3000 Miles Apart But Goals Same
Associated Press report notes Kentucky Derby prep races near in timing. Wood Memorial at Aqueduct and California Derby at Golden Gate Fields feature top contenders such as Iron Ruler Verbatim Wise Exchange Dancer's Image and Prince Pablo with Derby hopefuls facing further preps toward Churchill Downs.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
Wood Memorial
Aqueduct
Golden Gate Fields
Kentucky
Keeneland
Churchill Downs
Captain's Gig
Master Bold
T.V. Geerneraet
Tampa
Trouble
Bort Lever
California
Don B. Woul
Don B
Montgomery Fisher
Gen
Winston W. Kraiz
Paul Thayer
Prince Pablo
Ken Schiffer
Single Skate Delivers 32 Victory in N H L Playoff Opener
The Associated Press reports a disputed skate goal gave St Louis a 32 win over the Flyers in the final game of the Nations a] Hockey League series. Montreal’s Canadiens routed Chicago 9 2 to begin the East Division final. The article notes a separate game involving the Black Hawks and other playoff action.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia Flyers
Chicago
St. Louis
Flyers
Swift Canadiens
Black Hawks
Montreal
Morale and Payroll Jokes Mixed With Pro Hockey Playoff News
A dialogue on workplace morale jokes over coffee blends with sports results as Minnesota North Stars beat Los Angeles 9-4 to reach the West Division final against St. Louis, while Montreal hammered Boston 7-0 and Chicago edged New York 4-2 in earlier rounds. Bob Luann leads Azalea Open after an eight-under 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota North Stars
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Larry Keenan
Keenan
Larry Zeidel
Bernie Parent
Parent
Zeidel
Canadiens
Boston
Hawks
Chicago
New York
Rangers
Montreal
Minnesota
Perio
Wilmington
N.C
Bob Luann
Family thanks for kindness during long illness
The family of Mrs. Or. Lee Flage expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown. Special gratitude goes to Dr. Wright Dr. Holt and the Hempstead County Memorial Hospital staff and nurses and to other funds during the lengthy illness and passing of their sister and mother.
Offense Tops in Razorbacks Scrimmage Says Broyles
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said the offense had the better of the defense for the first time this spring in the Thursday scrimmage. Sophomore Bill Montgomery led two scoring drives, with Gordon Norwood and Tommy Dixon also contributing. A punt return by Dixon added a fourth touchdown as the team prepares for a closed scrimmage Saturday.
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Fayetteville, Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Frank Broyles
Broyles
Bill Montgomery
Carrollton
Tex
Gordon Norwood
Tommy Dixon
Razorbacks
South Africa Invitation Status For Mexico City Games
In Lausanne a Mexican Olympic official said no invitation had been sent to South Africa due to lack of official word from the IOC about readmission. The IOC executive board planned an emergency session to decide on the South Africa issue as more than 40 nations threatened a boycott.
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Ornoon
Jim
Lausanne
Switaerland
South Africa
Pedro Ramirez Vasquez
International Olympic Committee
IOC
Avery Brundaze
Chicago
Mexico
IOC Congress
Grenoble
Soviet Swimmer Smashes 100 Meter Backstroke Record
Nikolai Pankli of the Soviet Union set a new world record in the 100 meter backstroke with a time of one minute, 6.2 seconds, during a Moscow event. This performance refines the world mark and signals strong showing for Soviet swimming on the international stage.
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Moscow
Nikolai Pankli
Soviet Union
Girls Beat the Boys at Rugby at Williams College
Vassar defeated Williams College rugby team 11 to 3 in Williamsport on a Wednesday match. The contest featured<Vassar> players competing against the Williams team in a regional rugby matchup.
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Williamstown
Mass
Williams College
Vassar
Five Held After High Speed Chase in Little Rock
Five suspects were arrested after a chase through Little Rock for possessing and attempting to cash stolen United States Savings Bonds. The group, linked to a home burglary in Flushing, faced charges filed by the Secret Service. Arrested were Richard Arza, Frank Carbonaro, Samuel Catrone, Patricia Harkey, and Doris Rolins, with bonds set at 50 000 for the men and 10 000 for the women.
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Little Rock
United States Savings
Secret Service
U.S
John E. Coates
Flushing
Richard Joseph Arza
Miami Beach
Fla
Frank Carbonaro
New York
Samuel Joseph Catrone
Brooklyn
N.Y
Patricia Ann Harkey
Doris Ann Rolins
Memphis
Tennessee
Hot Springs
L. L. Shemwell
Shemwell
Pulaski Heights
Catrone
Carbonaro
Arza
East Coach Named for All Stars
East coach Row Land Wells, who guided Turrell to near perfection and a state title bid, is named head coach for the East team in the Arkansas All-Star basketball game set for August 10 at Barton Coliseum in Little Rock. Assistant coaches named include John Widner, C. D. Taylor, Sammy Gill, with Ted Lyons, Gene Hooks, and Larry Burleson aiding Ragland’s West staff.
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Little Rock
Rowland Wells
Turrell
Wells
Sidney Ragland
Pyatt
Barton Colisaun
John Widner
Leachville
C. D. Taylor
Conway
Sammy Gill
McGehee
Walls
Rugland
Ted Lyons
Crossett
Gene Hooks
Green Forest
Larry Burleson
Valley Springs
Builders see 1968 as better year despite costs
AP survey finds most bankers and builders expect 1968 to top 1967 though higher costs and tighter mortgage money loom. Seattle to Tallahassee reports warn of tightened funds and rising rates, with forecasts of 1.43 million housing starts and potential boosts if peace in Vietnam eases national spending.
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George Taylor
NEW York
Associated Press
Tallahassee
Fla
al Albert
Sam Teague
Leon Federal Savings and Loan Association
Teague
Detroit
William E. Stewart
Detroit Association of General Contractors
National Association of Home Builders
Washington
Federal Reserve
Vietnam
Arkansas Bell strike halts about 950 workers
About 950 people in nine Arkansas cities are affected by a nationwide Bell System strike. Some 750 Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. employees walked out, with 400 at Little Rock, in support of Western Electric pickets. Officials expect near normal service as supervisors take over duties.
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Taran Man
Bell System
Arkansas
Communication Workers of America
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co
Western Electric Co
Western Electric
Little Rock
Conway
Fort Smith
Pine Bluff
Forrest City
Jonesboro
Fay Conway
Fayetteville
Hot Springs
Camden
Southwestern Bell
Bell
Floyd R. Taylor
CWA
The Negro Community by Ester Hicks features local notice
The piece lists a thought for the day by Emerson quoted as nature stronger than tomahawks and a calendar of events. It notes the 28th pastoral anniversary at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ with local sisters hosting tonight’s service. It also records a planned departure on April 22 for Bamberg Germany to join husband Sergeant Arthur L. Newton stationed there.
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Ester Hicks
Emerson
O. N. Dennis
Pentecostal Temple Church of God
Betty Newton
Jacquelyn
Bamberg
Germany
Set
Arthur L. Newton
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Rogers
Louis Jahnson Jr
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Ulyss G. Ward
Hempstead County
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Rosie Prater
M. White
Mary Smith
Lela M. Jones
Idella Martin
Gordon
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