Wilhelm Keeps Knuckleball Alive In Spring Showdowns
In spring camps United Press International notes Hoyt Wilhelm, aged 48, still effective as hitters chase his fluttering knuckleball. The Dodgers beat the Twins 6 2 as Willie Davis homered and Don Sutton pitched seven, with related reports from Reds, Red Sox, Brewers, Astros, and Giants camps highlighting several homers and wins.
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Pros ready for tourney
Lee Trevino and Arnold Palmer head a strong field at the Greater Greensboro Open in Greensboro North Carolina with Keith Palmer in form for the Masters. Trevino notes soggy fairways could decide the event while Palmer posts a 66 in pro am. Brian Allin defends after last year’s playoff win and seeks greater money and exemption. The 147 players include Gary Player and Tony Jacklin as action opens amid rain chances.
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Squires clinch second and brace for ABA playoffs
Virginia Squires secure second in the Eastern Division by defeating Memphis Pros 123 to 99, earning homecourt for a best of seven series against the Floridians. New York finishes third and draws Kentucky in the opener. Western action sees Indiana vs Denver and Dallas vs Utah with Utah beating Denver 112 to 108.
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Celtics Take Playoff Lead Over Hawks 126 108
Boston bolstered by its bench to beat Atlanta 126 108 and take a 1 0 series lead. Havlicek 32 points 10 assists led the Celtics with strong help from Kuberski Williams White and Cowens as Maravich battles mononucleosis. Hawks blamed defense and halfcourt gambling, series to resume in Atlanta.
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Season wrap and NBA ABA highlights across leagues
Final night notes show Pepsi Cola 4 over Mellingers 0 in bowling with Pepsi posting a 991 team game and 2772 series led by Maurice Libe 224 in the Mr. Libe 224. In basketball across teams, Erving 26 for Virginia, Squires push for second, Wise 28 for Utah, Issel 12 for Denver as ABA milestones hit 2000 points. An antique Ottumwa show features a 1840 Pennsylvania cradle.
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Hullabaloo over Kinnick stadium name proposal
Des Moines reports Speaker William Harbor urges the University of Iowa to rename the football stadium for Nile Kinnick. Harbor praises Kinnick as a star athlete and war hero and urges board action. Lawyer Les Swanson supports the latest naming drive.
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Sophomore star signs cage contract in ABA
19 year old David Brent signed with the ABA Memphis Pros for a contract reportedly near 1.1 million over five years. The 7 foot 1 inch center from Jacksonville University drew praise from Artis Gilmore of the Kentucky Colonels and said he was glad to stay near home in St Louis. The deal includes a Lincoln Continental and a cash bonus as part of the signing.
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Masters at Augusta Faces Shifts After Jones Death
The Masters next week will differ without Bobby Jones’s presence and with Ben Hogan unable to play. Arnold Palmer, once dominant, has faded, while Jack Nicklaus is favored to join a rare four time champions list as a new generation competes for the famed title. The event remains prestigious despite changes in its defining era.
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