Hooton Fires No-Hitter as Cubs Top Phillies 4-0
Burt Hooton, a 22 year old rookie, tossed a no hitter for the Chicago Cubs in a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He walked seven and struck out seven in the fourth major league start of the season delayed by strikes. The Cubs also awarded him a new contract and raise after the gem. Dave Kingman powered the Giants with a homer cycle against Houston, while the Pirates outscored the Mets as Montreal beat St. Louis in a late rally.
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Bucks rout Lakers to even playoff series at two games
Kareem Abdul Jabbar led Milwaukee with 31 points 18 rebounds and seven blocks as the Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 114-88 to level the Western Conference semifinal at 2-2. Curtis Perry added 11 points and 19 rebounds while Bob Dandridge had 24 points and 15 boards. Wilt Chamberlain was limited to five points and 11 rebounds for the Lakers.
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New York Tops Celtics 106 105 to Lead 2 0
In the Eastern Conference finals New York defeated Boston 106 to 105 to take a 2-0 series lead in the best of seven. In the West Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 114 88 to even the series at 2-2. No NBA games scheduled Monday. ABA Division Finals had Indiana at Utah as the only game scheduled for Sunday.
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Racing Boats Tough 2 Ways
New York AP reports Bill Wishnick retires from ocean powerboat racing due to the physical and financial demands of campaigning on two continents. He accepts the Sam Griffith Memorial Trophy and will serve as offshore vice president of the American Power Boat Association. Wishnick set 1971 records with 75 world points, five victories, and five second places.
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Doctor Warns Pushy Parents
Montreal AP reports Ted Wall of McGill University says pressuring children to excel in sports harms them. He notes elementary grades tie status to physical prowess, leading poorly coordinated kids to avoid sports and miss chances to develop athletic ability.
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Gibson Near Club Mark as Cardinals Aim for Wins
St Louis AP reports pitcher Bob Gibson seeks to become the club’s top winner, starting the season with 206 victories. Jesse Haines holds the team record at 210 wins from 1920 to 1937. Gibson went 16-13 last season after a 21 day injured list stint with a pulled thigh muscle.
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Reds Steal Second Show In 10-1 rout of Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds used speed and Dodgers misplays to beat Los Angeles 10 to 1 in Riverfront Stadium. Gary Nolan held the Dodgers to two hits through seven innings and Ken Clay Carroll closed the win. Bob Tolan, Joe Morgan each stole two bases as Dennis Menke and Tony Perez provided key hits and Morgan’s three RBI triple sparked an eighth inning rally.
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Weather Delays Opening Of City Golf Course
Bad weather slows construction of the new 18 hole course at W W Sebald Park delaying a planned opening last weekend. The first section of the 36 hole course now targets April 29 with Memorial Day weekend set for the park's full opening.
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Royals Sweep Opening Series Over White Sox Amid Protest
The Kansas City Royals swept the opening series with the Chicago White Sox 2-1 and 4-3 as a protest over players working out at White Sox Park during a strike was nullified by KC wins. Amos Otis returned from Virginia to contribute two first game hits and score the decisive run, while Steve Hovley delivered a 10th inning RBI in the nightcap.
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Giants edge Astros as Kingman masters pace with 6 RBIs
In San Francisco Dave Kingman homered tripled doubled and single driving in six runs to power the Giants to a 10-6 win over Houston. Burt Hooton of the Cubs threw a no hitter in his fourth major league start against Philadelphia, striking out seven and walking seven in a 4-0 victory.
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National League Standings and Sunday Results
NL West shows San Francisco and San Diego tied with 2 01.000 records while Los Angeles, Atlanta, Houston trail. NL East lists Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis with even marks. Sunday's results include Cincinnati routing Los Angeles, San Francisco beating Houston and other interleague pairings. night games Atlanta vs San Francisco and San Francisco at Houston.
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Baseball scores and rain delays report from morning games
Summary of yesterday’s baseball schedule notes games in rain with results including Baltimore 3 New York 1 in 1 inning and Kansas City 2 4, Chicago 1 3 Boston at Detroit. California New York Peterson 15 13 facing Baltimore McNally 21 5 and Cleveland Wilcox 22 at Boston Culp 14 6 also listed. Morning updates indicate continued rain.
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Kent State Pair On To Olympics
Kent State hammer throwers Al Scholterman and Jacques Accambray qualified for the Olympic trials this June after strong throws in the KSU vs BGSU dual. Scholterman hit 224 feet 4 inches and Accambray 223 feet 4% inches. Accambray holds the NCAA record of 227 feet 10 inches set last year.
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Graebner Wins Long Island Indoor Tennis Championship
Clark Graebner of New York defeated Roscoe Tanner of Lookout Mountain Tenn 6 2 6 0 to take the 2500 first prize in the Long Island indoor tennis championship at Hofstra University. Gene Scott beat Vitas Gerulaitis 6 3 6 4 to claim third place in the round robin event.
Hooton Tosses No Hitter for Cubs in Debut Start
Burt Hooton, 22, pitched a no hitter in his first 1972 start for the Chicago Cubs against the Philadelphia Phillies. He overcame early wildness with seven walks in seven innings, then dominated the final two frames as 9,583 fans braved cold mist and 16 mph wind to witness the gem.
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Rich Dad Seeks Son Contract With Indians
Boston AP Charles Machemehl Sr. of Texas seeks to buy the contract of his son Chuck Machemehl from the Cleveland Indians after the pitcher refused to report to the Portland farm club. Indians GM Gabe Paul says they won’t trade for less than fair value and want him to prove himself in Portland.
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Ex Braves Owner Louis Perini Dies at 68 in Florida
Louis Robert Perini, who built his father's small firm into an international builder, died Sunday in West Palm Beach at 68 after a three month illness. Private funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Paul’s Church in Wellesley. Perini Corp moved the Boston Braves to Milwaukee and later to Atlanta, selling its interest in 1962 then repurchasing a 10 percent stake within a year, preserving a family tie to the club.
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Australia advances to Davis Cup final in Eastern Zone
Australia defeats South Korea in the doubles by Mal Anderson and Geoffrey Masters 7-5 6-2 6-2 after two singles wins on Friday. They earn the right to face Japan in the Eastern Zone final.
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