Cards And Yankees Favored By Frank Eck
FRANK ECK AP News features Its Editor The St. Louis Cardinals backed by a strong pitching staff and the best hitting infield in baseball are tabbed to beat the Giants and Dodgers for the National League pennant. In the American League the New York Yankees should win a fifth straight flag despite challenges from the White Sox, Twins and Tigers. The Reds and Phillies loom as dark horses, with Gibson and Keane predicting 20 game winners among Cards pitchers. The piece runs through rosters, injuries, and prospects for both leagues, highlighting key players like Koufax Drysdale and Boyer Groat Javier White, while noting Mets and Colts as weaker clubs in 1963 alignment.
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San Francisco Giants
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Johnny Keane
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Ernie Broglio
St. Louis
Curt Simmons
Ray Sadecki
Ray Washburn
Washburn
Roger Craig
Mets
Lew Burdette
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Bobby Shantz
Ron Taylor
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Keane
Tim McCarver
Charlie James
Carl Warwick
Stan Musial
George Alkman
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Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Ron Perranoski
Walt Alston
Ken Boyer
Dick Groat
Julian Javier
Bill White
Celtics Aim to Sweep Royals in NBA Playoff Finale
CINCINNATI AP Celtics push to end series as they lead 3-0 in best of seven. Red Auerbach says finish possible in five while Frank Ramsey and Bill Russell discuss pressure. Oscar Robertson notes Celtics' threat. rumors of coach McMahon’s possible return swirl amid playoff tension.
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Bill Russell
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Boston
NBA
Celts
Royals
Jack McMahon
Red Aernbach
Russell
Frank Ramsey
Tommy Heinsohn
Oscar Robertson
Komives Sets Scoring Mark as NCAA Top Scorer
Howard Butch Komives of Bowling Green tops the NCAA scoring list with 36.7 points per game, leading seven players who averaged more than 30. Nick Workman of Seton Hall, Manny Newsome of Western Michigan, Bill Bradley of Princeton, Rick Barry of Miami, Gary Bradds of Ohio State, and Steve Thomas of Xavier complete the 30-point club. Detroit posts a 96.1 team scoring mark, Davidson’s Terry Holland leads with a .631 field goal percentage, and Tulsa’s Rick Park hits .903 on free throws.
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Howard
Butch
Manny Newsome
Western Michigan
Bill Bradley
Princeton
Rick Barry
Miami
Fla
Gary Bradds
Ohio State
Steve Thomas
Xavier
Ohio
Komives
Frank Selvy
Furman
Utah
Bill McGill
Selvy
McGill
Detroit
Morehead State
Davidson
Auburn
Terry Holland
Tulsa
Rick Park
Augusta Favors Long Hitting in Masters Battle
In rain soaked Augusta National, veterans say the course favors long hitters. Jack Nicklaus, 24, eyeing a repeat Masters, quotes optimism as Arnold Palmer and Sam Snead also pace the field. Rain expected to linger through Wednesday, practice grounds uncertain. Nicklaus hopes a wet course fuels a Nicklaus Palmer showdown. Palmer notes improved driving and irons as he enters the tournament ready.
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Gene Sarazen
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Saco Man Enters Pistol Competition
Frederick L. Erminelli of Saco Maine competes in the New Hampshire State Gallery Pistol and Revolver Championships with a 996 aggregate in the NBA sharpshooter class. Representing the Saco-Lowell Rifle and Pistol Club as its president he did not win third in his class but qualified for the New England Championships in July in Massachusetts.
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National Rifle Association
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Erminelli
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Frank Howard Breathing Fire For Dodgers In Spring Play
Dodgers star Frank Howard returns to camp and fuels Los Angeles offense with two hits in a 5-1 exhibition win over the Yankees boosting his spring line to six hits in 15 at bats for a .400 average. Koufax pitched six innings, six strikeouts. Bo Belinsky shines for Angels in a 7-1 win over Cleveland.
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Walt Alston
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New York Yankees
Bo Belinsky
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Palm Springs
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Cleveland Indians
Roger Craig
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St. Louis Cardinals
Craig
Cronin predicts five-team AL race against Yankees
Joe Cronin, at Florida spring training, names Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers as the leading challengers to the defending Yankees. He cites improved lineups and pitching depth, cautioning that the Yankee strength remains, but noting issues with Mickey Mantle and Whitey Ford’s support.
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Yogi Berra
Yankees
Ellie Howard
Whitey Ford
Whitey
Ralph Terry
Jim Bouton
al Downing
Bill Stafford
Mickey Mantle
Joe Pepitone
Tom Tresh
Chicago
Don Buford
Minnesota
Boston
Baltimore
Detroit
New York Yankees
Joe Cronin
Los Angeles
Washington
Cronin
Florida
White Sox
Orioles
Twins
Tigers
Roger Maris
New York
al Lopez
Indianapolis
Nellie Fox
Sox
Ritz Ackley
Hank Bauer
Luis Aparicios
Bauer
Jerry Arrigo
Sam Mele
Bob Albion
Vic Power
Bernie Allen
Zoilo Versalles
Jerry Lumpe
Dick McAuliffe
Don Demeter
Billy Bruton
Kaline
Norm Cash
Exhibition Baseball Results From Monday's Games
Exhibition play produced several notable scores including Cincinnati 5 Philadelphia 3 and Detroit 8 Kansas City 7. San Francisco 9 Chicago N 7 and Pittsburgh 12 Minnesota 4 stood out as noon results shifted to night games Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Houston vs Detroit and several others scheduled across stadiums.
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Houston
Milwaukee
Manny Mota
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
Kansas City
Detroit
Willie Kiavs
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Mets
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Cleveland
Officials Beleaguer Ref Udvari Split Hawks Wings Battle
Detroit coach Sid Abel lashed at referee Frank Udvari after a disputed Hawks goal helped Chicago win. Abel called the decision ridiculous and urged a replacement for Thursday’s potential seventh game, but NHL President Campbell said changes are impossible.
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Frank Udvari
Sid Abel
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Udvari
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Abel
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NHL
Clarence Campbell
Schilling May Lose Starting Job At Second
Boston manager Johnny Pesky warned that Chuck Schilling could lose the second base job to rookie Dalton Jones if he does not start hitting. The Red Sox began their exhibition trip with a closing test at the Cubs camp as Pesky evaluated spring performance and hinted that Jones is ready for the majors while Schilling trails.
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Canadiens, Maple Leafs clash as Montreal eyes series edge
In a stormy semifinal opener between Montreal and Toronto, Udvari called 31 penalties, a playoff record in that game. The Canadiens trail 3-2 but need one more win in Toronto to eliminate the defending champions, the Maple Leafs.
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Playoff Basketball Schedules Note Boston at Cincinnati
No games played today in the NBA playoffs. Eastern Division Final Boston faces Cincinnati with Boston leading 3-0 in the best of seven. Western Division Final San Francisco visits St Louis as St Louis holds a 2-1 series lead.
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St. Louis
Tokyo fighter Kobayashi outpoints Villa in Manila clash
Hiroshi Kobayashi of Japan wins a 122 to 121 decision over Porte Villa of the Philippines in a tight boxing bout. The match ends with Kobayashi taking a narrow victory by outpointing Villa.
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Tony Oliva
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Frank Lary
Charlie Dressen
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John (Boog) Powell
Norm Siebern
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Moose Skowron
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