Rookie Holdout Leads Phils to Triumph Over Reds
Richie Allen, NL Rookie of the Year, signs a compromise contract and hits his first homer in a 10-1 Philadelphia win over Cincinnati. He collected three hits and three RBIs after a slow spring, saying he feels stronger than last year. Ken Johnson and several other MLB results follow across the day’s exhibition games.
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Richie Allen
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Cincinnati
Allen
Ken Johnson
Houston
Chicago White Sox
Washington
New York Mets
Senators
Phil Ortega
Ed Kranepool
Ken McMullen
Minnesota
Baltimore
Detroit
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Boston
New York Yankees
Kansas City
Los Angeles Dodgers
St. Louis
Kathy Whitworth Leads Moneywise
Kathy Whitworth remains the LPGA money leader with 2535 dollars. Sandra Haynie trails with 2050 dollars as of the early season per LPGA figures.
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Kathy Whitworth
Moneywise
Quincy, Ill
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Sandra Haynie
LPGA
Baylor and West Named All Stars
Jerry West and Elgin Baylor earned spots on the 1965 NBA All Star squad after helping the Los Angeles Lakers win the Western Division. Joining them on the first team were Oscar Robertson, Jerry Lucas of the Cincinnati Royals, and Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics. Robertson was a unanimous pick for the second year running.
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NEW York
Jerry Wet
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Walter Kennedy
NBA
Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lucas
Cincinnati Royals
Big Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
Robertson
Amateur Fighter Jerry Quarry Turns Pro Career Move
Los Angeles reports 19 year old Jerry Quarry of Huntington Park announces plans to turn professional and seek a state athletic commission license after winning the Golden Gloves heavyweight title in Kansas City. He posted five straight knockouts en route to the crown.
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Los Angeles
Jerry Quarry
Quarry
Huntington Park
State Athletic Commission
Kansas City
Four Clubs Seek Hockey Trophy Stanley Cup Playoffs Open
The Detroit Red Wings host the Chicago Black Hawks and Montreal visits Toronto as four teams begin best of seven semifinals in pursuit of the Stanley Cup. The cup, first purchased in 1893 for 48 dollars and 67 cents, carries about 1500 dollars per man to the champion. Norm Ullman led the league with 42 goals while Stan Mikita was scoring champion, and Jean Beliveau finished strong with 20 goals this season. Red Wing captain Alex Delvecchio said only eight games remain to win.
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Detroit Red Wings
Chicago Black Hawks
Toronto
Montreal
Detroit
Red Wing
Norm Ullman
Stan Mikita
Chicago
Jean Beliveau
Canadiens
Alex Delvecchio
Exhibition Baseball Results From Wednesday AP
The Associated Press reports Wednesday results including Philadelphia over Cincinnati 10 to 1 and Houston 4 to 1 over Chicago. Los Angeles 7, St. Louis 3. Detroit 4, Milwaukee 2. San Francisco 6, Boston 3. Minnesota 5, Baltimore 1. New York 6, Kansas City 3. Washington 6, New York night.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
San Francisco
Boston
Minnesota
Baltimore
New York
Kansas City
Washington
N. C
Seattle
National Hockey NHL Playoffs Semifinals Schedule
No games scheduled as the Stanley Cup Playoffs advance with best of seven semifinals. Chicago hosts Detroit and Toronto visits Montreal in the opening ties listed for today.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Detroit
Toronto
Montreal
Solunar Periods Guide from Alden Knight Tables
The schedule lists Major and Minor Solunar periods to plan fishing and hunting. Major periods begin at boldfaced times and last about 90 to 120 minutes, while Minor periods are shorter. The guide advises using these times to target prime activity periods for outdoor pursuits.
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John Alden Knight
Torres Eyes May Bellwether Fights After Garden Double
Jose Torres discusses potential bouts with Cassius Clay and Joey Giardello, then Floyd Patterson as Emile Griffith plans a June vacation. Patterson-Chuvalo rematch looms for May at the Garden after a 12 round Pett showdown that drew 19,100 fans and $166,423. Torres, fresh from a stoppage of Willie Pastrano, promises to beat all comers.
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Murray Rose
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Jose Torres
Cassius Clay
Joey Giardello
Floyd Patterson
Emile Griffith
Giardello
Patterson
George Chuvalo
Chuvalo
the Garden
Teddy Brenner
Garden
Torres
Willie Pastrano
Puerto Rico
Mexico
Griffith
Virgin Islands
Pastrano
Jose Stable
Muhammed 'l
Golf Stars Compete for Greensboro Open Title
Top tour players arrive in Greensboro North Carolina for the $65,000 Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club a four day event. Doug Sanders seeks another win after victories in Pensacola and Doral while Palmer Lema Player skip parts of the tour to prepare for Augusta Masters.
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Kenalyta Associated Press
Greensboro
N.C
California
Hve
George Archer
Rod Funseth
Bert Weaver
Dick Hart
Hart
Paul Harney
Wes Ellis
Arnold Palmer
Tony Lema
Gary Player
Bobby Nichols
GGO
Sedgefield Country Club
Sanders
Donna de Varona to turn pro after 1964 golds
Olympic swimmer Donna de Varona age 17 from Santa Clara California is expected to announce leaving amateur status for a professional career. She comes to Los Angeles en route to New York for a TV appearance to discuss a role with Sports Illustrated and arrangements for bathing suit endorsements.
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Los Angeles
Donna de Varona
Miss de Varona
Santa Clara
Calif
United States
New York
Sports Illustrated Magazine
Spahn Aims To Break Records In Mets Spring Camp
Warren Spahn, nearing 44, pushes to be a starting pitcher for the Mets while coaching and mentoring young arms. He seeks a 20-win season, 400 career wins, the NL left-handers record for home runs, and a 373 NL win mark, with goals to stay active as long as possible and contribute as a coach when needed.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Warren Spahn
New York Mets
Cooperstown
Spahn
Casey Stengel
Yogi Berra
New York Yankees
Mets
Milwaukee
Bobby Bragan
Met
Whitey Ford
Yankees
Tulare Western Porterville baseball game rained and scrapped
Unable to keep score the day of the Porterville Porterville game, Tulare Western High School boarded a bus to Porterville and Porterville High did the same. Only a few practice innings were played before darkness as the Porterville team returned home after a phone call. The article also notes a golf field with contenders including Jacky Cupit Harold Kneece Bert Weaver Julius Boros and others.
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Portervill
Calif
Tulare
Jacky Cupit
Harold Kneece
Bert Weaver
Julius Boros
Sanders
Art Wall
Billy Maxwell
Don Finsterwald
Mike Souchak
Ken Venturi
Jack Nicklaus
Adsentees
Sixers Triumph as Chamberlain Dominates Semifinal
Philadelphia 119 Cincinnati 112 as Wilt Chamberlain led with 38 points 26 rebounds 10 blocks and 5 assists. Dolph Schayes praised team defense and balanced scoring with Greer Walker and Jackson backing Chamberlain. Lucas and Robertson led Royals in a hard fought loss.
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Philadelphia
Wilt Chamberlain
Dolph Schayes
Philadelphia 76Ers
Cincinnati Royals
Boston Celtics
Chamberlain
Cincinnati
Schayes
Greer
Chet Walker
Lucious Jackson
Jerry Lucas
Oscar Robertson
Boston
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Philadelphia tops Cincinnati to take 3 1 in series
In the Eastern Division best of five semifinals, Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 119 to 112 on Wednesday to win the series 3 games to 1. The victory secures Philadelphia a spot in the conference finals.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Restoring Independence Hall Faces $2 Million Price Tag
The Philadelphia Independence National Historical Park has spent over $1.2 million since 1960 to prevent collapse of Independence Hall and will invest about $2 million by 1969 for a major restoration. The Assembly Room, where the Continental Congress met and foundational documents were signed, will be returned to its 1775 76 appearance with meticulous archival work and wall analysis.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Liberty Bell
Melford O. Anderson
Independence National Historical Park
America
Assembly
Indepndence Hall
Continental Congress
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
England
Anderson
Lee H. Nelson
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
More Reindeer Than People in Lapland
AP reports Lapland in Finland hosts 250000 reindeer, with 220000 people. Rōvaniemi, once leveled in war, has rebounded to 26500 residents. Reindeer industry is a 4 million dollar trade, main life for the native Lapps who own about a third of the herd.
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Rovaniemi
Finland
Lapland
Arctic Circle
U.S
America
Norway
Laotians Retake Rebel Held Point
Laotian government forces recaptured the Mekong River town of Thakhek from rebel troops after a two day seizure. Paratroopers dropped into the city from C47 planes with T28 escort while rebels withdrew north without resistance. The uprising began Sunday by officers loyal to ousted Deputy Premier Phoumi Nosavan, seeking asylum in Bangkok.
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Thakhek
Laos
Mekong River
Phoumi Nosavan
Bangkok
Evidence of Lull in Race Climate
News from Montgomery and Selma reports a quiet day as voting rights march routes ended and services were held for a civil rights worker slain by night riders. State authorities were less visible while black-robed mourners and white spectators observed ten empty caskets at the Montgomery Capitol steps.
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Rex Thomas Montgomery
Ala
Selma
Montgomery
State Capitol
Reindeer Camps and Winters in Lapland's Frontier
In Rohumolampi and Rovaniemi Finland, reindeer life blends travel and politics. Yrjo Alaruikka, the reindeer czar, notes Finnish Soviet frontier fencing while Lapps roam freely into Finland. A visitor dons a bright Lapp costume and earns a reindeer driver's license after a playful ride. Sparse villages near the Arctic Circle show small populations, left-leaning voters, and hardships without electricity.
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Arctic
Sweden
Norway
Soviet Union
Finland
Yrjo Alaruikka
Reindeer Association
Rohumolampi
Lapland
Rovaniemi
Arctic Circle
Raatama
Abie] Autti
Lutheran Church
Mayors from 114 cities to meet officials in Washington
Mayors from 114 major cities, including Harold Henson of Little Rock, were to meet Vice President Humphrey and White House officials this afternoon. Topics included urban blight, population growth, education development, and city beautification with a briefing to President Johnson.
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Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Harold Henson
Little Rock
Ark
White House
Johnson
President Johnson
Selma marches end with no trouble after paused prayers
Mills Cowling halted state property orders as marchers paused for prayer and permit expiration. Civil rights leaders in Selma called off remaining meetings to prepare for the Dallas County voter registrar office opening. Viola Liuzzo memorials led to a 50 mile march to Montgomery with calm scenes and firm police control. Governor Wallace met civil rights leaders. Lowery urged progress while noting uncertainty about the outcome.
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Mills Cowling
Selma
Dallas County
Associated Press
Wilson Baker
Public Safety
City Hall
James G. Clark
Joseph Smitherman
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
Detroit
Lowndesboro
Montgomery
Capitol Steps
Marvin Stanley
L.B. Sullivan
Capitol
George C. Wallace
Joseph E. Lowery
Birmingham
De Queen Named for Dutchman’s Queen of Holland
The Arkansas town inherited its name from a prominent Dutch settler who often spoke of the queen of Holland. His stature as a community leader helped the name De Queen spread across the area.
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de Queen
America
Arkansas
Holland
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