Mexico Bulldogs blank Quincy CB for fourth win
The Mexico Bulldogs defeated Quincy Catholic Boys 8-0 at Green Field securing their fourth win with no losses this season. Pitcher Mark Thoenen earned his second win and first shutout, while Keith Campbell and Steve Hagan sparked the offense with multiple steals and timely scoring as the team built a 7-0 lead by the fourth inning.
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Swoboda Shines In Montreal Uniform In Expos Rout
Expos beat Pittsburgh 18-6 as Swoboda homers in new Montreal outfit, Blair also goes deep from left side, Staub and Boccabella add homers, and Swoboda hits a long sacrifice fly. Orioles topple Met teammates 12-2. Braves outslug Senators 10-6 amid 17-hit attack.
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Frank Howard
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John Boccabella
Expos
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Charlie Williams
Ron Taylor
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Merv Rettenmund
Tom Seaver
Clay Dalrymple
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Washington
Mike Epstein
Dick Billings
Senators
Sonny Jackson
Braves
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Bob Veale
Jim Nelson
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Richie Hebner
Vic Davalilo
Bob Robertson
Chicago White Sox
Ferguson Jenkins
Crosstown Cubs
New York Yankees
Minnesota Twins
Yanks
Astros
Twins
Yankees
76ers Fight On In Eastern Semifinal Thriller
Philadelphia battles Baltimore in a tight Eastern Conference semifinal, as Billy Cunningham recalls past collapses and Cunningham sustains chest contusions in a 104-103 win that keeps the 76ers alive. The Knicks have closed out their series, while Los Angeles leads Chicago and Milwaukee trails San Francisco.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
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Cardinals Preseason Games Highlight Competitive Spirit
Hoffmann IGA editor notes that spring training reveals fierceCompetition whether players admit it or not. He recalls a left handed pitcher taunting an umpire and boasts of players’ readiness to win. Even in minor league scrimmages, players show intense drive and talk of competition dominates team conversations.
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IGA
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Detroit
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Billy Martin
Little Rock
Elmyra
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Colonels Drop First Game in Ashland Road Trip
Missouri Military Academy opened the season with a 6-5 loss at Ashland High in Ashland, Ma. The Colonels outhit 12 to 4 but committed eight errors. Pitcher Greg Davis took the loss with eight strikeouts. Ashland led 2-1 after the first, 5-3 after the second, then held on as MMA added three in the third. Next game is Tuesday at Sturgeon High.
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Sturgeon High
Senator Proxmire seeks ban on blackout of out of town games
Sen William Proxmire proposes federal rule to force telecast of all sold out home games. He argues blackout policies hurt fans and ledgers of teams like the Green Bay Packers. The plan would require television coverage of away from home telecasts when stadiums are sold out. Senator Steverson commented on the bill phrasing.
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Baltimore and Cincinnati Top Annual Preseason Poll
Baltimore and Cincinnati win the pennants per the Associated Press preseason baseball poll. Orioles led AL East with 233 first-place votes. Reds topped NL West and Cubs led the NL East. Minnesota edged California for AL West, Dodgers favored for NL West, with multiple clubs receiving first-place nominations across both leagues.
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Texas Relays Begin With Good Performances
Texas Relays opened with strong showings as Texas A&M posted a solid 880 yard relay effort led by Dennie Rogers Rockie Woods Marvin Mills and Curtis Mills. Curtis Mills blasted ahead to finish well clear of Indiana as Oklahoma State upset in the 440 hurdles and sprint medley relay. Randy Matson headlines open shot put as the place hosts feature top college and university competitors.
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Randy Matson
Oklahoma State tops Kansas in twin bill. Colorado edges Kansas State
Oklahoma State won 15-6 and 10-9 over Kansas as OSU pitcher Bob Kelly fanned six in Colorado’s 2-0 conference start with a victory over Kansas State. Colorado beat Kansas State 3-1 and 3-2 as K-State led 2-1 into the seventh before Colorado’s late surge. Kansas hit five homers led by Skip James. KU and K-State meet in single games at the same sites today.
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Wicks Signs With Portland Trail Blazers
Sidney Wicks of UCLA signed a five year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. Terms were not disclosed but believed at about 1.5 million dollars. Wicks cited higher pay as a key reason for choosing Portland after leading UCLA to a fifth consecutive NCAA title.
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Royals Sign 10 Year Contract For Spring Training
The Kansas City Royals have signed a 10 year contract to train in Fort Myers Florida following a three year agreement this spring Lee County agreed to renovate or replace the main grand stand before the 1973 season Attendance reached new highs with 40641 fans in 26 Florida spring games and 26234 in 13 Fort Myers games marking team records for attendance.
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