Errors and Homers Highlight Opening Day Actions
The Tigers defeated the Athletics 6-2 as Jerry Lumpe and John Sullivan hit two run homers. Cesar Tovar delivered a bases loaded two out single in the 11th to lift Minnesota past New York 5-4. MLB openers also saw Detroit's Lolich win, Drabowsky lose, and President Johnson attend.
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Angels Indians Postponed Open To Be Played Tonight
Los Angeles and Cleveland agreed to a makeup game after rain washed out the opener. Fred Newman and Ralph Terry retained their starting roles with an open date on both schedules. Manager Rigney noted no lineup changes despite three new Angels.
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Killebrew shuffled to first base with Twins
Harmon Killebrew, 28, is moved from outfield and third base to first base for the Minnesota Twins. He discusses adapting to first base, recalls high power and a string of 40 plus homers, and notes his aim to break Roger Maris 61 home run record.
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Standings and Scores From Monday Baseball Results
The Boston team defeated Washington 7 to 2 and Minnesota beat New York 5 to 4. Cleveland played Los Angeles at night with rain and Detroit downed Kansas City 6 to 2.
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NCAA Puts S. Methodist On Two Year Probation
Topline report from Kansas City says Southern Methodist University received a two year NCAA probation. The action follows a SWC pattern with Texas and Arkansas each sanctioned one year for recruiting violations. Effective dates run in 1964 with SMU guilty of offering illegal financial assistance to prospects and families.
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Bowling Results and High Scores at Local Meet
Borch TG Collins Elevator defeated Faulhaber Co 78 to 46 while Dublo Carry Out won 69 to 55 over Meyer Chew Rexall Drug lost 61 to 63 to Home Savings. Price Construction led team averages with 2376 series and 875 game. individual high scores include M Frank 477 and R Perkins 469.
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