Johnson Shines In Miami Open Open with 66 and 10-under chance
George Johnson, a rookie last year, fire 66 to sit two behind Bob Menne after the first round of the National Airlines Open. Menne set a course record with 64 as Johnson credits a loaned book and brother Charlie for support. Johnson hopes to parlay the strong start into a $40,000 first prize and a richer season.
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Pensacola
Georgia Tech
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Strikehamstrike National Airline
Tarzan Among the Dodgers New Prospects For 1966
Walt Alston discusses rookie Joe Ferguson later nicknamed Tarzan along with Bill Buckner and Steve Garvey as the Dodgers eye spring development. He notes veterans Maury Wills Manny Mota and a pitching staff led by Don Sutton Claude Osteen and Big Singer as the club seeks a National League West title amid multiple uncertain spots.
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Albuquerque
Spokane
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Ferguson
Maury Wills
Manny Mota
Wills
Mota
Montreal
Jim Lefebvre
Bill Russell
Bill Sudakis
Ludakis
Local Drivers Show For Tri-County Opener In 1970
Middletown drivers are listed among front runners as the Tri County Speedway opens its 1970 season on a half mile banked dirt oval in West Chester with late model and sport sedan classes. Bud Reedy hopes his Ford is ready for the opener while Dennis Kay owns the car driven by Ron Heines who last season earned Sportsman of the Year. Other Middletown entrants include Don Accurso Dudley Palmer and Roger Blevins with Camaros and a Chevy II. Practice is Saturday at 1 p.m. Time trials Sunday at 1 p.m. and racing at 2 p.m.
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Don Calhoun
Dennis Kay
Ron Heines
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Don Accurso
Dudley Palmer
Roger Blevins
Bengals Action Starts August
The Cincinnati Bengals open exhibition play August 22 in St Louis against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium. The game marks the Cardinals first exhibition at home and sets the Bengals at five preseason games with a possible additional on September 5. The Bengals host the Washington Redskins on August 8 in their first exhibition game.
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Pilots Put Lefty Barber On Waivers For Release
In Tempe Arizona the Seattle Pilots placed veteran left handed pitcher Steve Barber on waivers as they seek his unconditional release Barber 31 compiled a 4 7 record in 1969 after coming to Seattle in the expansion draft
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Baker Trading Speed For Loot
Hampton Georgia AP Buddy Baker the fastest stock racer aims to win races over records with Cale Yarborough and Charlie Glotzbach joining in fast laps at Atlanta International Raceway for a weather delayed 500 mile race. Yarborough leads the pole with 159.929 mph in the 1 mile oval.
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Esposito Flops Around Sets New Shield Record in 1-0 Win
Chicago goalie Tony Esposito defends with a unique style as he posts his 14th shutout of the season, beating Detroit 1-0 to close within one point of Boston in the East. Roy Edwards matched the saves until Pit Martin's rebound at the era. The Red Wings stay fourth, two points behind Montreal and two ahead of New York.
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Red Wing
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Rangers
Trials Set For Lebanon Spring Meet
Lebanon special report notes the Lebanon Raceway hosts qualifying races for standardbreds as six to eight events kick off the season ahead of the April 3 pari mutuel start. Lions Club sponsors the Easter preview to aid sight-saving programs. Racing begins at 1 p.m. The piece also mentions Steve O Neal’s 98 yard punt for the Jets against the Broncos.
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Sophomores Earn Spots on NAIA All America Team
Kansas City AP reports two sophomores Travis Grant of Kentucky State and James Silas of Stephen F. Austin joined the NAIA first team among nine seniors and one other underclassman Kenny Davis of Georgetown Kentucky. Senior Jake Ford of Maryland State and others highlight the consensus selections with notable career points and tournament achievements.
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Stephen F. Austin
Kenny Davis
Georgetown
Kentucky
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Maryland State
Greg Hyder
New, Mexico
Fred Davis
Howard Payne
Ford
NAIA Puts Five Schools On Probation
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics placed five schools on probation for rules violations in eligibility and sports programs. The list includes State University of New York at Buffalo Purdue Calumet Ham mond Tennessee A&I Tampa and Boise State College. Thirteen more members were reprimanded for lax eligibility compliance. Probations begin April 1 and bar NAIA championships and post season honors.
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Gems Drop 1st Of Title Series
Muskegon Mohawks defeated the Dayton Gems 2 1 in Muskegon to take a 1 0 lead in the IHL best of seven series. Game two is Saturday on Mohawk ice and the series returns to Dayton Sunday for a 3 p.m. matchup.
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Rochester Signs Pitcher Adamson
MIAMI AP Right handed pitcher Mike Adamson who won 11 and lost eight last season for Rochester rejoined that AAA Baltimore Orioles farm club along with two other players Wednesday. Also assigned to the Red Wings of the International League were outfielder Roger Freed and right hander George Manz.
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Mushett Accepts Xavier Aid Grant
Norwalk St. Paul's star Mike Mushett accepted a grant in aid to Xavier University. He caught 35 passes for 629 yards and eight touchdowns to lead his Ohio Class A football champions.
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Norwalk St. Paul's
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