AL president previews another tight season race
Cronin praises 1968 American League managers and pitching depth across teams. He highlights White Sox, Tigers, Red Sox questions for Lonborg’s return, Yaztremski’s value, Indians sleeper potential, and strong prospect talent in Washington California Oakland Yankees Twins and Orioles as a knock-down, drag-out pennant chase looms.
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Ex slugger Earl Battey Still One Of Cooler Heads
Former Minnesota Twins catcher Earl Battey, 38, now an athletic specialist at Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, acted as a calm referee for a kids basketball game. He reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s assassination and promotes non-violence, saying he remains one of the cooler heads despite leaving baseball.
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Gourey lifts Totems past Roadrunners in OT playoff thriller
Seattle edges Phoenix 3-2 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the WHL semifinal. Bob Courey scored at 6:18 of OT with assists from Earl Heiskala and Dwight Carruthers after a 1-1 game through regulation. Next game set for Seattle Saturday. Portland leads San Diego 1-0 in their series with game two in Portland on Tuesday.
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Anderson jockey wins five at Turf Paradise Arizona Downs
Jeff Anderson 21 from Mesa rode five winners at Turf Paradise in the Arizona Downs meeting. He bagged Red Intent Hartford Lorie's Bid Spike Boy and Beau Nixon to surge to 34 winners atop the jockey standings. Little Blue Boy won the six furlong feature as undefeated Marti Marti heads 15 two year olds in Paradise Valley Stakes.
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Phoenix signs Gary Gregor in NBA first contract
Phoenix signs Gary Gregor, a 6 foot 6 forward from South Carolina, after he was a first round pick. The two year contract terms were not disclosed but described as substantial. Gregor averaged 17.9 points and 12.2 rebounds per game this season with a 53.5 percent field goal rate.
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Bruins expect more hustle in decisive playoff game
The Boston Bruins forecast higher effort and stronger physical play to level the Stanley Cup series with the Montreal Canadiens after a 2-1 loss in game one. Coach Harry Sinden criticized puck handling and pledged tougher hits as Boston aims to rebound in the best-of-seven.
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Winter league baseball recap with Tovar MVP vote sting
The Twins' Cesar Tovar, voted by one writer as the most valuable player, sparked a 2-2 win over Houston with an inside the park homer as two other Friday games were rained out or postponed due to King’s death. Oakland, St. Louis, Pittsburgh and New York teams posted late rallies or decisive innings in multiple exhibitions.
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Augert Wins First Giant Slalom Run as Killy Delays Skiing
Jean-Claude Killy’s fans wait for his return while France’s Jean Pierre Augert dominates the first run of the men’s giant slalom in Heavenly Valley. Herbert Huber and Reinhard Tritscher follow in second and third. Nancy Greene, retiring after this series, places fifth in the women’s giant slalom with Gertrud Gabl winning. Florence Steurer and Isabel Mir take second and third for the women.
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Sun Devils edge Lobos to start WC play 3-2 in Phoenix
Arizona State defeats New Mexico 3-2 to open Western Athletic Conference action at Phoenix Municipal Stadium. Ron Davini drove in two runs and Dave Grangaard added a run-producing double while Jeff Pentland earned the win. Ralph Sallee fanned 13 but took the loss as Lobos could not capitalize on fourth inning opportunities.
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Pro Scores Pro Scores NBA and Baseball Results Brief
Basketball results show Boston 127 Philadelphia 118 and Los Angeles 133 San Francisco 105. Baseball scores include St Louis 3 Detroit 2 and Oakland 7 Cincinnati 6 with other listed games pending.
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Beavers Sweep Sunnyslope in Gym Meet
Scottsdale High gymnasts led by the Ryans and Warren defeated Sunnyslope 118.8 to 89. Mike Ryan won two events and was all around champ. Danny Ryan claimed three wins, Rick Warren added two wins, and Mark Righetini earned a third.
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Eaton tops Cats in Saguaro dual meet win
Prescott Badgers were defeated 129.4 to 116.2 by the Cats at Saguaro High School. Bingo Eaton led with three firsts and a second, Dave Allen added two top finishes, and Swisher, Moore, and Driscoll contributed key placements as the Cats captured four events and shallowly dominated the remaining.
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