Reds and Singer Shine in Opening Day Mixed Results
The Reds committed six errors, three by Woody Woodward, in a 7-4 loss to Atlanta while Bill Singer struggled, loading the bases on two walks and a hit batsman before giving up two runs in the first inning. Felix Millan sparked the Braves with four hits including a lead off triple in the eighth. Sparky Anderson commented on the Reds after the rough start.
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Woodward, Perez Highlight Opening Day Misplays and Reds Win
The game featured Woodward at third with Perez at first after Lee May’s injury and Perez homering. The Astros built a lead early as Singer struggled with wildness, while Menke Cedeno and Cesar Cedeno contributed key hits. Presidential opener included Nixon’s first-ball toss with M Sgt Pitzer and Laird present. Bosman noted Nixon’s absence affected the scene.
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Nixon
Daniel L. Pitzer
Washington
Melvin Laird
Defense
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MacLeod Delivers Energetic All-Area Banquet Address
Oklahoma Sooners coach John MacLeod electrified the All-Area basketball banquet crowd, urging youth and praising his team’s progress. The event, hosted by the Southwest All-Sports Association, drew 400 attendees at the Hotel Lawtonian and honored 23 Constitution Press All-Area selections along with area players and coaches. The late-season OU run to NIT second place was noted, with four starters returning and potential moves in the frontcourt. MacLeod, a multi-sport figure, highlighted recruiting pressures and announced a June basketball camp for ages 8-17 to boost statewide interest and skill.
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Spears Named Eisenhower Cage Boss In Cache
John Spears was named Eisenhower basketball coach by the Law ton Board of Education for his fifth season as head cage mentor at westside school. He will team with Ron Polston and Neptune to select an assistant coach.
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Bloomer Sullivan
Durant College
Southeastern
Cherry
Christi
Palmer Barber Pace PGA Money List Exemption Standings
Arnold Palmer adds $98,178 in official money as Miller Barber leads the PGA Tournament Players Division exemption points. Tom Shaw trails with $77,681, rookie Bud Allin nets $43,954 for 4th, and Gary Player sits second in points with $75,514 among top earners.
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Dave Eichelberger
George Archer
Amateur Expects Masters Win If Nicklaus Wobbles At Augusta
An amateur predicts a Masters upset if Nicklaus falters at Augusta National. Nicklaus, a seven major winner with three Masters titles, prepares in rain and will face legends like Palmer Casper Archer Goalby Brewer and Player as he pursues a grand slam bid.
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Musselman Accepts Minnesota Cage Challenge
Bill Musselman named new Minnesota basketball coach after Ashland College success 129 30 in six seasons and a 33.9 ppg allowed mark. He aims to win the Big Ten and NCAA titles, stressing defense as he becomes the youngest Gophers head coach in modern history.
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Colt Wins Race Despite Break at Suffolk Downs
Roman Summer, a 3 year old colt, won the Brookline Purse at Suffolk Downs despite a broken left ankle suffered 70 yards from the wire. He led by six lengths before finishing three in front of Goddard Kate. time 1 12. My First Deal finished seventh after the incident.
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Scots Triumph in FSIS Baseball Tourney Opener
In the FSIS tournament at Fort Sill, Lawton MacArthur defeated Broxton 11 1 as Darrell Dawkins struck out nine over five innings. Sanford Hayes plated the first run, Joe Shepherd homered, and Roger Hanley added two runs. Snyder’s Cyclones beat Riverside 13 7 to advance.
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Oklahoma State Signs Texas Star Fountain Smith
Oklahoma State announced the signing of Fountain Smith of Midland Texas to a Big Eight letter of intent. Smith was voted the most valuable player on his high school squad and contributed on kickoff return kickoff punt return carrying the ball and catching passes.
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