McDowell Dominates Twins as Senators Rally Wins
Cleveland ace Sam McDowell struck out eight and moved to 1,703 career K’s, fending off jams to beat Minnesota 5-1. Washington rallied in the 10th on Ed Brinkman’s bases load single, then Ted Williams saw Ed Stroud’s sacrifice misplay spark a Brewers loss. Reggie Smith’s day included a homer, triple, and RBI, while Jerry O’Donoghue’s misplay cost Milwaukee.
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Haywood Named ABA Most Valuable Player
Spencer Haywood of Denver, 20, led the ABA in scoring and rebounding to win the league MVP award. He received 17 of 20 first place votes and 97 of 100 possible points, with Rick Barry second overall.
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Kelly Hopes to Halt Blues in Hockey Play
St Louis hosts Boston in the East Division final phase as the Blues seek to advance after Pittsburgh, led by coach Red Kelly, evened the best of seven series with 3-2 and 2-1 wins at home. Kelly remains optimistic about blocking St Louis’s path to the final.
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Solunar Tables Highlight Daily Fishing and Hunting Peaks
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan days for peak sport potential. The schedule suggests timing activities to fish in prime territory or hunt in favorable cover, aiming to optimize success each day.
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Lakers Battle Knicks 105 103 to Even Series
Wilt Chamberlain led Los Angeles with 19 points and 24 rebounds as the Lakers beat the New York Knicks 105-103 to even the best of seven series. Jerry West added 34 points while Reed scored 29 for New York, with key late defense sealing the win in New York.
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Cubs stay hot with 11th straight win in 1-0 victory
Cubs pitcher Joe Decker starved the Pirates over 8 13 innings allowing six hits. Hank Aguirre and Phil Regan closed as Chicago won 1-0 for their 11th consecutive victory tying a club record while Roberto Clemente was tagged out in a key rundown.
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Seeks Derby Glory Like His Famous Father
Louisville AP trainer John Jacobs eyes a Derby win for Personality or High Echelon, seeking to match Hirsch Jacobs who bred both. The 96th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs features 18 to 20 three year olds in a wide open field for 125000 added, one mile race.
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New York and Los Angeles Battle to 105 103 Finish
In a tight NBA finals clash the Lakers beat the Knicks 105 to 103 tying the best of seven at 1-1. No games scheduled next as New York travels to Los Angeles for the next matchup.
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L.A. Stars Eye Western Division Final Foes
The Los Angeles Stars and Indiana Pacers seek opponents in the ABA division finals as Washington or Denver meet in Denver for a seventh game. New York leads Kentucky 3-2 and may close out the Colonels in West Hempstead, while a Kentucky win sets a deciding game in Louisville. Denver is favored to beat Washington. Rockets versus Los Angeles hinges on Denver. Also mentions Cassie Red and Naskra arriving at Plintico Downs.
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NCAA clears Sundays for post season events in 1970
The NCAA policy council approved Sunday post season events including district and national baseball championships and possibly Sunday bowl play with conditions. No new bowls added for 1970 71. bids from Phoenix San Diego Tampa Memphis Tucson and Lake Charles were rejected. All star games and existing bowls remain, with 11 bowls slated.
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