Lakers Face Bulls Without West In Key Playoff Game
In Inglewood the Lakers seek a decisive win over the Chicago Bulls in game seven of the NBA quarterfinals. West is out with a knee injury, and Chicago aims to reach the Western Conference finals against Milwaukee after taking series momentum.
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Senators open season with six-hit Bosman win and Flood spark
Washington rides six-hit pitching by Dick Bosman and timely hitting from Toby Harrah and Joe Foy to beat the Athletics 8-0 in the season opener. Curt Flood, signed after a long layoff, adds two walks and two runs as the Senators debut a new left side infield. Braves top Reds 7-4. Astros beat Dodgers 5-2 as Cesar Cedeno shines with two hits and a run.
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Morton Expos Pitcher Aims for Better Control and Honesty
Montreal’s Carl Morton, NL Rookie of the Year, seeks fewer walks and homers after an 18 win season. He explains his philosophy of pitching to be himself and recalls a candid exchange with Tom Seaver that sparked future restraint. Morton says honesty can hurt feelings but plans to stay professional in 1969.
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Nicklaus Favored as Masters Returns with Form in Tow
The Masters favorite Jack Nicklaus arrives in Augusta after rest at his Florida home and a 68 in final tune up. He seeks a fourth Masters and to move within one major crown of Bobby Jones, recalling past wins and his push to surpass the Jones record.
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Port Angeles Marathon Basketball Game Sets Long-Running Record
Port Angeles High School players Lew Alcindor and Steven Johansen starred in a world’s longest game lasting 126 hours 2 minutes. White defeated Green 10,269 to 10,037 with 4 injuries and more than 500 dollars raised for the Lettermen’s Club.
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Baseball Standings From Monday and Wednesday Schedule
Results show Atlanta defeated Cincinnati 7 to 4 and Houston 5 to 2. Wednesday night games include St Louis at Chicago and Atlanta at Cincinnati with Montreal at New York and San Francisco at San Diego. Washington routed Oakland 8 to 0 and Chicago at Oakland Kaw City at California Milwaukee at Minnesota and Washington at Baltimore are on the schedule.
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Pacers edge Pros 91 90 to take 3 0 playoff lead
Indiana Pacers defend ABA champions hold off Memphis Pros 91 90 to take a 3 0 series lead. Fred Lewis tallied 23 points and Bill Keller made two late free throws. Gerald Govan scored a late basket for Memphis. Roger Brown and Mel Daniels each had 18 for Indiana while Steve Jones led Memphis with 31.
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Pac-8 director named new WAC commissioner
Stan Bates the dean of Pacific-8 athletic directors will become Western Athletic Conference commissioner starting July 1 He has led Washington State University athletics since 1954 and previously coached and served in state and national sports organizations Bates succeeds Wiles Hallock who leaves for the Pac-8 post Dr Richard A Harvill Arizona president chairs the WAC presidents council Beasley WSU executive vice president praises Bates while noting the university will seek his replacement
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Carl Mays Former pitcher dies at 79 in California
Carl Mays, a 207 game winner and pitcher for the Red Sox Yankees and Reds, dies at 79 in El Cajon California after weeks of pneumonia. He remained controversial for the 1920 pitch that killed Ray Chapman, maintaining Chapman lunged into the ball.
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Carr Signs Five Year No-Cut NBA Contract
Cleveland reports Austin Carr of Notre Dame signed a five year no-cut deal with the Cavaliers to be paid over 20 years. Carr, the No 1 college player, averaged 37.9 points per game last season and led the draft as the first pick.
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