A's Manager McGaha Embraces Youth in 1964 Plans
Bradenton report says manager Mel McGaha plans rebuilding with a young A's squad. Key moves include promoting Landis to coaching, Hershberger added infield and a shared outfield duties shift. Outfield includes Gentile Green Causey Cheries, with rookies Reynolds Stahl Bryan and Campaneris shaping the lineup. Segui Pena O'Donoghue and Stock are holdovers as pitching staff veterans.
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St. Louis Blues
New York Yankee
Mel McGaha
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Phillies
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Hershberger
Vioht
Jim Gentile
Dick Green
Ssecond
Wayne Causey
John U Wyath
Asul
Wes Stock
Stepa Chose Coaching For Life Over The Ministry
New York AP recounts Stepa Chose coaching for life over the ministry. Over 57 years as a head football coach, he promoted honesty, fair play, and clean living, shaping three generations of players. His postgame remarks underscored his sportsmanship and discipline.
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Suspese
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Slayz
Chierge
William Rainey Harper
Yate
Chigays
Inet
Last Texas Boxer Reaches Final in 1965 Golden Gloves
In Kansas City AP report Texas bantamweight Eddie Gonzales from Piginview fought to the finals before losing to Mel Miller of Billings Montana. Gonzales previously defeated Al Robinson of Los Angeles in the semi finals while Lynn Farriel Texarkana Texas was KO'd by Jerry Quarry of Los Angeles in the other semifinal.
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Texas
Eddie Gonza Piginview
Gonzales
al Robinson
Loss Angeles
Mel Miller
Billings
Mont
Lynn Farriel
Texarkana
Texa
Jarry Quarry
Los Angeles
Mantilla Leads AL In Spring Training Power
Mantilla, a Puerto Rican slugger signed from the Nationals, electrified spring camp with 20 homers and a .289 average for Boston in 1963. He continued to swing hotly this spring, drilling a two run shot for a 16 1 Boston win over Chicago, while Milwaukee and Minnesota also posted spring wins and rookies shone on both sides of the league.
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Hal Bock
Presa Sparta Weiter
Felix
Fenway Park
Red Sox
Anaes
Boston
A &1
Chicago Cubs
Bill Monbeuguette
Woson
Feline Afou
Alou
Milwaukee
Minnesota
New York Yankees
Twins
Mel Nelson
Gerry Fomar
Dave Basnveil
Jimmie Hall
Tony Oliva
Yankees
Washington
Chet Trafty
New York
Senators
Don Lock
Brash Young Norm Miller Poised For Astros Impact
Norm Miller, 19, a Sherman Oaks native, brash yet talented, dazzled in winter camp and three spring games for the Houston Astros. He hit over .300 in Davenport and earlier starred in California junior league and semi pro play, catching the eye of manager Luman Harris. Miller signed with the Angels as a teenager before joining the Astros draft.
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Hous
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Ager
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Los Angeles
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REL J's Drop 2-0 Tilt To Texas City
The REL Junior Varsity baseball team lost 2-0 to Texas City IVs Friday night. Baytown managed one hit, a third inning single by Denny McAfee, while Stanley Bishop and Steve Rougeau held TC to six hits. TC's Ron Miranda stood out with four stolen bases and eight putouts. Thomas Kelly struck out five in seven innings. Next Baytown JV game is Tuesday at Galena Park.
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Texas City Ivs
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Denny McAfee
Stanley Bishop
Steve Rougeau
Ron Miranda
Thomas Kelly
Baytown JV
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Galena Park
Mexico Seeks Higher Oil Production This Year
Pemex aims to raise output to 3780000? barrels daily in 1964 The official Jesus Reyes Heroles says production rose to 1354000 barrels per day last year and reached 268000 by March 15 He noted Pemex income for 1963 was 360624000 and reserves at year end stood at 5227000000 barrels Natural gas output reached 1 billion cubic meters last year and is expected to stay near that level this year Reyes projected this year income at 672180000 and 36250000 from 1964
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Gustavo Diaz Ontaz
Altendert
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Dome Shapes Astros Defense On New Houston Stadium
AP reports Houston's domed stadium, the Astrodome, dominates baseball coverage this spring. Astros GM Paul Richards touts defense as the game’s core, noting the roof removes wind and sun effects, while flat infields and a 340 to 405 foot layout shape play. He recalls Chicago’s tilted infield and claims constant baseball in the dome with new ground rules.
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Sox
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New York
Jdaserman
Houston Press
Gander base loaded missouts in 8-6 ISL City opener loss
The Galveston Robert E. Lee Ganders fell 8-6 to the Reagan Bulldogs in the first round of the Isle City Tournament. Jerry Linder hit a crucial third inning homer for Galveston, but Reagan answered with a five run fifth inning and held on as Ganders pitcher Jerry Johnson fanned 10. Reagan reliever Duke Moss closed the game after Hance’s brief relief.
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Shortston
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McCormick
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Randy Beckman
Ronnie Anderson
Johnsson
Duke Moss
Anderson
Hance
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Texas City
West Texas Relays Bring Six Records In College And High School
Six records fell early as West Texas Relays shifted to finals with top marks in high school division led by Tyrone Smith of Carlsbad NLM with 24 feet 4 inches on the long jump. Crane’s Gerald Penny posted a 1.1% pole vault best and John Jeringon of Odessa Blackshear reached 55 feet 2 inches in shot put as college hopefuls prepare for afternoon finals.
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Jim Ewing
Howard Payne
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Amarillo
UCLA and Michigan Set NCAA Title Clash in Portland
UCLA, fresh off a 108-83 win over Wichita, faces Michigan in the NCAA final. Michigan, Big Ten champions led by Bradley and Rhodes, beat Princeton 92-76 to reach the title game. UCLA relies on their zone press and depth with Erickson questionable, while Michigan dominates on rebounding and front line strength.
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Edgar Lacey
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Girls Steal Show in KC Track Meet
In Cleveland the Knights of Columbus track meet saw girls dominate with two meet records and a decisive mile finish. Jim Grelle edged Bill Mills in the mile, while Abby Holtman and Tolanda Balas starred in the 880 and high jump events, as international competitors set marks and teams like the Totems Track Club shined.
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Tokyo
Bill Crothers
Toronto East
Crssell
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Tolanda Balas
Rumania
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Sanda Kaoit
Grant sets Lake Charles golf record for UH title
University of Houston led by Jim Grant captured the Lake Charles Intercollegiate Invitational Golf Tournament title at Lake Charles Country Club. Grant posted a 211 two day total, a tournament record breaking Lamar Tech’s 212 from 1960, as Houston finished one stroke off the 51 hole card and defended their NCAA crown. Other scores include Lamar Tech second, and Southwestern Louisiana third, with multiple NCAA era teams also listed in a tight scoring field.
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University of Houston
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Wethersfield
Cann
Lamar Tech
Danny Mason
Nouston
Lake Cheries
Sanders Added to Colonial Open Field at Fort Worth
Golf report from Fort Worth lists Doug Sanders and ten others among 36 players accepted invitations to the Colonial Invitational May 3 9. Sanders who won here in 1961 and the last two PGA events aims for back to back titles joining Rex Baxter Jr Frank Beard Tommy Ball Paul Bondeson Rod Funseth Kell Nagle Johnny Pott Bob Rasburg Jerry Steelsmith and Art Wailer among the committed contenders.
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Doug Sanders
Sanders
Rex Baxter Jr
Frank Beard
Tommy Ball
Paul Bondeson
Rod Funseth
Kell Nagle
Johnny Pott
Bob Rasburg
Jerry Steelsmith
Art Wailer
George Archer
Miller’ Barter
Julius Burns
I Gay Brewer
Billy Casperdo
Bob Charies
Charles Coody
Treky Cupit
Bevce Deviin Neon Fairfield
Jay Hebert
Lionel Hebert
Ben Hogan
Don Jannery
George Knudson
Byron Nelson
Johnny [Pett
Dave Ragan Jr
Dour Sanders
Dan Sikes Jr
Dick Sikes
Ken Venturl
Wheat Farmers Sign for Acreage Cuts
Washington AP reports wheat and feed grain farmers signed for acreage reductions at a record signup date this week. By March 26, 829,327 producers agreed to divert about 40 million wheat acres, while 936,114 enrolled for 23.4 million feed grain acres, with cotton participation trailing.
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Agriculture Department
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