Hodges Dies After Heart Attack in Florida
Gil Hodges, beloved Mets manager, died on Easter Sunday in West Palm Beach Florida after a heart attack. Coaches Ed Yost Rube Walker and Joe Pignatano described Hodges moments after a golf outing with former stars and teammates. Hodges, 6'3" 205, had planned to meet for dinner at 7 30 after a day off from baseball activities.
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Gil Hodges Dies After Sudden Heart Attack in Florida
Longtime Dodger and Mets icon Gil Hodges died after collapsing near room 138 in West Palm Beach. The Princeton Indiana native, 47, later would have turned 48, leaving a legacy of 370 career home runs and seven World Series appearances. Hodges managed the Mets from 1968 to 1967 and guided the team to the 1969 pennant and World Series upset of the Orioles.
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Lakers Clinch 3-0 Lead Over Bulls in Semifinals
Lakers edge Bulls 108-101 to move within one win of the Western Conference finals as West and Goodrich pace the rally. Celtics beat Hawks 136-113 to take a 2-1 series lead in the East. Knicks down Bullets 110-88 to tie their series at 1-1.
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Archer Wins Greensboro Open After Palmer Collapse
Arnold Palmer suffered his biggest collapse since 1966 as George Archer won the Greater Greensboro Open in sudden death over Tommy Aaron. Palmer finished tied for third after a late birdie burst, Gary Player was disqualified for signing scorecard, and Archer secured the $40,000 first prize.
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Archer Wins Dramatic Playoff At Sedgefield Open
Arnold Palmer faltered with a triple bogey at the 16th, finishing two behind George Archer who clinched his 19th tour title after a sudden-death playoff at Sedgefield. Archer sank a 25-foot par putt on 16 to secure the victory over Sam Snead?
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Death of Gil Hodges draws rich baseball tributes
Gil Hodges, 47, former Dodger star and Mets manager, died of a heart attack after golf in West Palm Beach Florida. Leo Durocher Casey Stengel Walter Alston and other baseball figures offered heartfelt praises noting Hodges as a great player and leader with deep character and camaraderie. Notable colleagues Johnny Podres Duke Snider Jackie Robinson Dick Williams and team owner Walter OMalley recalled shared moments and the impact of his loss.
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OSU Grabs Early Lead In Big Eight
Oklahoma State swept Nebraska in a three game series to open Big Eight conference play as weather delayed games affected Easter weekend. They blanked Nebraska 7-0 and 2-0 then won 9-2 on Saturday. Kansas, Iowa State, Kansas State and Missouri won or split, with Kansas State also winning 7-0 and 6-2. Colorado and Oklahoma split a doubleheader, leaving Oklahoma at 16-8 and Colorado at 4-10.
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Allen Signs Record Contract With White Sox
The Chicago White Sox announce the signing of Dick Allen for the highest salary in team history. Rumored terms ranged from 130000 to over 125000, with official confirmation after a 41 day holdout ending Saturday in Sarasota Florida.
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Aggies and Southwestern Vie in OCC Twinbill at McCord Field
Aggies host Southwestern in an Oklahoma Collegiate Conference baseball doubleheader at McCord Field starting at 1 p.m. Southwestern brings a 1-1 record after a split with Central State while Cameron sits at 0-2 after two losses to Phillips. The Aggies aim to snap an eight game skid as veteran pitchers Jensen and Jones take the mound with Ruden, Robinson, Gill, Berry, and Rushing in relief.
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