Opening Day Battle As Athletics Visit Senators
Washington hosts the Oakland Athletics in the Presidential opener at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium with 45 000 promised to attend. Will Blue starts for Oakland after a late season burst including a no hitter against Minnesota while Dick Bosman counters for Washington. The A’s feature Monday Campaneris and Cher mincher in the lineup as they chase a strong AL West finish.
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Playoff and Payoff Time in the ABA
Louie Dampier's 28 points pace Kentucky past Florida 120-110 for a 2-0 East semifinal lead as Dampier eyes the money. Virginia tops New York 114-108 to take 2-0 in the East. Utah defeats Texas 113-101 to go 3-0 in the West.
Gophers Talk to Coaching Prospect
MINNEAPOLIS Minn AP Will Bill Musselman of Ashland Ohio College become the next University of Minnesota basketball coach Musselman was in Minneapolis Sunday and was not expected to return to Ohio until Tuesday The Associated Press learned Cal Luther coach and athletic director at Murray Ky State accepted the job last Friday but telephoned university officials during the weekend and said the deal was off because of personal and family reasons Luther after appearing at a Friday news conference in Minneapolis appeared to be Minnesota s third new coach in four years succeeding George Hanson who resigned after one season of 11 13 and 5 9 in the Big Ten Musselman reportedly was another and Dave Harter of regular season unbeaten Pennsylvnia was another But Harter known to have visited Minnesota last week has said he wasn t interested in the job and wanted to stay at Penn Malcolm Moos Minnesota president hastily called a news conference Sunday and told of Luther s decision to remain in Kentucky minutes The clubs play the fourth game of the series in Dallas Tuesday night Indiana plays Memphis tonight in the ABA s other West Division semifinal The Pavers defending ABA champions lead the best of 7 series 2 In Saturdays games Indiana topped Memphis 100 104 and Utah buried Texas 237 107
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Frowns and Smiles by Grid Coaches
Southwest Conference coaches showed mixed moods after spring scrimmages. Jim Pittman faulted TCU for turnovers amid fumbles by both teams, while Steve Judy and Kent Marshall starred for the Frogs. Bill Peterson saw promise and error for Rice, and Jim Carlen reported strong Texas Tech first team offense.
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Barber wins Greensboro Open with 277 total score
Texarkana golfer Miller Barber claimed $6,446 for finishing the Greater Greensboro Open with a four day total of 277. In a separate sudden death playoff, Brian Allin won $38,000 with a 275.
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State Splits a Pair With Abilene
Arkansas State University split a baseball doubleheader with Abilene Christian in Jonesboro, losing 1-0 in game one and winning 3-1 in game two. Tommy McDaniel pitched a two hitter for ASU in the first game, while Bobby Harris allowed only three hits in the nightcap to move to 3-1.
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NFL Probe Continues by U S Jury in Cleveland
A federal grand jury in Cleveland resumed its investigation into NFL operations with focus on possible antitrust violations. Arthur Modell testified again, saying there is no blacklisting in pro football or the Cleveland organization, while the probe began last November after complaints by former players.
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Texas A&M Dominates Second Team in Spring Game
Brad Dusek carried 24 times for 147 yards and scored all five touchdowns as Texas A M’s first team routed the second squad 30 to 0. Freshman Tim Trimmier completed six passes for 91 yards while backup Lex James sat out spring training with hepatitis.
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McDaniels stars in Dayton bid amid ABA NBA split
Jim McDaniels, Western Kentucky star and reported $3 million ABA signing with the Carolina Cougars, starred in the Coaches' Fast-West All-Star Game at the University of Dayton Arena. He scored 29 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the East beat the West 106-104 in overtime, underscoring the ongoing rift between the ABA and NBA.
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Voyageurs Playoff Games Shifted to Montreal
Halifax reports AHL playoff games involving the Montreal Voyageurs moved to Montreal because Halifax civic workers strike. Seventeen workers at the Forum kept Montreal as a regular season site. Voyageurs open the quarter finals Friday night.
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