Pitching Is Detroit's Concern By JACK HAND
Mayo Smith returns as Tigers manager and hires Johnny Sain to fix a shaky Detroit pitching staff. The club relies on a strong lineup while concerns loom over bullpen depth and rotation consistency. Key players include Willie Horton Al Kaline Dick McAuliffe and Mickey Lolich with Johnny Podres and Earl Wilson in support. The season outlook centers on limiting runs allowed and stabilizing the pitching corps to challenge Baltimore.
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Jack Hand
Associated Press
Lakeland, Fla
Baltimore Orioles
Detroit Tigers
Mayo Smith
Mayo
Johnny Sain
Tigers
Dick McAuliffe
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Ray Oyler
Charley Dressen
Bob Swift
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Jim Northrup
al Kaline
Mickey Stanley
Gates Brown
Norm Cash
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Don Wert
Bill Freehan
Mickey Lolich
Johnny Podres
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Earl Wilson
Boston
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Dave Wickersham
Aguirre
Monbouquette
Larry Sherry
Orlando Pena
Fred Gladding
Smith
Johnny Klippstein
Twins
George Korince
Montgomery
John Hiller
Syracuse
Atlanta
Fishing Prospects Vary Across Area Lakes and Streams
Outdoors reporting notes high muddy rivers limiting fishing while smaller streams clear up. Lake Alma shows fair to good fishing for bluegill bass and catfish with boating and picnicking facilities. no motors allowed. Lake Logan offers muskies, big bass, crappie and catfish with a new beach and fishing piers, ten horsepower limit.
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George Billy
Alma
Vinton County
Lake
Wellston
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Ohio
Logan
Hocking County
Marichal Signs Six Figure Deal For Opener Season
Juan Marichal reported to the Giants camp in Phoenix after signing a six figure contract and said he will be ready for the April 11 season opener at St Louis. Hiatt led off the 10th with a towering homer to lift San Francisco to a 3-2 exhibition win over the Angels. Hiatt competes for the No. 2 catcher spot behind Tom Haller.
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Juan Marichal
San Francisco
Jack Hiatt
Giants
Hiatt
California Angels
Jose Cardenal
Marichal
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Ariz
Camp
St. Louis
Angels
Jim Coates
Dick Dietz
Bob Barton
Tom Haller
Sam Bowens
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Boston
Spares and Speed Change In Bowling Strikes
George S of Omaha asks why faster balls with four steps yield more strikes but fewer spares. The expert says spare angles must adjust to the new speed and ball behavior. Three spare-angle systems are outlined, with optional tweaks for better conversion. purchase details for Joe Wilman’s pamphlet offered.
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George S
Omaha
Neb
George
Joe Wilman
Night versus day batting: Cepe da hits split for Cardinals
First baseman Orlando Cepeda hit .373 in day games for the St Louis Cardinals last season but only .258 at night.
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Orlando Cepeda
St. Louis Cardinals
Exhibition Baseball Results Reported From Spring Games
Baseball exhibition results list teams such as Baltimore against Washington 4 to 3 and Atlanta 6 to 1, with references to Chicago N and New York A and multiple rain delays. The schedule notes games in St Petersburg and Tampa with other matchups and venues in Florida and Arizona.
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Minnesota
Dave Adlesh
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Atlanta
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New York
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Sarasota
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Xavier U. searches for new basketball coach after Ruberg resigns
Xavier University athletic director Jim McCafferty says a new coach will be chosen within two weeks after Don Ruberg quit amid frustration with coaching. Ruberg, 37, led Xavier 11 years and 4 seasons as head coach, finishing 13-13 in 1966-67 with an overall 53-51 record. He plans to pursue broadcasting or public relations while remaining in sports.
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Cincinnati
Jim McCafferty
Xavier University
Don Ruberg
Ruberg
Xavier
McCafferty
Reberg
Dodgers record shows 20 shutouts and 2.62 ERA
Dodgers pitchers completed 52 games with 20 shutouts last season and a team earned run average of 2.62. Sandy Koufax was placed on the voluntary retirement list. Curt Flood hit .303 at home and .228 on the road last season for the Cardinals.
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Los Angeles Dodger
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sandy Koufax
Curt Flood
St. Louis Cardinals
Wrestling Crown To Spartans
Michigan State won the NCAA wrestling championships with 74 points, edging Michigan 63. Rich Sanders of Portland Oregon State was named the tournament top performer as a 115-pound champ. Ohio schools scored poorly, with Toledo leading at 24th place and others like Ohio State and Kent State well back. Ken Smith, Hall of Fame director, spoke at 16 major league camps in Florida this spring about the Hall of Fame.
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Michigan State
Michigan
Spartans
Rich Sanders
King
Portland Ore. State
Toledo
Ohio State
Ohio University
Kent State
Miami
Ken Smith
Cooperstown
N. Y
Florida
Gratitude Note for Lois Chalfant and Ray McDade Death
The family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for kindness during Lois Chalfant illness and death and for flowers food cards and gifts. They praise nurses staff at St Mary and Holzer Hospitals Rev Johnson Seevers and Rev James Early and thank Drew Water Post 39 American Legion and all who sent messages for Ray McDade.
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Mr. St. Mary Hospital
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Rev. Seevers
Glenn
Rolland Kent
Della Chalfant
Markley
Ables
Holzer Hospital
Ewing Funeral Home
James Early
Drew Water Post 39
American Legion
Ray McDade
Experienced meat cutter wanted
Experienced meat cutter wanted. Apply in person at Athens Food Giant located at 284 East State Street.
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Unior St
Athens
Athens Food Giant
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