Shepard Sets Astros' Starting Nine In Season Opener
Houston baseball coach Grady Hatton unveiled a starting lineup for the season opener against Pittsburgh as Larry Dierker, back from a six month Army reserve stint, will start on the mound. Gene Alley was slated to return at shortstop if his shoulder permits, with Roberto Clemente and Willie Stargell anchoring the outfield and the Pirates pairing Nazevski with a change in the batting order.
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Winston
Larry Dierker
Astra Shepard
Grady Hatton
Dierker
Ager
Ban Meus
Pitsburgh
Army
Houston Astros
Shepard
Ally
Gene Alley
Jan Spol
Navy
Pitishuyeh
Alou
Ed Maury Wills
Roberso
Clement
Nazevaski
RBI
Clemente
Stargell
PH Stars
Albert Petyuson, Jr
Alley
Epstein
Jone
Mike Epstein
Mie
Orioles
Rochester
Provida
Trink Cogeing
Seead Iiseman
Alse
Ken Mcmullen
REGS
del Unie
Kinvula Institutional League i
Wenterfield
Fred Valentine
Tank Alplen
Cape Peterson
Qeliant
Vernon
Camilo Pascual
Phil Ortexa
Bertoina
Bares Moore
Dick Kasman
Doc Golehal
Dock TI Dewey
New York
Knicks and Sonics Place Two Each On Rookie Team
The 1967-68 NBA rookie team includes Phil Jackson and Walt Frasier for the Knicks and Chet Walker and Clem Manning among others. Bol Tile and Al Tucker head the Supersonics with Karl Monroe earning top rookie votes, while honored reserves include Mal Graham and Jim Walker.
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WEW York
New York Knickerbackers
Seattle
National Basketball Association
Knicks
Phil Jackson
North Dakota
Walt Fraziey
Southern Miimis
Supersonics
Big Bol
Colorado State University
al Tucker
Oklahoma Baptist
Karl Monroe
Balthnore
Onelien
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Monroe
Winston-Salem College
Rule
Frasier
Ncker
Jackson
Honorabie Mettlol
Clem Maskins
Chicago
Dab Manning
Baltimore
Mal Graham
Tosiyn
Jin Walker
Detroit
Former Morgantown Coach Dies At 50
Jobe Rocks din Manor, a Morgantown High School football, track, and wrestling coach and WVU graduate, died at age 50 from a heart attack while visiting relatives near Mt. Maris. He coached Morgantown for 18 years, 19 of them as head football coach, before retiring in the 19s and later taught at the school.
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Morgantown
Pluigan Town
CUET
Morgantown Hix School
Jobe Rocks Din Manor
Mt. Maris
Rookis
Morgantown High School
Vorkis
Matgantiwn
Ie Wig
West Virginia University
Washington Senators History Makers in 1987 Major Moves
A fragmented account outlines Washington Senators management changes and roster shifts led by GM George Sekie ivk and executive James Lemon. It notes Hodges replaced Hodges earlier, Hansen cited for specific tasks, and new players like Bryan Bowens Bryay and Wiggins joining to boost a hoped seventh place finish and potential division contention.
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Washington Senators
George Sekieivk
Sim
Joe Gergen Hodges
Jones
Washington
Lanse
Hansen
Lem
Gary Cooper
Senators
Wess
Lemon Vortines
Lemon
Stanager
Tesus Cee
Ieinenly
Gil Hodges
Teel
Heonusayf
Gill Bryay
Denis Wiggins
Sam Bowens
Yashem
Jackie Robinson Speaks After King Assassination
The text reports Jackie Robinson’s reaction to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, noting Robinson’s reluctance to speak until he could process the event. It references ongoing racial tensions and the impact on Robinson’s public stance, including memories of Hall of Fame status and the broader civil rights struggle.
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Milton
NEW York
UPI
Jackie Robinson
Martin Tither King
Robinson
Negra Teader
Robison
Baseball Talk Shows Major Figures and Legacy Reflections
A long, fragmented interview excerpt covers baseball figures Bill White Luther King and Willie Mays, with opinions on Negro progress in sports and a focus on major league trades. It discusses Hal Epstein Pagliaroni and the Oakland A's roster moves, including Campaneris, Monday, and Green, amid season readiness and recovery from injuries.
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Mint
Br. King
Martin
Luther King
Willie Mays
Willis Mays
Eaple
Straight Curve Wins Aqueduct Feature Race
Straight Curve won the $10,690 feature allowance at Aqueduct on Monday, six furlongs in 1:25.5. Second was Sty Native, with Lurky Richard third. Telepathy, ridden by George Chivinne, led the field early and finished out front before fading to sixth.
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United Press
Mternm
Bowie
Tinn
George Chivinne
Telepathy
NHL Resumes Stanley Cup Playoffs At 3 Sites Tonight
NHL action returns with three series set across sites including Philadelphia Pittsburgh and St Louis as teams chase a first post season win. The Kings, Canadiens, and Rangers face late rounds with key matchups shaping the opening playoff nights and coaches promising tough, strategic play.
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NHL
United Press International
Mackey
Evey Sérivy
Philadelphia Flyers
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis
Canadiens
Boxton
Marlin Luther King
Uta Kings
Minnesota
New York
Madison Square
Toston
Harry Sinden
Garden
Rangers
Chamberlain to Attend Funeral Before Return to Playoffs
Wilt Chamberlain will miss game action to attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. funeral in Atlanta before resuming the Western Division playoffs. The Celtics lead the series as Philadelphia and Los Angeles adjust schedules amid the King assassination aftermath and player injuries.
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Chamberlain
Silademena Tage
Martin Luther Angeles
Ue Lakers
San Francisco Warriors
Los Angeles
Berles Wildayr
Philadelphia
Tost
Gail Goodrich
Egestas
Dr. King
Celtics
Ievs
Philwielphla
Cers
Hal Greer
Lukel
Jackson
Wally Jonas
Billy Cunningham
Yaston Garden
AHL Playoff Standings and Monday Results
Playoff standings and Monday results for the American Hockey League are summarized. Rochester and Hershey lead in a best of five series, with notes on wins, losses, goals for and against, and schedule adjustments.
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Sonics
Ken Molanan
Louw Breck
Searlug
Chicago White Sox
James Cullen
Bob Pyndy A. Lemon
Tel Acid Buster Naum
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James H. Lemon
Yankeys
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Jewel
James Rhemon
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Beddie Svinkman
Ain
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Valghor Poul Casanova
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Raney
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Lawrence
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Willie Mawshal
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Boston Red Sox
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Mickey
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Pag
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Wil Ai
Willy Waa
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Rick Monday
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Doo Huai
Trekson
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Hevenberger
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Wille J
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Straight Curve
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Wrt
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Chicago Plas
Bobby Tull
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Beal Scacer
Willy Dd
Sereare Gartow
Ranger
Yoneh Worle Pranvis
Stewart Otk
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Mull
Stewart Tins
Chen
Terry Sawelink
Coal Saweline
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Lie Kings
North Stars
AHL
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Marge Hogan
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