Baltimore Choice in American League Pennant Outlook
Orioles boast power and bullpen depth with Jim Palmer and Brooks Robinson leading a strong lineup. Detroit and Minnesota loom as threats with pitching depth, while Chicago Cleveland California and New York show varying chances. The Tigers and Twins face health and depth questions, and standings projections place Baltimore first among ten clubs.
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Tony Oliva
Sam Mele
Exhibition Baseball Results Roundup
The Associated Press reports Wednesday results including Detroit 7 Kansas City 6, Atlanta 4 Minnesota 3, Cincinnati 1 Pittsburgh 0 in 12 innings, Washington 6 Boston 1, Houston 10 Los Angeles 3, San Francisco 6 Cleveland 5 in 10 innings, Chicago N 10 California 10 tie called after nine, Baltimore 5 New York A 3, St. Louis 5 Philadelphia 4. Friday games schedule Atlanta Minnesota in Atlanta, Cincinnati Cleveland in Shreveport, New York N Baltimore in Jacksonville, Philadelphia Pittsburgh in Richmond, St. Louis Washington, Chicago N vs Chicago A in Chicago, Houston New York A in Houston N, Los Angeles Kansas City in Kansas City, San Francisco California in San Francisco, Boston Detroit in Winter Haven.
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Stanley Cup Playoff Open Sparks NHL Semifinals Tonight
The Stanley Cup playoffs begin with semifinal action as the Chicago Black Hawks host the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens face the New York Rangers. Chicago seeks its first NHL title while Montreal defends the Cup against a strong New York challenge.
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Celtics Staged Collapse Threatens NBA Title Run
The Celtics trailed Philadelphia 3–1 in the Eastern playoffs after a 115–104 loss in Boston. Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 41 rebounds, 20 points, and nine assists to pace the 76ers while Hal Greer added 30 and Wally Jones 21. In St Louis, Rick Barry and Jeff Mullins led the Warriors past the Hawks 115–109 as Lou Hudson sparked a pivotal third period rally.
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Horsemen Force Track Closing in New York State
ORLO ROBERTSON reports that a heated dispute over horse racing purses led to a two day shutdown of a major track in New York. Horsemen refused to race as a bill to boost purses stalled in the Democratic Assembly, despite Governor Rockefeller’s support. The delay costs state revenue and prompts a wait-and-see stance on future aid. Toronto at Chicago and New York at Montreal open the NHL playoffs with the first games of the semifinals.
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Associated Press
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Gary Player Mellows Into Coy Kitten At Augusta Masters
Gary Player, once a dominant force among the Big Three, says his fierce drive has faded and he feels forgotten at the Masters in Augusta. He recalls peaking after winning the 1965 U S Open and admits his motivation waned after claiming all four majors. Palmer and Nicklaus remain pre tournament co favorites.
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Nicklaus
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Doug Lamiers
Billy Casper
Gay Brewer
Julius Boros
Ouachita Baptist Whips Arkansas AGM In Midweek Baseball
Ouachita Baptlet University defeated Arkansas AGM 32 in a nonconference baseball game played Wednesday in Arkadelphia. The matchup showcased Ouachita Baptist pitching and offense against Arkansas AGM's defense, delivering a lopsided win for the hosts.
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Family Rivalry Highlights Albuquerque High Baseball Duel
Rio Grande senior Marvin Pohl pitched a 10-0 win over West Mesa with younger brother Mike losing the mound duel. In the rematch Mike delivered a game winning single off Marvin as West Mesa won 7-6. Rio Grande players enroll at Rio Grande while West Mesa remains a new school lacking a senior class.
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Marvin Pohl
Mike Pohl
West Mesa High
Rio Gramle
West Mesa
Sun Blinding Call Ends Cubs Angels Exhibition
The Cubs and Angels were tied 10 10 in a sun blinding exhibition game when Rickey Clark could not pick up a pitch and umpire Stan Landes halted play. Billy Williams drove in five runs with two big home runs as the mistaken sun shut the game down.
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Associated Press
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Angels
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Baltimore Orioles
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Rochester
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Parkers Rally Past Travelers In Exhibition Nine
In Fayetteville Arkansas York Pa United States rallied for four ninth inning runs to defeat the Kansas Travelers 9 to 6 in an exhibition game. The Travelers led 6 3 through eight innings before Parkers offense surged to win.
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