Humphrey throws first pitch as baseball season opens
United Press International reports Hubert H. Humphrey, former high school player, delivered the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Washington vs Cleveland to start the 1966 season. The President skipped the opener, so the Vice President performed the honor. Cincinnati hosts New York Mets as NL action begins and other AL and NL games follow with several night matchups.
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Baseball Predicitions and Roster Moves Stir 66 Season
A look at 1966 baseball paints Philadelphia as NL pennant contenders with Bunning Short on the mound and new subs Pap pas Baldschum. It projects Giants Pirates Braves Cubs Mets Dodgers and Reds in close races with cross town moves and manager changes shaping the season.
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Sophia Little League States Tryouts Today
Snow caused a cancellation of tryouts for the Sophia Little League with President Dennis Saunders saying an attempt will be made to start at 5 this afternoon at the Little League park. Tryouts will be held daily at 5 this week and boys aged 9 to 12 must attend to be eligible. unsigned players may sign at the field with birth certificates.
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Canadiens Tally Triumph In NHL Stanley Playoffs
CHICAGO UP IPI The Red Wings crushed the Chicago Black Hawks 7-0 at Chicago Stadium in a Stanley Cup semifinal game. Detroit’s defense stifled Chicago, powered by Floyd Smith, Andy Bathgate, Gordie Howe, Dean Prentice, and Bert Marshall on goals as Roger Crozier posted a shutout. The series stood 1-1 with games in Detroit upcoming. Meanwhile Montreal led Toronto two games to none in their semifinal, with games to be played in Toronto.
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Gordie Howe
Dean Prentice
Bert Marshall
Roger Croz
Route 41 League Holds Registration Today
The Route 41 Little League registers all boys wishing to play this afternoon at 5 at the Stamford II diamond. Boys should bring birth certificates for league officials on hand. Managers aim to select teams by Friday at a meeting, with participants from Stamford and nearby communities.
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Celtics Edge 76ers In OT To Take 3 1 Lead
The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 114-108 in overtime at Boston Garden to move 3-1 in the best of seven series. Wilt Chamberlain dominated with 33 rebounds and Hal Greer led Philadelphia with 23, while John Havlicek scored 27 for Boston and Sam Jones 22.
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Hawks Victors
Hawks prevailed despite missing easy shots and a careless floor game.
Orioles favored to win World Series by UPI poll
A UPI preseason survey of baseball experts forecasts a Baltimore Orioles vs San Francisco Giants World Series. Orioles edge the Twins for AL title by one point with Detroit in third, while Giants lead a tight NL with Atlanta and Cincinnati close behind. The complete finishes place San Francisco first in the National League and Baltimore atop the American League.
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High School Bowling Standouts and Team Standings Summary
Pradford 508 High Team Game and 1015-Sophia High Ind. Game lists top bowlers including Glen Adams, Corena Bradford, and Juanita Greer with high series scores. The Dandies lead Saturday Night Mixed with The Hill Toppers and The Light Bulbs close behind. Individual honors include Aiden Wilson and Opal Owen for high game and series, with multiple 500+ series across men and women players.
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Braves Future Still Unknown in Milwaukee Antitrust Suit
Milwaukee faces a crucial ruling from Judge Elmer Roller in Wisconsin's antitrust case against the Braves and the National League. The verdict, expected today or Tuesday, could delay or deny bringing major league baseball to Milwaukee or lead to a Braves return to Milwaukee or an expansion franchise. The state accuses MLB and the NL of conspiring to boycott Milwaukee by moving the Braves to Atlanta.
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Sale off Auckland as Devastation fails vet exam
Devastation a top 3-year-old racehorse failed a veterinary examination Sunday and its sale to an American syndicate fell through. Owner E H Debrency said the colt showed no muscle action and the New York syndicate headed by J Malchin withdrew its purchase offer.
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