Wilson Hurls Astros To Win Over Phillies
COCOA FL A AP Manager Harry Walker of the Houston Astros praises Don Wilson after a seven inning one run outing in an exhibition as the Astros lose 2-1 to the Phillies. Wilson allowed seven hits no walks and two strikeouts. Freddie Gladding returns to Houston for arm exam amid numbness in his hand. Woody Fryman pitches a three hitter for eight innings for Philadelphia with Terry Harmon and Willie Montanez delivering key hits.
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Florida Derby at Gulfstream ushers top 3-year-olds to show
Hoist the Flag defeated by Executioner leads a loaded field in the 11/8 mile Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park with 122 pounds for top horses Jim French Limit to Reason Landing More and others. New Orleans Derby also features Helio Rise in the Louisiana Derby with 14 contenders. Additional stakes include the San Luis Rey Handicap at Santa Anita and the Westchester at Aqueduct plus the Oaklawn Handicap at Oaklawn Park with $50,000 added races.
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Dodgers Slugger Richie Allen Injured in Spring Training Crash
Verobeach Florida AP Richie Allen suffered head neck and limb injuries after colliding with a palm tree during Dodger spring practice at Holman Stadium. He remained conscious and spent 24 hours in hospital care with no broken bones reported. Willie Davis called the setup ridiculous.
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Mets Pitcher Gary Gentry Adds Weight For Camp
In St Petersburg Florida Gary Gentry reported a significant weight gain from 165 pounds last year to 192 pounds this spring. Manager Gil Hodges remarked he is now heavy enough and may resemble Frank Howard with a stronger arm.
Villanova Faces UCLA In NCAA Showdown After Thriller
Villanova coach Jack Kraft voices confidence in his "Iron Men" as top-seeded Wildcats meet UCLA after a 92-89 double overtime win over Western Kentucky. Howard Porter and Hank Siemiontkowski star for Villanova, while Sidney Wicks and Henry Bibby pace UCLA in a semifinal win over Kansas before a record crowd.
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UH Golfers Hold Lead In El Dorado Intercollegiate
The University of Houston golf team led by John Mills four under par 67, held a 34-stroke edge after the second round of the El Dorado Intercollegiate. Houston totaled 357, with Houston Baptist College second at 391 and Minnesota third at 392. Other first round scores include Jenkins and McLean 72, DeLoach and Ashworth 73, Carr 74.
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Jofre to Fight Stokes in Featherweight Bout
Brazil’s ex world bantamweight champion Eder Jofre, now fighting as a featherweight, is set to continue his bout tonight against Jerry Stokes of Louisville, Kentucky. Also in sports briefs, the Bahama National Open Golf Tournament will be held in Freeport December 9-13 at Lucayan Country Club, and Harvard named captains for 1971-72 basketball and wrestling teams, Brian Newmark of Brooklyn as captain for basketball and Collin Namgrum of Salt Lake City as wrestling captain.
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Baseball Roundup as Teams Scrimmage Ahead of Season
Major league clubs sharpen for the April 5 opener with six one run games. Cincinnati routed Los Angeles 10-5 as Helms and Woodward led the attack, while Cleveland beat Milwaukee 13-8 on 20 hits. Other results include San Diego 21-1 over San Francisco and New York Mets 4-2 by the Yankees.
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New York Tops Atlanta 112 101 in Playoff Opener
Knicks beat the Hawks 112 101 to take a 1 0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Saturday features Atlanta at New York and Milwaukee at San Francisco in initial round games.
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