Daylight trouble at Astrodome shines on baseball facade
Houston's Astrodome, a 31.6 million air conditioned stadium, proves daylight play impossible as fly balls vanish against the skylight glare. Astros GM Paul Richards cites repeated misplays during a daytime workout and weighs options including tarps or repainting the interior to green with lights.
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Koufax Chance Top Preseason Poll For 1965
The Associated Press picks Sandy Koufax and Ken Chance as the leading pitchers for 1965. Koufax leads NL with 155 votes despite elbow issues, while Chance of the Angels earns 95 votes, with Juan Marichal, Don Drysdale, and Bob Gibson behind.
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Golf Stars to Play Benefit Match at Scioto Country Club
Columbus Ohio May 4 will see Bob Hope James Garner Jack Nicklaus and Walker Inman in a charity golf event for the Joyal Cancer Society at Scioto Country Club. The day also lists Exfiition Baseball results with Cincinnati beating Chicago 5 to 1 and St Louis 6 New York 1 among others.
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Williams Regaining Fast Ball in Indians Spring Game
In Tucson Stand Williams confident his fast ball is returning after a strong outing against the Giants. He needs three or four days of throwing to regain his peak velocity as Tiant also shows progress for Cleveland in a 4 1 victory. Dick Howser leads off, stealing second and scoring in the first inning.
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Disqualified Giant Murakami Strikes Out 15 in 15 Innings
Masanori Murakami, the pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, faced 15 NL batters in a marathon 15-inning outing late last season. The performance highlighted his endurance and the team’s pitching depth during a stacked stretch of games.
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Player Leads Masters After Rapid Round at Augusta
Gary Player shot 65 to lead the Masters at Augusta by two strokes over Jack Nicklaus, Tony Lema, Dan Sikes and Tommy Aaron. Ed Furgol’s putting tip aided his effort as Player posted seven under par on The Monster course, with Lloyd Mangrum’s 64 in 1940 still the course and Masters record.
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Russell's Play Helps Celtics Defeat 76ers
Celtics beat 76ers 112-94 in Eastern Division finals to take 2-1 series lead. Bill Russell scored 19 points and controlled boards. Wilt Chamberlain held to no field goals in late first half. Lakers-Bullets game 4 in Western finals noted with Lakers up 2-1.
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Slow Pitch League Meeting In Point Pleasant
The second meeting of the slow pitch softball league will be held Sunday at Harmon Park at 2 30 p m. All slow pitch teams in Mason Meigs and Gallia Counties are invited to join this league.
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Yankees Left Fielder Tresh Smashes 20 25 16 Home Runs
Tom Tresh of the Yankees has hit 20, 25 and 16 home runs in successive seasons, showcasing his power during a period of strong offense for the club.
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Ohio Relays field at its best says Huntsman
About 444 trackmen from 21 colleges universities and clubs compete in the sixth annual Ohio University Relays today and Saturday. Ohio University track coach Stan Huntsman director and major of the relays says the field this year is the best we ever had.
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Angels Stars Set Long Records In 1960s Stretch
Albie Pearson leads Angels in games played with 565 for the expansion era club. Dean Chance appeared in 146 games for Los Angeles Angels, a franchise record.
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Reds Rout White Sox in Exhibition Duel in Charlotte
Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 5 to 1 as opening day pitcher Jim O'Toole logged three scoreless innings. Frank Robinson doubled with Tommy Harper on base to spark a three run first inning. Deron Johnson drove in two more with a single and a homer later, while Sam Ellis allowed one Sox run on a walk and a wild pitch. Jim Maloney set to start next game.
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Golf clubs stolen during White House baseball pass delivery
Washington General Manager George Selkirk reported his golf clubs were stolen from his car while a delegation delivered a season pass to President Johnson at the White House. Selkirk noted the thief, if right handed, faces a frustrating time since he is a lefty.
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