Cubs Emphasize Hustle in Spring Training Lead
Chicago manager Leo Durocher declares hustle as the Cubs identity for 1968 pennant pursuit. Ron Santo Banks and Billy Williams drive early enthusiasm while Frank Reberger shines in three scoreless innings during Scottsdale workouts.
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Harry Bright
Jim Marshall
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Bill Schlessinger
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Dallas Ft. Worth
Ferguson Jenkins
Ron Hunt
Nate Oliver
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Bob Willis a twin who helped Rod Carew stay in baseball
Orlando club general manager Bob Willis steered Rod Carew to stay with Minnesota after Carew threatened to quit in 1965. Willis confronted the moving moment with calm talk and a firm offer, asserting color did not shape his support. Calvin Griffith, Twins owner, has already saluted Willis.
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Calvin Griffith
Twin Title Bout Set For Garden
New York reports Frazier to face Mathis for heavyweight title along with Griffith defending middleweight crown against Benvenuti in the first Madison Square Garden card. Weighin planned at 11 a.m. amid picket line threats from black power groups backing Clay as champion.
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Bowling Green coach Fitch named 1968 Ohio coach of the year
William Fitch of Bowling Green State University won the 1968 Ohio College Basketball Coach of the Year in a tight Columbus Dispatch poll, edging Denison's Dick Scott. Cincinnati officials said no NIT bid yet, with Athletic Director George Smith stating they are still hoping but have not received an invitation.
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Trucker Athletes Receive Letters at Norwalk Awards
Norwalk high school held an awards assembly Friday where basketball letters went to seniors Gary Draxler Wayne Francisco Bob Fisher Tom Diringer Tom Buckingham Mike Grose Dave Shadle and sophomore Tom Edwards. Wrestling letters went to seniors Arthur Baines Calhoun Jameson Fauber and juniors Sizemore Hall Kline Levers with Geoghan as sophomore. Sizemore and Levers named co captains for 1968 mat team.
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Tom Edwards
Dennis Corrigan
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Tim Fauber
Sam Arthur
Bill Baines
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Steve Hall
Ken Kline
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