Braves Open Big Outdoor Meet At Pittsburg Relays
Ottawa University heads to Pittsburg Relays for first major outdoor track action. Fourteen Braves compete in four relays and field events led by NAIA javelin champ Bob Winn and standout performers Bob Bryant Don Wendt and Mike Barbera. Top sprinter Fred Johnson misses meet due to surgery. coach Boucek optimistic about improvement and a strong showing at 12:30 PM Saturday.
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Royals Play Under Protest As Baseball Opens Late
The first major league strike ends with owners voting to start the season and players settling on a 182 day pay basis. Kansas City protests games against Chicago while pennants are decided by percentage as many teams face shortened schedules and lost home games. Names include Bowie Kuhn Marvin Miller Hank Aaron Wes Parker and teams such as Royals White Sox Cubs Dodgers.
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Hill shoots 64 to lead Monsanto Open first round
Dave Hill cards seven under par 64 for a first round lead at the Monsanto Open in Pensacola. He quips about making the cut while facing rough holes, as Lee Trevino withdraws exhausted after a 74. Bob Smith sits one behind with 65, with Zarler 66 and Blocker Colbert 67.
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Baseball season opens amid rare strike and many moves
Ken Rappoport reports the 1972 baseball season starts after the first century strike with a Texas Rangers debut in Arlington and multiple managerial changes. Yogi Berra leads the Mets as Gil Hodges has died. Several star players switch teams in a major trading spree. Also noted is the Ottawa Recreation Commission Pee Wee Wrestling tournament at Ottawa High School with about 48 wrestlers across 12 weight classes starting at 8:30 a.m.
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