Giants Eye Strong 1966 With Franks At Helm
San Francisco Giants manager Herman Franks projects a stronger 1966 team. With Orlando Cepeda sidelined by knee issues early in 1965, Willie McCovey reclaims first base while Mays seals the outfield. The club touts power led by Mays 52 homers and solid pitching depth from Mari, Shaw, Bolin, Herbel, Linzy, and Murakami departure noted.
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McCovey
Jim Hart
Baseball on Defense in Milwaukee Antitrust Case
The Wisconsin antitrust trial against baseball over moving the Braves to Atlanta proceeds as the state rests its case. Judge Elmer W. Roller presides as defense subpoenas and 250 exhibits are entered, including the Continental League application for major league status. The suit argues the leagues expanded to ten teams to counter the league threat.
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Branch Rickey
Colavito Sees Cleveland A L Pennant Bid This Year
Cleveland slugger Rocky Colavito says the Tribe can win the American League pennant this season. He notes his personal 1965 line of 26 homers and a .287 average, plus a perfect fielding record over all 162 games, while acknowledging luck plays a role in defense.
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Celtics On Verge Of Losing Ed's Crown In East
The Boston Celtics trail the Philadelphia 76ers by one game with two left in the regular season after a 123 103 win over the Pistons and a 115 106 76ers victory over the Knicks. Wilt Chamberlain scored 37 and six late points. Johnny Havlicek had 32 for Boston. Philadelphia can clinch the division with a win over Cincinnati and a victory at Baltimore.
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Debutant Boxer Pat Casey in Coma After Fight
Sydney AP report says Pat Casey 21, lightweight, fell unconscious from a brain injury after a bout at a private club in South Sydney. Casey was in a deep coma at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, having lost to Nevillé Kennedy who was unbeaten. Casey earned $7 for the match.
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Kentucky Faces Duke In High Stakes NCAA Semifinal Clash
Kentucky No. 1 at 26-1 and Duke No. 2 at 25-3 meet in a pivotal semifinal with health concerns clouding both rosters. Duke star Bob Verga returns from tonsillitis and Kentucky guard Larry Conley is doubtful with flu as Utah faces Texas Western in the other semifinal for a shot at the national title.
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Superb Pitching Says Bob Bragan
In West Palm Beach AP Braves manager Bobby Bragan praised the pitching this spring after Denny Lemaster and Ken Johnson combined for a 2 0 shutout of the Chicago White Sox. Lemaster, limited by a sore arm last year after 17 wins, yielded the lone Chicago hit a slow roller to the mound by Ken Berry.
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SEC Baseballers Set For Weekend
Seven Southeastern Conference teams are in action this weekend with four conference games. Florida leads the Eastern Division at 2-0 hosting Georgia for two games, while Auburn opens its season at home against Vanderbilt. Nonconference action features Mississippi State and Tennessee with ex-Cubs in lineup including Alou. LSU hosts Delta State as other SEC clubs begin play, Florida and Vanderbilt already opening SEC play with Florida sweeping Georgia earlier.
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