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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1964
Page
6
Ken Johnson said there was a little extra reason for Houston's win in the opening NL game. The Astros defended home turf as the Associated Press report highlights the personal motivation behind the victory and the competitive mood set by the pitcher.
Palmer returns to the top of the PGA money list after winning the Masters, earning 20,000 to push his year total to 33,486. Close behind are Nicklaus with 30,150 and Marr at 19,369, followed by Rudolph and Casper Jr. in the top five as the golf season heats up.
Kansas City owner Charles C. Finley vows to keep protesting Yankees stadium foul lines. He will erect a half pennant porch behind the 325 foot limit and continue lobbying other owners, arguing the Yankees gain unfair advantages with short foul lines and a tall wall. He cites historical homer totals and plans ongoing actions this season.
The Los Angeles Angels jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the presidential opener against the Washington Senators in Washington. Lee Thomas doubled twice driving in two runs as Angels starter Ken McBride and reliever Julia Navarro combined to shut out Washington. Jim Wynn homered for Houston in the NL, as the Colts beat Cincinnati 16-3.
National League results show Houston defeating Cincinnati 6 to 3. Monday’s games list St Louis at Los Angeles and Chicago at Pittsburgh among others. American League results feature Los Angeles beating Washington and ties across divisions. Wednesday schedules include Los Angeles at Washington and Minnesota at Cleveland. Michigan State will host the 1964 NCAA tennis championships June 15 to 20.
New York AP reports teenager Tony Conigliaro, 19, fulfilled a dream by becoming the Boston Red Sox regular center fielder at Yankee Stadium. He remembered attending St Marys High and showed disbelief at his leap to the majors, saying he hoped he was not dreaming.
The Celtics, delayed by a Western Division finals postponement, prepare for a return to action as they await the outcome of that series. They aim for a sixth straight NBA playoff title and are practicing daily while impatiently awaiting the start of the next round. The piece also notes a Red Sox prospect Conigliaro excelling in the New York-Penn League, earning MVP and Rookie of the Year honors for a standout season.
Toronto coach Punch Imlach repeats his all work no play approach as the Maple Leafs prepare for game two of the Stanley Cup final against Detroit. Detroit coach Sid Abel rests his club after Saturday loss, while the Leafs aim to extend their lead following Bobby Pulford’s late goal. Imlach says Toronto will practice daily and take a day off only after the series ends.
Duke Ellington resigns as general manager of the Charlotte Motor Speedway to devote full time to a company he is forming with Northern financial backing. Speedway president A C Goins said the $33,000 post would be filled within several days. Ellington declined to identify the new business.
President Johnson displayed a strong right arm and a taste for popcorn as he attended the season opener. He sat through nine innings while thousands of fans left after the seventh, and the crowd’s attention wandered amid a slow start to the year.
The article notes President Johnson tossing the ceremonial first pitches at DC Stadium as the Senators faced a brutal 40 run loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Johnson sat with congressional leaders, watched the game, and mingled with fans, delivering a handshake to the departing players as he left. The scene underscores political ritual amid a baseball setback and a season in progress.
Boston saw Joe DeNucci outpoint Denny Moyer after 10 rounds. Elena Armenteros stopped Herman Dixon in Miami. Angel Garcia stopped Ray Adigun in Paris. Sonny Fetbas outpointed Umberto Urzi in Bologna with Barazza stopping Celio Turrini. Ray Walk defeated Erie Cuadras in Los Angeles.
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