New Faces Shine in Exhibitions Across Camps
The AP reports early exhibition games featuring newcomers in Atlanta and New York with veterans like Clete Boyer making an impact for the Braves. Boyer collected three singles and sparked a late rally in a 4-2 Atlanta win over the Dodgers in West Palm Beach, while the Mets showcased rookie Don Bosch in their first looks at a promising spring.
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Mets Beat Cardinals 7 1 as Ribant Traded and Barber Shines
Den nis Ribant was traded to Pittsburgh while pitching through a sprained hand and two doubles helped the Mets defeat the Cardinals 7-1 in St. Petersburg. Steve Barber, coming back from elbow trouble, pitched three shutout innings in the Orioles 7-2 win over the Yankees in Miami as Jim Bouton also pitched well for Baltimore.
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Giants beat Indians 7-1 as Perry shines in Phoenix
Gaylord Perry of San Francisco threw two hits over three innings as the Giants topped Cleveland 7-1 in Phoenix, aided by Jose Vidal’s three run homer. Gary Peters started for Chicago and helped beat Cincinnati 8-5 in Tampa with unearned runs and a balk. Ken Holtzman pitched three perfect innings in Chicago Cubs 10-2 win at Palm Springs.
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Exhibition Line Scores From Florida Baseball Games
Line scores from exhibition games in Florida show several teams competing in cities including West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Lakeland, Pompano Beach, Miami, Palm Springs, and Vero Beach. Notable events include home runs by Mazeroski, Bressoud, Northrup, Freehand, Whitaker, and Etchebarren, with wins attributed to Carroll, Koosman, Monbouquette, and others.
Colts Get First Pick In Upcoming Draft
Baltimore Colts will hold the top selection in Tuesday’s college draft after NFL officials confirmed Minnesota Vikings will defer their first round choice until 1968. Giants had traded quarterback-rights to Minnesota. New Orleans receives no 1967 top pick due to merger arrangements.
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Lawrence Receives All America Honors
Larry Lawrence and Davenport Central's Pat Wyatt are named to Coach and Athlete magazine 19th annual 100man prep all America team. Lawrence is highlighted as an outstanding high school quarterback with national recognition from Iowa. Wyatt is noted as the other Iowan honored as fullback.
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Oklahoma Wins Big Eight Wrestling Title Upset Over Cyclones
favored Oklahoma with Granville Liggins upsetting Ted Tuinstra 2-1 in the heavyweight division to end Iowa State's six-year reign. Oklahoma totaled 79 points, Iowa State 68, Oklahoma State 66, and Colorado 50 as final results list Phil Peters and Vic Marcucci among top finishers.
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Winnipeg Ride: Bud Grant Named Vikings Head Coach
The Minnesota Vikings appoint Bud Grant as head coach succeeding Norm Van Brocklin, with John Michels moving from Winnipeg to join the staff. The Bombers former coach Michels refused Grant’s offer to stay as top assistant.
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Rams star Lamar Lundy intercepts three passes for TDs
Defensive end Lamar Lundy, 6 foot 7, for the Los Angeles Rams, has returned three picks for touchdowns in his career spanning 1960 to this season, marking a notable defensive achievement for the franchise.
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