Palmer’s joint pains spur Orioles comeback plan
Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer, recovering from a shoulder strain after a 1967 season hampered by injuries, notes a December tonsil and adenoid operation may help his arm. Palmer recalls a strong 1966 World Series and hopes spring treatment leads to a peak 1968 season.
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Arizona and ASU tumble in WAC clashes on road losses
Arizona State and Arizona wrapped up tough Western Athletic Conference road nights with losses to Wyoming and New Mexico. New Mexico's Ron Sanford exploded for 36 points in the win while Carl Ashley sparked Wyoming to a 91-86 victory. Mickey Foster and Seabern Hill led the Sun Devils and Wildcats in a high scoring matchup as both teams slip to 9-15 and 9-12 overall.
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Baseball executive praises Lombardi and Lane for race unity
The article quotes a prominent baseball figure praising Vince Lombardi for uniting players of different races with the Green Bay Packers. It also highlights Frank Lane’s role in breaking baseball’s color line with Minnie Minoso and his belief in judging players solely on ability, regardless of race. Lane’s firm stance against discrimination and his past actions with the White Sox and Orioles are emphasized.
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Scottsdale Teams Start Conference Playoffs This Evening
All four Scottsdale squads begin conference play tonight. Three games are at Westwood with Scottsdale facing Mesa at 7 30 p m and Coronado meeting Saguaro at 9 p m The Chandler venue hosts Arcadia versus McClintock at 9 p m in the feature following Westwood Temper.
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Colville, Walker lead 21 point night in league game
Colville topped Cassady 48 35 as Jeff Walker scored 21 and Dennis Johnson added 11 for the winners. Chris Colville contributed 10 in a tight junior league matchup.
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Coronado Faculty Defeats Scottsdale Seniors In Charity Game
The Scottsdale Beavers faced Coronado faculty in a first annual charity basketball game in Scottsdale gym. Biggy Overstreet 6'8 sparked the Beavers while Socktum Spong wowed the crowd with a hook shot. Coronado won 55-40 as both sides raised funds for student government programs.
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College Basketball Scores From East to West Across 1960s League Play
A broad roll of final scores shows East teams like Rhode Island, Holy Cross and Notre Dame posting wins or close losses, while West programs such as New Mexico, Arizona and San Jose State tally victories. Notable OT and near-miss results appear with Slippery Rock, Northwestern-like upsets and high scoring sessions across the circuit.
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Desert javelina herds scattered by snowstorm and winter-kill
Arizona wildlife officials report javelina numbers down in southern units 24 29 30B and 21 after a December snowstorm. wolves observe herd regrouping and feeding on emergent forage due to abundant rain. Also notes 1968 spring turkey hunt applications open March 4 at AGFD offices with bearded turkeys only and drawing on March 18. units 1A 3W 4 8 9 22 23 open with permit counts listed. Afghan white winged pheasants released along the Colorado River in California with 500 birds moved from a California game farm near Sacramento.
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Paced 3-year-olds vie for $1600 Hotel Tropicana Purse
Phoenix trainers Jayendero and Princess Touchy lead a nine horse field for the Hotel Tropicana Purse at Arizona Downs. Jayendero has 12 in the money finishes in 16 career starts while Princess Touchy, linked to Zip Pocket, has two starts this season plus a second in the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Posse Handicap. Competing rivals include Miss Sabra Mucho Petro Delirious Otto G6 Sailing Bell Chips Down and Swinging Eddie. Nancycée makes her 1968 racing debut as the likely favorite in the seven horse Flying Fury Purse with a $1500 prize.
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McGee Leads Tucson in Open Second Round
Jerry McGee, 23, holds a two stroke lead entering the second round of the 72 hole Tucson Open worth $100000. The young pro on only his second PGA tour year has yet to win a major prize and is trying to establish himself in professional golf.
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Runners Aim to Extend WHL Gap Over Canucks
Vancouver hosts Phoenix in WHL action as the Roadrunners hold a one point edge over the Canucks. Phoenix seeks to widen the gap and push Vancouver further from the Patrick Cup playoff race with 15 games remaining.
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