Howard Highest Paid in A L By Tom Saladino
Washington Senators slugger Frank Howard signed a 125000 contract making him the highest paid player in Major League Baseball. Owner Bob Short praised the deal as a milestone while Ted Williams noted the financial impact on managers. Washington then routed the New York Yankees 16 4 behind a two out ninth inning rally as Bernie Allen and Mike Epstein produced key runs. Carl Yastrzemski suffered a minor foot injury but was expected to miss only a day or two.
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No Doubt He is Out After X Rays Prove Negative
Several spring games feature New York Mets rallying past Detroit 5-4 with Duffy Dyer’s two run double and Randy Bobb homering for Chicago as they beat San Diego 4-3. California routed San Francisco 10-0 with Alex Johnson and Tom Egan producing doubles and Willie Mays contributing a Giants hit. Don Pavletich homered for Boston in a loss to Houston 6-3 as John Mayberry hit a grand slam for the Astros in the fifth.
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West eyes scoring title amid Lakers injury woes
LA guard Jerry West, averaging 31.1 points, weighs pursuit of the NBA scoring crown as the Lakers cope with injuries. He notes his role may be overemphasized by teammates, cites Wilt Chamberlain’s absence, and stresses that team success matters more than individual scoring. West reflects on past top finishes and playoff odds.
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Player Will Play To Benefit Negro Fund
South African golf great Gary Player returned to the American tour in Pensacola to offer exhibitions with leading Negro pros to benefit the United Negro College Fund. He targets the Monsanto Open first prize, and his manager Mark McCormack works on exhibition details. Moody volunteered to join, joining a lineup including Charlie Sifford Pete Brown and Lee Elder.
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Father Bob Supports Hawkeyes Amid Columbus Trip
Iowa City pastor Father Bob Holzhammer of Trinity Episcopal, a lifelong Hawkeyes booster, plans to attend the NCAA Mideast regional in Columbus. He has missed only one home game in eight years, noting a clergy-conflicted Minnesota trip.
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Winegardner 'Outstanding' at wrestlers banquet
Russ Winegardner of Kennedy was named outstanding senior wrestler after a 24-1-0 season with 11 pins and most takedowns. Steve McDonnell earned the most to the team award, was the lone wrestler to beat state champion Fred Penrod, and the varsity finished 3-7-1 with juniors and sophomores both 10-4. Barron Bremner spoke on champion qualities, and Coach Bob Stephens announced Kennedy season highlights with letters awarded.
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Jacobsen Open Tees Off Iowa Golf Season in 1970
The Jacobsen Open at Indian Creek Country Club Marion kicks off Iowa golf's 1970 schedule on May 4. The Iowa Golf Association approved the list of events including the Iowa Amateur in Marshalltown July 10-12 and named J. D. Turner amateur of the year. Pro of the year honors went to Mel Roewert, with funds set for the Hermen Sani Scholarship.
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Pappas Tops PBA Money List after Buffalo Victory
George Pappas regained the lead in the PBA money standings with $22,500 for the year after winning $6,000 at Buffalo. Nelson Burton Jr. moved to $18,050 for the year with a Buffalo payout of $1,050, while top ten money leaders include Soutar Foremsky Stefanich Davis Bourdase Petraglia Glover and Anthony with varying year totals.
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Shellsburg and Investors Win in Tournament Night
Shellsburg and Life Investors of Cedar Rapids won Tuesday night, Keystone Shellsburg Queen Bee beat Walker 87 to 78, while Life Investors topped Keystone No. 2 90 to 61. Fred Schnell of Walker led with 38 points, and Rick Crawford of Life Investors scored 32.
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SFA toppled South Carolina State in first round thriller
In the NAIA tournament first round Stephen F. Austin defeated South Carolina State 100 to 86. Kentuck St edged Ill Wesleyan Central. Morris Harvey beat New Eng 76 to 90. Willes Eastern Mont beat COLLEGE WRESTLING Drake 24 Marquette 12.
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Texas Tackle Bob McKay Signs with Browns
Cleveland reports University of Texas lineman Bob McKay has agreed to a contract with the Cleveland Browns. The deal brings another seasoned blocker to tackle and guard spots as the team restructures its line.
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Wartburg Tops Northern State in NAIA Opener
Wartburg college defeated Northern State 91-78 in the NAIA tournament first round in Kansas City. The Knights, despite being outshot, benefited from 19 turnovers and built a halftime edge at 49-44. G. E. Buenning scored 28, Virg Erickson 20.
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