Mantle Aims High As Williams Gap Narrows In Season Opener
Ted Williams looms large in Mantle's sights as the Yankee slugger opens the season with a 6-1 win over California. Mantle homered for his 19th time, two from Williams' 536, as he pursues third place behind Ruth and Mays. Oakland edged Baltimore in 13 innings, and other AL and NL results included Cincinnati over St. Louis in 12, and Kaline's 2000th game milestone with Detroit homering.
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National League May Consider 12-Team Expansion Next Season
The National League may follow the American League in expanding to 12 teams for 1969. NL president Warren Giles and Expansion Committee members discussed adding two new franchises next year. San Diego Buffalo Dallas-Fort Worth Montreal Milwaukee were mentioned as candidates. final year and division playoff changes possible.
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Rivalry between Celtics and 76ers heats up NBA clash
In Philadelphia the Celtics and 76ers race to decide the Eastern playoff championship in a decisive game. Both teams split 16 meetings this season including playoffs, with a 3-3 series and home court a myth. Boston aims to reverse last year's title loss and overcome a 9 point deficit. The winner advances to face the Los Angeles Western champion in the title series.
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Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Tables
The Solunar Tables page presents a daily schedule of Major and Minor periods from Richard Alden Knight's Solunar Tables. Major periods begin at listed times and last about one and a half to two hours, while Minor periods are shorter and shown in regular type. Standard time is used.
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Lee Finds: Chink in Card Armor
HAL BOCK reports Lee May and Pete Rose sparked a 4-3 12th inning victory for Cincinnati over St. Louis while Atlanta, Chicago, and New York games produce late drama. Mays tied Ted Williams for seventh with 1,116 extra base hits as San Francisco rallied past the Mets. Alou homered twice helping Atlanta beat Chicago 5-3 and Torre sustained injuries in Atlanta’s win.
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Travelers Fall As Memphis Blues Sweep Arkansas
In Little Rock Arkansas suffered a 3 1 defeat as Memphis Blues starter Jerry Hinsley held the Travelers to five hits. Arkansas tallied on Billy Wolff's homer, with Rod Gaspar Sherwin Minster and Curtin Brown contributing early singles. Memphis pulled ahead in the fourth and added insurance in the sixth. Arkansas wrap up a brief home stand with a doubleheader tonight.
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Fate of the Olympics to Be Decided
Nine IOC leaders meet in Lausanne to decide on South Africa's participation in Mexico City. Brundage potentially acts solo to admit or bar South Africa, risking boycotts by over 40 nations and tension with the Soviet bloc. The decision hinges on Rule 15 and an emergency meeting threshold. Also included are regional baseball scores and John Bower honored by USSWA for American skiing contributions.
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Associated Press
Lausanne
Switzerland
Mexico City
Avery Brundage
Chicago
International Olympic Committee
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TOC
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Soviet Union
Brundage
Johannesburg
Willie Mays Nears More Baseball Milestones
Willie Mays hits .400 as the Giants beat the Mets 5 3 with two doubles in the seventh. He moves into a tie for seventh in hits and climbs in RBIs and total bases, surpassing Rogers Hornsby and Mel Ott while trailing Babe Ruth in homers. Mays notes he relies on Art Santo Domingo for stats and aims to surpass Ted Williams.
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Stan Musial
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Baltimore Bullets win bid for Westley Unseld
The Baltimore Bullets secured a long term contract with Westley Unseld, a 6 foot 7 center from Louisville, amid competing bids from the Army and the Louisville club. The Army may still claim his services as his status remains unsettled. Louisville’s ABA team had offered around $500,000 but the Bullets won the financial battle.
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Razorback Golfers Beat Rice in 44-1 Victory
Arkansas golf team won three of four individual matches to beat Rice 44 to 1 in a Southwest Conference round. Sammy Brown defeated Charles Kuehler 3 and 2, Tom McNair defeated Gary Reist 3 and 1, Jerry Lammers beat Andy Allen 1 up, while Rice’s Join Clarke defeated Chuck Brownfield 2 up.
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Celtics Eye 3rd Straight Win Over 76ers In Philadelphia
Celtics stand on the brink of a historic comeback trying to win a best-of-seven after trailing 3-1. A victory would crown the Eastern Division title and set up a NBA final against the Lakers with first game Sunday. Pittsburgh leads in the ABA playoffs as Connie Hawkins fuels a 39-point effort in a 120-112 win over New Orleans at Civic Arena. Arkansas State defeats Wisconsin 5-1 behind John Ferriell who improves to 3-0 as ASU runs its winning streak to ten.
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Veterans lead pack as Cham pions tour enters second round
In Las Vegas at Stardust County Club, Gardner Dickinson 40 Dar Sikes 37 and Kermit Zarley 26 posted three under 68 to pace a crowded field within three strokes of the leaders in the $150,000 Tournament of Champions. Bob Goalby and Billy Casper joined a group at 70, while Julius Boros Randy Glover George Archer and Dudley Wysong were near the top with par 71. Frank Beard endured multiple double bogeys including a lost tee shot on the final hole. Tom Weiskopf struggled with a rough finish after a water hazard and miscues.
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Associated Press
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Babe Ruth League tries out for five Hope teams
Notice to all Babe Ruth League boys: tryouts Monday April 22 at Legion Field Fair Park. Bring birth certificates for official records. Tryout time 7 pm. League expands to five teams of 15. eligible Little Leaguers and former Pony Leaguers urged to attend at Legion Field Monday evening.
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Barber Eight Strokes Back at Las Vegas
Miller Barber of Texarkana Ark enters the second round of the $160000 Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas eight strokes behind the leaders. He shot five over par 76 on Thursday as Gardner Dicksinson Dan Sikes and Kern Zarley share the lead at 68.
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