Dodgers Southern California spring training hit by palm tree crash
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Richie Allen was injured while chasing a fly ball at Vero Beach Holman Stadium. He suffered head neck and limb injuries but no broken bones and was kept 24 hours in hospital as a precaution. Teammates rallied around him with Willie Davis calling the setup ridiculous.
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Petty Favored to Win Pole at Bristol Race
Rich ard Petty, the NASCAR all time leader, is favored for the pole position in the 11th Southeastern 500 at Bristol International Speedway. A 46 car field competes for 267 miles on the .533 mile oval with more than $32,000 in prize money and a winner's share near $6,000. The field for the top 10 starting slots will be set today and remaining positions decided Saturday. The race starts at 1:30 p.m.
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Flyers Almost Assured of Playoff Spot
The Flyers remain virtually assured of a spot in the NHL playoffs after a 2-2 tie with the Minnesota North Stars. They hold a seven point lead over Pittsburgh for the last West Division playoff berth, with 67 points to the Penguins 60. They need two wins in five games to secure the spot. Detroit ended a five game skid with a 4-3 win over Vancouver as Los Angeles also dropped a game.
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NHL Results And Schedule From Thursday To Sunday
The Associated Press reports Thursday hockey results Detroit beat Vancouver 4 3 and Minnesota tied Philadelphia 2 2 while Los Angeles defeated Toronto 5 3. The schedule lists Vancouver at Buffalo St Louis at California Friday with more games through Sunday including Detroit at Montreal Toronto at Detroit and Minnesota at Buffalo.
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Frazier Makes Appearance at Restaurant
New York AP report says Joe Frazier surprised reporters at a midtown restaurant while in Philadelphia hospital for 11 days. He joked about his funeral and hinted he will be released soon, insisting he is not confined and can go where he feels. He also addressed rumors about his health and urged accuracy in reporting. The piece also covers NHL game summaries from the day, including Toronto 5-3 at midweek, and goals by Johnson Hillman Grant Drouin Redmond and Berenson in tied games and losses.
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Three Arkansans Compete in Airlines Open Golf Tourney
In Miami AP reports Miller Barber of Texarkana and R H Sikes of Springdale opened with subpar rounds in the 200000 National Airlines Open. Barber shot 67 to tie for second one behind leader Jerry Heard, while Sikes posted 70 and Crawford of Little Rock fired 76 amid a crowded field.
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Youth Might Be Answer for Giants Youth Might Be Answer for Giants
A 20 year old with one pro season could solve the Giants infield puzzle. Chris Speier earns a full shot at shortstop while Lanier and Fuentes vie for second base. Stone offers pitching depth as San Francisco aims to improve behind star hitters Mays McCovey and Dietz.
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Way Paved for More Trades in Football
NFL owners expanded the inter conference trading deadline from April 15 to July 31 enabling more cross league moves. Al Davis notes camps will help assess talent and fuel deals. A benching infraction now costs a player 200 dollars and other rules changes were approved including field goal and draft order proposals.
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Americans Last in Hockey Play
AP reports at the World Ice Hockey Championships half way stage the United States trails, with Sweden and the Soviet Union leading. Hal Trumble notes injury woes but cites a big 5-1 win over Czechoslovakia as recent strength. USA stands last with two points from five games after a 7-2 loss to West Germany. Finland, Sweden, and the Soviets contest the title as Geneva returns games.
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TV Schedule Snapshot From An Evening Lineup
A dense listing shows a full Sunday broadcast lineup with religious programs sports news and entertainment. Notable entries include This Is The Life in the morning followed by Sportsman and NBA Play-off Coverage and primetime staples like Bonanza The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and News broadcasts.
Television Schedule Highlights From A Day Of Classics
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