Aaron poised for big 1974 start on 40th birthday
Atlanta slugger Hank Aaron nears becoming baseballs all time home run king as he turns 40. Benny retires the 39-year-old title, Aaron plans a birthday party and a light spring schedule ahead of the April 4 opener in Cincinnati. He says he aims to repeat 1973 form while adjusting for age.
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Marcum Brings Silver Dollars Chocolates to Daytona Speed Weeks
John Marcum arrives in Daytona Beach with a Continental Mark IV and gifts like 600 boxes of chocolates and silver dollars. The ARCA founder and head of Auto Racing Club of America drives a 300 mile race at Daytona International Speedway with drivers Iggy Katona and Andy Hampton, promising the best of seven events. Marcum runs ARCA with wife Mildred and Frank Canale as key aides, noting rule changes and generous payouts while recalling his early poverty and rise in stock car racing.
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D.C
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Toledo
Ohio
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Frank Canale
Midwest
Bill France
France
Nascar
Kentucky
Hawks Aim For Top 20 As NAIA Upsets Grow
Maryland-Eastern Shore coach John Bates says his team belongs in the Top 20 as they schedule stronger opponents. Bates, who rebuilt the program after leaving high schools near Princess Anne, Md., notes the Hawks were runner up to Guilford last season in the NAIA tournament and remain NAIA this season despite their upgrade in NCAA status.
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Westchester Wildcats rout Salem 67 32
Westchester Academy girls beat Salem Academy 67 32 as five Wildcats scored in double figures led by Lillie Silver with 16 Royale Coggin 14 Gayle Culler 11 and Kay Ingram Beth Canipe 10 each The Wildcats improve to 12 0 on the season.
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Walton Wins Despite Salary Ryan Bargain For Angels
Nolan Ryan, at an estimated 100000 dollars for 1974, becomes the highest paid pitcher in Angels history after a major upgrade of his long term contract. Dalton says Ryan has established himself as a top pitcher, with 1973 standout 383 strikeouts and two no hitters, while stressing 20-win games as his key achievement.
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Jim Palmer
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Sandy Koufax
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