Middletown ties shine in college sports notes
Mark Danner and Dave Rekers head to Brown and Rio Grande College as standout Middletown alumni. Ohio U. guard Mike Miller posts 28 points and .481 from the field, while Jerry Lucas stars for the Cincinnati Royals with 18.3 points and 1,360 rebounds. Jim Ousley aims to replace Greg Cook at Cincinnati. Dan Susong leads Middletown’s tennis legacy at Eastern Kentucky. Big Ten to review three-official era with higher cost. Jack Frisbie returns from Florida and wins in West Palm Beach. Western International Championships move to Cincinnati July 14 supporting local tennis interest.
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Twin Killings Kill Reds 3-0 in Exhibition
The Cincinnati Reds were shut out 3-0 by the New York Mets in an exhibition game in St. Petersburg. Pete Rose led off with a single, but three double plays sank Cincinnati as Jim McAndrew earned his fourth exhibition win. Leon Wagner was sent back to the White Sox trimming the Reds to 28, three above the opener limit.
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Goofin Bosox Start Over As Spring Training Nears
Astros tell us he not coming back. Red Sox open with a goofin' start from scratch. Melton and Belinsky among those facing reshuffles as teams cancel games for Eisenhower funeral day. Padres surge with four homers while Giants and Mets post wins.
Western Division playoff results and series leads
Los Angeles defeated San Francisco 115 to 98 to trim the series lead to 2-1. Philadelphia leads Boston 3-0 in the Eastern Division while Atlanta holds a 2-0 edge over San Diego in the Western matchup. only games scheduled.
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Exhibition Schedule Summary
Exhibition slate lists multiple games with delays and cancellations due to darkness in several venues. Notable pairings include New York N versus Cincinnati, St. Louis 3 Oakland 7, California 1, and Chicago N facing Atlanta at Lake land Florida. Many matches canceled in Florida locations like Orlando Pompano Beach Miami and Fort Myers.
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Alcindor declines ABA offer to join NBA with Bucks
Lew Alcindor, UCLA center, rejects a $3.25 million ABA contract and begins private talks with the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks after receiving a telegram from ABA Commissioner George Mikan. Bucks officials plan to sign him by Wednesday as negotiations start.
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Celtics Bid For Sweep Over Philly
Boston aims to wrap up the best of seven Eastern Division semifinal against the 76ers at the Garden. Wilt is gone but Russell backs a stronger Celtics as Philadelphia injuries mount and hopes fade for a comeback.
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Wilt Leads Lakers to 115 98 Win Over Warriors in Playoff
Wilt Chamberlain dominated the boards for the Lakers guiding a 115 98 victory over the San Francisco Warriors. Nate Thurmond led the visitors with 22 points while Jeff Mullins left early with a knee issue and Bill Hewitt returned after a wrist injury.
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Rockets Run Power Fails In Playoffs
In the NBA Western Division semifinal opener San Diego faces Atlanta with the Rockets trailing the series 0-2 after losses in Atlanta. Coach Jack McMahon pushes a faster attack led by rookie guards and center Elvin Hayes while noting rebounding and Lou Hudson’s scoring threat as key factors.
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Atlanta
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Bill Bridges
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Sta ‘Lantz
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International Sports Arena
Lou Hudson
Texas and Tennessee Share Cotton Bowl Payout Record
Texas and the University of Tennessee each collected a record 340 150 60 dollars Friday for their participation in the 1969 Cotton Bowl football game.
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Giants Aim for First as 1969 Squad Re shapes
The piece outlines the San Francisco Giants pursuit of their first pennant since 1962 with Clyde King newly in charge. It highlights Willie Mays leading off, Hart and Bonds in the outfield, McCovey at first, Hunt at second, Lanier at short, and questions at third base. It notes Marichal tops the rotation with Perry and Sadecki supported by Botin and younger arms, plus Dietz atop the catching corps.
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Shooting Only ABA Race Left
Oakland's Rick Barry leads the scoring with 34.0 ppg while Connie Hawkins of Minnesota trails at 30.3. Larry Jones has clinched the total point crown with 2 099 points in 74 games.
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