Ken Holtzman Aims For Long Quiet Cubs Season
Chicago left hander Ken Holtzman hopes for a long quiet summer to help the Cubs win the National League pennant. He tied the Cubs to first place with a 4-4 victory over the Pirates as he recounted near-misses and adjustments after a rough first inning. Holtzman recalled a career marked by interrupted seasons due to National Guard calls, previous seasons with mixed records, and a desire to stay in good form despite looming duties.
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Bucks unveil Lew Alcindor in new uniform design
Milwaukee General Manager John Erickson showcases UCLA star Lew Alcindor wearing the team’s new uniform for his upcoming NBA season. The No 33 jersey honors his anticipated first pro campaign after earning All American honors in college.
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Phillies slugger Richie Allen caps Mets clash with cap tip
In Philadelphia, Richie Allen hit a three run homer off John Briggs to snap a 1-1 tie and spark a 6-1 win over the New York Mets. After circling the bases he tipped his cap to the cheering crowd, provoking mixed reactions from reporters and fans. Allen später denied intention to change his image, choosing not to comment further. Woody Brown pitched the win for Philadelphia while Jim McAndrew took the loss.
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Royals Beat White Sox In Ninth Inning Rally
Dick Couch reports on Pete Ward's two run double off Hoyt Wilhelm that fueled a four run eighth inning as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3. The Royals also edged the Seattle Pilots 2-1 earlier, with Kennedy’s fielding helping seal the win. Boston topped Baltimore 5-3 highlighted by Tony Conigliaro in Fenway return.
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Benn Wins Winner's Bracket in Dyersville Bowling Meet
Loras Benn topped Bob Ament 585 to 518 to win the winner's bracket of the Dyersville National Bank doubles elimination event. Ament faces survivor from Jim Olberding or John Budaley to challenge Benn for the grand championship set for Saturday at Ertl lanes.
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ISU Fullback Johnson Out For Spring Drills
ISU football suffered a setback as sophomore Johnson who was moving to fullback was ruled out for the rest of spring drills after a dislocated elbow in a drill last Wednesday. Coach Majors said Johnson has not responded to treatment.
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Griffin to be inducted into Phi Beta Kappa chapter
Dubuque senior Jay Griffin, a three year football letterman at Coe College and co-captain of the 1068 Kohawks, will be inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa chapter Thursday. He majors in political science.
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Local Minor League Scores Across Pacific Coast and South
Fragmented OCR shows scattered minor league results with teams like Birmingham, Asheville, Columbus, Savannah, and Fort Worth. Possible Texas League notes include Memp tin and San Antonio 58, Fort Worth 4, with various city names and unclear scores.
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Polk named Billikens coach to lift team on floor
St Louis University hired James R. Polk as basketball coach to turn the Billikens into winners. He follows Joe Hall who had been named earlier but stayed at Kentucky. Athletic Director Larry Albus said Polk earned the job for his ability to build a team and recruit, signaling a push after a tough slate.
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O J Simpson turns down Capitols offer in Indiana
O J Simpson has rejected the Indianapolis Capitols bid to join the All major leagues and will continue talks on a spot in the American National Football League. The Capitols offered $150,000 for one year plus a $250,000 loan for investment, with a midnight Tuesday deadline.
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Namath Admits He Cussed a Cop Out
Joe Namath the Jets quarterback admitted cussing a police officer after a drunken driving stop on the 79th Street Causeway in Miami. He insisted he was sober and said he could have retrieved his license from Palm Bay club quicker. He was arrested early Monday and later released after a Breathalyzer showed a .02 percent blood alcohol content.
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North Linn Coach Albers Resigns After Four Years
Special to The Gazette, Larry Albers the head boys coach in basketball and track at North Linn High School has resigned effective at the end of this school year. A 1963 Upper Town College graduate and former Keystone athlete, he also served as assistant football coach for three years. His boys basketball record stood at 98 wins and 37 losses in four years. He plans to stay in teaching and coaching, with a major in education and physical education teaching at North Linn.
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Kay New President of Prairie Boost Club
Derrel Kay was elected president of the Prairie Booster club for the 1969-70 school year. Other officers include Mel Modracek as vice president Vernon Dubishar as secretary and Eldon Stepanek as treasurer.
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Swirling Dispute at Purdue Track Case
Three moustached Negro athletes were dropped from the Purdue track team amid a dispute over a cream-shave rule. Eric McCaskill of Newport News was released on bond after a bomb scare at Purdue airport. a campus police and FBI response led to the cancellation of a track meet at Iowa. McCaskill said his airport remark was a misinterpreted joke.
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Philadelphia Defeats New York in Low-Scoring NL Tilt
In a tightly played National League game, Philadelphia edges New York with a late burst. Pitcher Darian earns the win, while relievers Taylor and Pryman contribute key outs. Hoffsets and fielding miscues keep the score close as both teams struggle for offense.
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