Robinson Amizich Take Second in Raleigh Pro-Am
At the Raleigh invitation, Amie Amizich and Delmer Robinson teamed for second in the LPGA Pro-Am. Amie shot 61, trailing winner Althea Gibson Darden who posted 60 with Jim Shutt holing out on 17. Robinson's team included Billy Phillips and Bryan Gordon. Bryan’s group finished fifth. Proceeds benefited the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
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Raleigh
N. C
Winchester
Delmer
Butch’ Robinson
Amie Amizich
Althea
Jim Shutt
Butch
Robinson
Billy Phillips
Bryan Gordon
Bryan
Jeanne Lesco
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Handley JVs stay unbeaten by routing Fauquier 93 to 25
Handley junior varsity beat Fauquier 93 25 for its fifth straight win. Spaid won broad jump and hurdles. Nichols took shot and discus. Kirby Mile. Jones 880 and 220. Washington Spaid Ramsey Long 880 relay. Lineburg high jump. Massie pole vault. Coyner 100 and Rowe 440 were Fauquier winners.
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Handley
Fauquier
Don Welch
Clarke County
James Wood
Berryville
John Spaid
Gary Nichols
R. Kirby
D Jones
Albert Washington
Washington
Spaid
S. Ramsey
G. Long
Long
Kirby
G. Schultz
Jones
M. Lineburg
Massie
Coyner
Rowe
Colonels Judges Eagles Set for Saturday Track Meets
James Wood Handley Clarke County lead a slate of strong teams in weekend meets. James Wood runs at the Albemarle Relays with Valley's Lexington Buena Vista Lee Staunton Albemarle as top challengers. Handley faces Clarke County Berryville invite with George Mason and others. The Judges seek a trophy in a meet that includes Clarke, Mason and host Clarke County. Trials start 5 p.m. finals 6 p.m.
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Ray Almond
James Wood
Ray
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Mary Helen Massie
Handley
Clarke County
Colonels
Valley League
Lexington
Buena Vista
Lee
Staunton
Berryville
Georges Mason
Loudoun County
Valley
Jerry Kelican
Wood
George Mason and
Clarke
Clarke American Legion
Battlefield District
Stafford
Harrisonburg
Osbourn
Waynesboro
Broadway
Walter
Doug Nichols
Ellis Quarry Title Fight Looms On Eve Of 15 Rounds
The long training grind ends as Jimmy Ellis of Louisville prepares for the WBA heavyweight title showdown with Jerry Quarry of Bellflower. The Oakland Arena bout starts 10 p.m. EST Saturday with a 9 30 p.m. live telecast.
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Oakland
Jimmy Ellis
Louisville
California
Young Blaster
Bellflower
Jerry Quarry
Cassius Clay
Oakland Arena
Player Fires 66 To Lead Byron Nelson Golf Classic
Gary Player of South Africa shot a 66 to lead the Byron Nelson Golf Classic by one stroke after the first round in Dallas. Wind gusts up to 30 mph tested players while backers Miller Barber Harold Henning and Jack Montgomery followed with 67s praising solid putting. Barber rolled in four birdies on 18 350 feet and Henning used 28 putts on the 7086 yard Preston Trail course.
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Dallas
Tex
Gary Player
South Africa
Miller Barber
Sherman
Harold Henning
Jack Montgomery
Fort Worth
Barber
Henning
Preston Trail
Michigan State Negro Athletes threaten boycott over grievances
Lamarr Thomas leads about 30 to 40 Negro athletes at Michigan State University in a boycott threat until MSU officials address seven grievances. The group cites lack of Negro coaches and staff, biased academic counseling, few Negro workers at Jenison Fieldhouse and other facilities, no Negro doctors or trainers, no Negro cheerleaders, and the need for a Negro assistant athletic counselor. John Hannah says he has received the demands.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan State University
Lamarr Thomas
Thomas
MSU
Biggie Munn
John Fuzak
Duffy Daugherty
Munn
Jenison
John Hannah
Penn Relays Open With Six Major Championships On Cards
Penn Relays begin with six top events on the first day of the 74th annual meet in Philadelphia. Notables include Villanova’s Larry James in the 400 yard hurdles, Bob Lemon of Western Michigan, Andy Bell of American, Dave Hemery of Boston U., Wille Stewart of Morgan State, and Charles Vickers of Florida State. Other titles include the hammer by Bob Narcessian of Rhode Island, the long jump and discus. Villanova aims to win five relays in one Penn Relays weekend.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Larry James
Villanova
Bob Lemon
Western Michigan
Andy Bell
American University
Dave Hemery
Boston U
Wille Stewart
Morgan State
Charles Vickers
Florida State
James
Bob Narcessian
Rhode Island
Tennessee
Handley Tops James Wood In Golf Narrowly
Handley defeated James Wood 11 to 7 at Carpers Valley Country Club to even the season series. Handley improved to 6-2 overall as soph Steve Boettner led Handley with 42 while Shep Campbell posted 54 for Handley. James Wood countered with Bobby Jenkins 43 Rodger Luttrell 44 Doug Dailey 44 and Kirk Ways 49.
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Handley
James Wood
Colonels
Carpers Valley Country Club
Winchester Country Club
Woodmen
Steve Boettner
Dave Lord
Whit Whitham
Shep Campbell
Bobby Jenkins
Rodger Luttrell
Doug Dailey
Kirk Ways
Loudoun Valley
Fauquier
American League Waits On National League Expansion
The American League delays 1969 divisional plans while awaiting the National League’s expansion decision. Officials expect a mid May NL vote on two new cities, with AL to meet May 23 in Chicago to discuss schedules and divisions once NL actions are clear. The AL previously admitted Seattle and retraced Kansas City’s move, narrowing to six team divisions.
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Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
Chicago
Nationals
Seattle
Kansas City
San Diego
Milwaukee
Dallas-Fort Worth
Buffalo
Montreal
Joe Cronin
Cronin
National League
Forward Pass Wins Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland
Forward Pass, owned by Calumet Farm, breezed to a five length victory in the Blue Grass at Keeneland carrying 126 pounds for the Kentucky Derby prep. T.V. Commercial, Francies Hat, Alley Fighter followed, as Stepping Stone Purse contenders build for Churchill Downs. Wise Exchange withdrew from the Derby field in New York.
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Lexington
Keeneland
Calumet Farm
Forward Pass
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Blue Grass
Bramazon Farm
T.V. Commercial
Saddle Rock Farm
Francie’s Hat
Cragwood
Alley Fighter
Kentucky Sherry
Subpet
Tampa
New York
Hirsh Jacobs
Wise Exchange
Jacobs
Williams sinks free throw. Pirates edge Buccaneers in OT
In New Orleans Charlie Williams hit a free throw with one second left in overtime to lift Pittsburgh over New Orleans 106 105 in ABA playoff action. The best-of-seven series is tied 2 2 with game five set for Saturday in Pittsburgh. Larry Brown tied the score at 98 98 with buzzer in regulation.
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Willams
Pittsburgh
Buccaneers
Cuzzetta
New Orleans
Bucs
Larry Brown
Holzman Will Coach Knicks For 1968 69 Season
Red Holzman will return as coach of the New York Knicks for the 1968 69 season after agreeing on Thursday. The team finished third in the final standings last season, their best in nine years, after Holzman took over mid season following eight years as a scout.
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NEW York
Red Holzman
New York Knickerbockers
National Basketball Association
Holzman
Knicks
Dic McGuire
Shenandoah Downs Scratches For Tonight
Track card lists scratched horses by group and horse name for tonight’s program including You Quill Twilight Brass Beau Peep Series Pet Bareer Man Go Morse Go Iron Albra Brown Beads Nippin Bones Impatient Imp Valencia's Boy Lady Bear Barry's Prian Little Brat Grand Daddie Atlas Sonic Son Hard King Big Redwolf Jaybeebee Hustler John Respectability.
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You Quill
Twilight Brass
Beau Peep
Bareer Man
Go Morse
Iron Albra
Brown Beads
Nippin Bones
Impatient Imp
Valenica
Boy
Lady Bear
Barry
Prian
Little Brat
Grand Daddie
Atlas
Sonic Son
Big Redwolf
Jaybeebee
Hustler John
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Amie
Winches
Ter Country Club
Althea Gibson Darden
Handley J.V
Rip Fauquier
Sarr
Barr
P.m. Ellis
Jim Brown
Ray Almond and
Earl Fore
Old Dominion
Wayne Cramer
Dave Wert
T. W. Massie
Bobby Scully
Billy Cowley
Don Ratliff
Carl Gray
Gray
Jimmy Rhodes
Michigan State
By Bob Voges
Ward Plaza
Handley Trims
Jn Golfers
Purcellville
American League
Blue Grass Stakes
Pipers Knot
Vince Cazzetta
Pipers
American Basketball Association
Cazzetta
Charlie Williams
Los Angeles
Lakers
Celtics
Boston
Holtzman
Shenandoah Downs
Chevrolet
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