Robinson Homers and Orioles Win in Openers
Major league results from opening day show the Athletics debuting white shoes in Kansas City and beating Cleveland 4-3. Baltimore and California join New York atop the standings after 6-3 and 4-2 wins. The Angels beat Detroit 4-2 as Frank and Brooks Robinson contributed.
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Palmer Nicklaus expected to power 1967 Tournament of Champions
In Las Vegas Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus are favored as the 72 hole $100,000 Tournament of Champions begins. The field of 25 pros includes Masters champion Gay Brewer who qualifed after his Pensacola win. This year the event moves to the Stardust Country Club after Desert Inn ownership change.
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76ers Defeat Celtics to Win Eastern Finals in Style
Philadelphia 76ers outscored Boston 140-116 to sweep the series 4-1 and advance. Wilt Chamberlain posted 29 points 36 rebounds and 13 assists leading a dominant team performance with Hal Greer 32 Walker 26 and Jones 23. Celtics legend Red Auerbach credited a tough fight, while Bill Russell praised the opponent as the better team. Havlicek led Boston with 38 points though outsider pressure sealed the outcome.
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Hope Star Baseball and Tennis News Digest
Sports results from Hope Arkansas and national leagues with Tuesday's scores. Pittsburgh, Chicago, Houston, St. Louis, Atlanta, San Francisco, Philadelphia, New York and Los Angeles outcomes shown. upcoming games listed. Batting highlights include Lou Brock and Bob Gibson feats for St. Louis. Davis Cup semi finals set Japan vs Philippines in Tokyo May 5-7. Vicente Saldivar to defend title against Howard Winstone in Cardiff on June 15.
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Hope Teams Finish 2nd in Meet
Hope senior and junior track teams placed second and third in a meet at Hope field facing AAA power Texarkana and Camden. Senior standings show Texarkana leading with 100 points, Camden second with 85, Hope third at 58.4. standout marks include William Dillon tying Region 4AA in the 880 at 2:10.95 and Ham Singleton’s 172-5 discus for Camden. Junior division highlights feature Dillon winning the 880 in 2:09.5 as Jefferson and Camden runners also scored across multiple events.
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Stanley Cup Semifinals Open with Toronto Victory
The Associated Press reports NHL semifinal action with Toronto defeating Chicago 3 to 1 to lead the best of seven series two games to one. Montreal edged New York 3 to 2, giving Montreal a 2-1 series edge as the semifinals commence.
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Mother Sheds Tears as Ferguson Jenkins Wins Opener
Ferguson Jenkins Jr pitched a six hitter to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in Chicago opening day at Wrigley Field. Tears flowed from his mother in attendance as Jenkins weathered a rough start and delivered a pivotal sixth inning double steal and a run-scoring single to lift the Cubs.
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Tiger Torres Bout Set for Madison Square Garden
The third world title fight in three months is booked for May 16 at Madison Square Garden. Dick Tiger defends against Jose Torres with a 40 percent purse for Tiger and 20 percent for Torres. winner to meet the No. 1 contender next. Official contracts to be signed next week.
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Mathews Debut With Astros Beats Braves In opener
Eddie Mathews, now with the Houston Astros, hit a pivotal seventh inning triple as the Astros defeated the Atlanta Braves 6-1 on opening day. The former Braves star expressed mixed feelings about beating his old club. Other NL openers saw Pirates top Mets 6-3, Cubs over Phillies 4-2, and Cardinals blank Giants 6-0. Orioles, Royals, and California won their AL openers. Boston-Detroit was postponed.
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