Sox triumph as Horlen spins six scoreless in spring
Chicago White Sox edge Philadelphia 8 7 as pitcher Joe Horlen delivers six innings of shutout ball. Rays of offense come late with Ray Fosse bases loaded single in ninth. Other spring scores include Astros 15 10 over Cardinals and Cubs 8 4 Indians 9.
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Bunning the man of Pirate pennant plan
Pirates bring in Jim Bunning from the Phillies to boost a pitching staff that posted the league’s highest ERA. Larry Shepard, new Pirates manager, aims to fit Bunning Maury Wills and Roberto Clemente into a cohesive unit to climb from sixth place.
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Twins trade for catching help as pennant chase begins
Orlando fans hear that the Twins, aiming for 1968, traded Zoilo Versalles and Mudcat Grant to Los Angeles for John Roseboro and bullpen measured help. Cal Elmer says the moves strengthen catcher, bullpen while acknowledging shortstop and third base remain unsettled with Kaat’s elbow and Rolllins’ knee issues.
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Marichal Goes Seven as Giants Crush Indians
Juan Marichal pitched seven innings allowing six hits as the San Francisco Giants defeated Cleveland 14 to 3 in spring training. Jim Buning was involved as Pittsburgh eyed pennant plans while the Giants started early.
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Tigers Hope 92 Wins End Long Pennant Drought
Mayo Smith believes 92 victories will win the pennant as Detroit eyes a return to the World Series. The 1968 Tigers, 91-71 last season in a runner up tie with Minnesota, overhaul bullpen with Eddie Mathews and Dennis Ribant acquisitions while assessing starters Earl Wilson Joe Sparma Denny McLain Mickey Lolich and relievers. The lineup centers on Norm Cash Vic Mathews Dick McAuliffe Ray Oyler and Tom Matchick with Hank Aguirre uncertain and Timmerman Cain in minor league watch.
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Connie Hawkins Voted ABA Most Valuable Player
Connie Hawkins of the Pittsburgh Pipers was near unanimously chosen as the ABA MVP. He led the league in scoring with 26.8 points per game and averaged 13.5 rebounds, earning the award on all but three ballots among 29 voters. Doug Moe, Mel Daniels and Larry Jones followed in voting.
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BC Landscape Remains Much as It Was in 1778
Despite booming industrial growth, British Columbia’s scenery appears largely unchanged since Captain James Cook first landed on Vancouver Island in 1778, with expansions in industry coexisting with historic coastal landscapes.
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Pensacola Open prize money raised to 100000
Pensacola officials announced the 1969 Pensacola Open prize fund will rise to $100,000 from $80,000. First prize will jump from $16,000 to $20,000 as top stars like Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus did not play this year.
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American runners sweep Australian track titles in Sydney meet
Mel Pender led with a 100-meter win in 10.3 seconds despite a taped thigh. Jim Kemp of Kentucky State clocked 46.4 to win the 400. Gayle Hopkins leaped 26 feet 8% inches in the long jump before wind rules negated the mark, while Jay Sylvester took the shot put at 62 feet 9 inches in an Australian record. Preston Davis lost the 1500 to Peter Waxson with Waxson posting 3 minutes 39.9 seconds.
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Hopkins
Preston Davis
San Francisco
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White Sox Trim Roster Dropping Nash Rath Abarbanel
Chicago White Sox cut Cotton Nash Fred Rath and Mickey Abarbanel as they reduce to 35 players. Nash was optioned to Hawaii in the Pacific Coast League while Rath and Abarbanel were sent to the minor league camp. Also sent back were pitchers Don Dennis and Steve Krull and shortstop Rich Morales.
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