WVU Spring Football Sees Favorable Weather and Scouts Pitt
West Virginia coach Jim Carlen timed spring drills from March 20 to late April, enjoying unusually good weather and easing practice continuity. Pitt faced rain and cancellations. Dave Hart ended drills in three weeks, with multiple workouts wiped out. Carlen and staff scouted Pitt as WVU eyes a fall clash with a tall Panther roster.
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Braves Defeat Dodgers as Aaron BatS In Four Runs
Hank Aaron drove in four runs with two homers to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pat Jarvis allowed six hits in a complete game for his third victory, while Claude Osteen took the loss after surrendering three Braves homers.
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Marichal Secures Fifth Win In Giants Victory Over Reds
Juan Marichal earned his fifth win of the season as the Giants rallied from an early deficit to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 4 in Cincinnati. Hal Lanier led the comeback with a fourth inning run after a stolen base and fielder’s choice, while Ollie Brown drove in the go ahead run with a bases loaded double in the first inning.
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National League baseball schedule with multiple matchups
Sunday games feature Houston at St Louis and San Francisco at Cincinnati with listed probable pitchers for each game. Afternoon and evening starts include Los Angeles at Atlanta and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, plus Chicago at Oakland and Minnesota at California among others.
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Wright Leads Tall City Open With 66 Again
Mickey Wright fired a second consecutive 66 to hold a five stroke lead at the Tall City women's open in Midland Texas. After two rounds her 132 places her atop a field including Carol Mann and Shirley Englehorn as she pursues a third tour title this season.
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Pearson Wins Rebel 400 at Darlington in Record Pace
Spartanburg driver David Pearson won the Rebel 400 at Darlington South Carolina driving a 1968 Ford. He earned 13900 dollars for first place finishing in a record 3 hours and 55 seconds. Darel Dieringer of Charlotte finished second in a 1968 Plymouth.
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League Leaders and Pitching Standings Summary
National League top hitters include McCovey of the Giants with 24 RBIs and Swoboda of the Mets at 22. Perez leads with 20 RBIs, Staub 19, and Williams 18. In the AL, Angels lead with 20 RBIs. Killebrew and Horton among leaders. Pitching leaders show Reed 3 0 in NL and Wise 5 1 in NL. Vic Lai n and others lead AL with strong decisions.
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Open golf entry process trims 3038 to 150 for 1968 U S Open
The USGA outlines a multi stage qualifying path for the 1968 U S Open at Oak Hill Rochester NY. 36 hole local and sectional rounds determine 150 players including 34 exempt and defending champions. Notable entrants include Jack Nicklaus Gary Player Julius Boros Arnold Palmer and Roberto De Vicenzo with venues at Memphis Dallas Detroit Chicago and Rochester.
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Redskins Sign No 1 Draft Choice Jim Smith
Washington signed No 1 pick Jim Yazoo Smith formerly star defensive halfback at Oregon. Smith called the contract satisfactory and Otto Graham declined to disclose terms.
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Granatelli Ordered to Modify Four Turbine Cars
USAC directed Andy Granatelli to change parts on four of his six turbine machines. The suspension components in cars numbers 20 30 60 and 70 must be modified to meet specifications before any further practice and prior to qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. Car 30 formerly involved in Mike Spence's fatal practice incident is among those affected.
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Senators option Hank Allen. recall Steve Jones from Buffalo
The Washington Senators optioned outfielder Hank Allen to Buffalo of the International League and recalled left handed pitcher Steve Jones. Allen batted .111 in 18 plate appearances this season and .233 in 116 games last year. Jones is 1-2 with Buffalo. He is expected to join for Sunday's game with Detroit.
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Colts Sign Paul Elzey In Fourth Draft Wave
The Baltimore Colts announced the signing of linebacker Paul Elzey, the team's fifth draft choice, on Saturday.
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Oshawa Generals Clash Marlboros In Weekend Hockey Showdown
Hockey action features Oshawa Generals against Toronto Marlboros from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Also on ice are figure skating and motor eveling events from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a soccer match between New York Generals and Toronto Falcons from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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