Braves in position to challenge for NL pennant
Milwaukee Braves general manager Bobby Bragan outlines a bold 1964 plan citing new acquisitions Felipe Alou and Ed Bailey to boost speed, power, and defense. He praises Alou’s bat and Bailey’s versatility, highlights an upgraded outfield, and notes continued strength from pitchers led by Warren Spahn.
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Ed Bailey
Henry
Aaron
Alou
Lee Maye
Ty Cline
Don Dillard
Mack Jones
Len Gabrielson
Bailey
Eddie
Den
Menke
Torre
Card Manager Sees Cardinals as 1964 Contenders
St Louis manager Johnny Keane expresses confidence in the 1964 Cardinals after a strong 1963. He cites Tim McCarver's emergence, adds Jim Coker as catcher backup, and notes fixed infield with White, Javier, Groat and Boyer. Center field questions resolved by Curt Flood. Stan Musial retired, opening spots for Clemens, Kolb, Shannon, and Lewis.
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Johnny Keane
St. Louis Cardinals
Houston
Los Angeles
Dodgers
Walter Alston
Tim McCarver
Tim
Jim Coker
McCarver
Bill White
Julian Javier
Dick Groat
Ken Boyer
Tade
Cal Maxvill
Jerry Buchek
Atlanta
Bob Gibson
Irnie Brogne
Curt Sim
Doug Clemens
Gary Kolb
Mike Shannon
Johnny Lewis
Florence Golf Pro Resigns
Florence South Carolina AP reports Grant Bennett resigns after 13 years as Florence Country Club golf pro to become golf director at Rangel End Country Club in Dillsburg Pennsylvania. The board accepts with regret as Bennett’s tenure yielded a national reputation, a strong junior program and multiple championships for students. Bennett will lead a 2100 member club near Harrisburg and says the offer was too attractive to refuse.
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Louis C. Hite
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Surennel Country Club
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Harrisburg
Tennis group names search committee for commissioner role
Corpus Christi AP The United States Lawn Tennis Association USLTA executive committee in its annual meeting named a committee under Jack C Bushman to start the search for a man to add minister tennis like Joe Dey for golf Dey heads the USGA The new officials will work with all tennis groups to promote the game and handle their issues Ed Turville outgoing USLTA president said.
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United States
Jack C. Bushman
Montgomery
Ala
Joe Dey
Dey
United States Golf Association
Ed Turville
St. Petersburg
Fla
Yogi, Yanks Just Aim To Win Again
New York Yankees players discuss strengthening the outfield and boosting chances of victory. Yogi Berra is cited as a potential contributor to improved performance and team success.
Eddie Claims A's Will Be Improved by Trades
Eddie Lopat asserts the Kansas City Athletics will improve after winter trades for Rocky Colavito and Jim Gentile and a mix of young players. He notes better run production, Tartabull's emergence, and pitching depth with Segui Pena Drabowsky Wyatt Sturdivant Bowsfield. Colavito and Gentile expected to add power, with Pfister, Rakow, and Wickersham capable holdovers, as Edwards Lau Causey and Duc offer a stronger defense and catcher depth.
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Eddie Lopat
Kansas City Athletics
Hillsdale
N.J
Athletics
Rocky Colavito
Jim Gentile
Jose Tartabull
John Wyatt
Tom Sturdivant
Ted Bowsfield
Diego Segui
Orlando Pena
Moe Drabowsky
Colavito
Gentile
Dan Pfister
Ed Rakow
Dave Wickersham
Geven
Edj
Charles
Cheng
Duc Edwards
Wayne Causey
Charley Lau
New York Reporter Recaps Spring Training Labors
AP field notes New York Yankees manager Ralph Houk and players discuss spring prep at Fort Lauderdale. North Carolina and South Carolina clash in a high scoring college game with Collins leading UNC and Cooke’s 24 points for SC. The piece flashes team power, pitching depth, and infield strength as rosters shape for the season.
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Fort Lauder- Mattocks
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Wolfpack
Jim Brensure
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Ralph Houk
Ronnie Collins
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Whitey
Vic Ford
Jim Bouton
al Downing
Itory
Ralph Terry
Stan Williams
Bill Stafford
Cunninggood
T Ham
Hal Reniff
Steve Hamilton
Cunningham
Tom Metcalf
Punch
North Carolina
Joe Pepitone
Billig
Reguirehounds
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Bobby Rich
Mike Cooke
Ardson
Tony Kubek
Cletel
Boyer
Phil Linz
Tar Heels
Allott
Olina
Cooke
Mickey Mania
Roger Maris
Tom
Jimmy Colt Tresh
Hector Lopez
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Mantle
Maris
Shaffer
Wilmington Edges Wesleyan In Tight College Showdown
Wilmington College defeated N C Wesleyan 86 44 as Elvio Thiery led with 20 points and Jimenez added 11 while Jake Gibbs, a former All America football star, contributed as catcher. Wesleyan cut the gap late but Wilmington built a sizable halftime lead.
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Gibbs
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Funehce
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al Thiery
Jin
Kansas Braxton
Joe Heather
Manny Jimenez
Legan
Ray Freeman
Pedro Gonzalez
Generals Defeat Checkers 7-2 in EHL match
Greensboro led Southern Division with a 7-2 Eastern Hockey League win over rival Charlotte. Ron Muir, Ron Quenville, Ray Germain and Don Davidson scored for the Generals, while Bill Johansen and Frank Ridley replied for the Checkers. Monette 25 saves for Greensboro as Dessureault stopped 36. Generals next host New York and Nashville after traveling to Charlotte for a rematch.
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Charlotte
Ron Quenville
Ray Germain
Don Davidson
Bill Johansen
Frank Ridley
Checkers
Johansen
Generals
Jacques Monette
Gaetan Dessureault
New York
Nashville
EHL
Tucson Open leaves Cupit atop crowded leaderboard
Cupit fires a six under 66 to post 203 as three stroke lead emerges in the Tucson Open. Notables including Massengale Rodgers Crampton Johnston Archer and Player chase amid windy desert conditions at the 6717 yard course with record pace set by Johnston.
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Tommys
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George Archer
Sen Freee
Orne Callaeco
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Aaron
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al Johnston
Montreal
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Jim Ferrier
South Africa
Gary Player
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Tom Aaron
Chuck Courtney
Bruce Deviln
Don Massangalo
Sonny Methyin
Bill Ogden
Don Fairfield
Tip Tong
Tit
Tommy Morrow
Doug Sanders
Clayton Johnson
Acery Edwards Forsgtau
Mike Fetchick
Cuales
Duke Narrowly Trails Davidson In Tight clash
Duke fought back to within five points of Davidson as Jay Buckley and Mullins anchored a second half surge. Fred Hetzel led Davidson with 28 points, Hetzel and Snyder produced sharp scoring while Harrison and Marin added support for Duke in a high shooting contest.
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Jack Marin
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Dick Snyder
Bulldogs Nose Out Falcons in OT Thriller
Atlantic Christian edged Pfeiffer 89-87 in overtime on Gary Johnsons buzzer beater. The game stayed tight after a 85-85 regulation tie with Pfeiffer grabbing early rebounding edge, Bill Fugate and Harold McManus trading points for their teams in a closely contested Carolinas Conference tilt.
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