Hodges Smiles Through Mets Rough Spring So Far
Gil Hodges left the Washington Senators to manage the New York Mets seeking family proximity and a chal lenge. The Mets sit 6-16 in spring training, worst among MLB teams, while the Senators lead Grapefruit League at 15-5 with an 11-0 mark vs NL clubs. Braves beat the Mets 2-0 as Washington rallies past Houston 3-2.
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Grand champion boar tops state Duroc show at Marshalltown
The grand champion boar of the state Duroc show and sale at Marshalltown March 20 was shown by Knotek Brothers of Riverside and was purchased by George Parsons and son of Morse Ta.
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Wrestling Clinic Concludes With Youth Competition
The Spring wrestling clinic at Washington schools ends Saturday with a morning tournament. Head coach Don Lawless led instruction for juniors and younger students while Tom Doughty acted as referee. In the five weight classes the winners were Randy Crockett, Kim Robertson, Soan Laffoon, Steve Smith and Dennis Mahan with runners up Cline, Garrett, Gonterman, Coon, and Wade.
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Jacklin wins Greater Jacksonville Open in stunning major debut
Tony Jacklin of London captured the $100,000 Greater Jacksonville Open, becoming the first Englishman to win a major in the United States and the first English winner on the PGA tour. He finished 15 under par at 273, two strokes ahead of a five-man chase for second led by Doug Sanders.
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First in One Age Group YW Swim Team Wins Trophy
The Girls YW-YM Swim Team took the Division trophy for first in the 15–17 age group at the state YMCA Swimming Meet in Fort Dodge. They placed second in Open Division and fourth overall, behind Dubuque, Davenport, and Ames, among fourteen teams. Eligible swimmers may qualify for the North Central Area Meet in Davenport April 19–20, with teams from five states.
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Mixed Bowling High Scores and Aquatic Highlights
Bowling results show Four R's a 2142 team series and Four Pins 2120 with Four R's posting 737 and Four Pins 734 in game scores. Diving and swimming events list multiple names, distances, and relays including J Zear and S Johnson in freestyle and backstroke, plus Open Division and medley relay placements.
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Peace moves outlined after bombing halt speech
President signals first in a series of mutual steps toward peace at 9 41 p m EST. He plans to send 13 500 more troops to Vietnam in five months and call up reserves. Requests 5.1 billion dollars in armament funding split across current and next fiscal year. He urges Britain and the Soviet Union to help move toward genuine peace and names Harriman and Thompson to discuss endgame.
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Tigers Wish for Early Win as Magic Number Rose
Mayo Smith of Detroit sets a one game magic number for 1968, aiming for 92 wins to clinch the pennant. He notes Willie Horton’s return, strong outfield depth, and a solid starting rotation led by Earl Wilson while bullpen questions linger. The season opener with the Red Sox on April 9 looms as a real test.
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Women’s Bowling Pin Queen League Scores Report
McCleery Cumming and Washington Transfer lead with high team and individual marks. Mode O’Day posts 2178 series and 738 game to top the team totals while Washington Transfer adds 2071 and 733. Ama Russell earns 599 in series and Mary Randa shoots 234 in a game.
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Yarborough Wins Atlanta 500 After Pass Penalty
Cale Yarborough dominated the Atlanta 500 until Lee Roy Yarborough was black flagged for an illegal pass, costing him the lead. Yarborough, from Timmonsville, SC, led in 1968 Mercurys, maintaining top speed as Bobby Allison crashed earlier. The win caps a two race sweep at superspeedway events in the South and secures Yarborough’s second straight Atlanta 500 title.
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Commuter opens six more Chicago to Milwaukee flights
Commuter Airlines will add six daily flights between Meigs Field and Billy Mitchell Field Milwaukee. The inaugural service will include Milwaukee champagne beer supplied by the city's four major breweries.
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Derby Favorites Rise from Florida and Santa Anita
United Press International reports Calumet Farm's Forward Pass won the $134,000 Florida Derby at Gulfstream by 2 lengths over Iron Ruler, with Don Brumfield aboard in 1:49 for 1 1/8 miles. Alley Fighter captured the $147,100 Santa Anita Derby in 1:49, defeating Dewan and Don B. to become a Triple Crown contender.
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Bombing pause in effect today in Vietnam
SAIGON UPI The North Vietnam bombing pause ordered by President Johnson started today with U S jets limited to hitting supply dumps in the southern panhandle. Dawn strikes hit Dong Hoi dumps and the Long Giai railroad yard near the Chinese border while Navy jets attacked the Hanoi radio receiver station near the capital.
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