Aaron and Williams Trade Praise as Spring Drills Begin
Hank Aaron homered twice and drove in five runs to power the Atlanta Braves past the Washington Senators 6 4 while Reggie Jackson and Jim Wynn miss spring training. Ted Williams praised Aarons hitting prowess as camps open three weeks before the season.
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Vito Stellino
UPI
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Reggie Jackson
Jim Wynn
Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Washington
Ted Williams
Atlanta
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Oakland
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Houston
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Charley Finley
Astros
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Cleveland
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Seattle
New York
Baltimore
Mexico
Tigers
Pittsburgh
Juan Marichal
Giants
Fritz Peterson
Yankees
Marichal
Peterson
Danny Cater
Warriors Rally to Beat Cabrillo in Nine Run Rally
The Righetti Warriors broke a 3-3 tie with three runs in the fifth inning and went on to a 7-5 victory over Cabrillo moundmen.
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Righetti Warriors
Jones Extends Lead In Monsanto Open Third Round
Grier Jones, 23, rookie of the year, held a four stroke edge entering the third round at Pensacola. He fired a 4 under par 68 for a 134 total as wind and cold slowed others including Dick Lotz and Dave Stockton. Jones seeks his first pro win since 1968 and aims to improve on last year’s surge to 16 strokes behind eventual winner Jim Colbert.
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UPI
Pensacola
Fla
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Grier Jones
PGA
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Colbert
Pensacola Country Club
Dick Lotz
Dave Stockton
Tommy Jacobs
Randy Foster
Smith
Righetti
Bob Delgado
Foster
Mason
Mac Fisher
Fisher
Ernie Martin
Cabrillo
Bruce Atkins
Pat Dampier
Bob Warnack
Atkins
Dampier
Conquistadores
Rick Martinich
Scott Stuart
Stuart
Doyle Williams
Dick Wilson
Martin
Jay Vees
Ace Foster & Smith
Holt
Thomas Hurls Braves to County Loop Lead
Thomas powers the Lompoc Braves to sole possession of first place in the County League with a dominant performance. The Braves moved atop the standings as the hitting and pitching carried the team past rivals.
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County Loop
Lompoc Braves
Santa Barbara
Laguna Park
Lompoc
Royals
Righetti
Cabrillo
Knicks fall to Sonics in Portland playoff chase
In Portland, the Seattle SuperSonics defeated the New York Knicks 115-103 to prevent clinching an Eastern Division title for New York. Seattle stayed in playoff contention as the Knicks eyed a potential champagne moment after their San Diego game. The Lakers and Bulls also posted wins as season races shift in the West.
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United Press International
New York Knicks
Portland
Ore
Seattle SuperSonics
Knicks
Sonics
Phoenix Suns
San Diego
Seattle
Dave Stallworth
Len Wilkins
Bob Boozer
Walt Frazier
Willis Reed
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Philadelphia 76Ers
Lakers
Atlanta
UCLA Eyes Sixth Final Berth as Four Remain in NCAA East Matchup
UCLA dominates as the Bruins chase a sixth final berth in seven seasons. St Bonaventure faces Villanova and Kentucky meets Jacksonville in Columbus to decide the two finalists for College Park. Drake and New Mexico State contest the Midwest regional with UCLA awaiting the winner. In local prep, Paso Robles and Morro Bay beat Lompoc. Lompoc faces Cabrillo and Santa Maria next.
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New Mexico State
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Lawrence
Kaw
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Oifice
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Porter
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Howell
Harmon
Kriger
Scott Moore
Dos Pueblos
Santa Maria
SBCL
Laguna Park
Cabrillo
Righetti
San Marcos
Pech
Thomas & Harmon
Moore
Clark
Seattle Pilots Franchise Bid Abandoned by Seattle Group
Eddie Carlson told Commissioner Bowie Kuhn that a Seattle businessmen group will not pursue the Pilots purchase on a nonprofit basis. The league kept the club in Seattle with a loan to cover debts, while Tampa hosts more talks on moving the franchise to Milwaukee. Seattle and state officials threaten suit over potential antitrust damages if moved.
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UPI
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Bowie Kuhn
Seattle Pilots
Chicago
Carlson
Kuhn
Pilots
Joe Cronin
Tampa
Milwaukee
King County
State
Tech tops Duquesne in NIT as St Johns trounces Miami of Ohio
Georgia Tech sophomore Rich Yunkus scored 18 of his 28 in the second half to upset Duquesne 78-68 at Madison Square Garden. St. John’s, led by Billy Paultz's defense and 10 rebounds, defeated Miami of Ohio 70-57 to reach the NIT quarterfinals. Ralph Abraham 23 and Joe DePre 19 paced the Redmen.
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Terry Hall
Hall
John Walter
Oswego State
Ed Kockacin
C.W. Post
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UPI
New York
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Billy Paultz
Yunkus
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Ohio
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Redskins
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Army
Cincinnati
Duke
Utah
Marquette
Massachusetts
Garry
Jacksonville
Bob Seemer
Dukes
Seemer
Ralph Abraham
Joe DePre
Redmen
Royals top Lompoc in SBCL tennis clash
San Marcos defeats Lompoc 6-1 to seize SBCL lead as Richard Selle and David Hodges win Lompoc’s lone doubles match 6-2 6-4. Cabrillo, Righetti also post 6-1 results with key victories noted. matchups listed include Selle Hodges and other listed singles winners.
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Santa Barbara
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Royals
San Marcos Royals
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Lompoc
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Morez
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Johnson
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Sexton
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Bedard
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