Game Slide
Joe Morgan lined a bases loaded triple to spark a seven run seventh inning as Houston beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 breaking the Astros’ 10 game losing streak. Morgan’s hit capped a two run deficit and Larry Dierker earned the win while Bob Gibson took the loss. Lou Brock extended his hitting streak to 11 games.
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Bob Gibson
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Indians Win On Willie Smith Pinch Hit in Eighth
Cleveland Indians edge Minnesota Twins 4 3 after Willie Smith's pinch hit double scores Gus Gil from third in the eighth. Al Worthington took the loss after three Minnesota relievers. Gil had doubled earlier and Brady provided the winning helper. Washington and Chicago also reported. scores from other games listed.
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Baldwin golf tournament opens at Longshore Club Westport
The first round of the 14 hole Baldwin golf tournament will be played this weekend at the Longshore Club in Westport. The event is open to any male golfer 18 or older with a verified handicap. The full handicap stroke play for the First Selectman's trophy spans three weekends with finals in May.
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Lou Johnson suffers left ankle fracture during slide
Los Angeles outfielder Lou Johnson fractured a bone in his left ankle sliding home against the Atlanta Braves. The injury, ruled a medial malleolus fracture, will sideline him for 10 to 12 weeks. Johnson was taken to Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood after his spikes caught on Braves catcher Joe Torre's shinguard as he scored in the first inning.
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Pirates Beat Phillies 5-4 On Gonder's Pinch Hit
Pittsburgh edges Philadelphia 5-4 as Gonder delivers a seventh inning pinch hit single off Dick Hall. Mazeroski starts the rally with an on base via error and a pitch, then Gonder's hit scores Mazeroski for the decisive run. Short and Mikkelsen work tight late innings to preserve the win.
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Athletics Nips Mets in Orcutt Indoor Softball Undefeated Streak
The Athletics edged the Mets 7 to 6 to stay undefeated in the Orcutt Boys club Indoor Softball league. Mark Fanali and Glen Kadar led at bat for the winners while Richard Murphy and Porky Witkowski starred for the losers. A later game features the Yankees vs Red Sox at 4 p.m.
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