All Managers Optimistic As Baseball Season Nears
American League managers predict a tight pennant race with six teams in contention and strong pitching. Quotes from Williams, Smith, Elmer, Lemon, Dark, and Houk highlight belief in depth, bullpen depth, and improved defenses as spring training proceeds.
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Associated Press
New York Yankees
Dick Williams
Boston Red Sox
Mayo Smith
Detroit Tigers
Earl Wilson
Dennis McLain
Joe Sparma
Mickey Lolich
Cal Elmer
Minnesota Twins
Jim Kaat
Jim Lemon
Washington
Sena
Tors
del Unser
Frank Coggins
Mike Epstein
Alvin Dark
Cleveland Indians
Ralph Houk
Spring training forecasts from major league managers
In candid previews, managers and players across the N L and A L assess chances for 1967. Names cited include Kosco, Downing, Stanky, Rigney, Bauer, Kennedy, Franks, Durocher, Bristol, Mauch, Shepard, Harris, Alston, Hatton, Hodges, and several future stars.
Alden to Toss First Ball at OU Home Opener
Ohio University president Ver non R. Alden will throw out the first ball as the Bobcats open their home baseball season Saturday against Morehead. The game starts at 2 p.m. with Ohio riding a 6-3 record into the contest against the Eagles. Coach Bob Wren outlines pitching plans featuring John Morgan Bill Clauss and possibly Bobby Morgan in relief. He notes mental lapses after the Ohio State doubleheader but praises the pitching in squeeze plays. Regional notes include upcoming games with Northern Illinois and standout hitters led by Jim Petitto and Mike Murphy.
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Alex Johnson
Lee May
Tony Perez
Don Pavietich
Gene Mauch
Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies
Larry Jackson
Chris Short
Rick Wise
Woody Fryman
Larry Shepard
Pittsburgh Pirates
Jim Bunning
Bob Veale
al McBean
Tommie Sisk
Steve Blass
Luman Harris
Atlanta Braves
Sonny Jackson
Felix Millan
Walter Alston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ohio University
Vernon R. Alden
Bobcats
Morehead
Eagles
John Morgan
Bill Clauss
Bobby Morgan
Bob
Wren
Northern Illinois
Marshall
Ohio State
Terry Raszka
Raszka
Sylvania
Joe Carbone
Elkland
Malcolm Smoot
Brookville
Carbone
Smoot
Jim Petitto
Keystone
Mike Murphy
Joe Yager
Rich McKinney
Craig Shade
Bill Duncan
Dick Duncan
Athens
Bryant Injured and Snyder Back In Spring Drills
Ohio University football enters week two of pre-spring practice with QB Cleve Bryant sidelined by a knee cyst and Todd Snyder returning from a leg injury. Coach Bill Hess notes no onfield injuries yet and outlines lineup moves, including Steve Skiver at quarterback and several position shuffles as the team approaches the April 27 spring game.
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Ohio University
Cleve Bryant
Columbus
Mel Olix
Bill Hess
Todd Snyder
Athens
Greg McKenzie
Hess
Bobcat
Bobcats
Bryant
Steve Skiver
Skiver
Siebert Tired But Ready For Opener
Cleveland manager Alvin Dark says Sonny Siebert looks tired after a rough exhibition against the Dodgers but expects rest and cooler weather to revive his ace for the opening game. Rookie Ed Farmer also shines despite fielding woes as Eddie Fisher impresses in relief.
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Tucson
Ariz
Tribe
Alvin Dark
Sonny Siebert
Indians
Siebert
Los Angeles Dodgers
Cleveland
Dark
Dodgers
Sonny
Tom Haller
Ed Farmer
Dave Nelson
Jose Cardenal
Tony Horton
Max Alvis
Eddie Fisher
Farmer
Fisher
al Ferrara
Grapefruit League Games Listed For Saturday Schedule
Saturday’s Grapefruit League slate features St. Louis at Detroit in Lakeland Baltimore at Atlanta Cincinnati at Oakland Pittsburgh at Richmond Chicago N vs Chicago A in Milwaukee Minnesota at Houston Cleveland at Sanford New York N vs Philadelphia at Palm Palm California San Francisco at Boston Washington at Louisville Ky scoring matchups listed for spring training play.
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Herman Franks
San Francisco Giants
Ron Hunt
Leo Durocher
Chicago Cubs
Dave Bristol
Cincinnati Reds
Minnesota
Houston
Philadelphia
Boston
Oakland
St. Louis
New York
Washington
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Detroit
Lakeland
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Andy Kosco
Bill Robinson
Steve Whitaker
al Downing
Eddie Stanky
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore
Bill Rigney
California Angels
Bob Rodgers
Jimmie Hall
Hank Bauer
Baltimore Orioles
Boog Powell
Bob Kennedy
Oakland A’s
Zoilo Versalles
Grady Hatton
Houston Astros
Gil Hodges
New York Mets
Mets
Tom Seaver
Jerry Koosman
Les Rohr
Nolan Ryan
Rowland Congdon
Alden
Yager
Shade
Petitte
Morland
Clauss
Morgan
Mercury
Kiekhaefer Mercury
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Brunswick Corp
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Snyder
Bob Houmard
Ron DeLucca
Pomeroy
Carson Crow
Tom Muter
Mike Kaydo
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