Major league baseball opens with presidential opener in D C
United Press International reports the 1960s style season kickoff features Master Sgt. Daniel L. Pitzer in the presidential box for Nixon as Oakland faces Washington, while Cincinnati hosts Atlanta with injuries thinning the Reds. Vida Blue starts for Oakland against Dick Bosman in Washington as Los Angeles opens against Houston and Denny McLain joins the Senators in trade talks.
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Bob Tolan
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Tony Perez
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Four teams remain in NBA playoffs as BucksBulletsKnicks advance
Milwaukee defeats San Francisco 136 to 86 to seal its series and Baltimore over Philadelphia 128 to 120 to clinch theirs. Chicago beats Los Angeles 113 to 99 to force a seventh game awaiting the Bulls versus Lakers winner. Maryland’s Marin and Clark lead balanced Baltimore and Philadelphia scorers in a tight series.
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Reedley Falls Twice in CC Doubleheader at Hancock
Hancock Bulldogs sweep Reedley College Tigers 16 innings in a CC doubleheader winning 10-2 and 5-0 to stay atop the league. Frank Reyes and Carl Hathaway split pitching duties with Reyes earning the first win and Hathaway a one hitter in game two. Lee Davis led Hancock with three singles and two RBI in game one while Carlos Gonzalez added three RBI across both games. Hancock heads to the Casey Stengel Tournament in Norwalk starting Wednesday with a 13-5 season mark and 7-3 league record. Reedley falls to 9-7, 4-4.
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Lompoc Spikers Dominate King City Relays Top 5 Finish
Lompoc High wins King City Relays with 39 competing schools, scoring 27 points to edge Cupertino High by six. Cabrillo High places in top five with 132 points. Charlie Jackson wins two events and helps in two more, Sid Dansby takes high jump, Terry Williams wins two mile, and Lompoc relays post strong times despite handoff hiccups.
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Dodgers Open NL Season Versus Astros In Houston
Dodgers pitcher Bill Singer faces Houston ace Larry Dierker in a season opener in Houston. Singer aims for 20 wins after a comeback year, with Richie Allen Buckner and Garvey in the lineup as Dodgers seek a strong start to overtake a revamped NL West field.
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Lethargic or soothing Baseball Returns Timeless Quality
IRA Berkow notes Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati lacks a clock as baseball resumes its season. The absence of timing devices at the ballpark, first seen during the All-Star Game and World Series, underscores baseball's enduring slow pace and patient rhythm.
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Dodgers prevail in finale as Freeway title slips away
Dodgers beat Angels 7-3 as Willie Davis goes 3 for 3 with two doubles and Sandy Vance allows no runs in five innings. Angels drop decision after freewheeling Cabrillo and Hancock Relays notes accompany the game recap.
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Opening day pitchers and a meditation on baseball time
Opening day box scores preview matchups across the American and National Leagues with pitchers such as Bosman Wright Perry Lolich Culp Seaver and Marichal listed for key games. The piece blends game notes with Roger Angell inspired reflections on baseball as a timeless, reflective sport and notes Riverfront Stadium plans for future clocks.
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