Andretti Wins Richest Daytona
Mario Andretti swept the Daytona 500 in a Ford, leading a volatile race in which nine leaders shared the spotlight amid frequent cautions. Fred Lorenzen finished second in a Ford, while Richard Petty faded with engine trouble and Donny Allison earned rookie honors. Andretti's victory earned $35,000, with Lorenzen taking $14,000 for runner-up as the fastest stock car event to date drew 94,255 spectators.
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Fred Plymouth
Lorenzen
Elmhurst
Ill
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el Candido
Gallf
Agdretti
James Hylton
Inman
S.C. Fouth
Darel Dieringer
A. J. Foyt
Houston
Thetar
Don White
Keokuk
Iowa
Richard Petty
Randleman
N.C
Petty
Plymouth
Andretti
Nazareth
Iday
Jane
Turner
Foyt
Yarbrough
Baker
Pearson
Donny Allison
Hueytown
Ala
Canadiens Tie Hawks In NHL Playoff Race
Montreal and Chicago battled to a 2-2 tie as Henri Richard tied the game at 15 29 of the third period after Phil Esposito sparked the Blackhawks with his 16th goal at 4 15. Montreal moved within five points of Detroit for the final playoff berth while Chicago stretched its lead atop the league. Mohns opened scoring for Chicago at 7 22 of the first, Tremblay tied for Montreal at 13 10, and Esposito added the deciding Chicago tally earlier. Attendance 16 666.
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Doug Mohns
Stan Mikipita
Montreal
Vachon
Chicago
Henrisof
Richard
Mindar
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Canadiens
Detroit
Boston
Hawk
Denis DeJordy
Righard
J.c.tremblay
Dennis Hull
Doug Jarrett
John Ferguson
Esposito
Pilote
Null
Harris
Montreal Cage
Priest Attacks AAU Over Ryun Half Mile Case
In Los Altos California Father Wilfred Crowley denounces AAU efforts to retroactively sanction Jim Ryuns world record half mile at Terre Haute. He cites monopolistic jurisdiction and argues meet conditions were proper and the record should stand or be dismissed. Ryun, a Kansas student, clocked 1 44.9 and had just received the Sullivan Award when recognition issues arose.
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U.S. Track and Field Federation
USTFF
Amateur Athletic Union
AAU
Jim Ryun
Terre Haute
Ind
Wilfred H. Crowley
Father Crowley
International Amateur Athletic Federation
Ryan
University of Kansas
Sullivan
Chicago
Leafs top Rangers to stretch win streak to seven
Toronto Maple Leafs defeat New York Rangers 4 2 to extend their winning run to seven while ending New York's four game run. Mike Walton and Jim Pappin scored on power plays after Goyette and Geoffrion tied it, Pulford opening scoring for Toronto.
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NEW York
Mike Walton
Jim Pappin
Toronto Maple Leafs
National Hockey League
New York Rangers
Maple Leafs
Rangers
Toronto
Phil Goyette
Bernie Geoffrion
Walton
Pappin
Frank Mahovlich
Ranger
Ed Giacomin
Leafs
Giacomin
Bob Pulford
Pulford
Bruins Rally For 3-3 Tie With Red Wings
Detroit and Boston battled to a 3-3 tie as Ron Stewart scored with nine seconds left. Wayne Connelly and Bobby Orr had given Boston a 2-1 lead before Detroit’s Alex Delvecchio tied it and Bruce MacGregor put Detroit ahead briefly. Gordie Howe added his third assist, and Stewart sealed the draw for Boston. Attendance 13,754.
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Ron Stewart
Boston Bruins
Red Wings
Wayne Connelly
Bobby Orr
Bruins
Dean Prentice
Alex Delvecchio
Bruce MacGreg R
Boston
Ed Johnston
Gordie Howe
Stewart
Wings
Roger Crozier
Hamilton Dies While Judging Dog Show
G Ross Hamilton a leading U S dog judge collapsed and died in the Seattle Kennel Club show ring at the 42nd annual event. The Reading Pennsylvania resident age 73 had just returned from vacation and felt fine before entering the Afghan hound group. Firemen failed to revive him and he was pronounced dead at King County Hospital.
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UPI
G. Ross Hamilton
America
Seattle Kennel Club
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Reading
Prospect St
Peaside
Ham
King County Hospital
BCHS Jayvees Top Troy Swimmers In Meet
Bethlehem Central JV defeated Troy High JV 53 to 30 in a swimming meet held Saturday night in Troy.
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Troy
Bethlehem Central JV
Troy High JV
Two Orioles Stars Sign For 1967 Baseball Season
Miami AP report notes Dave McNally and Jim Palmer signed 1987 contracts and joined a two hour workout. McNally, 24, drew about 25000 dollars after a 13- record and a World Series clinching win. Palmer, 25, expected about 15000 dollars after a 15-10 season and a 6-0 World Series shutout. Several teammates remain unsigned.
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Dave McNally
Jim Palmer
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Dodgers
Steve Barber
Tom Phoebus
Curt Blefary
Boog Powell
Dave Johnson
Bob Johnson
Weaver Wins Panama Open with Eagle Finish
Bert Weaver of Broadwater Beach Mississippi edged Art Wall Jr. with an eagle on the 17th hole to win the Panama Open Golf Tournament by three strokes. Weaver shot 71 in the final round for a 14 under par 274 and $3,000. Wall from Honesdale Pennsylvania carded 70 for a 277 and $2,000.
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Bert Weaver
Broadwater Beach
Miss
Art Wall Jr
Weaver
Wall
Honesdale
Academy Skaters Clinch Eastern DHSHL Title In 4 2 Win
Academy clinched the Eastern District High School Hockey League championship with a 4-2 victory over Troy High at the RPI Field House. Troy, the defending champion, pulled its goalie late as the score stood 3-2, but Academy sealed the win when Don Duffy scored on a long shot into the empty net. Academy improved to 11-4 overall and undefeated in league play at 5-0. Troy fell to 1-8 overall and 1-5 in league. La Salle and Darrow trailed in the standings.
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RPI
Troy Hah School
Troy
Academy
Don Duffy
Kearns Named To NCAA Selection Unit
RPI hockey coach Garry Kearns was named to the NCAA selection committee for Eastern representatives in the NCAA Hockey Tournament in Syracuse March 16 18 The panel will choose the second national tournament team Eastern members include Jim Fullerton of Brown and Jim Bell of Northeastern Western members include Jerry Carle Amo Bessone and Ralph Romano
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Garry Kearns
Syracuse
Vic Stout
Kearns
Jim Fullerton
Brown
Jim Bell
Northeastern
Jerry Carl
West Leads Lakers Over Royals in 141-127 rout
Los Angeles, led by Jerry West with 34 points and Archie Clark with 20 in the second half, defeated the Cincinnati Royals 141-127 to move within a half game of St. Louis in the Midwest Division. Oscar Robertson scored 40 for Cincinnati after a 28-point first half. The Lakers opened a 32-28 first period edge and a 70-61 halftime lead, extending to 105-87 entering the fourth.
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Sam Jones Nets 39 as Celtics Top Hawks in St Louis
Sam Jones scored 39 points to lead the Boston Celtics past the St Louis Hawks 119-118. Larry Siegfried added 25, Bailey Howell 24, and Zelmo Beaty led the Hawks with 34 in a tight Western Division clash. Boston pulled clear late as Beaty kept St Louis within reach.
Bullets Down Bulls to St unwrap Playoff Hopes
In Baltimore the Bullets routed the Bulls 124-106. The game saw Baltimore jump ahead 58-37 by halftime and cruise the rest of the night. John Barnhill and John Kagan led the surge with 48 points combined, Barnhill scoring 24 to top the game.
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Bulls
John Barnhill
John Kagan
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