Pitching Is Reds Strong Point for 1964 Season
Freddie Hutchinson shapes a Reds lineup aiming to rebound from 1963. Key returnees include Frank Robinson, Gordie Coleman, and Vada Pinson with pitching led by Jim Maloney Joe Nuxhall and John Tsitouris. Guarding third base are Tommy Harper Chico Ruiz Deron Johnson, while players like Bob Skinner and Tony Ruiz add depth. Hutchinson credits improved pitching though relief remains a concern and notes weight gain and cancer recovery bolster his optimism.
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Celtics Take 2 0 Lead as Royals Fall in Boston
Celtics beat the Royals 101-90 to pull ahead 2 0 in the Eastern Division final. Red Auerbach praised K C Jones and Heinsohn while Cincinnati coach Jack McMahon lamented poor effort and inconsistent defense after the loss at Boston Garden.
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Snead Opens Greensboro Open With Seven Under 64
Sam Snead shot a seven under par 64 to lead the Greater Greensboro Open after the first round at Sedgefield Country Club. Jack Nicklaus, 24, shot 70, praising Snead as amazing, while Bill Dunk, George Bayer tied second at 67. Arnold Palmer carded 70 as he chased his first win of the year.
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Olympic Trials Tryout for Army Missiles Aide Adams
Former Ohio University basketball star Bunk Adams, a Pan American Games player last year, is trying out for the Olympic team with the Army Missiles in New York.
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Gonzalez Wins Narrow Bout in Odessa Fight Card
Manuel Gonzalez from Odessa defeats opponent Joe Brown in a tough points decision at the Houston event, after a bout televised from 14434 Odessa. Brown trails by scoreboard margins as the crowd watches closely for the final bell.
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Reds Snap Five Game Loss Skein
VERO BEACH FLA The Cincinnati Reds beat the Detroit Tigers 8 3 in an exhibition as Joey Jay was set to pitch Sam Ellis went seven innings to gain the win Vada Pinson homered and Frank Robinson had two timely hits Chico Cardenas starred with 10 putouts in the field The Reds ended a five game skid and carried 34 men on their roster with waivers asked on Mike Fornieles for unconditional release. Bill Henry finished the last two innings
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Strickland Promoted To Indians Manager After Tebbetts Cardiac Crisis
George Strickland was named acting manager of the Cleveland Indians after Birdie Tebbetts suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized. Tebbetts remains the manager, with Strickland guiding the club and following Tebbetts policies as the team prepared for a rematch with the Giants in Nogales, Mexico.
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OU Nine Wins as Baseball Tops NC State in Raleigh
Ohio University split Thursday at Raleigh with a 3-2 baseball win over NC State while tennis fell 9-0 to MIT. Lenny Stahl pitched a six hitter for OU, and Jerry France drove in the winning run in the sixth. OU golf lost to North Carolina 14-7 in Chapel Hill as Reichley tied for medalist honors at par 72.
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AHS Meet Canceled By Weather
Athens High School cancels the four way senior home track meet due to bad weather and track conditions at Peden Stadium. The Bulldogs will still host the league meet on May 9 and the district meet on May 16. They plan to run at the 11th Annual Ironton Invitational on April 24, with Gallipolis among other teams attending.
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