Sam McDowell Encouraging Return to Form for Giants
McDowell pitched four innings without arm or back pain in a 5-5 B squad tie with Milwaukee. McCovey returned from knee and leg issues, collecting a triple and a single in an 8-5 loss to the Angels. Mays sat out with a knee issue, drained fluid, casting doubt on his opening day status.
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Elder Eyes Masters Breakthrough At New Orleans Open
Lee Elder leads the New Orleans Open as he pursues a historic Masters invitation with a second round drive while aiming to win the $125,000 Greater New Orleans Open. He says Augusta pressure will not nick him. Elder seeks the first black player in Masters history via this event.
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Indiana UCLA meet in NCAA semifinals echo fears of Goliath clash
Indiana coach Bob Knight, leading a 21 5 team, vows his freshmen and seniors will not fold against UCLA 28 0 in the national semifinal. UCLA coach John Wooden expects a delayed controlled game but stresses execution over style.
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Tryouts Slated For Dixie Boys Baseball
Tryouts for Dixie Boys baseball open to boys 13 and 14 not assigned last year. West Decatur players try out at Herman Bailey Field while East Decatur players try out at Point Mallard Dixie Boys Field. Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. registration available at both sites.
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Calhoun Bears Triumph Over Athens 5 2
Calhoun Junior College opened its home field with a 5 to 2 win against Athens College. Wayne Wyatt earned the win in relief, Don Powell took the loss for Athens, and Mike Underwood led Calhoun with two singles and a double.
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Four Ink Bama Grants In Aid Signings In 1964
Four high school players signed University of Alabama athletic grants-in-aid, bringing the year total to 42. New signees include Woody Buchanan of Montgomery, Rick Holmes of Hemet California, Dannis Gramann of Cincinnati, and Jim Ward of Lyndhurst Ohio. Buchanan is a 5-9 185 pound back from Jeff Davis High. Holmes is a 6-3 220 pound lineman and brother of Tide fullback Bob Holmes. Gramann is a 6-2 218 pound back from Moeller High School. Ward is a 5-11 196 pound back from Cathedral Latin High School.
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