Oliva shines as Twins top Washington in early two game sweep
Tony Oliva the Cuban born rookie star hits five for ten in two games as Minnesota beat Washington 6-2. He doubles and triples and drives in two runs while the Twins move Harmon Killebrew Bob Allison and Jimmie Hall into new roles. Tillman paces Boston with four hits in an 8-1 win over the Yankees as Orsino drives in two for Baltimore. Whitey Ford’s wild pitch secures Tillman’s run.
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San Francisco
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Ken Hunt
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Boxing Program at Notre Dame Inaugurates Three Week Trials
SOUTH BEND Ind AP Johnny Dee Notre Dame's new basketball coach starts a three week boxing program for potential Orioles members. Chicago rookie second baseman Don Buford helps rally by bobbling Luis Aparicio grounder.
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Records Fall as Sharon Finneran Sets Short Course Mark
At the AAU swimming and diving championships in Pittsburgh, Sharon Finneran of Santa Clara Swim Club set an American short-course record in the 1650-yard freestyle with 3:31.7 in Pittsburgh's 25-yard pool. Barbara McAlister Talmage won the one-meter diving title, edging Patsy Willard as Willard led after the final round with 497.5 points.
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Second Round of Baseball Openers at New Shea Park
The Mets opened the newest major league park at Shea Stadium with a loss to Pittsburgh in a Kennedy memorial game while Boston hosted Chicago White Sox in the memorial event. Cubs faced Philadelphia and Yankees at Baltimore as 48,000 attended Shea and proceeds supported the JFK Memorial Library Fund. Hank Bauer debuted as Orioles manager in Baltimore. Kansas City Minnesota and Los Angeles delayed home starts to next week. Milwaukee and St Louis to open midweek. Colts began at Houston.
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Hill Rise A Derby Favorite Faces Forerunner Field
Kentucky Derby favorite Hill Rise meets three rivals in Keeneland Fore runner. The race, run as a betless exhibition, tests Hill Rise with 122 pounds while Cycloblond In Accord and Sam Lord carry lighter weights as the field aims to avoid upsetting the Derby hopeful. Willie Shoemaker rides Hill Rise in the debut, with a strong West Coast winning streak backing him.
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Giardello Set To Clash With Rivero In Cleveland
In Cleveland, middleweight champion Joey Giardello, inactive since the Tiger decision on December 7, will fight Juan Rivero in a 10-round non-title bout telecast by ABC at 10 p.m. EST. Giardello, 33, weighed about 164 pounds, while Rivero, the Argentine flyweight champ, is expected near the same weight. Giardello’s camp emphasizes strength and speed as key factors for the televised match. Rivero brings a 41-10-1 record with 36 knockouts and was stopped by Florentino Fernandez last December.
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Rocky) Rivero
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New York
Parkers Hitting Hard in Practice Scrimmage at Arkansas
Arkansas No. 1 football team held a brisk scrimmage in Fayetteville with quarterback Fred Marshall and wingback Jim Lindsey connecting on a 50 yard touchdown pass. First team backfield featured Jack Braswell and Bobby Nix as fullback. Coach Jim Mackenzie cited early hitting as cause of about a dozen minor injuries.
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Final Derby Preps Set Across East and West
The Kentucky Derby primaries race toward Louisville with two major preps at Aqueduct and Golden Gate Fields. Hill Rise and Northern Dancer head to Kentucky after warmups, while Traffic competes in the Wood Memorial field and Mr Moonlight aims for the Derby Trial. Kentucky Derby contenders Nearco Blue Wil Rad Count Charles Real Good Deal surface as California Derby top choices with ten entrants.
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San Francisco Advances In Western Division Finals
The San Francisco NBA team defeated St. Louis to win the best-of-seven series four games to two, advancing to the West finals. Saturday’s schedule lists San Francisco visiting Boston for the opening game of the finals.
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Detroit Edges Toronto 4-3 To Lead Cup Series 2-1
Detroit tops Toronto 4 to 3 in a tightly fought NHL Stoney Cup Finals game. The win puts Detroit ahead 2-1 in the best-of-seven series as Toronto visits Detroit for the next matchup.
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Pinson Sparks Reds Past Dodgers With Trio of Hits
Cincinnati spark plug Vada Pinson led a 5-2 win over the world champion Dodgers with three singles as rookie Chico Ruiz matched with a single, double, and triple. Pinson and Ruiz combined for early runs and helped Jim O'Toole and Joe Nuxhall hold Los Angeles to eight hits.
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Women Pros Enter Peach Blossom Meet
SPARTANBURG S C AP reports thirty three of the nation s best women professionals competed in the Peach Blossom Meet. The event drew top players from major firms and leagues with strong showings expected in the afternoon rounds.
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Cardinals blank Giants as Simmons mows down 33 in 2-0 win
Curt Simmons of the Cardinals shut down San Francisco with three singles allowed and retired 33 straight, lifting St Louis to a 2-0 victory. Bob Tillman of the Red Sox went 4-for-5 and drove in the deciding run with a third inning triple and score on a wild pitch, as Boston edged the Yankees 4-3.
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Standings and results for the majors Thursday
American League standings show Minnesota and Baltimore atop the table with 291.000 and 201.000 records respectively Detroit and Los Angeles trail while Cleveland Kansas City New York Chicago and Washington hold varying .000 and .333 marks. Thursday results included Baltimore 4 Chicago 3 Boston 4 New York 3 Minnesota 6 Washington 2. Today’s and Saturday’s games list matchups across leagues.
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Rosburg Leads Houston Classic After Round Two
Bob Rosburg, once banned from Houston after a booed finish two years ago, shoots a four under 67 to lead the $50,000 Houston Golf Classic second round by one stroke over Ramon Sota and two PCA veterans Billy Maxwell and Jimmy Clark. Rosburg explains a pinched nerve kept him out of events this year as he seeks his first win since 1961.
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Peach Blossom Open Golf Tour Opens With Star Field
The Betsy Rawls Peach Blossom Open begins today for a 7500 prize. Defending champ Marilynn Smith and four former Peach Blossom winners Wiffi Smith Betsy Rawls Ruth Jessen and Mary Lena Faulkull compete over 54 holes at Spartanburg Country Club par 72. Mickey Wright also tees off despite past Peach Blossom title defenses.
Pittsburgh at New York and other major league games
Major league schedule lists Pittsburgh at New York Philadelphia at Chicago Milwaukee at Houston Cincinnati at Los Angeles St Louis at San Francisco Philadelphia at Chicago Milwaukee at Houston Cincinnati at Los Angeles St Louis at San Francisco. Minor League results: Pacific Coast League Hawaii 3 Salt Lake 2 in 12 innings. Only game scheduled.
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U S Women Open World Championship Bid in Peru
In Lima, the United States women’s basketball team opens its bid with a Sunday game against France in the world championship qualifying round. The U S faces Paraguay next Monday and Bulgaria Tuesday as six teams compete across Chiclayo Arequipa and Trujillo with Peru hosting the finals April 23 to May 3.
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Golfers Edge In Sharpstown Open Round Leads
Rosburg sprains his right ankle during a course inspection but says it won’t affect his game. Sota, Spain’s PGA champion at 18, led early with a 34 34 68 before Maxwell tied by a seven foot birdie. Nicklaus shot 76. group at 69 includes Hebert Baxter Ford Venturi and Cherry. Charles par 71.
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Rex Baxter Jr
Doug Ford
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Don Cherry
Bob Charles
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