Mets Seem Ready for Big Run in 1970s Return
Hope A Star previews the 1969 season predicting the New York Mets, bolstered by Joe Foy, Ray Sadecki and Donn Clendenon, will challenge in the East behind Seaver and Koosman. The piece weighs divisions, injuries, and potential stars like Nolan Ryan, Foy, and aging rivals, with a cautious nod to the Cubs and Reds.
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Joe Foy
Ray Sadecki
Big Donn Clendenon
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cardinals
Phillies
Montreal
San Diego
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta
Houston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
West
Cincinnati
Pirates
Florida
Bob Veale
Bob Moose
Dock Elis
Tings
Danny Murtaugh
Bill Mazeroski
Gene Alley
Cubs
Sears
Fergy Jenkins
Bill Hands
Ken Holtzman
Ron Santo
Ernie Banks
Don Kessinger
Glenn Beckett
Billy Williams
Randy Handley
Nolan Ryan
Seaver
Koosman
Gary Gentry
Tommie Agee
Cleon Jones
Foy
Clendencp
Mike Shannon
Red Scoendienst
Joe Torre
Phil Gagliano
Richie Allen
Ted Simmons
Joe Hoerner
White House Keeps Pitcher Choice Secret For Opening Day
President Nixon, a noted baseball fan, was expected to toss the ceremonial first ball but scheduling conflicts surfaced as Senate votes on G Harrold Carswell loomed. Vice President Agnew slated to attend. White House cited a prior commitment and kept details firm.
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Associated Press
Washington
White House
Washington Senators
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
G. Harrold Carswell
Supreme Court
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Washington Post
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Spiro T. Agnew
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Carswell
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David Eisenhower
Solunar Tables Plan Your Daily Fishing and Hunting
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below follows Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Use these times to plan days for fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover to maximize sport potential each day.
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Richard Alden Knight
Mets Win City Series In St Petersburg Exhibition
The New York Mets beat the St Louis Cardinals 3-2 to capture the City Series in St Petersburg, with Bob Gibson misplaying a rundown for an unearned run. The Brewers won their first Milwaukee outing as Seattle Pilots, routing the Indians 9-4.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
St, Petersburg
Herschel Nissenson
New York Mets
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bob Gibson
Mets
Leron Lee
Milwaukee Brewers
Seattle
Seattle Pilots
Milwaukee
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Danny Walton
Detroit
al Katine
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Hurler
Denny McLain
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Jerry Draneski
Chicago White Sox
Tommy John
Joe Horlen
Pittsburgh Pirates
Janeski
Boston
Billy Farmer
Sam Parrilla
Philadelphia Phillies
Minnesota
Amos Otis
Kansas City Royals
New York Yankees
John Ellis
Thurman Munson
Houston Astros
Baltimore
Tom Phoebus
Orioles
Tony Perez
Cincinnati Reds
Washington
Len Gabrielson
Tom Haller
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Ken Henderson
Dick Dietz
Jay Johnstone
San Francisco Giants
California
Nate Colbert
San Diego
Oakland
Sugar Bowl payout hits record for Arkansas and Mississippi
In New Orleans AP reports Arkansas and Mississippi received a record 349 396 48 each for their Sugar Bowl participation. Sugar Bowl president Nicholas Jr announced Tuesday. Both teams will share the check with other conference members.
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Arkansas
Mississippi
Jan
B. Nicholas Jr
McLain Suspended Through July After Betting Probe
Detroit ace Denny McLain is suspended until July 1 by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn for involvement with bookmakers in Flint Michigan. The six week inquiry found he wagered with gamblers and then faced a near fatal moment in New York as Kuhn announced the punishment.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Bowie Kuhn
Denny McLain
Kuhn
McLain
Flint
Mich
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Manger Mayo Smith
Tigers
Bill Freehan
Smith
New York
Ex MLB Player McLain Faces IRS Auction Fallout
The article details former baseball figure McLain facing $9,000 in back taxes, with IRS plans to auction his furniture on April 2. It notes his financial troubles, alleged role in a bookmaker scheme, and potential music career shift. Denny Kuhn questions McLain's stake, while McLain acknowledges gullibility and greed.
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Kuhn
Denny
Internal Revenue Service
The
Yankees
Pistol Pete Dropped as a Student at LSU
Pistol Pete Maravich and teammate Danny Hester were dropped from LSU as students for excessive unexcused absences. Maravich, top scorer in major college history, had been negotiating a 1.9 million pro contract and signed with the Atlanta Hawks. Hester joined the Denver Rockets as their season ended at the NIT in New York.
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Pete Maravich
Danny Hester
Louisiana State
Maravich
Hester
New York
National Basketball Association
Atlanta Hawks
Denver Rockets
American Basketball Association
LSU
Press Maravich
Pete
Honolulu
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
NBA Playoffs and Roundup Across Leagues
Milwaukee leads the Eastern Semifinals 3 1 after a 118 111 win over Philadelphia. Los Angeles faces Phoenix in a tied West series 1 1. The sheet also notes ABA scores and key players including a triumphant Greensboro double winner seeking a trip before a break. Trevino discusses Masters absence and aims for another U S Open win.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Atlanta
Chicago
Trevino Edges Masters Focus In Greensboro Open
Lee Trevino pursues the 360,000 top prize at the Greater Greensboro Open. He avoids Masters prep, saying his game fits this event and he will skip the coming week’s major to focus on his performance.
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el Paso
Tex
Bob Green
Associated Press
N.C
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Palmers
Nicklauses
Caspers
Bucks Win Behind Smith's Tip as Cunningham Suffers
Milwaukee toppled Philadelphia 76ers 111 109 as Billy Cunningham twisted an ankle on an inbounds play. Greg Smith swatted the loose ball and scored the decisive basket with 2:00 left, giving Milwaukee a 3 1 series lead in the Eastern semifinal. Cunningham poured in 50 points amid a high scoring playoff duel.
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Milwaukee Bucks
Greg Smith
Mes Oenete
Bucks
Philadelphia 76Ers
National Basketball Association
Archie Clark
Billy Cunningham
Cunningham
Smith
Hoe
Jim Washington
Jon McGlocklin
Madison
Wis
76Ers
Baltimore
New York
Los Angeles
Phoenix
Larry Costello
Milwaukee
Lew
Alcindor
Perry's Truck Stop Dominate Spring Hill Bears In Tourney
In the Spring Hill Independent Tournament Perry's Truck Stop crushed Spring Hill Bears 104 to 49 led by Massenell with 19 and Lowe with 18. Nashville edged Amity 96 to 95 with Strasner 27 and Holt 20 stars for Nashville while Woodson led Amity with 33 and Wheeler 22. Tonight's games feature Spring Hill Independents versus Prescott at 7 and Magnolia against Hope Coaches at 8.
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Perry
Spring Hill Bears
Massenell
Lowe
Singleton
Nashville
Amity
Donald Strasner
Hank Holt
Woodson
Wheeler
Spring HA
Prescott
Magnolia
Hope
Giants Prospects for 1968 NL West Title Fade Likely
San Francisco faces a weak prediction as aging stars Marichal McCovey and Mays strain the roster. Pitching shows wear with Mackchal 21-11 2.10 ERA and Perry at 19-14, while infielder Glove master Lonier struggles at .228. Outfield includes Mays Bonds Hart Whitaker Foster with uncertain depth. rookie Linares could challenge aging veterans.
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Reds
Jim McGlothlin
Wayne Simpson
Gary Nolan
Jim Merritt
Jim Maloney
Sparky Anderson
Dave Concepcion
Woody Wood
Ward
Ron Reed
Braves
Phil Niekro
George Stone
Pat Jarvis
Oakland Athletic
Jim Nash
Hank Aaron
Astros
Larry Dierker
Don Wilson
Tom Griffin
Denny Lemaster
Mets
Joe Pepitone
Giants
Juan Marichal
Gaylord Perry
Willie McCovey
Willie Mays
Bobby Bonds
Dodgers
Bill Buckner
Steve Garvey
Willie Davis
Maury Wills
San Diego
Mackchal
Mike McCormick
Rich Robertson
Phoenix
Frank Lingy
Gideon McMahon
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