Stottlemyre Tosses Two-Hit Win Over Senators
The New York Yankees crushed the Washington Senators 8-0 as Mel Stottlemyre pitched a two hitter. Mantle played first base amid hamstring trouble and left after five innings. Joe Pepitone tripled scoring Mantle. Elston Howard homered in the seventh. President Johnson attended opening day events and tossed two pitches.
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Aqueduct Boycott Ends With $3.5 Million in Purses Boost
New York AP report says five day walkout by HBPA members ended as NYRA and state officials agreed to raise purses by 3.5 million dollars. About 250 horsemen voted to resume entries for today's nine race card at Aqueduct. Plan includes NYRA borrowing funds this year and state action promised for next year. Contingent Gotham Stakes entry for Successor was affected as trainer moved the horse to Keene, Kentucky for prep races toward the Kentucky Derby.
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Reds Beat Dodgers 6-1 Behind Pinson and Johnson Homers
Vada Pinson and Deron Johnson homered in the first inning and Dick Simpson added a seventh inning shot as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1 at Crosley Field. Big Jim Maloney earned the win, working seven innings before Ted Abernathy closed. Pinson and Johnson connected off Bob Miller, with Miller moving from bullpen to start after Sandy Koufax’s spot. The Reds added late runs on walks, singles, and a sacrifice fly, while the Dodgers finally plated a fifth inning run on a Roseboro double and Michel single.
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Johnson Opens Up Season With Three Opening Pitches
Washington AP reports President Lyndon B. Johnson opened the baseball season between the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees by tossing three opening pitches. He then mingled with officials, greeted Vice President Humphrey, and ate hot dogs and popcorn as the game unfolded amid the Senators’ rough start. Johnson attended with prominent figures including Senator Margaret Chase Smith and House Speaker John W. McCormack, while a Secret Service agent watched from the first base area.
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Don S Wins at Golden Gate Fields After Dodgers Loss
In Albany California AP report Ben Drysdale watched from the bench as the Dodgers fell to Cincinnati. Meanwhile his horse Don S won the fifth race at Golden Gate Fields signaling better luck on the track.
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Three Games At TBC Highlight Parents Open House
At the Troy Boys Club three games showcased a Parents Open House. Philadelphia edged Boston 20-10 in a midget match, Kens topped Yarters 41-35 in a junior test, and the Good Guys defeated the Bad Guys 113-78 in a feature Intermediates game.
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Opening Day Lights Up Major League Schedule
The season begins with 14 games across four days as Baltimore hosts Minnesota, Pittsburgh faces New York, and St. Louis hosts San Francisco in a marquee night matchup. Majors debut include Marichal vs Gibson in St. Louis and Lemaster vs Cuellar in Houston, with rosters feature Don Bosch and Ken Holtzman among rookies.
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20-Game Winners In Duel In St Louis Opening Day
The St Louis Cardinals host the San Francisco Giants as 20 game winners face off with Juan Marichal for the Giants and Bob Gibson for the Cardinals. Marichal was 25-8 last season, Gibson 21-12 after his strong 1966 season. Cepeda, now with St Louis, is eager for regular season action. The Giants loom as NL favorites while the Cardinals are viewed as a dark horse.
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Phillies Acquire Tito Francona From Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies announce the purchase of Tito Francona from St. Louis to shore up first base after Bill White injury. Francona, 33, hit .212 with four homers and 17 RBI in 83 games for the Cardinals last season, with Taylor remaining at first base while Francona and Taylor platoon. Bill Wilson sent to San Diego farm team to make room.
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Orioles Trim Roster To 28 After a Detroit
Baltimore Orioles reduced their squad to 28 by optioning catcher Vic Roznovsky and pitcher Dave Leonhard to Rochester of the International League. Roznovsky, 28, hit .237 in 41 games for the 1966 AL champions. Leonhard, 24, posted a 9-7 record last season with Rochester. Remaining on the roster are ballplayers like Andy Etchebarren Larry Haney and Charlie Lau. Steve Barber remains listed on the 28 man roster while at Rochester training camp in Daytona Beach Fla attempting to regain form from a sore arm last season.
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Mets Ship 10 Players To Farms
The New York Mets assigned ten players to minor league affiliates after earlier sending them to the club’s Homestead base in Florida. Rod Gardner sold to Jacksonville. Tug McGraw Dick Rusteck Dick Selma to International League. John Stephenson Terry Christman Kevin Colling Johnny Lewis to various leagues. Al Schmelz to Williamsport. Bob Heise to Durham. Billy Murphy to Seattle. details describe farm club movements and manager Al Green urging attendance at a California Angels affiliate session.
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Piersall Offered Contract Finally By Angels
Anaheim California AP Out fielder Jim Piersall, who trained with the Angels without a contract, apparently earned one in recent preseason moves. The Angels also acquired catcher Orlando McFarlane from Detroit, sent infielder Jackie Hernandez to Denver, and returned Merrit Ranew to Seattle. Fred Newman optioned to El Paso and Clyde Wright to Seattle. The club now lists four catchers, five infielders, seven outfielders and 12 pitchers.
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Indians Trim Rookie to 28 Man Roster
The Cleveland Indians reduced to a 28 player roster by sending rookie pitcher Billy Wynne back to Jacksonville of the International League.
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Phantoms acquire Theo Laseroms from Sparta Rotterdam
Rotterdam based Sparta Rotterdam confirmed the sale of Theo Laseroms to the Pittsburgh Phantoms of the National Professional Soccer League. The midfielder leaves the Dutch club after completing the transfer yesterday.
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Howell's Daughter Improves After Fall Injury
Four year old Mary Beth Howell, daughter of Boston Celtic Bailey Howell, was reported improved and in fair condition after a fall from a second story window at home during her father's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. She has a fractured right leg and fractured ribs. exploratory surgery found no abdominal injuries. Bailey Howell played 17 points in the Celtics' 121-117 win over Philadelphia before fouling out. he learned of the accident on the beach and was driven to Children’s Hospital Medical Center by police car with his wife in the stands.
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