Gil Hodges remembered as a hallmark Dodger and Mets pioneer
A tribute to Gil Hodges on what would have been his 48th birthday, recalling his 12 seasons with the Dodgers, his 1969 Mets World Championship leadership, and his admired character. The piece notes his steady class, lack of fan hostility, and a life cut short by a heart attack after a round of golf on Easter Sunday.
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Quarry Seeks Title Clash After 35th Win
Mike Quarry extends his win streak to 35 as he prepares for a title shot against world champion Bob Foster. Quarry, 21, California, claims youth and peak condition give him edge, following an eighth-round knockout of Chuck Hamilton before 2,000 at the Forum. Vida Blue to appear at Dooley's hardware Friday. Art Davis defeated Mike Nixon in a ninth-round knockout in San Diego.
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Dodgers probe stalled talks as players train apart
In New York the Dodgers voice frustration over delayed negotiations amid the strike. Osteen says serious bargaining only began at the last hour, while other Dodgers pitchers and infielders keep workouts at Cal State Fullerton and Mar Vista High. Manny Mota runs daily in Elysian Park near Dodger Stadium.
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Cleveland Awarded ASL Franchise for July Debut
Cleveland gains a franchise in the American Soccer League starting in July. The Cleveland Stars join new teams from Chicago Cincinnati Detroit Louisville and Pittsburgh to form the league's Eastern Division.
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Von Hatten Boxing Corner Lights up Crowd Off Ring Action
Undefeated welterweight Tommy Von Hatten rides 11 straight wins with a knockout over Ernest Cokes while his wife Pam works his corner. She delivers encouragement and help in spotting mistakes, boosting publicity in San Antonio and beyond.
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Baseball Pension Debate and Player Standouts Highlight Strike News
The piece critiques union demands for an $817000 excess fund allocation to players pensions, noting teams that lost money and the impact of TV revenue. It highlights Parker, Joe Azcue, and a one man strike lesson, then previews a looming Professional Football Players Association clash.
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Shabuya Graham win in wrestling at Long Beach Auditorium
Shabuya and Billy Graham defeated Don Carson and Raul Mata two falls to none on Monday night at the Long Beach Auditorium. Carson beat Mighty Minton in the opener and Sha b uya topped Billy Rogers in the second match. Mr. Wrestling was disqualified for tossing Dory Dixon, giving Dixon the win in the other bout.
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Strike continues as owners reject players union plan
Major league teams reaffirm rejection of the players association proposal at a meeting tonight. Club officials say they will not raise new offers and will maintain the current benefits cost of 400000 while acknowledging a major pension restructuring challenge. Bowie Kuhn says his role is to protect baseball’s good name and monitor events.
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CSLE Tops Loyola in Golf 48-6 at Los Angeles CC
Cal State Long Beach defeated Loyola 48-6 in an intercollegiate golf match at the Los Angeles Country Club. Pete Nadelle led the 49ers with a 74, followed by Mike Nichols 75 and Ken Kribei 77.
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India tops Ceylon in Davis Cup tennis
NEW DELHI India won both reverse singles matches Monday for a 5-0 sweep of Ceylon in the first round of the Davis Cup East Zone group B. India will face the winner of the Pakistan Malaysia match later this month.
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Angels Discuss Pension Changes as Spring Drills Continue
The Angels and opponents consider pension plan modifications amid wary owner sentiment. At Bowden Park Anaheim 24 players trained in a two hour workout while others departed for family travel or minor league assignments. Yada Pinson Leo Cardenas were away with families and several players remained for additional sessions as the team trimmed to the 25 man limit.
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Paul Doyle
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Salt Lake City
Prayer for Gil Hodges Shocks Brooklyn Parish
Father Herbert Redmond at St. Francis Xavier Church in Brooklyn led a spontaneous prayer for Gil Hodges after learning of Hodges death. Hodges, Mets manager and former Dodger, collapsed at a West Palm Beach golf course. his body to lie in state at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. Burial set for Holy Cross Cemetery. Mets coaches and executives speculated on Hodges' successor.
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Nastase Wins Monte Carlo Open In 65 Minutes
Romania's Ilie Nastase defeated Frantisek Pala of Czechoslovakia in the Monte Carlo Open final, 6-1 6-0, earning $3,500 and 20 grand prix bonus points. The victory brings Nastase to 96 points, placing him second behind United States star Stan Smith with 140.
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