Spring training chaos as errors pile up in exhibition games
In Florida and Arizona sparring fields, hitters shine with grand slams by Tim Cullen Billy Williams and Jackie Warner while pitchers Dean Chance Jim Perry and Jim Grant combine for a two hit shutout. Errors mar many games as Houston St Louis San Francisco and Detroit suffer six four and four miscues respectively.
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Rookie Had Best Punt Average in 1967 NFL
New York AP reports Baltimore rookie David Lee led the National Football League with a 45.6 yard punting average on 49 kicks to top the 1967 charts. Los Angeles Billy Kilgore was second at 42.8 on 31 attempts. Minnesota’s Bobby Walden had a 70 yard longest punt against Chicago on Oct. 2. Detroit Lions coach Joe Schmidt added Jim Martin as defensive line coach.
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Dark Thinks A's Better This Year
Kansas City A's manager Alvin Dark proclaims a more confident, deeper club this year with promising young players like Rick Monday and Dave Duncan on track to push for a strong finish. The article details pitching staff, infield, and outfield plans amid spring lineup adjustments.
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Boston
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Dave Duncan
Modesto
Sanders Seeks Jacksonville Open Win After Citrus Open Collapse
Doug Sanders, defending Jacksonville Open champion, vows not to worry about his late Citrus Open slip as he prepares for the 100000 Jacksonville event at Dearwood Club. He cites improved form and confidence, though admits concern over his putting, while rivals Palmer Boros and Nicklaus contend for early-season triumphs on the Deerwood Club layout.
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Associated Press
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Jacksonville
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Orlando
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Jack Nicklaus
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Los Angeles
Tucson
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Deerwood Club
Illinois to Appeal Again for Coaches
University of Illinois president Dr. David D. Henry will seek a final appeal to Big Ten faculty representatives over the dismissal or suspension threat for basketball coach Harry Combes football coach Pete Elliott and assistant Howie Braun. The probe into a slush fund paying athletes from 15 to 50 dollars monthly prompted ineligible and suspended players and followed the university exposing the scheme last December.
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Southern State Wins First NAIA Round
Southern State of Magnolia Arkansas advances to the NAIA tournament second round by defeating Eastern Montana 75 62 after its opening win for the second straight year The Malridi ers tripped Eastern Montana 75 62 Tuesday earning a 24th victory in 27 games St Benedicts beat Linfield 80 75 Monday in the same regional bracket
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Ouachita Freshman Sets Meeting Record in Dash
Ouachita Baptist freshman Leroy Thomas set a school record with a 9 in the 100 yard dash as Southern State topped the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference meet with 77 points. Henderson followed with 55 and Ouachita placed third with 43.
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Purdue Names Most Valuable Player Pick
Purdue selected Herman Gilliam as the most valuable player for the basketball team. Gilliam, a 6-foot sophomore from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was chosen in Tuesday's vote.
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