27 Year Old Righty To Join Giants On Friday
Juan Marichal, 27, agreed to a $70,000 contract and will join the San Francisco Giants in Phoenix Friday. The Dominican hurler, who has 105 wins in five seasons, had held out for $80,000 but posted a 25 8 mark in 1965 and a sub 3.00 ERA for four straight seasons. His no hitter against Houston in 1963 and 1962 Giants pennant run are noted, as is his status as an All Star and strong winning percentage of .669.
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Yankees Sign Young Pitcher Tullen Preston From Virgin Islands
Fort Lauderdale AP reports 18 year old left handed pitcher Tullen Preston from the Virgin Islands signed by the New York Yankees. He will be assigned to Binghamton in the New York Penn League.
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Knicks Edge Hawks 126-125 In Final NBA Game
St Louis and New York closed out the regular season with a 126-125 Knicks win as Dick Van Arsdale hit the decisive basket after a rebound. Walt Bellamy scored late free throws before Dick Barnett sealed it with two more. Guerin and Barnett added late Hawk points as St Louis fell short of the playoffs.
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Fountain of Youth field ready for 12 three year olds
In Miami trainer Eddie Neloy drafts his second string to replace the injured Buckpasser as 12 three year olds contest Gulfstream Park in the Fountain of Youth. Poker and Bold and Brave head a strong group among 12 and the race serves as the final prep for the Florida Derby. Buckpasser may still run if hoof seepage clears, with Bill Bane advising on treatment.
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Maloney Signs $50,000 Reds Deal For 20 Win Hope
Fresno pitcher Jim Maloney, after a three week holdout, left for Cincinnati with a spring training contract around 50 000 dollars. He expressed happiness with the deal and optimism to win 20 more games and help Cincinnati win a pennant.
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Boston Red Sox aim for stronger defense with less power
In spring training meetings Boston manager Billy Herman pushed a players only plan to police themselves on and off the field. The club reshaped staff and players to boost defense led by Petrocelli Horton Ryan and Conigliaro with Radatz anchoring the bullpen as they chase a better finish after a 40 game deficit.
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Red Sox at a Glance 1966 Outlook
The Associated Press notes strength in Tony Conigliaro and Carl Yastrzemski while Rico Petrocelli shows promise and rookie Joe Foy is highly touted. Weaknesses include a thin pitching staff led by Dennis Bennett and Jerry Stephenson, with Dick Radatz needing a comeback. Improved defense expected from George Smith and George Thomas. Mike Ryan’s .359 average not enough. 1965 finished ninth by 40 games. 1966 finish aimed eighth or ninth.
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Petty Tests 146 M. P. H. At Atlanta 500 Practice
Richard Petty tested his 1966 Plymouth in Atlanta practice for the 500 mile race, posting a fastest unofficial lap of 146.73 mph. Several Ford drivers, including Fred Lorenzen and Dick Hutcherson, reached about 145 mph, with Leroy Yarborough third fastest at 145.5 mph. Sixty-one cars entered, with qualifying set for midweek and remainder through the weekend. Smg Smoky Yunick’s Chevelle and Bud Moore’s Mercury were present but not raced.
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Orioles Trim Spring Training Roster To 40
The Baltimore Orioles reduced their spring training squad to 40 players by sending three rookies, right handed pitcher Bob Darwin, Delano Hill, and catcher John Burrows, to Rochester in the International League.
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American-Owned Riot Act Heads 49-Horse Lincolnshire Field
Doncaster hosts a 49 horse Lincolnshire Handicap led by American-owned Riot Act owned by Mrs. John F. C. Bryce. With possible crowding at a one mile start, officials warn not all may line up. Posttime 9:15 a.m. EST, race value about 10 000 pounds.
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San Francisco Warriors Fire Coach Alex Hannum
The San Francisco Warriors fired coach Alex Hannum on Tuesday and will search for a full time coach. team president Mieuli cited the Lakers and Celtics as weekend year-round coaches. Hannum's record with the Warriors was 100-140 over three seasons. The team aims to scout college seniors for the NBA draft amid a rebuilding phase.
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Braves minor leaguers hurt in Georgia auto crash
Four Atlanta Braves minor leaguers in spring training were injured in a Monday night car crash in Waycross Georgia. Douglas King 22 of Baltimore was listed in serious condition with compound skull fractures. Dennis Sutherland 19 Linwood Calif Joseph Beck 19 Baltimore and Randy Thompson 20 Danville Virginia were injured less seriously.
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Annual NBA Draft Set for New York May 11
The NBA annual college draft meeting will be held in New York on May 11. Commissioner Walter Kennedy announced that the league will play an 81-game schedule in 1966-67, with Chicago rejoining as the 10th team.
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Laver advances at Madison Square Garden pro tennis event
Top seed Rod Laver of Australia survives a first round test against Mike Davies to reach the quarter-finals of the Madison Square Garden $25 000 Invitation Pro Tennis Tourna ment in New York. Gimeno Barthes Hoad and other seeds also won with upcoming quarterfinal matches set featuring Rosewall Gonzales Anderson and Laver.
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Hall of Fame picks include Turner McAfee and Dudley
Eight figures were named to the National Football Hall of Fame after a panel selected Turner George McAfee and Bill Dudley from the Bears Steelers Lions and Redskins eras. Other inductees include Steve Owen Joe Guyon Arma Herber Walt Kiesling and Shorty Ray with enshrinement set for August 27.
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Ticket orders begin for 1967 NCAA finals in Louisville
Louisville AP report notes officials discuss plans for the 1967 NCAA basketball finals at Freedom Hall, with mail orders starting April 4. James W. Browitt, executive director of the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, said requests would be filled in order received as the finals are set for March 24-25.
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Persol and Jacobs Sign Ten-Round Light Heavyweight Bout
White Plains AP report: Johnny Persol of New York and Herschel Jacobs of White Plains sign for a 10 round light heavyweight bout at County Center on April 6. Persol previously beat Jacobs in a 1963 split decision over ten rounds.
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