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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1963
Page
5
Jack Sanford entered the season poised after spring sharpness but questions linger about his form for the Colts Giants opener. Reports note a peak in Arizona, strong spring outings, and a rough late spring showing in Modesto, with coaches emphasizing his fitness and readiness for the first pitch.
The Los Angeles Angels swept a two game series with the Dodgers in Los Angeles drawing over 82,000 fans. The Angels won 4-3 and 3-0, led by strong pitching and clutch hitting as Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax faced tough lineups. Manager Bill Rigney praised the team for facing good pitchers and producing late runs.
The Los Angeles Angels announced they will not sign pitcher Sam Jones. Turley will stay with the club while Jones, a 32-year-old right-hander acquired from the Yankees, was not retained.
The article previews the 1950 MLB season opening in Cincinnati at Crosley Field. It notes guests including Bert Combs and Rhodes at the ceremony, highlights the Reds and Pirates clash, mentions Susan Schroeder throwing the ceremonial ball, and references the Yankees as favorites with high attendance outlook for the year.
Langhorne speedway reports the year’s first fatal racing crash in a USAC sanctioned event. Driver Robby Mannin, 21, from Columbus Ohio, and fellow racer Burl Ting, from Layton Ohio, died after his car spun into the outside guard rail. The crash halted the race on the final lap and led to hospital treatment for several others.
Score, once a marquee pitcher, announced retirement after a Chicago White Sox notice. He cited discussions with his wife and a desire to quit the game. The veteran, two-time AL strikeout leader, had been optioned out to gain work for June while still contributing in exhibitions.
SEC Commissioner Bernie Moore said the SEC executive committee will meet within two weeks to consider six charges tied to allegations involving major programs. The inquiry follows reports over alleged improper activities in football and other sports, with university officials and coaches cited in varying degrees.
Heavyweight? No, lightweight champ Carlos Ortiz defended his title as Don Vaillant fell in 49 seconds by KO in front of 18 000 fans. Adviser GN Daly blasted WBA plans while Ortiz eyed a bigger payday and a move back to his home island.
A boxing card in Carbondale, Pennsylvania ends in tragedy after Victor Valestex dies of a knockout, with rival fighter Silesiprex also dead eight minutes later. Officials from the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission inspect the scene. Australian pro Smith is cited as responsible by an autopsy and referee Colburn stopped the bout after a brutal exchange.
UCLA and Oregon bring top track stars to the Bay Area for meets against California and Stanford. Stanford and USC performers posted standout marks as rain-affected events saw several national level efforts, including a 19L743 national discus mark and fast 8% shot put, with college squads showing depth across sprints and hurdles.
In San Francisco a new program titled Speak Out will air on KRON-TV tonight at 1 30 p.m. The panel will tackle whether abolition is the right course, prompting a public discussion on the controversial issue.
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