Death of Gil Hodges darkens a tragic weekend
West Palm Beach AP report on Gil Hodges dies Easter Sunday at 47, his golf group with Mets coaches recollecting his character and career. Hodges, a Dodgers star and Mets manager, left behind a Hall of Fame legacy of 370 home runs, seven World Series appearances, and pivotal moments in New York baseball history.
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Gil Hodges Dies at 47 after Golf Session in Florida
Gil Hodges, longtime New York Mets manager and former Brooklyn Dodger star, died of a heart attack at 47 after playing golf in West Palm Beach Florida. Fellow baseball figures including Leo Durocher Casey Stengel Walter Alston Johnny Podres Duke Snider and Jackie Robinson offered grief saying Hodges was a fine player and a high class man who helped shape the era and the Dodgers.
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World driving championship qualifiers named in three nations
Gilbert Martens of Belgium Willie Rode of West Germany and Giuseppe Guzzini of Italy advanced to the world driving championship to be staged in the United States and Canada under Harness Tracks of America sponsorship.
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OU Cinder Opener Delayed in Weather Hangup
Ottawa University track plans shifted due to weather as the Braves outdoor opener at Washburn was reset for Saturday on the OU campus in Topeka. The first outdoor meet now targets Tuesday against William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, barring further storms.
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Braves Set to Open Baseball Doubleheader Today
Ottawa University hopes to finally play today as the Braves face University of Missouri at Kansas City at 1 p.m. at Orlis Cox Field. The OU UMKC doubleheader was canceled twice by weather. A trip to Lamont Town was also called off, and the Graceland College game remains unscheduled.
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Cowboys Sweep Nebraskas for Early Big Eight Lead
Oklahoma State dominated Nebraska in three games to open Big Eight play, winning 7-0, 2-0, and 9-2 as the Cowboys move to 5-4 overall while Nebraska stands 3-8. Kansas, Iowa State, and Kansas State posted strong showings with noted pitching and offense in weekend action. Kansas and Kansas State split. Missouri and Kansas State each won series openers with differing outcomes.
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Bowling AJBC League Action Highlights
Beavers Thorn tops scores with 140 high game and 334 series, Van Leiden adds 334. MOT SHOTS Allen 107 and Armacost 270. Tornadoes Stewart 158 and 390 series. Chug-A-Lugs Daugharthy 126 344. Bullets South 141 362. Deuces Wild Kramer 176 484. Dings-A-Lings James 107 297. Lucky Strikers Beets 158 372 Kring 174 413. Pink Panthers Myers 115 Wolgast 309.
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Opening Day Hangs as Baseball Strike Wins Time
New York AP report shows baseball in a stalemate over a pension dispute as players strike after an $400 000 health segment offer. Guderin claims no progress while Miller flags broader talks and committee expansion. Royals and Padres players begin civilian workouts as Red Sox GM OConnell doubts a quick settlement.
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Knicks Bullets Provide Sole Suspense In NBA
The Knicks beat Baltimore 110 88 to even their Eastern series at 1 1 as Los Angeles moved toward a sweep with a 108 101 win over Chicago. Boston took a 2 1 lead by routing Atlanta 136 113 as ABA action noted. Wilkens quit coaching Seattle to remain a player.
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Palmer sinks from Greensboro lead in dramatic final round
Arnold Palmer suffered a dramatic collapse at the Greater Greensboro Open allowing George Archer to win after a sudden death playoff with Tommy Aaron. Palmer, leading by two with three holes to play, splashed a shot from a creek and failed to convert, finishing tied for third with Stockton, Rodriguez and Snead.
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