Baseball Opens as Senators and Orioles Vie in Capital
The 1967 season Begins in Washington Baltimore with opening day pomp as Eisenhower tosses the first ball The Yankees enter as heavy favorites at 2 5 to win the pennant while Milwaukee Brooklyn and Cincinnati vie for NL supremacy New managers Kerby Farrell Jack Tighe Bob Scheffing bring changes and players like Roger Maris Brooks Robinson and Bobby Lock lead the hopefuls Old stars depart as a new wave of talent steps up in the two leagues
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Dallas Woman Opens Tour With Course Record 67
Marlene Bauer Hajge led a field of golfers at the Dallas Women’s Open halfway with a three stroke margin. She carded a 67 to set a new course record and stand at 138 after 36 holes.
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Eisenhower Opens 1957 Baseball Season At Griffith Stadium
President Eisenhower will throw the first ball as 28,000 fans fill Griffith Stadium for Opening Day between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Senators. Hector Brown starts for Baltimore and Bob Chakales for Washington, with rosters featuring Brooks Robinson and Carl Howie in new positions and Eddie Yost moved to cleanup.
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Heavy Fight Card On Tap This Week
Heavy fight card features Jess Hart facing Willie Stevenson in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena New York. Hart as 5 1 favorite after lastMarch upset by Walt Byars. Hart 40 2 18 kayos seeks win over Stevenson. Also Ellsworth Webb favored to beat Randy Sands Jr as Chicago middleweight meets New York rival. Beecham and Mims highlighted on Friday card with Satterfield vs Wise in non telecast bout. Pirates return home to Pittsburgh after 4-2 loss to Tigers. season opener against Giants at Forbes Field.
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Spahn criticizes Furillo as Braves claim hunger
Warren Spahn blasted Furillo after Milwaukee faced Cleveland 5-4 in a spring exhibition loss. Spahn said Dodgers in trouble as Braves feel stronger than last year and wary of chatter back home. Manager Manney joked about Furillo’s hungry comment and the idea of being thirsty.
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VFW Ladies Bowling Tourney Opens Tomorrow at Post Alleys
The VFW Ladies Bowling Tourney starts tomorrow at the West Washington Street post alleys, running four days April 18, 23 and 25. Several named bowlers are listed for 3 pm and 8 pm sessions across four dates, with a trophy for the high single in six games. No men's championship match this year due to lack of bowlers.
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Barons face Rochester with 3-1 series lead in Calder Cup
Cleveland's Barons beat Rochester 6-3 to take a 3-1 advantage in the Calder Cup final. They needed one more win to claim their eighth Calder Cup in 21 years of American Hockey Rescue competition, after building a 5-1 home win the night before.
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McLellan Key Man in Cleveland Weekend Triumphs
Johnny McLellan moved to Cleveland's first line with Freddy Glover and Jimmy Moore for the fifth game scheduled on Wednesday. He starred in weekend wins, blasting three home runs Saturday and adding another last night. Cal Stearns matched with two homers last night.
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Steelers sign Ray Mathrews to eleventh contract
Pittsburgh Steelers over the weekend signed Ray Mathrews to his eleventh contract. Prior to last season he played in the backfield.
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Saturday Night's Fights Hollywood
Noel Humphreys of Charleston West Virginia defeats Irish Tommy Bain of Los Angeles in a ten round fight by points decision with Bain out pointed.
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Saturday Night's Fights in Newark and Kansas City
Johnny Gayman of New York outpointed Gené Takuch of Trenton. Bobby Bickle from Kansas City outpointed Plum mer Harris of Minneapolis in a 10 round bout.
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Celtics Win NBA Crown in Double Overtime Thriller
Boston clinched its first World basketball title in 11 years with a 125-121 double overtime win over St. Louis in the decisive seventh game. Tom Heinsohn scored 37 and Bill Russell added 23 rebounds and 19 points, while rookie Heinsohn earned NBA rookie of the year honors. Frank Ramsey added a clutch jumper and Tim Koscutoff sealed with a late free throw as Boston’s young core delivered.
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Stan Leonard Wins Greensboro Open With 276
Canadian pro Stan Leonard captured the Greater Greensboro Open title with a 276 total, earning $2,000 first prize. Leonard, a 17 year veteran, finished three strokes ahead of Mike Souchak and Gary Player, in a field featuring Groesinger, J. Y., and Joplin.
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