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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1964

Page

21

All Business Program Outlined by Boston Manager Pesky

Boston manager Johnny Pesky orders a discipline drive after a 6 15 exhibition record. He imposes a 12 30 a m curfew and demands improved effort, readiness in bullpen for hitters, and stricter conduct. He vows a tougher season with coaches granted more authority and increased focus on fundamentals.

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Boxing Results From Associated Press Bouts In Worcester and Odessa

In Worcester Massachusetts Dick French 147 pounds from Providence Rhode Island outpointed Willie James 150 pounds from Miami Florida over ten rounds. In Odessa Texas Manuel Gonzalez 144 3 4 pounds from Odessa outpointed Joe Brown 138 4 4 pounds from Houston Texas over ten rounds.

Associated Press Worcester Mass Dick French Providence R.1 Willie James iMiami Fla Odessa Tex Manuel Gonzalez Joe Brown Houston

Positive Thinking Brings Toronto Even In Stanley Cup Play

The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 to level the series at two games each in the Stanley Cup semifinal. Chicago Black Hawks edged Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime to also reach two-all. Leafs coach Punch Imlach took the team to a Dr Norman Vincent Peale film, and the game featured two brawls.

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No Replacement for Tebbetts Seen for Indians Manager

Cleveland general manager Gabe Paul said Birdie Tebbetts will not be replaced as manager due to his heart attack. George Strickland will continue as acting manager until Tebbetts is healthy, with a return likely in two months or more. Tebbetts remains hospitalized and progress is satisfactory but mobilization will take time.

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George Strickland Regarded Highly as Clove Man

George Strickland, 38, of New Orleans, known as a glove man, served as acting Cleveland Indians manager in Tebbetts absence and will take over in 1963. A former Pirates and Indians player, he is praised by Indian officials and returns as coach amid declining attendance and hopes for revival. Strickland began with the Pirates in 1950, joined Cleveland in 1953, and posted a .225 lifetime batting average while excelling in the field.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI George Strickland Cleveland Indians Birdlie Tebbetts New Orleans Strickland Pittsburgh Pirates Indians Tebbetts Ball Cleveland Pirates

Rodriguez 2 1 Choice Over Smith in Miami Bout

In Miami Florida Jesse Smith a former welterweight contender on a comeback bids 2 1 odds against him for a ten round bout with Luis Rodriguez. Smith known for knocking out 24 of 36 wins faces a tune up ahead of a June 12 title bout with Emile Griffith. The match televised on ABC was set with Miami blackout.

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Green Mountain harness track optimistic for 1964 season

POWNAL Vermont Officials at Green Mountain Park expect a bounce back year as harness racing opens Saturday with a 10 race card. Manager Vincent Bartimo cites 1200 horses turned away for stall space and plans for a July 1 flat schedule despite last year’s deficit. He stresses Vermont’s heartland role in sulky racing and foresees higher attendance and larger handles with the new facility designed for 25 000 spectators.

Pownal UPI Green Mountain Park Vincent Bartimo United States Canada Vermont Bartimo New England Aqueduct Park

California Youths Smash National Swim Records

California youths dominated day one of the National AAU swimming and diving championships in Bartlesville Oklahoma. Dick Roth 16 from Santa Clara and Roy Saari 19 from USC saw records fall while Roth lowered the 400 medley mark and Saari posted an indoor 1650 free best. USC led unofficial team standings with 13 points, Foothills College five, Indiana four, and unattached swimmers tallying 22 points.

Bartlesville Okla UPI California Roy Saari University of Souther California Dick Roth Santa Clara Calif Saari Gerhard Hetz West Germany Ted Stickles Indiana University Roth Stickles San Mateo Eddie Stickles Pittsfield Mass Heiz Saab USC Foothills College of

NCAA Reds Standout Jones Tops First Round Olympic Trials

New York AP The NCAA Reds overwhelmed the Armed Forces Missiles 86 63 at St Johns as Wally Jones dazzled with his ball handling and passing. UCLA coach John Wooden praised Jones pairing with Walt Hazzard, noting potential backcourt magic. Other first-round results included AAU Stars over NCAA Blues 82 76 and NAIA All Stars beating AAU Stripes 77 74. The Olympic panel will select 12 players from 94 competitors, focusing on individuals rather than teams.

NEW York NCAA Villanova Wally Jones UCLA John Wooden Jones Walt Hazzard Reds Armed Forces St. John's University AAU Ncaa Blues

Just Laid Down Royals Coach Disgusted With Team

Boston 101 Cincinnati 90 as Celtics take 2-0 in Eastern final. Coach Jack McMahon blasted his club for lack of effort after a wake-like locker room scene. Celtics stars K C Jones Heinsohn and Ramsey praised by Red Auerbach, while Lucas and Robertson led Boston in scoring.

Jerry Lucas Jack Twyman Oscar Robertson K.C. Jones Celtics K. C. Jones Lucas Boston Red Auerbach Tommy Heinsohn Sam Jones Red Frank Ramsey Ramsey Heinsohn

Whitworth Leads With 70 In St Petersburg Open

Kathy Whitworth holds a slim one stroke lead entering the second round of the $10,000 St. Petersburg Women’s Open as she carded a one under par 70 after the turnaround. Close behind at 71 are Sandra Haynie Betsy Rawls Ruth Hesse and Patty Berg.

ST. Petersburg Fila UPI Kathy Whitworth Miss Whitworth WPGA Sandra Haynie Betsy Rawls Ruth Hessen Patty Berg

Boston 101 Cincinnati 90 in NBA Playoffs finals lead

Boston wins 101 to 90 over Cincinnati to go up 2-0 in the best of seven series. St Louis leads San Francisco 1-0 in the Western Division final after Thursday’s results. No games scheduled Saturday.

Boston Cincinnati St. Louis San Francisco

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