Baseball Heads Into 1970 Season With Openers Across Leagues
Baseball began its second century with openers at Washington and Cincinnati as the Mets and Brewers awaited introductions. Denny McLain faced suspension, Curt Flood suit loomed, and Milwaukee welcomed a home team after the Braves left.
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Hawks, Suns, and Bullets Shape NBA Playoffs Race
Hawks toppled Chicago 113-107 to advance in the Western semifinals while Los Angeles overwhelmed Phoenix 138-121. Baltimore outshot New York 96-87. Knicks and Bullets tie 3-3 as they clash in New York for Eastern semifinal fate.
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ABA West War Still Is Raging
The Rockets led by Spencer Haywood with 39 points and 28 rebounds beat the Kentucky Colonels 112-98 to pull 3½ games up in the West. Dallas edged Los Angeles 131-127 as Glen Combs scored 33 and John Beasley 31. The Chaparrals sit near Washington. Stars chase fourth playoff berth behind New Orleans. Nets beat Indiana 104-99. Miami defeated Carolina 111-103. Gus Johnson and Earl Monroe sparked Baltimore’s 55 second-half points to force a seventh game with New York. Johnson 31 and Monroe 29.
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Pro Hoop Standings and Playoffs Recap
Eastern Semifinals Baltimore 9 New York 89 tied 3 3 Western Semifinals Atlanta 113 Chicago 107 series Atlanta 4 1 Los Angeles 138 Phoenix 121 Phoenix leads 3 2 Today's Baltimore at New York Tuesday Los Angeles at Phoenix
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Archibald Stars As South Dominates Aloha Classic
Nate Archibald, 5-foot-11 guard from UTEP, starring for the South, pours in a tournament record 122 points across three games to lead his team to three straight wins and the title. He scores 51 against the West, 48 in the final vs the East, earns outstanding player honors and all-tournament selection. Archibald joined the South as a late replacement for Charlie Scott and was later drafted by the Cincinnati Royals.
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UCLA and Michigan State Set Rose Bowl Showdown in 1973
UCLA and Michigan State, longtime Rose Bowl rivals, are slated to meet in a football game in 1973 marking a new chapter in their historic series.
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Baseball Openers Schedule with Probable Pitchers Listed
The season begins with a set of interleague and league games, listing probable pitchers and their 1969 won loss records. Notable matchups include Detroit at Washington Lolich versus Bosman and Seaver at Blass for NYPitt.
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Ashe Wins Caribe Hilton Crown at San Juan Tennis Tourney
Arthur Ashe of Richmond wins the 18th Caribe Hilton International Tennis Tournament singles title in San Juan, earning 2200 dollars after defeating Cliff Richey 6 4 6 3 6 3. Doubles go to Bob Carmichael and Therry Addison who beat Ashe and Charlie Pasal bell 4 3 8 6 6 3. Women’s doubles go to Mary Ann Eisel Curtis and Patti Hogan in a three set win over Peaches Bartkowicz and Stephanie Johnson.
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Cal Murphy Signs with San Diego Rockets Despite Small Stature
Calvin Murphy, 5-10 despite tall parents, becomes the NBA's shortest player after signing a three year 300000 contract with the San Diego Rockets. A Niagara star and three-time All-American, Murphy averaged 33.0 points over his three varsity seasons.
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Young Phillies pitcher Rick Wise youngest major league player rep
Rick Wise of Philadelphia, 24, is the majors youngest player representative. He debuted with the Phillies at age 18 and has since posted 15 wins this season.
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Dodgers and Yankees Standouts Lead 1970 Spring Block
Dodgers beat Angels 104 87 to wrap up spring with nine walks and four California errors fueling the win. Yankees hammer Houston 10 1 for season tuneup and 18 9 spring record. Cubs sweep White Sox 10 8 as Horlen struggles. Mets rally for 4 2 win over Twins on two unearned runs in 9th inning. Other results include Boston 5 3 Pittsburgh, Detroit 11 6 Cincinnati, Giants 8 2 Braves, A’s 6 2 Padres, Washington 7 6 Baltimore.
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Reds Roster Shrinks to 24 After Trades and Cuts
The Cincinnati Reds opened the season with 25 players but reduced to 24 after selling outfielder Ted Savage to Milwaukee and optioning Clyde Mashore to Indianapolis while removing pitcher Al Jackson. Belinsky remains the 25th on contingency for trade or minor assignment.
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Monroe Boosters Meet Tuesday In High School Cafeteria
Monroe Athletic Boosters announce a public monthly meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the high school cafeteria. The session is open to residents and booster supporters hoping to discuss upcoming events and fundraising.
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