Mel Queen Transition Behind Reds Pitching Ambition
The Reds use Mel Queen, an outfielder turned pitcher, in a bold late 1960s experiment. Queen grew from relief duty in 1966 to a standout 1967 stretch, striking out hitters and delivering a no hitter near-miss talk amid debates on his future as a two-way player for Cincinnati.
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Phils Chop Astro Win String at 8
Philadelphia broke Houston's eight game winning streak by winning 10-2 in an exhibition in Cocoa Florida. Grant Jackson pitched six innings allowing three hits and Larry GColton finished. Joe Radi drove in the decisive run in the seventh.
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Sogge Keys USC Rout of Pepperdine in Baseball Victory
USC beat Pepperdine as Sogge and pitchers Brent Strom and Bob Vaughn limited the Waves to four hits. Steve Sogue, Reid Braden and Chuck Ramshaw had three hits each for the Trojans, improving their season mark to 15-7.
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Furniture Angel Sidelines Hall In Stanly County
In Stanley near Mount Holly, Jimmie Hall moves from local furniture sales to a broader spotlight. Hall, now assistant manager at Howard's Stanley Furniture, reflects on learning the trade while a 333 hitter with a 400-foot homer fuels Angels coverage. Hall’s move comes amid Howard’s sports sponsorship and a town famous for its high school titles.
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Pistons Forge Playoff Tie With Celtics 126 116
Detroit rally halves the Celtics to even the Eastern semifinal at one game apiece. DeBusher e and Bing sparked the surge as Miles finished with 24 and DeBuschere 23. Boston led 112 114 late in the third before fouls felled Russell, Sanders, and Howell. The teams meet in Boston next.
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Ex Gridder Sues UM Officials Over 1948 Team Ouster
Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a 1966 suit by James D. Jackson seeking 10 million dollars, alleging athletic director Fritz Crister and head coach Bernie Oosterbaan intentionally overlooked his abilities and barred him from varsity football decades ago. NAACP leader Celes A. King IIT decried racial discrimination at California tracks amid Negro riders' exclusion. A new wedge-shaped turbine race car will be tested at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Four Days by Jim Clark and Lotus Car Ties
The piece notes four Lotuses built in England for Andy Granatelli with STP Paxton Products. It mentions Montreal Canadiens recalling Wakely Watson and Monahan from Houston Central League. Race of the Century set for April with Count Fleet and others. an English computer may decide the winner. Flyers seek playoff venues as Spectrum roof repair shifts venue plans to Montreal or Toronto.
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Hawkins Paces Pipers With 38 Points in Playoff Victory
Connie Hawkins scored 38 points as the Pittsburgh Pipers defeated the Indiana Pacers 146 to 127 in the first game of the Eastern Division ABA playoff series. Roger Brown led Indiana with 32 points and Mel Netolicky added 27. The series moves to Indianapolis tonight.
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Ruthless Wonders L B Stanford Play Tonight at Blair Field
Cal State Long Beach football coach Don Reed hints at refining a half point scoring system for ultra scrimmages. Tonight Blair Field hosts Long Beach against Stanford, with both teams seen as unlikely Blair contenders. Stanford’s no. 2 ranking, 10-2 record, and 17 days since a home run contrast Cal State’s 11-4 mark and pitching depth.
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