Robinson Drives In Rbi In A's Loss To Yankees
Oakland’s Floyd Robinson doubled and singled powering a 2-1 Yankee win that snapped the Athletics four game skid. Womack’s homer off Robinson last week fueled the Yankees’ win as Lew Krausse took the loss. Hamilton’s three-hitter led the Angels past Washington. Etchebarren’s 10th inning homer lifted Baltimore over Minnesota. Cubs acquire Lamabe and Piche from Tulsa in a trade, sending Mikkelsen and Dowly to the PCL.
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Dodgers Win Over Pirates in Ninth Inning Rally
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Pittsburgh 5-3 as Maury Versalles capped a three-run ninth inning with a two-run triple off Bob Moose. Versalles, back in form after a slow start, drove in four runs and has 11 RBIs. Pirates led 3-2 after six. Grant and Brewer relieved, with Moose pitching well until the ninth. Rojas provided support in another NL win, while Baltimore, New York, and California won in the AL.
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Richie Allen
Tony Taylor
Gaylord Perry
Johnny Callison
Tony Gonzales
Track Team Test Coming at Magnolia
Hope High faces a busy Magnolia weekend with prelims at the new Magnolia track for the 44AA championship. Defending Crossett tops the field as Magnolia and HHS chase state meet spots. James Rowe may lower his 442.1 mile mark, while Buzz Andrews defends hurles titles and the 4 AA tennis golf championships also unfold at Magnolia.
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James Rowe
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Alan Philips
Todd Landes
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Sid Moore
Ralph Routon
Travelers Sweep a Twin Bill
Arkansas swept a doubleheader from Shreveport with 2-1 and 5-3 scores, knocking Braves from first in the Texas League East. DiFabio pitched the opener, Day drove in the winning run in the fourth, and Murphy sparked the second game with a run and Christine's three‑run homer sealing the win. The Dallas–Fort Worth 2, Memphis 0 result ended a losing streak for the visitors.
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Skip Guinn
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Mike Christine
Bob Watkins
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San Antonio
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Minnesota North Stars Rally Past Blues In OT Thriller
The Minnesota North Stars erased a late deficit to force overtime and defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Milan Marcetta's tying goal before Parker MacDonald's OT winner at 9:41. The win put the series at 1-1 with games back in St. Louis.
Parks TCU Golf Teams Split Match
Arkansas defeated TCU 4-2 in a Southwest Conference golf match at Fayetteville. Wayne Meeks led Arkansas by beating Jess Claybourne 7 and 8 and together with Matthews won the two man event. Meeks was medalist with 68.
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South Africa barred from Mexico City Olympics
The International Olympic Committee voted to withdraw South Africa's invitation to the Mexico City Games after an emergency session urged all 100 members to support barring Pretoria. After votes tallied, a simple majority favored exclusion, reversing a Grenoble ballot that had readmitted South Africa.
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Mexico City
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France
Soviet Union
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African Sports Council
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Brundage
Associated Press
Ruling Boosts U S Olympic Team Ahead of Mexico City
Stanford coach Payton Jordan praises IOC board action to exclude South Africa as top Negro sprinters Tommie Smith and Lee Evans signal changed views on boycott. Committees weigh whether South Africa will be invited as nations urge withdrawal amid protests over apartheid.
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U.S
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Mexico City
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Minnesota Wild edge Blues in OT to tie series 1 1
In a West Division playoff game Minnesota beat St Louis 3-2 in overtime to even the best of seven at one game apiece. In the East Montreal leads Chicago two games to none in their series. no games are scheduled Wednesday.
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Californian Leads Classic Nelson Classic Qualifier
Ron Cerudo of San Rafael California led the Byron Nelson Classic qualifying in Dallas Texas with a three under par score on Monday securing a top position in the $100,000 event. The field began play on Monday with Cerudo setting the pace ahead of other contenders as players vie for the title and prize money.
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Basketball Playoffs Open With Celtics Lead In Series
In the NBA finals Boston tops Los Angeles 1-0 in the best of seven as no games were scheduled Monday or Tuesday Wednesday brings game in Boston. In the ABA Pittsburgh travels to New Orleans with the series tied 1-1 in a best of seven contest.
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ABA
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New Orleans
Lighter Side Flashes Sports Moments and Quirks
Boston laughs as Don January cards a final hole par to win the Las Vegas Golf Tournament. Irving Crane takes $3,000 top prize in the World Pocket Billiards Championship. Roberta De Vicenza linked for next year’s Masters. Vassar bests Williams in rugby, a makeup upset. Oakland A’s open home before 50,000 with Charlie Finley’s donkey. Detroit Tigers surge after opening loss. NFL 1968 season set for Sept 14 start. San Francisco Giants veteran center fielder hitting .394 at age 36.
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Associated Press
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Don January
Las Vesgas
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Roberta de Vicenza
Williams
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Charlie Finley
Baltimore
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Tiger
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Willie Mays
Solunar Tables Schedule From Knight's Work
Solunar periods listed for April days with minor and major times. Central Standard use, major periods begin at set times lasting about 1.5 to 2 hours, minor periods shorter. Data shows dates Tuesday to Sunday with respective minor and major times.
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Richard Alden Knight
Records Set in Pro Cage Playoff Showdown
The NBA playoff record book is rewritten as Lakers meet Celtics for the title. Elgin Baylor tops career playoff scoring with 2,857 after 24 points in the opener. Sam Jones trails with 2,520, Jerry West 2,427, and Bill Russell 2,394. Russell extends marks for most games 142 and minutes 6,424, plus most rebounds 3,628 and personal fouls 453. Games two and three set for Wednesday and Friday at Boston Garden and Los Angeles.
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Elgin Baylor
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Security chief guards Derby crowds against ticket thieves
Louisville AP. At Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby crowds exceed 100000 as security chief Al Schem plans to curb ticket thieves known as stoopers and pick pockets. He notes the rise of touts and con men while enforcing a ban on alcohol in the infield to curb rough behavior. A security force of 70 to 75 plus police and 400 National Guardsmen guard the event. A color vision study is also cited with a separate line about color blindness.
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Lutz
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