Baseball season opens as 18 teams start under lights
Opening day brings matchups across the league with Kansas City at Minnesota Detroit at New York Baltimore at Boston and California at Chicago Dodgers favored to repeat in the NL while awards and manager shifts loom Six new managers debut as rain delays two games Anaheim becomes home for the Angels and stars like Mantle Vere back in action for the Yankees as Koufax Drysdale and Gibson anchor key duels across Busch Stadium Chavez Ravine Comiskey Park and Metropolitans Stadium
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LSU Athletic Director Shot in Accidental Motel Incident
Police said James J. Corbett, LSU athletic director, was wounded by a motel occupant who mistook him for a prowler. O.S. Coleman, a maintenance worker, confessed firing a shot through an open window after hearing a rattling, claiming uncertainty about hitting anyone. Authorities noted the bullet matched Coleman's pistol and corroborated Corbett's account with physical evidence.
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Lubbock Lineup Details From Cortland Game
Fragmented report lists players and positions for Lubbock with names such as Pate Brown Barrett Crx Bod Verner Purcard Bourland Green and McCutcheon behind the plate Lerke in star tin and Me Bee in nght ballpark notes indicate infield and outfield assignments and substitutions at an early game stage.
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Ronnie S
Verner
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Tommy Me Bee
Roland McCutcheon
Tom Lerke
Stari Ng
Mets Open Season Delayed by Rainout in Cincinnati
The 1966 NL opener between the Reds and Mets was rained out for the first time since 1917, with a 1:70 p.m. EST make up slated. Both clubs hope to play tonight and again Wednesday as officials plan a doubleheader sequence. Matt Pappas and Isher were the slated opening day pitchers for Reds and Mets respectively.
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Umpires Plan Three-Week Clinics This Spring
The South Plains Umpire Assn. announces three weeks of clinics in April and the first week of May at the Park and Recreation Office. Sessions cover softball and baseball rules and mechanics with meetings each Monday night. A separate Little League session may be offered if interest exists.
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Coronado Boosters Plan Banquet and Track Meet
The Coronado Boosters discussed the district track meet at Monterey track this Saturday and the All-Sports Banquet on April 21 with Texas Tech coach Bert Huffman as main speaker. The next meeting on April 25 will feature Coach Ron Stephens and his baseball team as guests, the final meeting of the year.
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Bert Huffman
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National League and American League Scattered Schedules
The record shows fragmented notes on baseball games with New York at Cincinnati postponed in the National League and various American League items. Mentions include teams, venues, and scattered dates, with unclear details due to OCR gaps.
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Decision Slated Today In Braves Milwaukee Suit
Wisconsin seeks an order to force the Atlanta Braves to return to Milwaukee after the team moved from Boston in 1953. The state and the National League are defendants in a civil case alleging a conspiracy to boycott Milwaukee as a major league city and to block an expansion team in 1967.
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Nicklaus Wins Masters by Two Strokes Over Jacobs
Jack Nicklaus, the Golden Bear, clinched the Masters by two strokes over Cary Jacobs at Augusta National. The slow, dramatic 28 score for the winner marked a comeback after a mid-tournament dip, with Nicklaus sealing victory on the 18th after a scrambling par.
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Yanks Swarmed By Young Fans After Open Practice
New York AP reports a crowd of enthusiastic young fans swarmed Yankee Stadium after an open house batting practice. Ten extra police were needed to quell the disturbance. No injuries or property damage were reported though several autographs were sought and about two dozen baseballs went missing. Detroit players followed later for the next practice session.
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Masters rounds extend as slow play and jitters affect results
Jacobs notes the slower pace at the Masters with play stretching over five hours and bigger stakes beyond prize money. Brewer recalls a tough start and a three putt on the second hole that rattled him, fearing his putter and harming his round.
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Opening Day Means Many Things To Many Players
Opening day in 1966 stirs unique hopes as stars like Willie Mays, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, and Roberto Clemente join a season of new clubs, managers, and expectations. From Leo Durocher’s return to Commissioner Eckert’s first full season, players face fresh markets, loaned rosters, and a pennant chase across the league.
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New York
UPD
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San Francisco Giants
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Sandy Koufax
Don I Drysdale
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Chicago ‘Cubs
William D Eckert
Ford Frick
Sam McDowell
Cleveland Indians
Frank "Robinson
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Cincinnati
Juan Marshal
Giants
Dodger
John Roseboro
Rice Golfers Set to Face Texas Tech in Lubbock Showdown
Rice golf teams travel to Lubbock Country Club for a Southwest Conference round robin against Texas Tech. Tech has not beaten Rice in eight seasons, but Rice sits ahead this season with an 8 4 9 y mark, while Tech sits last at 3 9. Arkansas looms as the season’s top team after narrow losses and upcoming conference clash with Tech.
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Raider Netters vs TCU today in Texas Tech event
Raiders travel to face Texas Christian University in a men’s tennis match. Texas Tech aims to stay in the hunt after mixed results this season, with key players listed among the lineup for today’s single afternoon contest.
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Mike Farmhoof
Pat Acton
Wichita Falls
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New Metro State University
Indiana Cager Inks With Texas
Indiana recruit Lee Whittington from Tagansert Ind signs a three year pre-employment agreement with the University of Whittington. A three year starter he averaged 12 points per game in his senior season.
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City Softball Meetings Set Across Four Leagues
Four softball meetings are scheduled in the city over the next week. Jackin Miller of the City Parks and Recreation Dept will lead organizational sessions for the Employees League Independent and Commercial Leagues and the Moron's League. Meetings start at 7 20 pm with details via Miller at the City Parks and Recreation Dept.
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