Mexico Freshmen Rally Beats Unity and Mexico Varsity Triumphs
In cold winds at Green Field the Mendon Unity and Mexico squads produced come-from-behind wins. The varsity edged Unity 4-2 after a three-run third inning while the Mexico freshmen rallied to a 3-2 victory. Tim Hotep and Sarvey Maassen pitched well for Mexico, with Hotep wild at times yet effective.
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Mendon, Mr
Mexico
Green Field
Bulldogs
Unity
Laddonia
Bulldog
Jerry McFarland
Hannibal
Tim Hotep
Sarvey Maassen
Bob Ligon
Tim
Harvey
Hotop
Junior
Chuck Johnson
Hotep
Bill Stephens
Billy Baker
John Ollis
Maassen
Mendon
Stephens
Johnson
Baker
Ollis
Roy Smith
Virgil
McCormack
Stan Carter
Carter
Steve Miller
Miller
Norm
Steve Marshall
Baseball Opener Between Reds and Astros Postponed
Owners reject the MLB Players Association pension proposal as strike actions halt the season. The Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros opener is postponed, with owners and players arguing over retirement benefits funding. A Chicago strategy session for team leaders is planned, while the rest of the league eyes opening days.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Houston
Chicago
Houston Astros
Major League Baseball Players Association
Marvin Miller
Players’ Group
Players’ Association
Dick O'Connell
Boston Red Sox
Cards Trim Roster As Maloney Williams Shamsky Cut
The St. Louis Cardinals released righthanders Jim Maloney and Stan Williams and outfielder Art Shamsky, reducing the roster to 24 players. The club said no immediate additions were planned. In St. Petersburg training camp, Joe Torre and several pitchers trained privately as a players strike looms over the season. An owners meeting in Chicago was set to decide the next move over pension fund demands, with games likely postponed.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Jim Maloney
Stan Williams
Art Shamsky
St. Petersburg
Fla
Joe Torre
Jerry Reuss
Moe Drabowsky
Joe Grzenda
Reggie Cleveland
Bayside Park
Major League Players Association
Chicago
A. Busch
Cards
Players Association
Dawson Signs With Chiefs To Two Year Deal
Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson signed a fresh two year contract with the Chiefs ending retirement talk. The 36 year old player indicated desire to contribute to future success and potential championships, with terms undisclosed but thought to be around 100000 dollars annually.
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Kansas City
Len Dawson
Kansas City Chiefs
Dawson
Chiefs
Hank Stram
Blues Postpone Hearing on January Melee Charges
Four St. Louis Blues players and coach avoid a Monday hearing as Judge McCabe grants a postponement to April 21 at team request. The charges involve dis orderly conduct and assault on police after a Jan. 6 game with the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis Blues
Joseph P. McCabe
Blues
North Stars
Minnesota
al Arbour
John Arbour
Floyd Thompson
Phil Roberto
Philadelphia Flyers
Cancer May End Littler's Career
Gene Littler, 41, awaiting Mercy Hospital surgery for lymphoma, says a malignant tumor was removed from under his left arm March 15. Doctors will determine spread. he hopes to play again but cautions tournament golf may be unlikely. Littler, U.S. Open winner in 1961, remains hopeful as his wife Shirley shares optimism.
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San Diego
Gene Littler
Mercy Hospital
Littler
Shirley
NHL Playoffs Schedule and Results Fragment
Monday results and upcoming games across East and West divisions. Teams include Montreal New York Toronto Boston Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis Minnesota and others in best-of-7 series. NBA Eastern and Western matchups feature Boston Atlanta New York Baltimore Los Angeles Chicago Milwaukee Golden State with series leads and ties noted.
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New York
Toronto
Boston
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Louis
Minnesota
Atlanta
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Hibs
Burrows
Penguins
Philadelphia
Greg Polis
St. Louis
Buffalo
Gerry Meehan
Owners Stand By First Proposal in MLB Pension Talks
Chicago AP Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith says MLB owners will reaffirm rejection of the Players Association plan. He notes no new proposals, sticking to a $400000 benefit package funded from pension reserves, totaling about $1021000 for the package, with concerns over restructuring the pension plan overnight.
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Calvin Griffith
Minnesota Twins
Chicago
Major League Baseball Players Association
Griffith
Players Relations Committee
Twins
Bruins and Penguins Chase Playoff Fever in NHL Openers
The Penguins, clinching a playoff berth, face the Blackhawks in Chicago as Boston hosts Toronto and New York meets Montreal in East semi finals. Minnesota tackles St Louis while injuries cloud Bruins lineup with Derek Sanderson in hospital and Bobby Orr/Hodge limited.
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Boston
Derek Sanderson
Bobby Orr
Ken Hodge
Phil Msposita
Bruins
Toronto
Sanderson
Massachusetts General Hospital
Palmer Deflects Setback Ahead of Masters Bid
Arnold Palmer says his Greensboro triple bogey Sunday will not hurt his Masters prospects. The 42 year old veteran led by two with three holes left before a water hazard and a bunker finish produced a triple bogey six. Palmer expects to adapt with new contact lenses and remains confident despite the setback.
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Palmer
Augusta
Arnold Palmer
Greensboro
N.C
Wilmington
Howie Johnson
George Archer
Tommy Aaron
Arnie
Archer Moves to Second in Money List After Greensboro Win
George Archer climbed to second on the PGA money list after winning the Greater Greensboro Open in a sudden death playoff over Tommy Aaron. Archer earned 40,000 to lift his year total to 96,425, while Jack Nicklaus still led with 109,473. Also in the top 10 were Weiskopf Rosburg Murphy Jones Jacklin Heard Wadkins Trevino.
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Archer
Aaron
Sedgefield
New York
George Archer
Greater Greensboro
Bob Murphy
Grier Jones
Tony Jacklin
Jerry Heard
Lanny Wadkins
Lee Trevino
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Lewis
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