Cardwell tops Pirates with homer in Mets win
Don Cardwell, recently traded from Pittsburgh, hurled seven-plus innings for the New York Mets in a 9-6 victory over his former Pirates. He also hit a 406-foot homer and added two RBIs as Pittsburgh committed four errors in five innings. Stargell homered for the Pirates, and Manny Jimenez hit a pinch-hit shot for the Mets in the ninth. The other major league openers were rained out.
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Benvenuti Grabs World Middleweight Title in NY
The Associated Press reports Nino Benvenuti 159 outpointed Emile Griffith 1592 in New York to win the world middleweight title. In Houston Dave Zylgewicz 187 knocked out Dave Conti 236. Paris Jacques Marty stopped Pascal DiBenedetto 14. Tokyo Johnny Jambito tied with Jaguar Kakizawa 10. Las Vegas Len Kesey outpointed Leonard Lopez 132.
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Emile Griffith
Benvenuti
Houston
Dave Zylgewicz
Dave Conti
Eugene
Ore
Leicester
England
Henry Cooper
Britain
Boston Jacobs
Paris
Jacques Marty
France
Pascal DiBenedetto
Tokyo
Johnny Jambito
Philippines
Jaguar Kakizawa
Japan
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Las Vegas
Len Kesey
Leonard Lopez
Los Angelles
Winners in Annual FFA Rodeo Hero Winners in Annual FFA Rodeo
Howard Stroud named All Round Cowboy and Jim Cox runner-up at the final FFA Rodeo performance April 15 at the coli seum. The organization cleared about $1,000 and sponsor Troy Buck praises it as the best yet. Debbie Crank crowned Junior Rodeo Queen with June Ann Downs and others as runners-up. Joyce Jones Senior Queen and Ruth Ann Wylie FFA Sweetheart lead the grand entry. Events winners include Bareback Riding Howard Stroud first Jim Cox second. Roping Timmy Voss first. Goatsacking entries won by Larry East Du wana Cox Janet Foley first. Larry Moses Cynthia Trout second. Bulls, Wild Cowmilking, Little Britches Bullriding, Barrel Racing and Western Day honors listed with numerous names. Junior High and Junior units also noted with multiple winners.
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David Ward
Jack Dougan
Herbert Townsend
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Joe Huston
Little Britches
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Sandy Sinyard
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LaNelle Booker
Susie Sinyard
Hope High School
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Daphne Fincher
Larry Whitaker
Mike Winemiller
Sandy Singard
Vicki Harvin
Charlotte Ortigo
Charles Rateliff
Kenny Rowe
Tommy Lavender
Gaslite Bowl Leaders Weekly Standings and Highs
Athens GA AP Riche ard Wammack resigned as swimming coach at the University of Georgia after one year though the team finished second in the Southeastern Conference this season. He will enter private business after seven years with the program.
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Clay vows to stand on faith if drafted despite ruling
Cassius Clay declares he will oppose war on religious grounds even if jailed or facing machine guns. He says he will appear for induction on April 28 if required, praying five times daily and seeking Allah. The Supreme Court denied his injunction to block induction.
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U.S. District Court
Owensboro
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Hayden Covington
New York
Covington
U S Soviet Track Split Shows Signs of Healing
The long dispute over the canceled Los Angeles track meet due to U.S. Vietnam War protests edges toward settlement. Russian officials propose compensation methods, including rubles or travel costs, with an estimated final settlement near $100,000.
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Russia
Los Angeles
Vietnam
Donald Hull
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Hawks Need Win to Avoid Stanley Cup Elimination
Chicago coach Billy Reay blasted TV timeouts that halted play during Saturdays 4-2 loss to Toronto in Chicago. With Detroit facing elimination in the best of seven, Toronto holds a 3-2 series lead. If Chicago wins Tuesday, game six heads to Chicago then a possible seventh to decide who meets Montreal in the final. Montreal swept New York in four straight to reach the final.
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Toronto Tonight
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Chicago Black Hawks
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Montreal
New York
Japs Favored Again to Win BBA Marathon
Japanese stars head a 735 entry field for the Boston Marathon, with a strong four man contingent leading the charge. Tooru Terasawa tops a group of newcomers from Japan, as favorites aim for a third straight win for the foreign team in the 26 mile 385 yard race ending at the Prudential Building.
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Associated Press
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Yutaka Aok
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Dave McKenzie
New Zealand
Antosato Aoku
Italy
Klein Thaksi
Pete Ty
Dan McFadzean
Fly del Negrete
Mexico
Canada
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Ron Wallingford
Benvenuti becomes Italy's new world middleweight champ
In Madison Square Garden, Nino Benvenuti defeated Emile Griffith by unanimous decision to claim the middleweight crown. The victory drew a $141,799 gate and options for a July rematch in the Garden, with Benvenuti dominating with reach and punching power while Griffith suffered cuts and a mounting scar.
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Sharman Hopeful as Warriors Face 76ers at Cow Palace
San Francisco coach Bill Sharman seeks shooting touch and rebounding edge as the Warriors trail Philadelphia 2-0 in the best of seven NBA playoff series. Nate Thurmond to play despite a hip injury, while Fréd Hetze and Rick Barry brace for action amid ankle woes.
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San Francisco Warriors
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Philadelphia
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Efoot
Chamberlain
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Nate
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Rick Barry
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Benvenuti Beats Griffith In Title Bout To Retain Crown
The bout ended with Benvenuti winning a hard fought decision as Griffith praised the challenger and hinted at a rematch. Griffith noted his eight straight defenses before losing the middleweight title to Benvenuti in New York. Benvenuti improved to 72-1 while Griffith moved to 52-8 with his only prior loss at Seoul last June.
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Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dick Tiger
Joey Archer
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Ki Sim-Soo
Arkansas Razorbacks add new plays in practice
University of Arkansas coach Frank Broyles unveiled offensive additions after Mondays session, saying the defense won’t read them. He cited Alvin Jones’s solid play, praised guard Jim Barnes and tackles Ernie Ruple and Webb Hubbell, noted David Cox catching well, and Gordon Norwood delivering his best day passing.
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University of Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Broyles
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Razorbacks
Gordon Norwood
Solunar Tables Plan for prime fishing and hunting times
The Solunar schedule from Richard Alden Knight's tables guides daily activity for fishing and hunting. Major periods begin at the indicated times and last about one and a half to two hours, shown in bold. Minor periods are shorter and shown in regular type, all in Central Standard Time.
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