Convict baseball brings season to Atlanta Federal Prison
The Feds team at Atlanta Federal Penitentiary practices daily on a field behind the prison, with an octagonal guard tower overhead and crowds watching weekend doubleheaders. Inmates pitch and bat amid a unique recreation program run by Warren Henderson and John O. Henderson, boasting a road record and a 50 game schedule against semipro and college teams while joking about MLB careers.
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Anderson wins Boston Marathon in American return after 1968
Jon Anderson 23, son of Eugene mayor, becomes first American winner since Ambrose Burfoot in 1968 with a 2:16:03 finish. Fleming runner up, Suomalainen third after cramps. Jacqueline Hansen 24 wins women’s division in 3:06:26. Anderson battled self doubt, nearly scratched before father’s urging.
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UPI
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Anderson
Eugene
Ore
Tom Fleming
William Paterson College
Ron, Hill
England
Olavi Suomalainen
Finland
Jacqueline Hansen
Granda Hills
Calif
Ambrose Burfoot
Wesleyan University
Lutz Philipp
West Germany
Philipp
Fleming
Wellesley
Suomalainen
Newton
Warriors Pursue Another Stunner in Western Finals
In Inglewood, Golden State and Los Angeles Lakers open the Western Conference finals with a battle of defending champion Lakers vs the rejuvenated Warriors. Al Attles notes defense will decide, while Rick Barry returns for Golden State to lead a battle for a 4- to 7-game series. The series shifts to Oakland for Games 3 and 4 with the winner facing either the Boston Celtics or New York Knicks.
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Warriors
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Milwaukee Bucks
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al Attles
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Chicago
Bulls
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Laker
Bill Sharman
Rick Barry
Milwaukee
Chamberlain
West
Oakland
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
Boston
New York
Crusaders Face Boston Jinx In WHA Playoffs
Cleveland and New England clash in a best of seven semifinal with Boston holding home ice. Cleveland carries a nine game win streak but hasn't played in a week as the Whalers seek revenge after winning the season series three games to two and outscoring Cleveland 23 to 20.
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New England Whalers
Boston
Whalers
NEW England
Ure Tyro Chats
Indians
Ken Aspromonte
Aspromonte
Concepcion shines as Reds sweep Padres on big day
Reds shortstop Dave Concepcion proves his promise with a three run homer and two singles boosting Cincinnati to a 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres. Anderson praised his progress as Concepcion raises season average to .500 through Monday.
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Venezuela
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Chaney
Cesar Geronimo
Phil Gagliano
Tony Perez
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
Clay Carroll
Nate Colbert
Los Angeles
Houston
Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Indians Ready To End Slump Against Brewers
The Cleveland Indians host the Milwaukee Brewers tonight at 6 p.m. with Dick Tidrow starting for Cleveland and Bill Parsons for Milwaukee. Cleveland aims to sustain a recent offensive burst after a rough stretch, trusting spring training form to return as players adjust.
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Milwaukee Brewers
Dick Tidrow
Bill Parsons
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Monday Baseball Matchups And Night Games
MLB schedule lists numerous afternoon games including California at Minnesota and Detroit at Boston with pitchers noted. Evening slate features Oakland at Kansas City, New York at Baltimore, and extra night games across major leagues with several teams hosting key division foes.
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Scheewing
Oakland
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Milnwater
Bedtimore
Might
Beeston
Major League Star Leaders Highlight Fragmented Box Scores
Fragmentary baseball wire notes list leaders like MAT TENG LSM and P. Kelly with runs and RBIs for Kansas City and Cincinnati figures. Mentions Kerry and Wynn with home runs and batters in multiple teams. details are incomplete and portions unreadable.
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Mayberry
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Elyria Catholic dominates golf at Elyria CC with two wins
Elyria Catholic defeated Midview 13-0 and Avon 12-1 on the windswept turf. Medalist honors went to Pitt Gorske with 439 in the Midview match. Henderson starred in Avon while ECHS improves to 4-2 and Avon drops to 2-1. A Little League West managers meeting is set at the YMCA Court Street at 7 p.m.
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Midview
Avon
Elyria Country Club
Tom Stetson
Terry Miller
Tom Henderson
Tim Webber
Pitt Gorske
Don Rising
Dave Barson
Bill Terry
Mike DeLong
Gary Barnett
al Noll
Gary Smith
Panthers
Zai
Henderson
Keith Hiller
Barson
John Homenik
ECHS
Oberlin
Lorain Catholic
Little League West
YMCA
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