Dodgers Open 1971 Campaign in Finale at Houston
The Dodgers face the Astros at the Astrodome in the season finale arc light clash to kick off the 102nd MLB year. Bill Singer opposes Houston ace Larry Dierker as Allen brings power from a winter trade with St. Louis. The Reds contend after last season though injuries dimmed their pennant chances.
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Senators and A's open season with Nixon absence noted
The Lawton Constitution reports the Senators faced the Oakland A's in the AL opener without President Nixon throwing the first ball for the second straight year. Master Sgt. Daniel L. Pitter relieved for Nixon as Dick Bosman and Vida Blue pitched for Washington and Oakland. Opening NL games featured Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and others, with Allen leading a wave of new faces in the lineup.
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Bucks Crush Warriors to Lead Playoff Advance
Milwaukee routed San Francisco 136-86 to take a 4-1 Western Conference semifinal series edge. John McGlothlin Lew Alcindor and Bob Dandridge led a 60 point margin as Oscar Robertson tied an NBA playoff record with eight first quarter assists.
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Eagles, LHS To See Action On Riverside Hilltop
The Eagles treffen Duncan at 4 p.m. on Ike's hilltop diamond while LHS heads to Oklahoma City for a 3 p.m. clash with Grant High. Ike and Duncan have split recent meetings with Ike 0-1 in league play and Duncan 1-1. Lefty Jimmy Tibbs is likely to start on the mound as Ike and Duncan renew rivalry through a light week for city schools.
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Aggies Host Key Twinbill At McCord Park
The Oklahoma Collegiate Conference baseball lead is on the line as Cameron State and Southwestern clash at McCord Park. First game at 1 p.m. with the second around 3:15 p.m. The Aggies seek momentum after a 9-0, 10-6 sweep over Central State while Southwestern features Ray Burris and other area standouts in doubleheader action.
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Colonels Edge Floridians 120 110 In ABA Semifinals
Kentucky Colonel Dampier scored 28 points including four threes to lift the Colonels to a 120 110 win over the Floridians and a 2 0 series lead. Issel added 26 as Kentucky erased an early deficit and led 61 55 at halftime. Rookie Charlie Scott scored 29 for Virginia in a separate East playoff win.
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Scots Prepare for FSIS Eight Annual Invitational Baseball
Lawton's Fort Sill Indian School hosts its eighth annual invitational baseball tournament with a 5:30 opener featuring Riverside versus Snyder and MacArthur Highlanders versus Broxton. The event runs through Friday with two games nightly and concludes Saturday with semifinals and a 8 p.m. final after a 6 p.m. third place game. Admission is 75 cents for adults, 50 cents for students, 25 cents for grade school students.
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Allin Wins Greensboro Open Golf Title in Sudden Death
Buddy Allin, a 130 pound Vietnam veteran, won the Greater Greensboro Open with a final round 69 and a playoff birdie on the first hole. He earned $38,000 from a $190,000 purse while Eichelberger and Funseth shared runner up honors with $17,575 each.
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NFL Grand Jury Resumes Antitrust Probe
A federal grand jury in Cleveland resumes its inquiry into NFL operations. It revisits possible antitrust violations after in session since March 10, following testimony from former St. Louis Cardinals coach Charley Winner.
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