NBC Faces Losses If Baseball Strike Prolongs
Hollywood NBC executives warn sponsors could lose millions if baseball clubs fail to reach terms this season. They joke about odd team possibilities from Boston Libbers to St Louis Midgets, while considering other sports to fill voids.
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Nicklaus Opens Masters With Slim Lead In Photo Finish Chase
Jack Nicklaus shot four under par 68 to take a one stroke lead over Sammy Snead and two on Arnold Palmer after the opening round. Coody had a hole in one but finished one over after a triple bogey seven.
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Abilene
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St Paul Opens Tennis Season With Narrow 4 3 Win
The Norwalk St Paul Saints defeated Sandusky Perkins 4 3 in a windy season opener played on four sites with pro sets. In doubles Mellen and Gross edged Moore and Bruno 10-2 after a 3 3 tie. Singles winners included Hohler Zeller and Gross. Baltes and Comyns fell.
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New London Opens Home Track in Weather Affected Meet
New London Wildcat track opens its first home meet hosted at Recreation Park with St. Paul visiting. Coach John McGowan notes weather and construction pace, while star runner Bob Chandler leads a deep roster including Mullins, Randleman, Nicode, and Harris. APRIL schedule lists meets with St. Paul, Western Reserve, Amherst Vermilion, and others.
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Lefty Grovers Seek Umpires and Managers for League
Dave Hinckley, president of the Lefty Grove League, announces openings for two junior circuit managers and as many umpires as volunteers allow. Tryouts for junior circuit managers are set for April 29. An umpire and scorekeeper school is planned for May 8. Call 668 1191 for information.
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Dave Hinckley
Hinckley
Pugh Wins Wrestling Stipend
Norwalk state champion wrestler Dan Pugh received a 200 scholarship from the South Shore Wrestling Officials and Coaches Association. He was chosen among six nominees for the award based on scholarship poise values and wrestling record with other nominees including Daryl Smith Greg Mira Curt Stoldt Dave Braennig and Jeff Ward.
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Norwalk
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Norwalk High School
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Bellevue
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Sandusky
Cage Dolls Tangle Tonight
The 36th annual Ohio Michigan basketball game at Norwalk High School features two Girls Athletic Association teams. The game starts at 7 30 p m with Jim Justice coaching Ohio and Mike Myers guiding Michigan.
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Berra Named Mets Manager After Hodges Death
Yogi Berra, 46, who coached the Mets since 1965, agreed to a two year contract to replace the late Gil Hodges as manager. Hodges died of a heart attack last Sunday and was buried in a private ceremony.
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Bucks Face Lakers After Narrow Win Over Warriors
The Milwaukee Bucks upset the Golden State Warriors in five games to reach the NBA semifinals with a 108-100 victory in Milwaukee. Injuries strain the Bucks bench as they prepare to meet the Los Angeles Lakers, heightening the challenge for the defending champions.
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