Padres Dominate Astros In One-Hit Shutout Sweep
Padres blank Houston 24 in a three game set as Dick Kelley and a pitching staff limited the Astros to one run on 10 hits. Cubs beat Phillies 6-2 with Santo homering twice. Pirates top Cardinals 3-2 as Hebner and Stargell pace eighth inning rally. Mets edge Expos 4-2 with Agee homers and Gentry earning first major league win.
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Five Beavers Entered In Mansfield Relays
Five Orange and Black trackmen plus Coach Max Bennink travel to Mansfield Relays. Participants include Cam Corbett shot put Craig McQuistum discus Tom Thelson high jump Dennis Harrison low hurdles and John Scheiner 88-yard run. Events span the day as crowds exceed 3 000 across two meets with OU Relays at Athens and Mansfield scholastic relays under way.
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Five Hundred Thousand Set for Trout Opener
Harrisburg AP reports the Pennsylvania Fish Commission foresees a record trout season with about 500000 fly casters expected in streams and lakes at the opening. Commission head Robert J. Bielo says 1968 should top 1967 in fish produced and stocked, noting 3083800 trout planted last year and preseason stocking 10 percent larger than 1967. He urges respect for private property lines.
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Indians Open Home Season Against Red Sox
Cleveland with Sonny Siebert on the mound hosts Boston in the 1969 home opener at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. About 31,000 fans expected for the three game set as Cleveland seeks its first win after a 7-2 loss to Detroit. Sam McDowell struggled, McAuliffe, Freehan powered Tigers. Indians hope a sharper effort against Ellsworth.
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ABA Names All-Rookie Team With Armstrong Leading
MINNEAPOLIS AP War ren Armstrong led the balloting for the ABA all rookie team after taking the scoring lead when Rick Barry was injured. First team also included Larry Miller Walt Piatkowski Gene Moore and Ron Boone. Second team featured Don Sidle George Stone Jim Bekins and Merv Jackson.
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College bowling update with standout series and high game
NCAA bowls last night saw Dave Brooks roll 211 214 297 for 652 while Al Long posted the high game of 268. Team standings list Erie County Plastics Stahl Jewelry and Dexter Grenz in the mix as ABA coaches submit first place ballots for Armstrong from Wichita State.
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Casper Leads Masters After Safe Round At Augusta National
Casper shoots six under par 66 to take a one stroke lead in the Masters at Augusta National. He says he deliberately played safe to avoid past gambles, with six birdies and no bogeys amid numbness in two fingers from a recent allergy attack. Bruce Devlin and George Archer sit two behind at 67 as Nicklaus stands at 68.
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Indians Scalped Howard Sees Ted Williams Help Hit Four Homers
Ted Williams advised Frank Howard to lift more balls and the Washington slugger responded with his third and fourth homers in a 14 run rout of the Yankees. The Senators exploded for 39 hits and 70 total bases, boosting season pace as Boog Powell and others fueled the comeback. In the Red Sox game, Powell's clutch single broke a tie, aided by a Boston drive ruled foul before fair, while Mike Cuellar impressed in his Orioles debut over 10 innings.
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Davis Cup Sponsor Draws Cigarette Firm Attention
London report states the British Lawn Tennis Association accepted sponsorship for its Davis Cup squad from a cigarette company. The amount was not disclosed but described as a substantial sum aimed at improving the sport's image through a high powered public relations push.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Face Uncertain Forbes Field Farewell
Forbes Field may host fans for a last hurrah as year 1970 opens with Three Rivers Stadium behind schedule. Pitt-Stad Corp officials warn the new $31 million venue may miss the April 25 deadline, risking home opener timing. Construction chief John Mathison remains cautiously optimistic despite only 30 to 35 percent completion. General contractor Huber Hunt Nichols faces $1,500 daily fines for delays, complicating season-ticket sales and fan plans for 1970.
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