Bobcats in Good Track Showing at Crossett Event
Crossett Rep reports Hope High tracksters showing well in first major meet. James Rowe won the mile with a 4:42.0, improving his school record by five seconds. Buzz Andrews swept hurdles with 16.1 in 120 highs and 20.3 in 180 lows. Gary Wheelington tied school mark in junior 100 with 10.7 and leads relay squads. Magnolia hosts 4-A A golf and track finals April 27. Crossett favored to win track, Magnolia likely golf champion. Hope and Magnolia meet next week to gauge district prospects.
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Ralph Bouton
Crossett
Hope High
James “Rowe
Rowe
Buzz Andrews
Buzz
Gary Wheelington
John Spraggins
Wheelington
Magnolia High School
MHS
Magnolia Country Club
Magnolia
Sid Moore
Hope
HHS
Fordyce
Fordyce CC
el Dorado
Hope Course
Terry Hairr
Sidney Hollis
Danny Reyenga
Ralph Routon
Parks Open Practice Passing At Arkansas Razorbacks
The Arkansas Razorbacks opened spring football practice with a skeleton passing drill. Coach Frank Broyles noted John Eichler is limited to about 80 percent due to a foot injury while others compete for roles on offense.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Ernest Ruple
Bob Stankovich
David Dickey
Russell Cody
Glen Hockersmith
Bruce Maxwell
Broyles
Laughs From the Jolly Side of Sports
New York AP recap notes President Johnson will skip the ceremonial first ball at the Senators opener. It mentions postseason Stanley Cup fatigue, Oakland Athletics installing the first computerized scoreboard, and IBM as Instant Baseball Messages. Also reports a golf pro named at a South Carolina club and Nashville Business College women winning the National AAU basketball title for the seventh straight year.
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New York
Johnson
Washington Senators
Oakland Athletics
IBM
South Carolina
Nashville
Busin Lass College
Wales Fighter to Defend World Title
World featherweight champion Howard Winstone of Wales said he will defend his title against Spain's Jose Legra in June or July and may then fight American Raul Rojas in Los Angeles. Rojas, of San Pedro, is recognized as US champion by the WBA. Winstone, 28, survived a first round knockdown to beat Jimmy Anderson at Wembley Stadium and said he is ready to meet Legra.
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London
Howeard Winstone
Wales
Spain
Jose Legra
Raul Rojas
Los Angeles
Rojas
San Pedro
Calif
United States
World Boxing Association
Winstone
Jimmy Anderson
Wembley Stadium
Legra
Solunar Tables by Richard Alden Knight
The excerpt presents Solunar Tables by Richard Alden Knight showing Major and Minor hunting periods. It explains period durations and timing conventions in Central Standard Time with sample daily entries for Wednesday to Saturday.
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Richard Alden Knight
Helmes
Baseball to Open Play Today
Baseball to Open Play Today reports on opening day across MLB with the Cardinals facing the Braves and the Dodgers missing Walter Alston who underwent kidney stone surgery. It notes wartime style postponements for MLK funeral observances and the presidential opener in Washington, plus key matchups including Mets at San Francisco Cubs at Cincinnati and Orioles versus Athletics in tense early season games.
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Dick Coach
Associated Press
St Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Walter Alston
Atlanta
Cardinals
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Dodgers
Pittsburgh
Houston
Martin Luther King
New York Mets
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati
Washington
Minnesota
Humphrey
Johnson
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Oakland
Baltimore
California
New York
Roger Maris
Red Sox
Maris
Orlando Cepeda
Bob Gibson
Braves
Pat Jarvis
Alston
Jim Gilliam
Preston Gomez
Danny Ozark
Letty Phillips
Dr. King
Senators
Twins
Camilo Pascual
Dean Chance
Jim Lemon
D.C
Canadiens Have Boston in a Hole
The Montreal Canadiens defeated Boston 5-2 to take a 3-0 series lead in the NHL East playoffs. Gump Worsley steadied the net with strong first-period play, before Beliveau, Provost, Backstrom and Ferguson powered Montreal’s offense in the middle stanza.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Montreal Canadiens
Boston
New York Rangers
Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal
National Hockey League
Bruins
Rangers
Canadiens
Chicago
Black Hawks
Minnesota North Stars
Los Angeles
Kings
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Gump Worsley
Worsley
Ed Westfall
Jean Beliveau
Claude Provost
Ralph Backstrom
John Ferguson
Donnie Marshall
Thursday NBA slate with multiple road trips
The schedule lists matchups including Pittsburgh at Houston New York at Los Angeles Philadelphia at Houston Pittsburgh at San Francisco Atlanta at St Louis and Chicago at Cincinnati with only games scheduled for the day. The terse note marks no home teams beyond the listed fixtures.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Houston
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Atlanta
St. Louis
HOPE
Ark
Pel
San Fran
Phila
Phia
Bucks Lose to Chaparrals in Dallas Playoff Game
The New Orleans Buccaneers were defeated 112-109 by the Dallas Chaparrals in Dallas to even their Western Division final series at 1-1. The NBA also resumed with Celtics at 76ers and Lakers at Warriors as Philadelphia and Boston vie for home court. Havlicek warned against a home letdown.
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Dallas
New Orleans
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
Associated Press
New Orleans Buccaneers
Dallas Chaparrals
Chaparrals
Bucs
Sith
Buccaneers
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Celtics
John Havlicek
Sports World Ends Tribute to Dr. King
The sports world ended its three day tribute to Dr Martin Luther King today. Race tracks reopened major league baseball season started and many events resumed. Pro hockey and pro basketball playoffs resumed along with Yonkers Raceway and Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Baltimore postponed its Thursday night game against Oakland due to racial disturbances. Minnesota trailed Los Angeles in the series then rallied to win to stay alive as Bill Culling scored twice and Terry Sawchuk faced strong defense.
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Associated Press
Sports World
Martin Luther King
Yonkers
Raceway
Liberty Bell
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Oakland
York
Chicago
Denis DeJordy
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Kings
Bill Culling
Terry Sawcchuk
Masters Meet Opens With Somber Air As Favorites Struggle
The 32nd Masters Golf Tournament begins in Augusta with Nicklaus and Palmer as favorites amid muted crowds. Defending champion Brewer laments weak putting while Nicklaus and Palmer complain of various slumps. Other contenders include Casper Sanders and Jacklin. CBS will televise the final rounds Saturday and Sunday.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Augusta
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Gay Brewser
Brewser
Palmer
Nicklaus
Augusta National
Ohio
Palmar
Billy Casper
Doug Sanders
England
Tony Jacklin
CBS
Bart Starr Teams With Bears On TV Series Return
Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr will guest star in a TV series featuring a boy and his bear. Starr joins a busy circuit of NFL stars doing personal appearances and endorsements as he enters the second season of the show after Easter in Florida.
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James K. Polk
Associated Press
Washington
Green Bay
Bart Starr
Bears
Chicago Bears
Starr
Baltimore
Johnny Unitas
New York
California
Florida
Golden Arm
Sonny Jurgensen
Ami
Unitas
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Louisiana
Four Bears
What Masters Means to Stars
New York area letters from golf legends to Tournament Chairman Roberts and Club President Jones reflect the Masters as the pinnacle for players. Byron Nelson recalls 1942 highlights and an historic playoff, while Ben Hogan recalls his first invitation and enduring pride in being part of Augusta National’s championship tradition.
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New York
INEA
Madison Square Garden
Augusta National Golf Club
Clifford Roberts
Bobby Jones
Byron Nelson
Sarazen
Augusta
Ben Hogan
Gary Player
Johannesburg
South Africa
Fights Last Night and Masters Quotes Highlight Golf Legacy
In London boxing results Howard Winstone outpointed Jimny Anderson at 132 pounds, and Mike Puryfofou edged Isaac Perez at 150. Separate golf quotes feature Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Gary Player Jack Nicklaus praising the Masters and Augusta National, with reflections on the tournament's pressure, history, and personal ambitions.
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Associated Press
London
Howard Winstone
Wales
Jimny Anderso
England
Walpole
Mass
Mike Py
Suford
Dedham
Ouls
Isacu Perez
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