Unprecedented Delays and Changes in 1967 Baseball Openers
Spring training turmoil and scheduling chaos grip the league as several clubs face delayed home openers and shifted games. The Cubs, Reds, White Sox, and Dodgers anticipate altered starts while divisions tighten. Experts weigh how new managers, rookies, and trades may reshape the pennant race in a season already shaped by unusual delays.
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Trojan Thinclads Beat Cal in Dual Meet at Edwards Stadium
USC swept Cal 13 firsts in 17 events at Edwards Stadium. McCullough won the 110 high hurdles in 13.3 and long jump at 24 feet 1.25 inches while Lennox Miller dominated sprint wins in 100 and 220 yards. Omission of five California officials reduced Bears effort.
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Southern California
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Edwards Stadium
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Clarence Johnson
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Lou Kirtman
Jerry ‘Fai
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Lee Calhoun
Trojan
UOP Sets Two School Records in Big Meet
Stockton AP reports University of the Pacific won 14 events in a meet against Southern Oregon College. Pacific set school records in javelin and two other events, with standout performances by Andy Barpel and Bob Wilson, as well as strong showings across sprints and relays. The Tigers dominated the competition, tying or breaking marks in multiple disciplines.
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Calif
University of the Pacifie
Tigers
Southern Oregon College
Schonl
Iby Pacific
Andy Barpel
Pat Egan
Mike Gardner
Bob Wilson
Pacific
Kings In 2.0 Win Over Stars in Stanley Playoffs
Los Angeles goalie Terry Sawchuk earned his 18th playoff shutout as the Kings defeated the North Stars 2 0 in the West Division semifinal series. The series heads to Minnesota for games three and four with L A leading two games to none.
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Terry Sawrhak
Los Angeles Kings
Minnesota ‘North Stars
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Fila
Minnesota
Lemaire Nets Two as Canadiens Top Bruins in Playoff Showdown
Montreal rookie Jacques Lemaire scored twice and veteran Jean Beliveau added the decisive goal as the Canadiens defeated the Bruins 3 0 in a National Hockey League playoff game Saturday night. Lemaire struck in the first period and again late in the third, with Beliveau providing the winner in a tense, penalty-filled contest before 15 514 fans.
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Jacques Lemaire
Jean Beliveau
Minules
Boston
Rochefort Nets Winning Goal In Flyers Victory Over Blues
Leon Rochefort scored at 6 51 of the third period to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 4 3 win over the St Louis Blues in game two of the West Division playoff series. The result tied the series at one game each as both teams battled for early momentum.
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Leon Rochefort
Philadelphia Flyers
St Louis Blues
Bruins Stun OSA Domansky Doubles Bruins Victory
UCLA climbs from underdog to upset Oregon State 79 to 72 as Don Domansky wins the 440 and then the 220 in a career best 21.0, while George Husaruk clocks his fastest two mile time this year in 87.4 seconds.
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Don Domansky
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DuPree Leads Huskies Past Oregon in Track Meet
Seattle AP: Washington star Dave DuPree won the 220 and 440 meter dashes and ran a leg on the 410 yard relay team that set a meet record with 41.1 seconds as the Huskies defeated Oregon 70 to 46. His relay clock also beat the 41.3 stadium mark set by the Huskies in 1952.
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Hirsies
Nilsson Breaks NM Javelin Record in Wind Gusts
Ake Nilsson set a new New Mexico school javelin record with 257-41 as Rene Matison and Ron Eller mirrored double wins to lift New Mexico past Colorado 802-43 in a wind swept dual meet. Gusting winds reached 40 mph as Nilsson broke Frank Burgasser’s 252-7 mark.
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Ake Nilsson
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Ron Eller
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Colorado
Nilsson
Frank Burgasser
Arizona Beats Long Beach State In Dual Track Meet
Arizona won 12 events and set a dual meet mark Saturday in Tucson. John Wedef set a meet record with a high jump of 6-0, surpassing 6-4.8 by Carruthers of Arizona.
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San Jose State tops ASU in double track event showdown
San Jose State defeated Arizona State 91-82 while Brigham Young University toppled ASU 75-69 in a double track and field meet. The chaotic meets featured standout performances from BYU and SJ with multiple events and place awards noted for several athletes.
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Indians Rally Past Stanford In Storm Deluge Meet
Washington State overwhelmed Stanford 105 to 34 in a Pacific Coast Conference track and field meet at Pullman. Eleven meet records fell as hail rain and gusty winds swept the competition. Doris Van Reenen and Jim Johnson led the Cougars with multiple wins. Van Reenen set marks in shot put and discus while Johnson swept the 100 and 220 dashes. Ricky Riley, Barrie Johnson, Boyd Gittens and the 440-yard relay added records amid chaotic weather.
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Cal State Spikers Post Six Records on Track and Field
Cal State spikers posted six records and won seven of seventeen running events. Notable results include Larry Carmine 66 high jump, Clayton Larson 56.5 shot put, Dennis Lynn 182-L discus, Hert Ashton 49.1 in open 440, Greg McKinney 10-yard high fences, and a Cal State sweep in both baton relays led by Ashton. Chico and Humboldt also recorded a few victories.
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Bill Sapenter
Charles Bayless
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Howie McCalebb
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Woods
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Texas Sets Mile Relay Record at 3.07
Texas dominated the 41st Texas Relays with a 3.07 mile relay mark anchored by Dave Morton in 45 seconds flat. The host school won two relays in the university division, tying Kansas and Kansas State, while Southern University of Baton Rouge returned to claim three of the six college division relays.
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Hornets Breeze Over Aggies in Sacramento Track Meet
Sacramento State won a three team meet in Sacramento with 110 points defeating Cal Aggies 48 and San Francisco State. Sinthios Rasmunssen hurled the javelin 207 feet 3 inches in a standout performance.
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Humboldt State Star Track Meet Record Quotes
A garbled 1980s athletics page fragment lists many Humboldt and Chico State names and results. It references a 1183.6 teavary school record by Rich Gealey in 1762, mile by Dan Williams, and a 14:33.7 mark by Mike Lundell among CSU and small college athletes. The text includes multiple event mentions, but few complete details.
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Bosox Blank Nuts Boswell's Slam Paces Mets' Win
In Palm Springs Mets beat the Phillies 5-3 as rookie Ken Boswell hit a grand slam off Jeff James in the fourth inning. Boswell’s homer was his second of spring, capping a sequence that followed a hit batsman and a walk. The Mets finished 9-18-1 in exhibition play. the Phillies 14-14-0.
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Kaline's Home Run Paces Tiger Win
Kaline hits a key home run fueling a Tigers victory as McBean and Walker contribute, with Wickersham and May adding offense in a high scoring outing. The New York connection appears through Mantle and Gibbs in a bustling, competitive game.
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Sileaga Lineup Details Amid Chicago 1A Matchup
The record lists players Horaman Jenkinatal Nye seven Jundrey Harien McMahon four Wea Locker Carlot Joseph Win Larlos L-Hyn with scores 100 108 B00 D-2 tra in a Chicago 1A context. It presents a fragmented lineup and performance notes for a team in a historical game segment.
Belanger's Homer Gives Orioles Win
Baltimore Orioles beat Atlanta Braves 4 1 in 10 innings after Mark Belanger hit a solo homer off Cecil Upshaw. Atlanta led 1 0 on Devon Johnson’s sixth inning homer, but Baltimore rallied with Cleo Boyer driving in a run in the first and Belanger delivering the decisive shot in extras.
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Giants Bow McDaniel Blasted In Exhibition Loss
McDaniel took the loss as McDaniel was battered and Giants starter in relief. Hart was absent with a muscle issue and manager Herman Franks indicated Mart’s status for Wednesday’s opener remained uncertain. The Giants wrapped up their spring schedule with a 4-14 record.
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Wagner's Pinch Single Sinks Dodgers In Nine Run Rally
Cleveland plates a four run ninth inning rally highlighted by Leon Wagner's pinch single to break a tie and seal an exhibition victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pitchers Williams and Regan credited with decision, McDowell and Weldon also noted.
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