Cubs Even Series With 4-2 Win Over Giants in Phoenix
Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 4-2 at Phoenix Municipal Stadium to even their non loss record after a Palm Springs split with the Angels. Hacken sack Bill Hands worked three scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to 3.60. Don Kessinger, Glen Becker, and Billy Williams fueled the offense with timely hits, while ex-Giant Hands, Rich Nye, and Cal Koonce combined for seven Giants hits. Chavez Nestor relieved and yielded walks in the fourth, letting Dolph Phillips swipe second and score on a Kessinger groundout. The Cubs host the Angels next Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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N.J
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Willie Hoist
Jim Carroll
Carroll
Dickie Martin
Rich Nye
Cal Koonce
Don Kessinger
Glen Beckett
Billy Williams
Kessinger
Chavez Nestor
Dolph Phillips
Dolph
Robinson Hit By Pitch In Orioles Loss To Braves
Orioles star Brooks Robinson was hit on the head by a pitch in the fourth inning and left for hospital after X rays. Atlanta won 1–0 in 10 innings on a Marty Martinez squeeze bunt. Braves pitchers held Baltimore to five hits as exhibition play continued.
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UPI
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Bobby
Bailey
Folley Confident in Path to Title After Clay Fight
Folley asserts certainty of victory over Cassius Clay in a five round title bout at Madison Square Garden, while Clay plans defenses in Tokyo and San Francisco against Bonavena and Spencer. Folley proclaims being the better fighter and vows a knockout or decision. Clay trains with body defense in sparring and plays basketball with the Providence Friars.
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Pirates Aim for NL Pennant in 1967 Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates, top contenders after a 1966 league leading .270 team average and 759 runs, bolster with Maury Wills to third, pitchers Dennis Ribant and Juan Pizarro, and a strong lineup led by Clemente Stargell Alou Mota and Mera. The team seeks the NL crown after near-misses in previous seasons.
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Fort Myers
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UPI
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Acquirin
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Pirates
Harry Walker
Pittsburgh
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Matty Alou
Manny Mota
Roberto Clemente
Willie Stargell
Alou
Donn Clendenon
Gene Alley
Southern Illinois Edges Duke In Tight NIT Quarters
Southern Illinois defeats Duke 72 to 63 in a disciplined performance likened to a Marine drill. Marshall blasts Nebraska 119 to 88 setting a tourney single game scoring record as George Stone scores 46 points.
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UPI
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Marine Corps
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Curt Simmons A Cubs veteran and team rep reshapes Chicago
Curt Simmons a 19 season major league pitcher with 188 wins joins the Cubs after a Cardinals trade in 1968. He pitched a five hit shutout against the Mets in his first Chicago appearance and earlier helped the Phillies reach a pennant with 18 wins in 1964. Jim Stewart, a switch hitting infielder outfielder, also joins the Cubs after Austin Peay State College, with time in Tacoma in 1966 and a center field stint in late 1964.
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Alabama
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Salt Lake City
Austin Peay State College
Tennessee
Owners demand players reply on NBA playoffs strike
NBA owners set noon deadline to know if players will strike the playoffs and halt the post season. President Walter Kennedy warned there would be no playoffs without a yes or no. The Players Association backs a pension demand while owners seek retroactivity limits and total cost.
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Giants Begin Spring Drills In Casa Grande Contention
PCL Giants open spring practice in Casa Grande with at least 25 of 36 players vying for spots on the 1967 roster. Several key contracts remain unsigned as manager Bill Werle oversees workouts near the Francisco Grande Motor Inn.
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Bill Werle
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Bob Burdain
Rosy Ryan
Rex Johnston
Don Landrum
Art Cawson
Jack Marsden
Bob Holbert
Harold Haydel
Don Larsen
Dick Batelle
al Stanek
Bob Garibaldi
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Woodmen Resident and Life Company
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E. Oak St
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