White House to Open Season With Rookie Monday
The 101st baseball season begins with Detroit at Washington and Cincinnati hosting Montreal Expos as Crosley Field opens. Ted Williams leads the Senators against Mickey Lolich in Nixon era politics meets pitching headlines.
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Alcindor Lifts Bucks to Divisional Series Glory
Lew Alcindor scored 46 points as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115-106 to reach the divisional championship series. The Bucks and Bulls rallied in playoffs as Chicago moved past Atlanta 131-120 while Los Angeles and Phoenix prepared for the other side of the bracket.
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Spencer Has Denver Near West Title
The Denver Rockets beat the New York Nets 105-102 as Spencer Haywood scored 38 and grabbed 23 boards to put Denver up 3-0 in the ABA playoff race. Dallas defeated Washington 148-44 while Carolina routed Pittsburgh 107-63.
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Friday Fights: Juarez De Lima Beats Benton in New York
In a 10 round decision in New York Juarez De Lima 161 outpointed George Benton 160 from Philadelphia. In Madrid Jose Manuel Ibar Urtain 187 knocked out Peter Weiland 232 and won the European heavyweight crown.
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Foster Eyes Future Title Shot After Rouse Fight
Missoula Montana AP Cool Bob Foster seeks to defend his light heavy title tonight against Roger Rouse in Montana. Foster aims to win to set up a heavyweight bid versus Joe Frazier while pursuing his 43rd victory, as Rouse carries a 38 7 3 record and the veteran challenges the champion.
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Pearson Sets Track Record to Take Bristol Pole
David Pearson of Spartanburg, South Carolina, captured the pole for the 500 lap Southeastern 500 at Bristol International Speedway with a record 107.079 mph in his 1970 Ford. Five drivers broke the qualifying record of 103.432 mph set last year by Cale Yarborough of Timmonsville, South Carolina, who finished fourth in trials.
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North Stars Fill Roster For State Basketball Classic
Marion Ohio AP selection of Delphos St John’s Jack Kill a 6 foot 1 guard for the North squad today completes the rosters for the Ohio High School All State Basketball Classic to be played June 20 Kill joins Jim Nelson Raven Youngstown Pat Lyons Cleveland St Joseph Robert Bell Hudson and Rick Taggart from Tri Valley as North team members
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Perez targets RBI title as Reds prep for 1970 season
Cincinnati third baseman Tony Perez, who drove in 122 runs in 1969, aims to lead the NL in RBIs in 1970 behind a Reds lineup with many baserunners. Perez, batting after Pete Rose, credits winter ball for his strong start and notes plans for spring games as Cincinnati opens the season against Montreal.
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Aggie Coach Forecasts Faster Relays at Texas Relays
Texas A M coach Charlie Thomas predicts faster times after Aggies tie San Jose State for 1 22 1 in the 880 relay and Mills brothers lead on Memorial Stadium tar tan. The meet also yields four other Texas Relays records, with Nebraska, Texas Southern, and Brigham Young setting marks in hurdles and medley events.
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Wayne Gene Ford of Indian Valley North Zoltan Whitey Varga of Mansfield St Peter's Wardell Jackson of Toledo Macomber Tom Malone of Ashland and Greg Wilson of Sebring are named in a regional community notes item.
Johnson Leads Firestone Tournament of Champions Finalists
Don Johnson of Kokomo Indiana headlines the five man field for the $100000 Firestone Tournament of Champions finals in Akron Ohio The 232 average through 48 games puts him on track for a fourth title bid with 11979 pins The top rival in second is Mike Durbin Day ton Ohio 161 pins back Dick Ruger Hartford Wisconsin third Barry Asher Costa Mesa California fourth and Jim Stefanich Joliet Illinois fifth The finals begin on ABC with Stefanich facing Asher in the opening game and the winner meets Ruger for a shot at Durbin before a title shot against Johnson
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Orioles poised for repeat pennant run with deep lineup
Orioles manager Earl Weaver touts a deep roster led by Boog Powell Dave Johnson Mark Belanger and Brooks Robinson to back a strong pitching staff headlined by Cuellar McNally and Palmer. The 2.83 team ERA and solid bullpen with Ed Watt and Pete Richert promise strong season potential.
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Stewart Returns to Bengals as Free Agent Signing
Cincinnati safety Mark Stewart, a Georgia alumnus and 11th round pick, signed today as a free agent with the NFL Bengals after participating in 1969 preseason games. The club also added defensive end Don West, a free agent from San Fernando Valley State.
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Flyers Enter Unwanted Game In NHL West Race
In a tense finish, the Flyers face potential playoff exclusion as Minnesota holds two games left and Oakland ends its season vs Los Angeles. Oakland’s win tightens the logjam with Minnesota and Philadelphia jockeying for the final playoff spots amid a three-team tie scenario.
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Middletown High Golf Nets Second Win Against Eaton
Middletown High's golf team earned its second win of the season with a 7 to 2 victory over Eaton at Wildwood. Bob Turner fired a 35 to lead Middies, supported by Cornella 48 Weatherwax 40 J Turner 42 for a 165 total. Eaton's Ferrell 43 Barman 45 Burch 4 Scarce 48 totaled 180.
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Madison High golf dominates Preble Shawnee 9-0
In Liberty, Ind Madison High pinged a 9-0 win over Preble Shawnee Arrows in the season opener. G Pal 44 and Long 44 led the scoring with P Pal 48 Nicholas 51 while J Beam 5 and Pheanis 49 paced Shawnee. Team totals: Madison 187 to Shawnee 205.
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Oakland Beats Los Angeles 4-1 in NHL Showdown
In a National Hockey League game, the Oakland team defeated Los Angeles 4 to 1. The win showcased strong offense and solid defense as the teams faced off.
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