Two Sides To Tribe Fence Controversy
Cleveland Indians home opener at Municipal Stadium drew attention for a deeper than last year fence setback. Tommy Harper’s ninth inning hit and Reichardt’s catch at the 385 marker decided the 7 5 Angels win amid sun glare and the stadium’s famed design.
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Van Breda Kolff May Quit But Lakers Still Rolling
Lakers coach Bill Van Breda Kolff hints at quitting but his team rolls toward a 3-0 lead in the Western Division finals over the Warriors in Oakland. Elgin Baylor and Jerry West spark the surge as Sharman and officials face postgame scrutiny.
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Wall to Apologize to Devlin After Masters Mischance
Art Wall plans a quiet apology to Bruce Devlin for the left 11th hole disaster that altered Devlin's round. Devlin, 30, Australian, stood three behind leaders Gary Player and Don January after 36 holes. Wall sought the moment to repair what he feels sparked Devlin's setback, saying he is truly sorry.
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Olympic ban drive and playoff updates spanning multiple sports
The Soviet Union presses to ban South Africa from the 1968 Olympics at Lausanne. In hockey, the Chicago Black Hawks trail the New York Rangers 2-1 in a best of seven after a 7-4 win. Oakland sign Henry Logan to the Oaks of the ABA. In soccer, Cleveland Stokers beat the Chicago Mustangs 2-1 at White Sox Park with Mendanza scoring the winner.
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Texas El Paso Track Athletes Boycott BYU Meet
Eight UTEP track athletes including world indoor long jump record holder Bob Beamon boycotted a triangular meet at Brigham Young University to protest racial discrimination. Only two athletes attended practice as coach Wayne Vandenburg said the eight have voluntarily disassociated themselves from the team.
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Standings Saturday Probable Pitchers Across Leagues
Standings show matchups with key pitchers listed. Chicago Peters and Detroit Sparma square off at 2 15 PM while Boston Waslewski visits Cleveland Hargan and Minnesota Perry faces New York Monbouquette. Oakland Dobson meets Washington Minnesota Perry also listed with other interleague fixtures.
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Athletes Sign Boycott Letter Over South Africa Entry
Cincinnati Royals star Oscar Robertson joined 65 athletes in signing a boycott letter against this year's Olympics after South Africa was accepted as a competing nation. The letter, circulated by the American Committee on Africa, protests racist policies and includes Jackie Robinson Wilt Chamberlain Maury Wills and Arthur Ashe among signers.
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Travis Chapin Breaks School Record at Mansfield Relays
Travis Chapin sets a school record in a recent meet. He and 15 other local athletes compete this weekend in Mansfield Relays.
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Cleveland West Takes Four Mile Relay At Mansfield
Cleveland West Tech won the four mile relay in 18:23.7 at the Mansfield Relays. Dan McCrone of Cleveland St Ignatius ran the two mile in 9:37.6. Norwalk's Travis Chapin competed in the two mile, finishing about thirty yards behind the leaders in the third heat. Almost 2,500 athletes from 281 schools gathered for two days of events across six states and Canada.
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