Angels fall as Kaat elbow injures spring start
A chaotic spring schedule sees the Angels routed 18-3 by San Francisco in Phoenix while Orioles lose 2-0 to Washington. Minnesota star starter Kaat reports elbow trouble requiring X rays and possible early-season DL. Other results feature Cardinals, Reds, Giants, and Phillies wins across Florida venues amid multiple exhibition games.
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Nothing Like Home Court for Flyers and Gers at Spectrum
In Philadelphia the Flyers and Gers react to the Spectrum Sports Arena reopening next week. President Bill Putnam of the NHL team says nothing beats playing home, while 76ers PR rep Bob Vetrone notes the club has used three different home courts this year.
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Pan American Beats Arkansas in San Antonio Tilt
Johnny Guzman scattered seven hits as Pan American racked up its sixth straight win with a 7-2 decision over Arkansas. Guzman remains unbeaten this season as Herb House took the loss. Pan American improves to 11-4 on the year.
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Pirates halt Astros in Cocoa exhibition
Fireballer Bob Veale held Houston to four hits and fanned seven over six innings as Pittsburgh blanked the Astros in Cocoa Florida. Ron Fairly delivered a three run double and a 14 hit Dodgers attack powered a night win over the White Sox at Vero Beach Florida.
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Warriors and Lakers Sprint to 3-1 Leads in Playoffs
NBA action sees San Francisco at Oakland with the Warriors hosting the Hawks while the Lakers travel to Chicago to face the Bulls. The Celtics tie Detroit at two games apiece after a 135-110 win, as Russell fuels a second half rally. ABA action has Minnesota leading Kentucky 2-1 in the semifinals.
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Rojas Captures WBA Featherweight Crown in LA Clash
Raul Rojas of California rallied in rounds 12 and 15 to edge Enrique Higgins of Colombia by unanimous decision at the Olympic Auditorium. The crowd of 10,400 paid 64,381 in gate receipts as Rojas secured the World Boxing Association title, Higgins suffering his third loss in 33 fights.
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Hope (AR) Star Basketball Pro Basketball Playoff Odds
Eastern Division Boston leads Philadelphia 2 1 in the best of seven while St Louis trails San Francisco 2 1 in the Western Division series. Los Angeles hosts Chicago as Minnesota leads Kentucky 2 1 and New Orleans faces Denver in a tie concluded only if necessary.
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Victory Nears for Killy in Red Mountain Slalom
Jean Claude Killy of France holds a 146 point World Cup lead as the Red Mountain meet in British Columbia nears its final races. Coaches dismiss Austrian contender Nenning and name American Rick Chaffee as a threat in today’s slalom while Marielle Goitschel wins the women's slalom. Nancy Greene of Rossland injures her ankle as the U S team suffers another setback with Cathy Nagel injuring a hip joint.
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Records Are Smashed in Swim Meet
Indiana's Hoosiers set a blistering pace at the NCAA Swimming Championship opening day in Hanover New Hampshire. Charlie Hickcox smashed the American record twice in one day, leading a one two finish in the 200 yard individual medley as Indiana exudes title contender form.
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Sanders Leads As Jacksonville Open Opens Strong
Doug Sanders posted a seven under par 65 to seize the lead in the Greater Jacksonville Open at Deerwood Club. Five contenders sit within one stroke, with Steve Reid, Al Gaiberger, Gardner Dickinson, Dewitt Weaver Jr., and Julius Boros at 66 and defending champion Dan Sikes at 68. Gary Player and Arnold Palmer hover near par while Jack Nicklaus needs a strong second round to survive.
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Mavericks Charge Rockets Slipped Hayes Money
Houston Mavericks accuse San Diego Rockets of paying Hayes at least 5000 dollars while he was in college as Elvin Hayes, college player of the year, signed with San Diego for 440000 over four years. Hayes scheduled a news conference. NBA officials denied the claim.
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Discounts to Athletes Under Probe ANN ARBOR
Bill Reed of Chicago says he is unconvinced that discounts to Michigan athletes by local merchants violate Big Ten rules. The Michigan Daily sparked an inquiry by reporting discounts and free meals for Michigan and Michigan State athletes, with a directors meeting set for May in Minneapolis to decide if rules were broken.
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Boxing Roundup From Various Cities
Reports from Philadelphia Los Angeles Tokyo Seattle list featherweight and other bouts. Fighters Bhanlay Collins Higging Necessaris Robins on faced opponents in points and knockouts across venues in 155 126 134% 148 pound weight classes.
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Nancy Richey and King poised for Garden Challenge Cup showdown
Nancy Richey of San Angelo Texas declares confidence as she challenges Billie Jean King for the top women’s tennis position. They meet in the Garden Challenge Cup International Tournament semifinals at Madison Square Garden, their first head-to-head since 1964, with other semis including Ann Haydon Jones versus Judy Tegart and Ashe versus Graebner, Emerson versus Smith in men’s action.
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Gypsy Ben Seeks Third Oaklawn Victory in 10,000 Purse
Gypsy Ben, Oaklawn Park Sprint star, seeks his third win of the meeting in the six furlong American Honey Queen Purse. He carries 114 pounds with regular rider Arthur Anderson and faces Box Man, Precious Gift, Old Daily, Stormy Will, Big Tim, Balance Sheet, Caligula, Tudor Jim, Picaso, Ginger Ray, and others. A strong field includes Julius Lohn's Precious Gift and E. W. Fanning's Stormy Will.
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May withdraws from Olympic basketball tryouts
Dayton star Don May pulled out of the Mexico City Olympic team trials citing physical exhaustion. The 6 foot 4 forward, who led the Flyers to the National Invitation Tournament championship, said he did not feel he could perform at his best in the tryouts and plans to pursue professional basketball instead.
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