Mays Drives Giants With Five RBI But 7-6 Loss Stings
Willie Mays extended a hot start with a grand slam and five RBI in a 7-6 defeat as Don McMahon blew the late lead. The Padres rallied for three runs in the ninth, leaving San Francisco short of a comeback.
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JJ's Holiday Wins Roosevelts Race in Unseasonal Snow
In Roosevelt Raceway on a snowy April day, JJ's Holiday fought through a sudden snowstorm to win the race as spectators note an uncanny Christmas scene on the track and the crowd cheers the unexpected champ.
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Coody grabs Masters lead in first round rivalries
Texan Charlie Coody shot six under par 66 to take a three stroke edge over a crowded group at 69 in the Masters opening round. Notables in the chase included Murphy January Floyd Lunn Irwin while Nicklaus Yancey Weiskopf and Casper paced a large pack at even par or better.
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Bert Yancey
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Art Wall
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Gene Littler
Gary Player
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Archer
Tony Jacklin
England
Black Hawks lead playoff series two games up
Montreal Canadiens staged a stunning comeback to beat Boston 7 5 after trailing 5 1. Chicago's 6 2 stroll over Philadelphia in the other quarter final left the series two games to nil. Toronto Maple Leafs beat New York Rangers 4 1. St Louis Blues defeated Minnesota North Stars 4 2.
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Lakers and Bucks Ready for Playoff Clash in Milwaukee
Milwaukee and Los Angeles open the Western Conference playoffs with Jerry West injured for the Lakers and Oscar Robertson possibly sidelined for Milwaukee. Bench depth, rebounding, and defense shape the series as Milwaukee rode a 20-game win streak and holds a rebounding edge while Wilt Chamberlain dominates the boards. The Bucks, with Lew Alcindor and a stronger reserve unit, aim to slow the Lakers front line led by Chamberlain in a sold-out arena with blackout lifted for TV.
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Baseball Standings and Saturday Schedule Highlighted
The results show Cleveland 3 Boston 2 and Kansas City 3 California 2. Saturday games feature Kansas City at Oakland, California at Milwaukee, Minnesota at Chicago, Boston at Cleveland, Detroit at Baltimore, and New York at Washington.
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First day of off track betting brings long lines in New York
New York crowds flocked to Grand Central and Roosevelt Raceway as pari mutuel off track betting opened for the first time in the United States. Bettors endured long lines and some lacked available odds while officials noted broad interest and anticipated city revenue for services.
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Floridians Tie ABA Playoff With 129 117 Win Over Colonels
Florida Floridians defeat Kentucky Colonels 129 to 117 to even their best of seven series at 2 2 setting up game five in Louisville. Calvin scores 34 points, Harge adds 21 and 20 rebounds while Issel is held to 16.
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