AL to Implement Changes as Spring Training Nears
The American League plans rule experiments for 1969 spring training including a permanent pinch hitter and pinch runner plus automatic intentional walks while the National League tests lighting systems in ballparks to improve outfield illumination. The changes come amid talk of a player strike and attendance declines.
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Colts Browns AP Picks to Prevail
AP Sports picks forecast NFL games with the Baltimore Colts favored over Green Bay 20 14 on a six game win streak. Browns expected to topple Washington 30 14 and Cincinnati to beat New York 35 17 as part of weekend slate.
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Spiders Slump as Virginia Drops Richmond Showdown
Richmond coach Louie Mills faced a painful night as the Spiders lost 113 92 to Virginia on their home court. Virginia broke his team's record with 113 points led by Chip Case 25 and Mike Wilkes 20 while Richmond saw Kenny Foster 26 and Picot Frazier 23.
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Packers Seek Split of Big Week Against Colts
Packers face Baltimore in a nationally televised game with Zeke Bratkowski likely starting at quarterback Bart Starr sidelined by a rib injury Morall leads the Colts who sit at 11 1. Green Bay trails division leaders Minnesota and Chicago entering the weekend showdown If Green Bay and rivals lose the title race may extend to the final day Colts defense allows two touchdowns in six games while Morall directs a near 30 point per game offense The Houston Cougars beat Arizona 85 64 behind Theodis Lee 26 points and Ken Spain 24 points
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Shenandoah Hornets trounce Massanutten Military Academy 98 to 69
Shenandoah captain Terry Corcoran scored 27 points as the Hornets routed Massanutten Military Academy 98-69 at Handley High School Gym. Steve Fortune led rebounds with 14 and added 21 points, while MMA’s Tom Margum had 26 points and 13 boards in a one-sided non conference matchup.
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UCLA Buckeyes Clash in Columbus with Alcindor Threat
UCLA led by 7 foot 2 center Lew Alcindor travels to Columbus to face Ohio State as coach Fred Taylor uses a 6-9 freshman to imitate Alcindor’s reach. UCLA seeks its 18th straight win and 65th in 66 games while Ohio State tests defensive strategies against the nation’s top team.
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Pro Basketball Thursday Results and Schedule Snapshot
Results show Baltimore 108 over Los Angeles 90 and Philadelphia 109 over Chicago 92. Upcoming games include Detroit at Boston and Philadelphia at Milwaukee among others with set Sunday, Saturday, and Friday matchups across ABA and NBA teams.
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Bullets Hand Lakers 108-90 To Take Eastern Lead
Baltimore stifled Los Angeles star trio Baylor Chamberlain and West, holding Baylor to 16, Chamberlain 17 and West 20 as the Bullets won 108-90 to move one game ahead of Boston in the Eastern Division. Philadelphia beat Chicago 109-92 in the night’s other NBA game.
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College Results From East Coast Games
The Associated Press reports college results: East Manhattan 69 LIU 63, No. Caro St 61 NYU 49, Dartmouth 52 Amherst 46, Boston College 86 LeMoyne NY.
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