Elvin Hayes First Rookie to Claim NBA Scoring Title
Elvin Hayes became the first rookie to win the NBA scoring title in nine years with 2,327 points in 82 games, averaging 28.4. He edged Earl Monroe, Billy Cunningham, Bob Rule, and Oscar Robertson, while Wilt Chamberlain led other categories. The AP recap notes Hayes’s minutes, shooting splits, rebounds, assists, fouls, and rare fouling out.
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Playoffs in NBA Start Tonight
The NBA playoffs open with Boston attempting a last shot at a title. Boston faces Philadelphia in the Eastern Division semifinal while San Francisco visits Los Angeles in the West. New York plays Baltimore and San Diego hosts Atlanta in other semifinals, as Bay Area teams seek to repeat or upset.
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Trevino Out With Thumb Injury At National Airlines Open
AP reports Lee Trevino has a sore left thumb after jamming it in a door on arrival in Miami, forcing him out of the pro am. Arnold Palmer suffers an aching back and Jack Nicklaus shows wildness as the $200,000 National Airlines Open golf tournament begins.
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Searcy Beaten as AAU Tournament Opens in Macon
The National AAU Basketball Tourney opened in Macon with about 1500 fans, missing UCLA star Lew Alcindor and the Kitchen Fresh Clippers. Cocoa Beach Headhunters beat Searcy 77 55, while Armed Forces All Stars moved to quarter finals after an exhibition thrash. Tournament officials blamed miscommitments and poor turnout for the disappointing start.
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Time Trials Spark Ford 429 in Atlanta 500 Preview
Time trials open in Atlanta for the 500 stock car race as Ford unveils its 429 cubic inch Blue Crescent semi-hemi engine with five factory-backed cars led by David Pearson. The engine, approved by ACCUS, is tied to a limited production Boss Mustang sports car. Chrysler plans four factory Dodge Chargers but may rethink its racing program after Sunday's event.
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Baseball Exhibition Scores From The Associated Press
United States and national league results list scores from multiple exhibitions. Notable games include Baltimore 8 Washington 2, Kansas City 4 Boston 0 four innings due to rain, Cincinnati 16 Detroit 1, Houston 3 Atlanta 1, Los Angeles 10 Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 6 Los Angeles 3, St. Louis 10 Minnesota 5, Chicago N. v5 San Diego 3, Cleveland 6 Seattle 5, San Francisco 12 Oakland 3, California 12 Hawaii PCL 2. Weather interrupted play at Saratoga Florida with rain.
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Ohio State to Open Spring Training
Ohio State begins five weeks of spring drills under Coach Woody Hayes as the Buckeyes, coming off a 9-0 national title season, set to defend the Big Ten crown. Rex Kern will miss the drills due to shoulder surgery. Lamka is tested at quarterback and linebacker as the team evaluates new talent.
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Solunar Tables From Knight's Work For Sport Planning
The schedule of Solunar Perfects is printed here from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days so you will be fishing in good territory or hunting in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day has to offer.
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Braves trade opens catcher crisis as Tillman recalls Tillman
Atlanta General Manager Paul Richards experiments at catcher trading for Dave Adlesh as Joe Torre exits and Bob Tillman returns. Other spring results shift rosters with Clemente sidelined for the Pirates and Hart injuring a groin for the Giants while McCovey drives in runs. Baltimore, Cincinnati and St. Louis post big wins as Chicago, Houston and Montreal win in misc spring games.
Bucs Triumph In NBA Battle With Denver
New Orleans Bucs earned their ninth straight win by beating Denver 112-100 in New Orleans after slipping to the Western Division cellar last November. The Oaks led Dallas 127-120 but fell, while Indiana routed Los Angeles 140-124 and Miami edged Kentucky 125-106. Minnesota halted an eight game skid with a 114-104 win over New York as playoff races heated up.
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Hockey Tuesday Results and Upcoming Schedules
Pittsburgh defeated Minnesota 3 to 0. Montreal visits Toronto, New York plays Chicago, Los Angeles hosts Pittsburgh, St. Louis visits Oakland. Thursday games include Toronto at Detroit, New York at Boston, Los Angeles at Philadelphia. Quy games scheduled.
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Things Are Looking Up for Angels
Palm Springs California Angels manager Bill Rigney remains cautiously optimistic about 1969 after an eighth place finish last season. New front office chief Nick Walsh targets a Western Division title and names Minnesota Twins as the team to beat. Rigney, in 14th major league year as skipper, has four positions filled and expects solid pitching as the open battles for spots unfold. Fregosi anchors the keystone combo with other established players leading off.
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Florida Derby Looms at Gulfstream Park in 1969
The $100000 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park headlines a curious field of 3 year olds heading to Kentucky. Top Knight seeks a repeat after the Flashidge Stakes win. Beau Brummel battles under Eddie Neloy. Arts and Letters, Al Hattab, Fast Hilarious, Drone, and others vie for Gulfstream glory. Shoemaker seeks a fourth Gulfstream Derby triumph, while court recess stirs among bettors after a Gulfstream Park Handicap upset.
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Baseball infield and outfield positions noted
Shortstop and Bobby Knoop share second base duties while Aurelio Rodriguez holds third base and Rick Reichardt starts in left field, highlighting defensive alignment for the team.
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