Mays Power Fails Giants In Comeback Bid Against Padres
Giants star Willie Mays homered and drove in seven runs early this season but swung and missed when the seventh inning grand slam tied the game. Don McMahon blew the ninth as Nate Colbert and Clarence Gaston delivered the Padres’ game winner. Astros, Pirates, Expos win. Robins fall flat.
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Waco Track Team News Bodes Strong 1971 season
Twenty three boys report for Waco track practice led by lettermen Robert Oyorne and Dave Neff. Strong sprinters like Mike Sheetz and David Schooley boost preseason optimism with capable middle and long distance runners and solid field events entries. Upcoming meets include Pekin Relays April 19 and regional district May 8 with state outdoor at New Sharon May 15.
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Mike Sheetz
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Randy Seberg
Ken Kaufman
Steve Rich
Doug McGuire
Jary Moore
Rulon Roth
Ed Anderson
Tom Arbogast
Dennis Kaufma
Robert Os
Coody Leads Masters After Six Under First Round
Texan Charlie Coody opened with a six under par 66 to hold a three stroke lead at Augusta as a large group bunched at 63. The 33-year-old veteran seeks his first major after a costly late stumble in 1969 while rivals include Nicklaus, Weiskopf, Wall and Casper in the tight opening round field.
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Bob Murphy
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Ray Floyd
Bob Lunn
Archer
Tony* Jacklin
England
Blue Note serves family style meals after Faster Services
After attending Faster Services readers are invited to drive to the Blue Note for good food. The ad emphasizes a family reunion atmosphere and inviting diners to join.
Bowling high scores and team series tallied
Worley led with a 2699 team series total and Carson closely followed at 2698. Team game highs were Carson 972 and Worley 954. Individual awards went to Crone 633 and Joe Richards 593 in series, with Richards 247 and Humphreys 235 in games.
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Marathon basketball game aims for world record in Ottumwa
Ottumwa Heights College students play 124 hours of continuous basketball to set a world record and raise funds for the Ottumwa YMCA building project. After 4 hours, Gamecocks led the Bombers 3 756 to 3 388 as spectators cheer for donations toward the $1.5 million YMCA plan scheduled for completion next year.
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Women's Bowling Signscores Yield Close Team Battle
Carson posts a team series of 2564 and a team game of 907 while Bryn Mawr finishes 2541 and 894 respectively. Individual leading totals include Janice Rich with a 544 series and 191 game plus Marsha Richards with 512 and a 208 game.
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Knicks Favored To Take Series As Bullets Struggle
New York hosts Baltimore in Eastern Conference finals game two with key Knick Willis Reed hobbled by a shoulder injury and Kevin Loughery and Gus Johnson listed as doubtful for the 3:05 p.m. EST tip. Reed missed practice after winning the opener 112 111 with a last second basket. Johnson and Loughery played through injuries in the opener as Baltimore wrestles with knee and heel pain. The series moves to Baltimore for game three with the survivor advancing to meet Milwaukee or Los Angeles in the finals.
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Kent Feed Edges Wagner Shell In League Win
The Kent Feed team defeated Wagner Shell with a 2618 team series and 949 team game while Wagner Shell tallied 2432 and 857. Cal Humphreys led individuals with 599 in series and 227 in a game, followed by Dick Hotle 595 in series and John Regger 229 in a game.
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Kenway
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Williams Oil Co
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Derby di Nin
Kent Feed
Cal Humphreys
Dick Hotle
John Reneger
Thursday Rollers League Scores and Standings Summary
The Thursday Rollers League reports team and individual results with teams Four Spares Brighton and Polka Dots competing against Bowling Bags Merry Mixers and Fourettes. Team series show Bowling Bags 2040 and Merry Mixers 1990, while team game totals are Merry Mixers 708 and Bowling Bags 695. Individual series list Ama Rus sell 506 Sherri Hershberger 475. Sherri Hershberger scored 184 and Ama Russell 180 in individual games.
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Bowling Bags
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Sherri Hershberger
Sherri
Hershberger
Offtrack Betting Opens to Crowds in New York
New York OT B opened at two locations with crowds and a first day handle far above expectations. Total bets reached 66 098 as lines formed at Grand Central and Queens offices. Officials planned window reorganization to speed payouts and reduce congestion as Howard Samuels leads the pilot.
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