Reichardt Enjoys New Employment With Royals Victory
Rick Reichardt celebrated leaving the White Sox for Kansas City by belting a two run double in the Royals 2-1 win over Chicago. The game highlighted a night of AL action as Oakland beat Minnesota in 11 innings and New York edged Boston 5-4.
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Fred Rothenberg
Associated Press
Chicago
Rick Reichardt
White Sox
Kansas City
Royals
Reichardt
Oakland
Minnesota
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Detroit
Milwaukee
Texas
California
Stone
Steve Stone
Rick
Paul Splitorff
Earler
Joe Hoerner
Vic Davalillo
Mike Andrews
Jay Alou
Jack McKeon
Hoerner
McKeon
Twins
Minnesota Twins
A’s
Bill North
David Clyde
Angels
Clyde
Rangers
Yanks
Red Sox
Bobby Murcer
Yankees
Fenway Park
Ralph Houk
Dixie Boys World Series State Set Opens in Monroe
Monroe hosts the Dixie Boys World Series with seven state champions plus the host team opening Monday at Legion Memorial Stadium Bernstein Park. The schedule includes Cleveland Tennessee vs West Monroe Fort Oglethorpe Georgia vs Northeast Pensacola Florida Florence Alabama vs Lufkin Texas Pascagoula Mississippi vs Monroe.
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Jackie Neal
Monroe Recreation Department
Monroe
Neal
Legion Memorial Stadium
Bernstein Park
Cleveland
Selma
Ala
Florence
Tennessee River
Alabama
Rough Riders Open CFL Season with 21 5 Win Over Lions
Saskatchewan quarterback Ron Lancaster threw three touchdown passes to Rick Eber and Tom Campana as the Rough Riders defeated the British Columbia Lions 21 5 in the CFL opener. Saskatchewan’s defense limited BC to a field goal miss and two safeties, with BC’s deepest drive reaching the Rider 11 in the fourth quarter.
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Rough Riders Cup
Lions
Vancouver
Ron Lancaster
Saskatchewan Rough Riders
British Columbia Lions
Saskatchewan
Ted Gerela
British Columbia
Bill Manchuk
Weiskopf Favored To Pad Streak In Westchester
Tom Weiskopf arrives as the top contender for the $250,000 Westchester Classic at Westchester Country Club in Harrison New York while Lee Trevino misses due to family plans. Jack Nicklaus Bruce Crampton Gary Player Johnny Miller Arnold Palmer headline the field as the event runs Thursday through Sunday with Hughes Sports Network coverage.
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Weiskopf
Rich Westchester
Bob Green
Associated Press
Harrison
Tom Weiskopf
Lee Trevino
West
Westchester Country Club
Vales
Woods
Glens
Tal Weiskopf
Trevino
el Paso
Tex
PGA
Billy Casper
Jack Nicklaus
Bruce Crampton
Gary Player
Johnny Miller
Arnold Palmer
Hughes Sports Network
Centenary Athletes Lose Bid for Injunction Against NCAA
U S District Judge Ben C Dawkins Jr denied a preliminary injunction sought by Centenary College players led by Robert Parish to block the NCAA from enforcing a Jan 9 probation ruling. The suit claimed possible irreparable injury and probable success but the judge found neither requirement met.
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Shreveport
U.S. Dist
Ben C. Dawkins Jr
Centenary College
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Robert Parish
Ball Star
NCAA
Dawkins
Welton Brookshire
Rick Jacobs
Dale Kinkelaar
Jerry Waugh
Parish
Morgan Slams Three Homers Cards Survive Expos In 10-5 Win
Joe Morgan homered three times and drove in seven as Cincinnati swept Atlanta's doubleheader 9-5 and 15-11. Hank Aaron hit his 701st career homer in the Braves' loss. Lou Brock extended a late-inning rush with a hustling infield single and steals in the Cardinals win over Montreal.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
Lou Brock
St. Louis Cardinals
Montreal
Brock
Expos
Cincinnati Reds
Atlanta
Braves
Hank Aaron
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cubs
Houston
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
New York
San Francisco
San Diego
Cardinals
Red Schoendienst
Joe Torre
Ted Simmons
Jarry Park
Aaron
Reds
Andy Kosco
Joe Morgan
Cincinnati
West All-Star football game underdog approach thrills coach Brown
Monroe Neville coach Charlie Brown leads a 35-man West squad in drills as they embrace an underdog role against the East in the Saturday night Louisiana schoolboy all-star clash at Tiger Stadium. Key players include Glenn Martin, John Little, Downey Black, Kent Adams, Ronnie Moore, Frank Maxwell, and quarterback David Walker.
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Baton Rouge
Charlie Brown
Monroe
Brown
Glenn Martin
Neville
Winnsboro
John Little
St. Frederick
Downey Black
West Monroe
Kent Adams
Sterlington
Ronnie Moore
Delhi
Frank Maxwell
Boston
Robert Lavergne
Maxwell
Sulphur
Bruce Hemphill
Branch
Robiskie
LSU
Bob Gros
Hahnville
Kenneth Dempster
Dempster
Lionel Johnson
Winnfield Prep
George Ross
la Grange
Brother Martin
Mark Robert
Tiger Stadium
Juniors Seek Four Ball Title In Muny Tourney
The second annual Twin City Four Ball Golf Tournament opened at Muny Golf Club with a 9 am shotgun start. Juniors compete in four age divisions 10-11 12-13 14-15 and 16-17 led by Bastrop duo Paul Jones and Jim Justus defending their 16-17 class title. Prizes go to top four teams per division plus special awards for best dressed longest drive chip ins and a hole in one trail.
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Twin City
Muny Golf Club
Paul Jones
Jim Justus
Bastrop
Bullets Sign Two To Pro Contracts
The Capital Bullets announce the signings of Nick Weatherspoon the No 1 draft pick and Tom Kozelko the No 3 selection. Weatherspoon led Illinois with a 20.9 point season and stood 6 7. Kozelko at 6 8 posted a 20.8 point career average for Toledo.
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Bullets
Washington
Capital Bullets
National Basketball Association
Nick Weatherspoon
Tom Kozelko
Weatherspoon
University of Illinois
Kozelko
University of Toledo
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Buddy” Blair
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