Tribe opener skips pomp as strike aftermath hits Cleveland
Cleveland natives face a pared down home opener against the Milwaukee Brewers with no bands, ceremonies, or speeches. About 25,000 fans expected in rain as Nick Mileti outlines a strengthened, community-focused Indians under his ownership. Ken Aspromonte backs roster and health over lofty predictions, noting the season will be 156 games with six postponed by the strike.
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Lakers rally past Bucks to pull within 2-1 in series
Lakers overcome deficits as Gail Goodrich scores 30 and Wilt Chamberlain dominates the late stretch with rebounds and blocks. Milwaukee leads 103-100 late, but Goodrich hits free throws and a fast break layup to put Los Angeles ahead 104-101. Chamberlain seals the 108-105 victory, cutting the Bucks’ series lead to 2-1 with game four scheduled in Milwaukee.
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Hill leads Monsanto Open amid uncertain title hopes
Dave Hill shot 64 68 132 to take a four-stroke lead over Bob E. Smith at the Monsanto Open in Pensacola. Despite the cushion, Hill warned he may not win or even finish as he downplays his form. Jim Colbert sits third at 137, with Jerry Heard and Chris Blocker at 139. Several stars withdrew or did not participate, including Nicklaus and Palmer.
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LCCC netters open 1972 with 9-0 win over Lakeland
Lorain County Community College tennis opened the season with a 9 0 home victory over Lakeland. Wellington defeated Rich Szechy 6 0 6 2. Doubles teams Bobel Marukas and Tomasek Scuilli won 6 1 6 4 and 6 0 6 4. Trautman Page added 6 1 6 4. Commodores improved to 20 1 over three seasons and will host Bowling Green on April 24. Coach Jack Hess praised the team's rapid progress and noted strong straight set wins across six singles and three doubles.
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Reds Open With Fanfare For Shortened Season
Cincinnati hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 2 30 p.m. opener at Riverfront Stadium before about 50 000 fans. Opening day festivities will feature marching bands and speakers as the strike settlement limits tickets to the April 5 opener.
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Battle-weary Barons knocked out of playoffs
Battle-weary Barons were swept as Baltimore defeated Cleveland 4 1 clinching the Calder Cup series four games to two. Baltimore surged with three first period goals and widened to a commanding 14 2 edge in the decisive fifth and sixth games, ending Cleveland's playoff run. Coach John Muckler cited injuries and limited manpower as the main factors, praising Baltimore’s depth and the Rivard line for carrying the series.
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