Just Normal For Yankees Under New Season Outlook
Johnny Keane, starting his second term as Yankees manager, promotes cautious optimism after a disastrous previous season that saw injuries sideline Elston Howard six weeks and sidelined stars like Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. He insists the team can contend if key players return to form and health improves, while acknowledging several important ifs.
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Mantle Injury Sways Yankee Camp Outlook and Keane’s Candid Hope
Mickey Mantle recovering from shoulder surgery casts doubt on early season plans as Yankees brace for the absence of the star and rely on manager Johnny Keane’s guarded optimism. Mantle’s slow form and past injuries worry fans while Roger Maris and Howard contribute to a fraught start.
Warriors Lose Grip as Thurmond Goes to Hospital
The San Francisco Warriors drop from third in the Western Division as St. Louis defeats Detroit 108-103 in Memphis. Nate Thurmond enters hospital with a recurring back injury and will miss a three game road trip to New York Detroit and Philadelphia. Hawks pull a half game ahead for the last Western playoff berth with key plays from Wilkens Beaty and Guerin.
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Opinion Due Today On Clay Terrell Bout
Illinois Attorney General William G. Clark is to issue an opinion today on licensing the Cassius Clay Ernie Terrell heavyweight title bout. The Illinois Athletic Commission sent the matter to Clark after earlier rulings, with Louisville and Chicago as possible sites depending on the outcome. Gov. Otto Kerner and Mayor Richard J. Daley oppose the Chicago venue, while promoters weigh shifting the fight if Illinois rejects the license.
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Sports Briefs Snapshot From Across The Nation
ASE BALL Milwaukee Baseball trial pauses as Circuit Judge Roller recesses for behind the scenes exhibit marking. BASKETBALL New York Army team, 16 of 22, rookie coach, top scorer missing. seventh in National Invitation Tournament. AMHERST Mass Johnny Orr resigns as UMASS basketball coach. GOLF Palm Beach Gardens Fred Haas Jr wins PGA Seniors by two strokes finishing 286. SWIMMING Durban Karen Muir, 13, wins women's 400 yard freestyle at South African Championships with ve che finishing nearby.
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Keane Sees Question Marks For His Yanks
Yankee spring training centers on Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris as the team confronts aging arms and injuries. Mantle, 34, just had shoulder surgery and knows his durability is in question, while Maris seeks full-time action after limited games last season. Dodger holdouts Koufax and Drysdale seek big contracts as Tommy Davis struggles in workouts and the Tigers lose pitcher Joe Sparma to a car door accident.
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Dizzy Dean Is Booted Off Air
Dizzy Dean loses NBC Game of the Week role amid deal changes with Falstaff as sponsor. Dean denounces retirement talk while seeking talks with NBC. Curt Gowdy to handle play by play with Pee Wee Reese possibly as co commentator and Ted Williams in consideration. Dean, 55, once a Cardinals pitcher, recalls a 150-83 career record.
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HEALTH CAPSULES DICTION: RHEUMATISM VERSUS ARTHRITIS
Health Capsule notes clarify distinctions between rheumatism and arthritis definitions. Rheumatism refers to generalized body pain and stiffness while arthritis is joint inflammation causing swelling and limited movement. Medical guidance emphasizes consulting a physician for persistent symptoms.
Athens High names Clyde Cross cage coach. Schrimsher new hoops chief
Athens High School reshuffles athletic staff with Clyde Sonny Cross of Sylacauga named line coach for the Golden Eagles. Elmore and Wilson departure moves announced. Schrimsher to head basketball in 1966-67, Brownie Nelson to assume junior high football and head basketball duties. Larry Elmore hired to coach junior high football and track. Brad Hamilton to coach backs and split duties with West Morgan High. Cross reports June 1 and will teach science and driver training. McCoy named athletic director and track coach.
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New Zealand Draws England in Opening Test
England and New Zealand played to a draw in the first test as Britain's tour began. Canada blanked Slovenia 7-1 in a warm up for the world championships to start in Ljubljana.
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Howley Named Assistant Racing Secretary at Suffolk Downs
Lawrence J. Howley, 42, longtime official at tracks in New England Ohio and New Orleans, was named today assistant racing secretary for Suffolk Downs meeting from April 19 to July 4.
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Texas boxer Zyglewicz to defend heavyweight title tonight
Houston Texas heavyweight boxing champion Dave Zyglewicz defends his title in a 10 round bout against Bob Simmons tonight. The event headline comes from APs sports rounds.
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Kansas Hand Nebraska's First Conference Defeat 110 73
Gregg McBride of Lincoln praised Kansas after the Jayhawks routed Nebraska 110 to 73 in Lawrence. The veteran writer on the All-Big Eight ballot stated the entire Kansas team deserved the honor after the decisive win. The note on the jeep and airplane replacing the camel in Arabia appears unrelated to the game recap.
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Brock New Coach At West Morgan
The Daily learned that Austin High School assistant football coach Del Brock will be named head football coach at West Morgan High School in Frinity in the very near future. An unimpeachable source said Brock has everything locked up and officials hinted a hire could be announced today. Brock declined to confirm and said he had not been hired when contacted yesterday. West Morgan plans a first varsity football season this fall after fielding a B-team program last year.
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Haas Wins Golf Tourney in Palm Beach Gardens
Fred Haas Jr wins the $35,000 PGA Seniors Tournament in Palm Beach Gardens with a final total of 286 after a final round 72. He credited a controlled hook learned from Gardner Dickinson for handling gusting winds, edging E J Harrison and John Barnum by two strokes.
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