Tigers Could Be Team To Beat Orioles This Year
Detroit headlines a hopeful season with Mayo Smith back in charge and Johnny Sain assisting pitchers. The Tigers bet on improved depth and bullpen stability while relying on star outfielders Willie Horton and Al Kaline and a reworked infield to challenge Baltimore.
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Boston
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Bob Swift
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Monbouquette
Willie Horton
Jim Northrup
al Kaline
Mickey Stanley
Gates Brown
Norm Site 1
Oyler
Don Wert
Fn Oyler
Bill Freehan
Mickey Lolich
Johnny Podres
McLain
Harl Wilson
Maris Faces Tall Adjustments In Spring Return
In St Petersburg Florida Roger Maris eyes a readjustment after joining the St Louis Cardinals addressing NL pitching and his rocky 1962 to 1965 form. He recalls Babe Ruth era and 61 homers in 1961 amid Yankees to Cardinals move. Maris expresses fondness for the area and accepts the challenge with the Chargers news noted at end.
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Gulf of Mexico
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Livelier
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Roger
Cardinals
Southern California Holds One-Point Lead In NCAA Swim Finals
Defending champ Southern California stays ahead by one point after night one at the NCAA championships in East Lansing. UCLA and Stanford split two firsts. Indiana tops Californians in one-meter diving. USC led with 83 points. Indiana 82. Stanford 75. UCLA 61. Michigan 41.
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Minnesota
North Carolina
North Carolina State
Oregon
Southern Ilinois
Wisconsin
Army
Duke
Wyoming
Maryland
Utah
Villanova
Purdue
Barons Player Fined for Reading Paper on Bench
Wilkes-Barre Barons guard Bill Green was fined $500 by the Eastern Basketball League president for making a travesty of the game after he read a newspaper on the bench during a game in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
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Bill Green
Wilkes-Barre Barons
Eastern Basketball League
Green
Indians' McDowell Seeks Arm Recovery Plan
Sam McDowell of the Cleveland Indians reports progress on a pinched upper arm nerve with a regimen of swimming, calisthenics, and daily stretches. The pitcher, who won 17 games in 1965, hopes the routine prevents a recurrence and helps a strong season impact the standings.
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Cleveland Indians
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Sam
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Wilt Named MVP In Pro Cage Loop
Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers was named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second straight year. He received 80 first place votes from 108 league players, with Nate Thurmond second and Bill Russell among the top finishers.
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Oscar Robertson
San Francisco
Rick Barry
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Weiskopf Fires Two Eagles To Lead Pensacola Open
Tom Weiskopf shot a seven under par 65 at Pensacola Country Club to tie Homero Blancas and Bob Keller for the lead in the Pensacola Open. Nicklaus trailed with 71 as Weiskopf hit two eagles and added multiple birdies to surge atop the field.
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Fla
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Jack Nicklaus
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Massillon
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Babe Ruth
Pensacola Country Club
Blancas
Houston University
Keller
Eglin Air Force Base
Nicklaus
Ron Cerrudo
San Rafael
Calif
Dick Sikes
Jim Colbert
Paul Bodeson
Gay Brewer
Doug Sanders
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
Bill Casper
Michigan Takes Slim Lead In Mat Competition
KENT Ohio AP Michigan leads after two rounds of the 37th NCAA Wrestling Championships at Kent State University Field House. Michigan six wrestlers plus Iowa State and Oklahoma have 18 points. Lehigh 15, Michigan State and Oklahoma 14, Oklahoma State 13, Penn State 12. Major upsets include Lehigh 130-pound top seed Joe Peritore losing 4-2 to Harold McGuire.
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Iowa State
Oklahoma
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Lehigh
Oklahoma State
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Portland State
Wyoming
East Stroudsburg
State
Kent State University
Joe Peritore
Harold McGuire
Scott Rams Fence Ends Red Sox Outfield Experiment
Winter Haven Florida AP report says Boston Red Sox outfield conversion of George Scott ended after a collision with the wall. Manager Dick Williams stated he wants George's bat in the lineup but not risking further injuries.
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Fla
Boston Red Sox
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George
Fenées
Dick Williams
Stargell Drives In Five As Pirates Defeat Reds
Willie Stargell drove in five runs with a homer and two singles as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Cincinnati Reds 8 2 in Fort Myers. Bob Wesle pitched five innings, limiting the Reds to three hits for the win. Tony Perez homered for Cincinnati.
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Fla
Willie Stargell
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Cincinnati Reds
Bob Wesle
Reds
Cincinnati
Tony Perez
Duke Coach Predicts UCLA No Loss In Semifinal
Duke coach Vic Bubas said UCLA will not lose in a normal game on the eve of the NCAA semifinals. He noted UCLA 28-0 and potential counters include Lew Alcindor drawing early fouls or opponents controlling the ball if they fall behind.
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