Gil Hodges remembered as Mets’ calm perfectionist hero
Long detailed tribute recalls Gil Hodges, World Series champion manager and Brooklyn icon, who died of a heart attack at 47. Admiral of calm, he drove the 1969 Mets with a demanding, precise approach, earning devotion in Flatbush and among players like Tom Seaver while guiding a historic pennant run and title.
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Weekend Meetings Fail to Break MLB Strike Impasse
The weekend talks between owners and players failed to advance a settlement in the baseball pension dispute. John Saherin said no progress and another meeting is planned for Monday as Marv Miller prepares a broader committee. Players seek larger pension contributions amid a fund surplus and a capped club contribution, with the strike ongoing as workouts continue and optimism remains low.
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Royals Work Informally at Fort Myers Practice
In civilian clothes 26 of 28 Kansas City Royals worked out informally at a junior college in Fort Myers as the baseball strike continues. They took two rounds of batting practice did infield work and ran for about two hours. No manager or coaches were present. A second workout was planned for today. The Royals canceled their last two exhibition games against the St Louis Cardinals scheduled for this afternoon and Tuesday night.
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Hodges Death Shocks Mets In Palm Beach
Gil Hodges, famed Dodger star and Mets manager, died on Easter Sunday at age 47. Coaches Eddie Yost and Rube Walker recalled golf day with Hodges before he collapsed near room 158, dying en route to Good Samaritan Hospital. Hodges, a 14-time bases loaded homer and 370 HR NL record holder, led the 1969 Mets to a dramatic pennant and a World Series win over Baltimore.
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Lakers Take 3-0 Lead as Bulls Fall Hard on Wounded Court
Lakers beat Chicago 108-101 to seize a commanding series edge behind West and Goodrich 31 and 23 points respectively. Boosers Boerwinkle injured limited Bulls, while Boston edged Atlanta 95-78 as Havlicek White and Williams sparked the Celtics. Knicks and Bullets split, and West dominates for L A as Sharman lauds the resilient Bulls.
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Palmer collapses as Archer wins Greensboro Open in playoff
Arnold Palmer suffered a major collapse at the Greensboro Open, while George Archer capitalized to win in sudden-death over Tommy Aaron. Palmer led late but triple bogeyed the 16th to fall behind. Archer and Aaron tied at 12 under after 72 holes and Clerk, with Archer taking the title after Aaron faltered on the 16th. Palmer finished third behind Dave Stockton Chi Chi Rodriguez and J C Snead.
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NBA Conference Semifinals Scoreboard Summary
Saturday results show Western and Eastern conference semifinals with multiple games. Milwaukee leads the West 2-0 over Golden State. Boston leads Atlanta 2-1. New York and Baltimore tied 1-1. Los Angeles and Chicago lead 2-0 in the West. East and West divisions list ongoing series with various scores and ties. Regular season notes include Montreal Boston Toronto and other city matchups in late-season games.
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Spring Sports Begin Today At Mexico High School
Mexico high school opens spring sports with baseball at Green Field against Unity of Mendon Il at 2 p m. Tim Hotep is the probable pitcher. Track season starts in Sedalia at 4 p m Tuesday against Smith-Cotton Tigers. Sedalia dominated conference meets. coach Ron Whittaker notes its depth in distance events weights and jumps. Home track events include seventh to ninth grade meet Thursday and varsity meet Friday against Hannibal. Tennis begins midweek at Jefferson City and girls tennis Thursday against Columbia Hickman. Golfers start three meets this week beginning Tuesday at Fulton.
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St Louis bowler’s 890 series appeal rejected by ABC
Ray Off of St Louis, who rolled an 890 series and claimed a world record, has had his appeal denied by the American Bowling Congress. Lester Townsend of Detroit, chair of the ABC High Score and Awards Review Committee, said the committee rejected Orf’s appeal of the earlier decision.
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Money Not Issue in Cardinals Strike Standoff
St. Louis Cardinals player reps Dal Maxvill and Joe Torre in St. Petersburg say money is not the issue in the spring training strike. They note 817000 in the pension fund could offset the 17 percent increase sought, with clubs contributing 11000 each. Cardinals warn 500 stadium workers could lose jobs if the strike lasts to opening day, risking millions in downtown business.
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Penguins Clinch Playoffs After Miracle Weekend
The Pittsburgh Penguins grab the final Western playoff spot with a 6-2 win over St. Louis, aided by Buffalo’s late 3-2 upset of Philadelphia. A 44th minute equalizer by Greg Polis kept them even with the Flyers in the season series, and they edge Philadelphia on tiebreak. The Penguins meet Chicago in the opening round as other NHL results reshape the slate.
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