Brites Hurls Cardinals to Victory
Nelson Brites pitched eight strong innings for the St. Louis Cardinals, fending off the Atlanta Braves as Orlando Cepeda and Mike Shannon drove in runs to lift the champions to a 6 6 2 victory. Briles won his 20th decision, aiding a climb into a first place tie with Houston, while Detroit, Cleveland, and Oakland notched wins in the day’s action.
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Defense Is Tested by Parkers Scrimmage at Arkansas
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles praised both units after a spring practice scrimmage here. The No 1 offense and defense faced off with the defense described as encouraging and aggressive. Quarterbacks Bill Montgomery and Gordon Norwood led the red squad to six first downs each. Richard Coleman impressed with running and blocking. Coleman had two ten yard runs behind Norwood, while tailbacks David Dickey and Billy Burnett also drew compliments. John Eichler did not play. defensive end William Ketcher returned from a pinched nerve.
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Hawks Rally to Beat Rangers in NLH Playoff Drama
Chicago coach Billy Reay praised penalty killers Nesterenko Maki Hull Mikita and Doug Jarrett after a 4 1 victory that completed a comeback from a 2 game series deficit. Emile Francis vented on missed chances as New York’s bid to advance faltered in a tense semifinal matchup.
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Solunar Tables Schedule for Central Time
The article presents solunar periods from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. It explains planning days to fish or hunt in peak activity times, noting Major Periods in bold starting at the wines and lasting about one and a half to two hours, with Minor Periods in regular type of shorter duration, all in Central Standard Time.
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Tigers Lower Boom on the Bosox
Detroit shakes off an opening loss with an eight run fourth inning to beat Boston 9-2 as Mayo Smith fans praise the fast start. Boston’s Dick Williams laments a rough day while the Tigers rattle off their fourth straight win. A-Day elsewhere notes Oakland over New York and Cleveland over Chicago. Cincinnati edges Chicago 9-8 as St Louis defeats Atlanta 6-2 and Los Angeles beats Philadelphia 5-3.
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Slams Four Homers to Defeat Arkansas 102 in Texas League
Memphis ignition features Chico Diaz driving in five with two homers including a seventh inning shot as Loyd Flodin and Steve Renko add hits. Arkansas, led by Billy Wolff, briefly takes lead. Santiago Guzman struggles after four runs. NHL playoff action includes Minnesota 4 3 over Los Angeles in overtime and Philadelphia 2 1 after two overtimes. Canadiens sweep Boston. Jarrett opens scoring for the Rangers with Gilbert tying in the second.
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Baseball Roundup: Reds Win as May Stars in Batting
The Reds beat the Cubs 9 4 as Lee May slugged four hits including a home run driving in three. Cleveland topped Chicago White Sox 3 1 with Luis Tiant pitching a four hitter and nine strikeouts. Yankees and Mets results noted with league leaders and standings across AL and NL divisions.
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Oakland to View New A’s Coliseum Amid Sellout Night
Oakland hosts a gala first look at the new Coliseum as the A’s prepare for a 50 000 capacity crowd. Gov Ronald Reagan attends with a host of civic and baseball officials including Bud Selig and Joe Cronin. Finley family and seven children accompany the owner as UC marching band, a private trailer with stereo and air conditioning, and team colors gold green white are showcased. Pacific Coast League scores follow Seattle over Vancouver and other results.
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Cokes beats Ludick for welter title defense in Dallas
Curtis Cokes used his sharp right to stop Willie Ludick in the fifth round of their welterweight title defense in Dallas. The victory came as Ludick, a South African, faced heavy blows and cuts from Cokes, who improved to 53-8-2 with 8 losses and 2 draws. Gate receipts topped $52,000 with TV revenue pushing total take above $20,000.
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Lighter Side of Sports World Headlines
A satirical AP column notes various sports quips from around the era. It jokes about a mayoral park demolition advisory, Bob Goalby winning the Masters, Roberto de Vicenzo frustration, a grocery chain selling ABA playoff tickets, an Army pitcher seeking a starter role, Harmott Killebrew's testimony, NASL suspensions, Yankees ticket computerization, a new umpire height rule, and contrasts among teams and owners featuring DiMaggio and Kennedy.
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