Hodges Sees Hope for Senators in 1964 Despite Doubt
Washington manager Gil Hodges vows the Senators will not finish last in the American League in 1964. He cites additions Bill Skowron and Marshall Bridges and bases his optimism on veterans used to winning, though pitching and power remain concerns. He highlights outfielders Don Lock Chuck Hinton Jim King and rookie Fred Valentine with Lock as the key hitter, while Hinton and King posted strong 1963 numbers with room to improve.
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Bay State Principals Favor Eight-Team Tourney
Massachusetts principals group backs a 1965 state basketball tournament with eight teams to replace the New England event. The plan, approved in Worcester, calls for four Eastern squads and two each from Central and Western Massachusetts, with games at Boston Garden beginning March 16 or 17 and concluding March 20.
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Pesky cracks down as Red Sox open exhibition play
Boston manager Johnny Pesky read the riot act after a 15 minute meeting with players and 20 minutes with coaches promising a tougher, more organized approach. He stressed accountability with players reporting on time and pitchers exiting after three consecutive hits. Bill Monbouquette pitched a complete game for Boston's B team in a 5-2 win over the Cubs B squad as Boston closes its Scottsdale home season.
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New York World's Fair Opens April 22 With Massive Exhibits
The 1964 65 New York World's Fair rises at Flushing Meadow with 58 countries, 23 states, and advance ticket sales totaling over 28 million. Robert Moses leads a six month spectacle featuring IBM, Kodak, General Motors, Ford and a vast array of pavilions, rides, and world cultures. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12, many exhibits free, and the fair runs April 22 to Oct 18 1964 and April 21 to Oct 17 1965.
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Dick French Wins Split Over James in Worcester Bout
Dick French of Providence won a split decision over Willie James of Miami in a 10 round feature at Mechanics Hall Worcester Massachusetts. French staggered James with left hooks in early rounds while James rallied mid bout none fell. Prelims saw Jackie Lynch stop Manuel Gonzales and Holyoke’s knockout of Charley O Neil.
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