Sikes Wins Citrus Open in Tight Finish
Dan Sikes captured the Citrus Open with a 274 total, one stroke ahead of Tom Weiskopf as Nicklaus faltered with a water-drive on the 14th. Weiskopf earned 13,800 for second. Nicklaus 8,625 for third as Sikes eyed a peak season and a bold $100,000 year goal.
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Dallas Has Suddenly Caught Fire in ABA Race
Dallas Chaparrals won their fourth straight, 115-93 over Oakland, as Western leader New Orleans fell 104-101 to Minnesota. Kentucky kept pace with a 115-107 win over Anaheim to stay within one game of New Jersey, while Dallas beat Denver 108-96 and Dallas-North rivalries heated the ABA playoff race with Kentucky and New Jersey surging in the East.
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Billy Kidd Surprises French Star In Aspen Race
Canada’s Nancy Greene, 24, captured downhill slalom and giant slalom for a full women’s sweep at the Weekend International ski race in Aspen. She earned the Rech Cup for combined downhill and slalom and the Aspen Cup for the giant slalom, moving to a commanding lead in the series. Billy Kidd of Stowe, Vt., surprised many by a strong showing alongside her.
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Blanchard and Conigliaro Struggle in Spring Games
In Florida and Arizona exhibition games, Tony Conigliaro belted a 400-foot double and Blanchard, age 35, faced a setback amid a Braves cut. Boston beat St Louis 3-2 as Conigliaro sparked a late rally. Blanchard sought a comeback after two years away. Multiple spring results followed across Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Bradenton, and Lakeland, with Cleveland, San Francisco, and Chicago Cubs also winning. Conigliaro previously missed 1907 with a cheekbone fracture and double vision after being hit by a pitch.
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Rematch Hopes Rise as Houston UCLA Set for Showdown
Houston tops Texas Christian 103 68 to clinch the Midwest regional and a probable rematch with UCLA in Los Angeles. UCLA crushed Santa Clara 87 66 to win the West regional, with Lew Alcindor and John Wooden asserting readiness for a title run.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores And Matchups
The Associated Press reports results from Tuesday exhibition games: Washington beat Atlanta 9 to 3. Cincinnati 7 over Baltimore 5. Houston 7, Minnesota 6. New York A 3, Los Angeles Oakland 3. Pittsburgh 5, Philadelphia 0. Boston 3, St. Louis 2. Detroit 8, Chicago A 4. San Francisco 4, Chicago N 3. Cleveland 3, California 2. Tuesday pairings include Atlanta versus Washington in Pompano Beach. Cincinnati versus Baltimore in Tampa. Houston against Los Angeles in Cocoa. New York N against Philadelphia in St. Petersburg. Pittsburgh versus St. Louis in Fort Myers. Chicago N versus San Francisco in Scottsdale. Boston versus Detroit in Winter Haven. Minnesota against Chicago A in Sarasota. New York A versus Mexico City Tigers in Mexico City night. California versus Cleveland in Palm Springs.
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Bruins Rally Past Canadiens In Last-Minute Dash
Boston, trailing Montreal by 10 late, staged a dramatic three-goal surge in the final 2:42 to defeat Montreal 3-1 and keep a share of second in the East. New York and Chicago also won, leaving the Bruins tied for second with 8 points.
Knicks Clinch Playoffs With Big Win Over San Francisco
The New York Knicks crushed San Francisco 130-104 to clinch third in the Eastern Division as Walt Bellamy led with 26 points and a double digit win margin. Detroit and Cincinnati battle for the final East playoff spot while Los Angeles and Baltimore posted wins in other Sunday NBA games.
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Fights Last Night Weekend Fights
Sonny Liston defeated Bill Mc Murray in a Reno bout, listing 223 pounds to 210. The Sacramento opponent hailed from California as the Las Vegas event drew crowd interest.
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Youth Move in NCAA Impressive
In the NCAA Indoor Meet a strong youth surge produced three winning sophomores. Villanova's Larry James led with 35 1 3 points and anchored a 3 14.4 NCAA record relay. Bob Beamon of Texas El Paso set an indoor long jump best 27 2 3 and won the triple jump. Kentucky freshman Jim Green upset sprint rivals, while Washington State's John Van Reenen won the shot put.
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National League Expansion Hinted By NL Owners
Reports circulate that the National League may expand to 12 teams in 1969 with cities listed as San Diego Dallas Fort Worth Milwaukee and Buffalo. An NL committee will meet before the Executive Council session to discuss expansion plans amid AL two-division rumors.
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