Stanky Faces Unique Pressures With Cubs Looming Shadows
Eddie Stanky takes over the White Sox as Leo Durocher guides the Cubs and former skipper Alfonso Lopez’s legacy looms. The duo will push Stanky to prove himself amid relentless comparisons to past regimes and Lopez’s masterful handling of a pitching staff. Stanky praises bullpen depth and hopes a key baserunner can spark a reforming lineup, while reflecting on his career and intangibles that fueled pennants with earlier clubs.
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Arthur Daley
New York Times
Sarasota
Fla
Chicago White Sox
Eddie Stanky
Leo Durocher
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Bob Locker
Dodgers
Zorro Versalles
Twins
Sufy
St. Louis
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Marichal Signs With Giants For 70 000 Pact
Juan Marichal accepted a roughly 70 000 dollar contract to pitch for the San Francisco Giants this year joining Bob Shaw as the club’s holdout. He arrived in Phoenix overweight by six pounds and will likely start with warmup work before exhibition games as the NL season opens April 12 against Chicago. Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale remain unsigned for the Dodgers.
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San Francisco Giants
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Cincinnati
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Giants
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Sill
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Juan
Chicago
Not Worried Mantle Still Shows Pain Contorted
Mick's Not Worried reports contorted pain on Mr. Mantle's face amid Fort Lauderdale game action as Mike Rathet details the continued treatment and ongoing concern from the Associated Press sports writer.
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Mr. Mantle
Mike Rathet
Associated Press
Fort Lauderdale
Fila
Braves Lose Cloninger To Knee Hurt
West Palm Beach AP report notes Atlanta Braves pitcher Tony Cloninger sidelined by knee injury after being struck by a liner in a 4-3 win over Kansas City. The article also mentions reserve catcher Gene Oliver hurt in a collision and Joe Torre sidelined briefly with a sore knee. It profiles Mickey Mantle's knee and shoulder issues as he contemplates the upcoming season and spring training progress.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
Tony Cloninger
Atlanta Braves
Platt
Gene Oliver
Joe Torre
Cloninger
Mayo Clinic
Mantle
Dodgers Koufax Drysdale at odds over contracts
Dodgers star pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale remain at odds with general manager E. J. Bavasi over salary proposals. They proposed $500,000 each over three years, while Bavasi offered one year at $105,000 for Koufax and $95,000 for Drysdale. Owner Walter O Malley held talks, keeping the status quo.
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Vero Beach
Fla
Los Angeles Dodgers
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
E. J
Buzzie) Bavasi
Koufax
Drysdale
Dodger
Walter O'Malley
O'Malley
O’malley
Don
Los Angeles
Tigers Rally Past Bouton in Spring Exhibition
Detroit pitcher Denny McLain hurled 82 1 3 innings as the Tigers beat the Yankees 7 4 in spring play. Willie Horton slammed a grand slam, Don Demeter and Al Kaline homered, while Jim Bouton struggled to work three innings amid a rough Yankees outing. McLain, near 22, boosted his spring stock. Bouton, 27, fights for a job after last season’s slump.
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Associated Press
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Jim Bouton
McLain
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Willie Horton
Don Demeter
al Kaline
Bobby Wine
Philadelphia
Phillies
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Roy White
Yankees
Dave Wickersham
Roger Maris
Horton
Demeter
Kaline
Qualifying Set For Atlanta 500 Opens Race Prep
Atlanta Ga AP qualifying begins for the Atlanta 500 with 44 cars aiming for a share of a 77000 purse. Richard Petty from Randleman NC returns to action for the first time since Daytona 500 victory, posting the fastest speed 146.73 mph on the 1.5 mile track after an operation on a broken finger.
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Richard Petty
Petty
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