Sparky Anderson’s opening day nerves mirrored in Vukovich
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson recalls his 1959 season opener nerves after his first major league start. Third baseman John Vukovich, newly placed for defense, faces the Los Angeles Dodgers with Anderson predicting similar fluttering nerves. Don Gullett will start against Don Sutton as Cincinnati met Los Angeles.
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Major League Opener Sets Sunny Day for 52,000 Fans
Gullett with a 17 11 mark last season faces the Dodgers as Sutton rebounded in 1974 after a midseason slump aided by hypnosis. Vukovich wins the third base job for his glove, while the former No 1 draft pick carries a low .157 average in 433 at bats. He vows to prove his ability on the field.
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Knicks Clinch Playoff Berth In Close Finish
The New York Knicks earned the final Eastern Conference playoff berth by beating Buffalo 105 93 and needing Kansas City Omaha to beat Cleveland 95 94. Walt Frazier led with 26 points sharing praise with Earl Monroe as they prepare to face Houston.
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Nets' Mac Achine Sparks 111 105 Playoff Win Over Spirits
The New York Nets pulled away after Bill Melchionni entered to steer the offense, earning six assists as they beat Spirits of St Louis 111 105 to take a 1 0 lead in the Eastern Division series. Julius Erving scored 32 and Billy Paultz 24 on efficient shooting. Melchionni was named team MVP without scoring a point.
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Dayton All-Stars top Cincinnati in fifth annual Classic
Dayton All-Stars beat Cincinnati 97 92 as Frankie Sanders of Dayton Stivers led with 22 points. Vic Merchant of Middletown scored 15 on seven field goals and a free throw, in a appearance marking the third straight Middletown player in the event. Blake Taylor of Perth Amboy led the All-American team with 34 points. John Mullins of Akron South had 10.
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John XXIII Falls to Loveland in First Baseball Game
The Middletown John XXIII baseball team debuted with an 8 3 defeat against Loveland St Columbian in the Greater Cincinnati Metro Conference at Glendale Park.
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Reds Open Season as 50th Straight Home Opener Celebrated
Frankin Don House of Franklin marked his 50th consecutive Reds opening day as the crowd of 52 000 packed Riverfront Stadium for the 1975 season opener against the Dodgers. He has attended all openers since 1920s era Crosley Field, now entering his fifth opener at Riverfront Stadium.
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Pro Hoop Standings and Playoff Preview Highlight Divisional Leads
Pro basketball standings show Boston atop the Atlantic with 60 22 while New York and Philadelphia trail. Western results include Indiana 122 over San Antonio in OT and a playoff series update across Eastern and Western divisions with seed leads and upcoming games.
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Opening Day Kicks Off 1975 Baseball Season
The Major Leagues launch the 1975 season with eight teams in action. In Cincinnati the Reds host the Los Angeles Dodgers as the NL begins its 100th season and the AL its 75th. Highlights include Hank Aaron absent for the Braves in Houston and Nolan Ryan versus Steve Busby promising a pitching duel.
Indiana Purdue players named to Indiana College All Star team
IU forwards Steve Green and John Laskowski and Purdue center John Garrett earn spots on the Indiana College All-Star squad. The 10 man team will be coached by Purdue’s Fred Schaus and face an Ohio squad in two games April 18 at Hinkle Fieldhouse and April 19 at St. John Arena. Green set IU records with a .582 shooting mark and led the 31 1 Hoosiers to 34 straight wins while Garrett led Purdue in scoring and rebounding. Laskowski, Indiana’s long serving sixth man turned starter late season, rounds out the trio with his late career elevation.
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Marichal Debuts for Dodgers in Spring Loss to Dodgers
Juan Marichal, signed by the Dodgers after leaving the A's, pitched six innings in a 3-2 exhibition defeat in Los Angeles. He allowed three runs on seven hits with four walks and three strikeouts before settling in after the third inning. The crowd gave him a mixed reception, but a standing ovation greeted his final inning. Other spring results included Orioles over Braves 8-7 in 13 innings and Yankees trimming Pirates 3-2 in 10.
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Fenwick Falcons lose two in a row after doubleheader sweep
Fenwick High baseball drops two straight as Dayton Chaminade-Julienne sweeps a doubleheader 4-3 and 5-0. The defeats end a four game win streak and mark the Falcons first back-to-back losses in nearly two years.
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