Astros Rally Spoils Pirates Opener. Bock Recaps NL Start
Astros Don Money and Maury Wills sparked early rallies while Bob Aspromonte delivered a two out ninth inning triple for a 5-4 opening night win over Pittsburgh. The NL began its 93rd season with St Louis, San Francisco, Cincinnati and Philadelphia winning. In the AL, New York, Boston, Minnesota, Cleveland and Baltimore won. NBA and ABA playoff results and upcoming games noted.
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Rule Almost Made Hurler Lose Cool
Yankee pitcher Mel Stottlemyre nearly lost his temper as the new anti-spitter rule sparked a dispute in the opener with the California Angels. Umpire Salerno ruled an automatic ball after Stottlemyre looked to his mouth on grass near the mound, triggering a heated protest from Ralph Houk. Stottlemyre and Mantle explained the rule, while the Yankees held on to win 1-0. The article also notes a Madison Square Garden Hall of Fame book edited by Joe Val highlighting a decade of moments.
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Minnesota and Dallas Host Close Playoff Leads
Pittsburgh beat the Muskies 107 99 in Minnesota to take a one game lead in the Eastern Division semifinals. New Orleans edged the Charrals 110 107 at SMU Coliseum to move one game up in the Western Division with game four set for tonight in New Orleans.
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Vancouver and Baltimore draw in Pyro Soccer clash
In North American League action on Wednesday Vancouver and Baltimore played to a 2 2 draw. San Diego and Washington also featured with a 2 0 result in favor of Washington.
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Solunar Tables schedule from Knight's guide
The Solunar Palads schedule from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables guides fishing and hunting planning. Major periods begin at listed times with about an hour before and after, while minor periods occur later.
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They Call It a Game of Chance
Minnesota ace Dean Chance shuts out Washington 2-0 on four hits in the inaugural game. He credits luck for the win, after awaiting a win since last season’s pennant loss to Boston. Chance fanned eight and walked none as Hubert Humphrey tossed first ball. Del Unser broke the no-hit bid in the eighth with a bunt single.
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Baseball standings and notable performances from Wednesday
The summary lists NL standings with teams like Cincinnati and San Francisco at 10 1,000 and 1,000 pace, plus a two hit two run effort by Sonny Siebert for Cleveland over Chicago. Carl Yastrzemski homered twice as Boston beat Detroit 7 3. Upcoming games: New York at Los Angeles, Chicago at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Houston.
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Bench Helps 76ers Beat the Celtics
The Philadelphia 76ers relied on bench players Matt Guokas Billy Melchionni and Johnny Green to defeat the Boston Celtics 116-105 in Boston, tying the Eastern Division final at 1-1. In Los Angeles the Lakers used a strong fourth quarter to beat the San Francisco 49ers 115-112 and lead the Western final 2-0.
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Masters bloom at Augusta and golf TV plans
The article recalls the Masters at Augusta GA with focus on azaleas and dogwoods in bloom and TV viewership plans. It mentions Gay Brewer, Tom Gola, Wilt Chamberlain, and various sports and political notes amid a collage of 1960s sports culture and media details.
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Casper Aims at Masters Title With Fresh Confidence
Billy Casper, a longtime Augusta underdog, opens the 32nd Masters with strong belief in his best form. He shot 67 in a final practice round and described a new pre-tournament routine after resting two weeks, paired with Tony Jacklin in the opening round, as Nicklaus heads the field with Palmer Weiskopf and others close behind.
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Just Wants to Fill His Own Shoes
Baltimore shortstop Dave Johnson substituted for Mark Belanger who was on National Guard duty in the opener against the Oakland Athletics. Johnson lost a shoe on a misplayed double and later changed shoes without changing the outcome as he struck out on his final at bat.
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Arkansas Beats Yankton In Close 4-3 Baseball Duel
Freddy Washington belted a double for one run and scored the go ahead run as Arkansas defeated Yankton South Dakota 4-3 in Fayetteville. Arkansas led 2-0 early, Yankton tied it with two in the sixth, then Arkansas added two in the sixth to seal it. The Greyhounds scored the final run in the seventh. Parkers extend their win streak to five and move to 6-8 on the season.
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Oilers drop after 50 years as Phillips pivots
In Bartlesville Oklahoma Phillips Petroleum announced the end of its Phillips Oilers basketball program after a half century of amateur play. The move follows growing shifts in company sports sponsorship. No replacements were named.
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Open day baseball action sparks rare inside-the-park homer
In an opening day flurry, Yar blasted an inside-the-park homer from center, sprinting round a 42 foot ball that bounced in the outfield. Minnesota, New York, and Baltimore won key AL games while Cincinnati, San Francisco, Houston, St. Louis, Philadelphia and others posted scores, with Dean Chance and Harmon Killebrew delivering standouts.
Razorbacks Work on Slow Offensive Drill
Fayetteville Ark AP The Arkansas Razorbacks spent two hours in a slow but hard offensive drill during spring football practice Wednesday. Coach Frank Broyles said the Parkers would likely have their first scrimmage today after reviewing Wednesday’s film. Quarterbacks Eichler Montgomery and Reed led the passing attack as linemen defended passes and halfback Cody directed ground plays. Broyles noted changes in snap count and numbering slowed the pace and that adjustments would be added as they go.
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Hitting Hints From Carl Yastrzemski
Boston Red Sox star Carl Yastrzemski outlines hitting fundamentals for AP News features. He stresses learning the strike zone, choking up for bat control, following the ball, and timing to build bat speed with the Ted Williams style Louisville slugger. He advises youths to use a light, controllable bat, study the pitcher, watch the ball from release, stay compact, and swing only at pitches in the strike zone.
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Park Hurler Ferrell Goes the Distance
Park Hurler Ferrell went the distance to guide Arkansas State University past the University of North Dakota 11 2 in Jonesboro Arkansas. Freshman John Ferriell pitched four scoreless innings as his teammates built a five run lead and Ferriell allowed one unearned run. Stan Williams, the freshman third baseman, went four for four with three doubles driving in six runs and scoring two.
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Bruins Hope for Another Impossible Dream Night
The Bruins chase the Impossible Dream as the Stanley Cup playoffs roll on on four fronts. Blues beat Flyers 3-3 in sudden death to take a 2-1 lead in the West semifinals, while Los Angeles leads Minnesota 2-1. Boston trails Montreal 3-0 in the East, with the Canadi ens meeting them in Boston boosted by a Red Sox pennant fever. In New York the Rangers, winners of the first two games, face the Blackhawks in Chicago.
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