Hodges Death Shocks Mets as Fans Remember Him
Gil Hodges primefielder and manager dies on Easter Sunday near West Palm Beach after a golfing day with Mets coaches. Roy Campanella, unaware, remains in hospital with a lung embolism as Hodges’ death follows a storied career with Dodgers and Mets including a 1969 World Series pennant.
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Palmer collapses as Archer wins Greensboro Open in sudden death
Arnold Palmer squandered a four stroke lead with three holes left in the Greater Greensboro Open as George Archer, and Tommy Aaron forced a sudden death playoff. Archer won on the second playoff hole after Aaron failed to hole out. Palmer finished tied for third with Stockton Rodriguez and Snead as Gary Player was disqualified for signing his scorecard.
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Beavers Open Baseball Season In Weather Chilled Opener
Corry Area High School starts its first baseball season in 23 years with a road game against Strong Vincent at Erie tomorrow. Windy cold with a 50 percent chance of precipitation threatens the 4 p.m. start as coach Jim Poole and Erie’s Bob Brabender decide field conditions and whether the game can be played.
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Gambino and Spitman Lead City Bowling Scores Last Night
Gambino rolled 225 to top Late Mixed Doubles action as Rich Gambino leads a busy night of bowling across multiple leagues. Cindy Spitman fired a 198 for the women’s lead in the Senior League, with numerous high scores and team names appearing throughout the evening’s tallies.
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No Progress In Baseball Strike Narrows Openings
NEW YORK AP Baseball enters a second day of meetings as a pension dispute with owners stalls progress toward settlement. John Gaherin says no progress. Marvin Miller anticipates a larger committee, while players seek greater pension terms beyond a $400,000 health care offer.
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Lakers and Celtics Lead Run in NBA Playoffs
Lakers beat Bulls 108-101 to inch closer to a sweep as West and Goodrich led Los Angeles with 31 and 23 points respectively. Celtics routed Hawks 136-113 behind Havlicek 31 and White 29 as Boston moved to 2-1. Knicks beat Bullets 110-84 to even series at 1-1 with Frazier hot in the first half.
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Durbin Wins Firestone Tournament of Champions Title
Akron AP Durbin, a 30 year old part timer from Chagrin Falls Ohio, won bowling’s top prize at the Firestone Tournament of Champions defeating Tim Harahan 258 187 in the final after earlier beats George Pappas 248 226 and Larry Laub 269 224. Debbie Durbin accepts the $25000 prize for the wife.
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