Astros Get Fast Return In Exhibition Win Over Red Sox
Houston rookie Jack Billingham starred in his first appearance with the Astros beating Boston 5 2 in an exhibition in Houston. Billingham joined from Montreal in the Clendenon deal and worked two hitless innings for the win. Amaro drove in the decisive run in the 10th inning for California over Los Angeles.
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Reds Face Champions In Alabama
The Cincinnati Reds stop in Montgomery Alabama to meet world champions the Detroit Tigers as they close the exhibition season with a Sunday game in Columbus Ohio. Manager Dave Bristol has yet to name a starter but 20 year old Gary Nolan is a likely choice.
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Rhodes Hails Reds Centennial Milestone in Columbus Speech
Governor James A. Rhodes celebrated the Cincinnati Reds 100th anniversary calling it a great sports milestone and tribute to Cincinnati fans. He planned to attend the season opener in Cincinnati Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Rum Customer Returns for Roosevelt Debut
Westbury New York AP reports Rum Customer, last year’s harness racing triple crown winner, makes his first start of the season at Roosevelt Raceway amid anticipation of a strong showing by the standout pacer.
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Indians open exhibition series with Expos in Omaha
The Cleveland Indians start pitcher Dennis McLain for the opener against Montreal Expos in Omaha with Vicente Romo and Mike Paul also slated to pitch. Louis Tiant leads the Detroit season opener against Tigers while Stan Williams and Sonny Siebert are viewed for Milwaukee assignment.
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Royals Draft Hopes Slim Amid Weaker Crop
In Cincinnati AP reports the Royals face a limited draft by trading away their second round pick leaving only the eighth selection in the first round. The 1969 two round draft includes Sammie Hill Louisville Bob Smith Tulsa Herm Gilliam Purdue Willie McCarter Drake George Thomson Marquette. GM Pepper Wilson calls the pool weaker than usual and notes Lew Alcindor has already signed with Milwaukee.
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Marr Dominates Greensboro Open Field as Burke's Influence Shows
Texan Jack Burke failed to make the 36 hole cut but his cousin Dave Marr seized the moment with a five under par 67 to lead by two at 134. Littler Jones and Funseth tied for second at 136 while Gary Player Lotz Crampton Beman Rodriguez and Wall were among those at 137 and 138.
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Shortstops Expected To Carry Yanks Burden
AP reports the Yankees shift from home runs to shortstop depth after Mantle's retirement. The trio of Tom Tresh, Jerry Kenney and Bobby Murcer spearhead a younger infield with Murcer likely taking third, Kenney moving to center, and Tresh proving his glove and bat at short. Frank Fernandez battles Jake Gibbs for catching while Stottlemyre, Bahnsen, Peterson anchor the rotation amid a strong AL East field.
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Gary Player Approved to Enter Tournament of Champions
South Africa’s golf star Gary Player has been certified to play in the $150,000 Tournament of Champions in Rancho La Costa California. April 17-20. Tournament Director Allard Roen said the PGA Tour committee approved the British Open winner to compete this year, with Player having won the British Open in 1968.
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Oaks Rally Past Stars to Cap Reg Season in Playoffs
Oakland with no Rick Barry tops Los Angeles 111-109 to finish 60-18 and enter the ABA playoffs. Gary Bradds scores 24 as the Oaks host Denver in the series opener with Dallas at New Orleans and Los Angeles trailing in the Western standings.
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Sifford Considers Exit Over Greensboro Open Heckling
In Greensboro Charlie Sifford says he may quit the Greater Greensboro Open after heckling during Friday's second round. Four spectators were ejected as Sifford faced racial taunts while missing several putts, and officials apologized, noting Sifford's longtime popularity with local fans.
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Celtics Rally Past 76ers To Take 4 1 Series Win
Boston clinched the Eastern semifinal 93 90 over Philadelphia to reach the conference finals against New York. Havlicek and Bryant led with 22 points each as Cunningham missed the decisive jumper and Celtics held on with key late free throws.
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Douglas to meet Partlow in Columbus middleweight bout
Columbus middleweight Bill Douglas with a 9-3 record faces West Virginia champion Kenny Partlow 14-2 for the tri state title in the main event April 21 at Cooper Arena State Fairgrounds.
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Pro Hoop Standings and Friday Playoff Results
Eastern Division Boston defeats Philadelphia 93 90 to win series 4-1. Western Division Los Angeles over San Francisco 103 98, series 3-2. San Diego 114 Atlanta 112, series tied 2-2. Only game scheduled Los Angeles at San Francisco. Final standings list teams and records across divisions. ABA playoffs Denver at Oakland and Dallas at New Orleans start best-of-7 series.
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Twins New Boss Optimistic For 1968 Season
Orlando AP report quotes Billy Martin as the Minnesota Twins new manager, saying he plans to invest in season tickets to secure playoff and World Series priority and bolster the team's chances in the 1968 American League season.
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Local Classified Notice for Lewis J Purdy
Partial readable line mentions Lewis J Purdy with a Beech 422 8384 number and GA area 3.468 mention. No clear action, date, or full context available.
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