Hooton Dominates Pan Am Ahead of May Playoffs
Burt Hooton brings a 11-1 season record into the District 6 NCAA playoffs, having shut Pan American out in 1970 and 4-0 on March 5 in a three-hitter. Pan Am pitchers for the opener May 21 at San Antonio's Keefe Field are listed as Salinas Doyle Rabouin Brown Cavazos Newman.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Roundup
In the American League East Boston leads with 19 wins and 10 losses. New York follows at 15 and 14, with Baltimore 18 and 12. In the West Oakland atop 23-12, Calif 17-17. Weekly results include New York 4 Milwaukee 3 in ten innings and Oakland 6 Kansas City 3. Friday night matchups feature Detroit at Washington and other interleague entries. Saturday’s slate lists multiple divisional and interleague games.
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Utah Stars Win Fifth ABA Final To Go 3-2
In Salt Lake City Utah's Bill Sharman praises defense as the Stars top Kentucky 137 127. Carrier and Dampier scarce 21 points for the Colonels while Utah shoots 50 percent from the floor and stars fan support boosts the win ahead of the sixth game in Louisville.
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Asheville and Columbus Post Wins In Dixie Association Play
Asheville dominates Charlotte 8-1 and 4-1 to widen its Dixie East lead to 3 1/2 games over Jacksonville. Columbus defeats Montgomery 1-0 and 5-1 as other results include Memphis 7-5 over San Antonio in 14 innings and Am arillo beating Shreveport 5-1.
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Colleges hold talks on forming new athletic loop in Dallas
Representatives from Houston Baptist Hardin-Simmons Pan American Loyola Centenary Samford met in Shreveport to discuss a possible eight school conference led by aims for eventual NCAA university division recognition. Jacksonville University and Oklahoma City University expected to attend Dallas meeting.
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Ryun Liquori Mile Showdown Headlines King Games
Jim Ryun the world record holder battles Marty Liquori in the mile at the Martin Luther King Games at Franklin Field on May 23. The 24 year old Ryun aims to reclaim form since retirement and chase a possible world mark, with Liquori seeking to prove he can beat the veteran.
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Cougars Sign Star Houston Prep Center Presley
Maurice Presley star Houston Jeff Davis high school center signed a basketball letter of intent with the University of Houston. Presley 26 10 205 pounds averaged 29 points and 30 rebounds per game last season was a two time all state selection and a three time all city pick.
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Hogan Leads After First Round Of Houston Invitational
Ben Hogan battled limp setbacks to shoot a 69 as Hinson and Zarley tied for the lead at 67 in the Houston Champions Invitational. Zarley incurred a two stroke penalty for striking a loose impediment from Spanish moss, leaving him tied for first with Hinson, while hubert Green and others trailed.
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NBA Owners Protest All-Star Tilt Planned with ABA
NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy says all 17 team owners protest a proposed all star game with an ABA team. He warns players could face contract breaches and says owners would seek written consent for any outside game. Kennedy notes charity proceeds possible, TV receipts may fund a pension plan, and no permission from owners appears granted.
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Baseball Leaders Highlight 1969 Stats Snapshot
Summary of top American League batting and pitching leaders including Oliva of Minnesota leading with .407 and 48 hits, Killebrew and Powell driving RBIs, Yastrzemski and Buford among runs, Clarke and Schaal tripling, Blue and Lolich atop pitching figures with strikeouts and low ERAs.
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Baseball leaders and top stats from the season
The list highlights top players in batting runs and hits, with Garr and Davis leading at bats and hits. Bonds and Stargell pace home runs, while Breck Harrelson and Ryan show stolen bases and strikeout totals for pitchers Seaver and Jenkins.
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