Fight Results Tuesday’s Fights by The Associated Press
In Houston Manny Gonzalez 147 of Houston cutpointed Gaspar Ortega 147 of Mexico. In New York Chuck Wepner 219 of Bayonne New Jersey and Everett Copeland 209 of Brooklyn drew. In Sacramento Andy Heilman 159 of San Pedro California cutpointed Aristeo Chavarin 158 of Mexico.
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Playoff Matchups Set in Eastern Semifinal Debut
The NBA announces the Eastern Division Semifinals with Philadelphia visiting Cincinnati and Baltimore at St Louis in the first games of best of five series. No games are scheduled for Thursday. Opie Read worked as a newspaper writer in Arkansas in the 1870s, shaping Arkansas settings in several novels.
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High 297 Game Sets All-Time Bowling Record
Peggy Dougan of the Dalrymple Henry team in Prescott rolled a 297 in league play at Arkla Village Bowling Alley Tuesday night, the new high single for the alleys. She struck 11 straight frames, then missed on the final ball. Jerry O Neal previously held the 720 series record.
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New Flight Contraption Unveiled for Boxing Training
Jim Hackleman reports from Hillsdale New Jersey that Cas D Amato unveiled a training contraption for Jose Torres in preparation for his March 30 title bout with Willie Pastrano. The device uses a mattress wrapped around a heavy bag in a wooden frame with a labeled dummy Willie and numbered impact points. It aims to develop rapid punching combinations and drew mixed reviews.
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Black Hawks Fans Peeved Over Playoff TV Plan
Chicago fans flooded the ice with garbage during a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers. They protested a Monday decision to show road playoff games in Chicago only on closed circuit TV and chanted at co owner Jim Norris who was in Florida.
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Exhibition Baseball Tuesday Results Across Cities
Baseball exhibition scores show Chicago A 3 defying Minnesota 1 and Cincinnati 9 over Detroit 1. New York N 5 beat Baltimore 2 while Houston 7 edged Washington 5. Milwaukee 12 defeated Pittsburgh 10 and Kansas City 6 topped New York A 5 in 13 innings.
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Batting Champ Regains Weight Returns Toward Pirates Spring Camp
Roberto Clemente, NL batting champion in 1964, has regained 10 of the 20 pounds lost to malaria, per his doctor. He is expected to join the Pittsburgh Pirates at their Fort Myers spring training camp before the end of March.
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D’Amato Calls Torres Ready For Furious Speed
Training footage shows Torres executing rapid punching sequences with a tape recorder calling out numbers. D'Amato asserts Torres can deliver five punches in two-fifths of a second, testing speed against Pastrano's defense and willingness to stand still for the combos.
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Trade talk swirls as Dennis Bennett exits with sore arm
Dick Stuart questions Boston's return in the Bennett deal after the lefty exits an exhibition with a sore shoulder. Bennett, 25, had a rough fourth inning allowing a double and a triple to fuel a 1-0 loss for Los Angeles Angels. Stuart helps Philadelphia win 5-4 over St. Louis as Joe Torre and Mack Jones homer for Milwaukee in a 12-10 finish.
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Azalea Open pro am tune up in Wilmington
Fifty professionals paired with three amateurs compete for a share of 2500 in a pro-am tune up for the Azalea Open Golf Tour. The four day event starts Thursday at Cape Fear Country Club a 6700 yard par 72 layout. The Azalea purse totals 28750 with daily bonuses for low rounds and leaders. Defending champ Al Besselink 282 leads a 144 player field along with rising stars George Archer Rod Funseth and past winners Jerry Barber Mike Soutchak Howie Johnson and Tom Nieporte.
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Snider Returns to Dodgers as Instructor and Scout
Duke Snider, longtime Dodgers homer leader with 389, has returned to Dodger town in Vero Beach Florida. He will direct batting instruction for 180 rookies and serve as a scout in the Southern California area.
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Pirates blast homer barrage as Bailey chips in twice
In Pittsburgh Bob Bailey hit two homers and Jim Pagliaroni added one as the Pirates led a day of MLB results. Elsewhere Houston beat Washington 7-5 Kansas City topped the Yankees 6-5 San Francisco defeated the Cubs 7-3 Cincinnati crushed Detroit 9-1 Mets beat Baltimore 5-2 Cleveland shut out the Angels 10-3 and Chicago White Sox defeated Minnesota 3-1.
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Hawks Seek Defense in Western Playoff Clash
St. Louis Hawks and Baltimore Bullets stage a best-of-5 series with defense the focus as they duel for a shot at Los Angeles. Hawks coach Guerin and Bullets coach Jeannette stress defense to decide the outcome. St. Louis, 45-35, edged Baltimore 34-43 in the regular season standings despite injuries.
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Arkansas State Teachers tops Central Methodist in two games
Arkansas State Teachers defeated Central Methodist 6 to 2 in one game and won 6 to 1 in another, while Northwestern Arkansas State College fell 0 to 0 in a separate matchup.
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New York Edges Chicago 3-2 in NHL Tuesday
The New York team defeated Chicago 3 to 2 in a Tuesday NHL game. Montreal visits Toronto while New York hosts Detroit on Thursday in upcoming action.
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Olympic chief to visit Mexico City on 1968 plans
Avery Brundage president of the International Olympic Committee said he will rush to Mexico City this weekend to check on progress toward the 1968 Games. He wants to learn what plans are progressing and what is being accomplished.
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Knicks Find a Winner Willis Reed Rookie of the Year
New York Knicks star Willis Reed from Grambling College is named NBA Rookie of the Year by writers and sportscasters. Reed led with 1 560 points and a 19.5 average, and had 1 175 rebounds for a 14 7 per game. He earned a $200 cash award.
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UCLA Bruins Name San Francisco Univer as Champion Coach
UCLA Bruins picking San Francisco University as the champion is reported with AP bylines from Los Angeles. The announcement notes the team selection and the coach’s role in the NCAA basketball championship context.
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Major Florida Derby Sparkes Fountain of Youth Stakes Field
In Gulfstream Park Miami Florida the Fountain of Youth Stakes draws 13 colts and one filly for a key 11 sixteenths mile test. Notables include Hail To All Sparkling Johnny Gallant Lad First Family Flyalong Miss Misque and Prime Minister among Florida Derby nominees. The winner claims about 11225 from an 18325 purse. eligibility possible via $5000 by March 31.
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Plane crash kills 16 crewmen during antisubmarine exercise
A four engine Canadian air force reconnaissance bomber with 16 crew aboard crashed about 60 miles north of San Juan Puerto Rico during a U S Canadian antisubmarine exercise called Maple Spring. First reports said there were no survivors. escorts Gatineau and Terra Nova were dispatched.
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College basketball all opponents team named
Sity's Ollie Johnson Michigan's Cazzie Russell and Boston College's John Austin to their all opponents team. Lou Hudson of Minnesota and Skip Thoren of Illinois complete the team announced Tuesday. The Bruins did not play Princeton's All-American Bill Bradley.
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