Tony C's Return: A Near Miracle
Tony Conigliaro makes a dramatic comeback with the Red Sox after a facial injury in 1967. Doctors report a restored macula, 20 20 sight, and renewed timing at the plate. He contributes a homer and the winning run in Baltimore opening, while Boston fields Yaz, Billy C, and Tony C in the outfield.
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Hawk) Harrelson
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Eagles Name Jerry Williams New Coach Emphasizes Pass Game
Jerry Williams was named Philadelphia Eagles head coach on a three year contract and aims to boost the passing attack this season. General Manager Pete Retzlaff praised Williams as a winner and top defensive thinker, comparing him to George Allen and Tom Landry. Williams resigned from the Calgary Stampeders to take the job, returning to the Eagles where he once served as an assistant.
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Rams
Forrest Hills League season wraps with Kirk's Servicenter win
Kirk's Servicenter clinches first in the Forrest Hills League with Mae Brown Dottie Clark Margie Chadwick Phyllis Leight and Lorraine Sealock leading the bowlers. Denny's Auction finishes second with Liz Butts Mary Miller Connie Oates Anna Belle Collins and Jenny Hodson. Coca-Cola's Frances Sager Jean Duvall Pat Buckner Connie Baker and Pat Taylor place third. High average goes to Connie Baker 172. Chadwick 675 series tops. Baker 278 high game.
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Margie Chadwick
Phyllis Leight
Lorraine Sealock
Denny
Liz Butts
Mary Miller
Connie Oates
Anna Belle Collins
Jenny Hodson
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Frances Sager
Jean Duvall
Pat Buckner
Connie Baker
Pat Taylor
Janet Foster
Faye Carter
Patty DeHaven
Coca- Cola
Thee Uniform Shop
H.C. Christianson
Juanita Patterson
Ben Poss
Nancy Maxwell
Myrna Snyder
Joann Kilbourne
Eleanora Christianson
Ten Pin League Night Brisk with High Scores and Forfeits
Ten Pin Ten Pin Omlets defeated Jelly and Jammers 4 0 as Patsy Baker 150 418 bested Janet Parker 161 396. Coffee Cats beat Dirty Dirty Dishes 4 0 on B Braithwaite 178 436 while Teresa Tschap pat 134 380. Alley Cats led by Betty Locke 177 497 and Phyllis Myers 177 492 won by forfeit over Woodchucks. Margie Hart 167 491 aided 4 Gals to a 4 0 win. Hopefuls edged Bench Warmers 3 1 with Lucy Giffin 172 486 over Cathy Schecter 180 484. WAHL Flowers 3 1 over Lazy Four led by Wilda Mellon 174 484 and Helen LaFollette 170 480. Audrey Stine 169 446 offset Martha Taylor 185 460 as Finsters won 3 1 over Left Overs. Betty O Dell rolled 165 463 and Jean Cussen 198 459 as Jay Birds and Four For Fun split 2 2.
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Lucy Giffin
Cathy Schecter
Wilda Mellon
Wahl Flowers
Lazy Four
Helen LaFollette
Audrey Stine
Martha Taylor
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Betty O’dell
Jean Cussen
Jay Birds
Duke Drops 4-1 At South Carolina In ACC Baseball
Duke loses 4-1 on the road to South Carolina as Eddie Bolton limits the Blue Devils to five hits. South Carolina improves to 2-11 in ACC play while Duke sits 1-11 away from home. Rain ends North Carolina Maryland doubleheader before it starts. other results include Wake Forest 6 Clemson 7 and Virginia two wins at NC State.
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Clemson
Virginia
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William and Mary Favored In Southern Conference Meet
William and Mary opens the Southern Conference outdoor meet in Eustis Virginia with finals in four events today and seven trials. The Indians seek a fourth straight title despite injuries to Mike Fratkin and Scott McLennan, while Furman’s Kim Piersol looms as a prominent challenger. Defending W M champions include Bruce Dallas in high jump Bill Findler 440 Juris Luzins 880 Howell Michael mile and George Davis three mile.
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Bill Findler
Juris Luzins
Howell Michael
George Davis
Six Years Later Cousy Returns as Royals Coach
Bob Cousy resumes coaching in Cincinnati after a six year break from Boston College. He will emphasize a running game with Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas, replacing Ed Jucker and negotiating a contract including stock options and trade control.
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Bob Cousy
Cincinnati Royals
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Royals
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Oscar Robertson
Jerry Lucas
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Boston Celtics
Ed Jucker
Jacker
Jacobs
Deacon Jones Hints at Retirement From Rams
Los Angeles AP notes star defensive tackle David Deacon Jones, after a 1968 season ending ovation, contemplates retirement before 1969. Jones, 30, entertains singing at a North Hollywood club and weighs future, planning to stay if he returns for a shot at the Super Bowl. Rams spokesman says no retirement plans but hopes for his return.
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Los Angeles Rams
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George Allen
Kosco Helps Dodgers Crush Pirates as Cubs Fall to Giants
Dodgers pull away behind Andy Kosco who homered twice and drove in five as Pittsburgh loses 13-3. Giants beat Cubs 11-1 while Reds topple Expos 8-5. rain halts Reds-Montreal after 61 innings. Kansas City tops Baltimore 4-2 and Oakland edges the Yankees 3-2.
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Ted Sizemore
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Willie Crawford
Bill Russell
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Bobby Bonds
Clyde King
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Bob Burda
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Ken Henderson
King
St. Louis
Bobby Tolan
Reds
Expos
Lee May
Cincinnati
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Major League Standings and Friday Results
Major League standings and results from Friday include Oakland 3 New York 2 Boston 7 California 2 Seattle 2 Washington 0 Minnesota 6 Detroit 2 Kansas City 4 Baltimore 2 Chicago at Cleveland washed due to rain.
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