Sun Devils Eyes fifth straight win over Wisconsin
Arizona State University seeks a fifth consecutive baseball victory as it hosts Wisconsin at Phoenix Municipal Stadium at 7:30 p.m. The Sun Devils beat Wisconsin 12 to 1 in Tempe with a 16 hit attack and five Wisconsin errors. Craig Swan pitched seven innings allowing four hits with eight strikeouts. Jeff Osborn led the offense with three hits including a solo homer.
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Ted Williams Hat Tip Marked Opening Dayrite for Senators Loss
Opening day at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium drew 45 113 fans as Ted Williams tipped his hat for the first time in a Washington ceremony amid a Senators loss to the Yankees 8 4. Frank Howard homered late for Washington. Mel Stottlemyre earned the win for New York. The Dodgers beat the Reds 3 2 in Cincinnati to begin the 1969 season amid a 24 team, four division schedule.
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Yancey Poised for Masters Showdown at Augusta
Bert Yancey, a former West Point cadet with two prior Masters appearances finishing high, is seen as a strong show bet. He cites his comfort with Augusta National and his improved form, though tendonitis earlier this year worried him. Last full practice day before course closes Wednesday for final prep.
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Giants Beat Vancouver 8 5 In Exhibition At Tempe
Phoenix Giants won 8-5 over Vancouver in an exhibition game at Tempe as part of preparations for the Pacific Coast League opener against Vancouver. Pete Jernigan and Jim Rosario each had three hits, while the Giants collected 15 safeties against five Vancouver hurlers. Larry Miller, a veteran southpaw relief pitcher, was optioned back to the Giants by the Baltimore Orioles.
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Patriots ready to move to Seattle amid stadium fight
The Boston Patriots of the AFL reportedly near relocation to Seattle as Massachusetts lawmakers debate stadium bills. Seattle would host the team with Sicks Stadium as a temporary base while a long term home is sought. The Pats under coach Clive Rush face scheduling conflicts with the Red Sox at Fenway and 1970 realignment issues. legislation remains stalled.
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Mesa 9 Victors In Close Arizona Junior College Ballgame
Mesa Community College edged Arizona Western 4-3 in an Arizona Junior College Athletic Conference baseball game. ASacrifice bunt by Phil Vetter brought home the winning run in the bottom of the eighth, scoring pinch-runner Roy Muller after Joe Killeen singled. Western loaded the bases in the ninth but Pat Darcy retired the side. Also, Lee Rose of Transylvania College said he was approached about the Davidson lead basketball coaching job.
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Suns Press Ahead With Talks On Two Draft Picks
Phoenix negotiators worked on deals for two top college selections Neal Walk and Gene Williams after obtaining Walk from Florida and Williams from Kansas State in the NBA draft. Colangelo said negotiations to finalize terms continued by phone.
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Suns draft strategy cited in Scottsdale meeting notes
A Scottsdale Sportsmen's Club gathering at 7:30 p m discussed NBA draft activity with George Parker of First National Bank outlining gun control efforts. Suns executive Bob Colangelo reviewed negotiations with Walk and Williams and noted the Sun's strong draft position in New York May 7 with two of the first five picks in the third round and prospects Griffin Hagen Green highlighted.
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Morehead State
Playoffs Swing to Denver in ABA Western Final
The Ameri can Basketball Association Western Division playoffs move to Denver tonight with the Oakland Oaks and the Rockets each holding one win in the best of seven series.
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