Cash Accepts Cut to Reclaim Batting Crown with Tigers
Norm Cash signed with Detroit for about 26000 dollars after a four day holdout, saying his aim is to win the AL batting title again. He noted tweaking targets to hit .300 and mentioned rain forced drills in a hangar. Rocky Colavito remained a holdout seeking a higher pay as talks continue.
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Bob Scheffing
State College Opens Spring Football Drills Under Mild Weather
NC State Coach Earle Edwards greeted 85 candidates for spring drills in Raleigh. Twenty of 22 lettermen are ready for the 1963 season as Don Montgomery sits out to play baseball. Guard Bill Sullivan will join after the ACC wrestling tournament. The Wolfpack, 3-11 in 1962, will train 20 days on Mondays Wednesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Four top clubs receive NIT byes in Madison Square Garden draw
The four seeded teams Wichita Providence Marquette and Canisius received byes as the National Invitation Tournament pairings were announced for Madison Square Garden. The field includes twelve teams with first round and quarterfinal matchups scheduled March 14 to 16 and semifinals March 21 followed by the final March 23 NBC will televise the final on tape.
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Willie Mays Reflects On Aging And Future In Baseball
Willie Mays, in a Giants training camp interview, discusses aging, maturity, and plans after baseball. He estimates he can play about ten more years, hopes to stay in the sport, and emphasizes mentoring young players and prudent investments.
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Braves Have All But Torres In Fold As Jones Returns
In Pompano Beach the Washington Senators showcase young arms with Jim Duckworth and rookies Jenkins Middledorf and Quirk. Reds manager Hutchinson frets over rain delaying Cincinnati drills while Kansas City A's struggle to regain pace in Florida.
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Giants veteran catchers Ed Bailey and Tom Haller homer
Ed Bailey and Tom Haller, longtime Giants catchers, belted homers in a game as San Francisco power contributed to a strong offensive display. Their impact highlighted a key moment for the Giants in the matchup.
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Tasby Signs 1963 Indians Contract In 15 Minute Talk
Willie Tasby signed his 1963 contract with the Cleveland Indians on Saturday and began workouts immediately. The last player on the roster to sign, he met with GM Gabe Paul for about 15 minutes and accepted a slight salary cut estimated around $15,000. Tasby arrived from Washington last May in exchange for pitchers Don Rudolph and Steve Hamilton after batting .236 in 86 games in 1962.
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Washington
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Steve Hamilton
Mets Outfielder Joe Christopher Signs 1963 Contract
ST PETERSBURG Florida AP reports Joe Christopher who batted .244 for the Mets last season signed his 1963 contract on Saturday for an estimated $10 000.
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Joe Christopher
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Pancho Herreras Slugged Two Homers in Loss
Pancho Herreras hit a pair of home runs for Fort Myers in a losing effort on Saturday as the Dick Schofields suffered setback. The slugger provided the offense but the team fell short despite his power display.
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Pirates Fall Back in Intra-Squad Bout
In the Pirates intra-squad game at Vero Beach Larry Elliott and Elmo Plaskett hit the first sacked homers for the Schofields while Herrera slugged two blasts in the first and third innings driving in four runs. Bob Skinner added a solo shot and an RBI for the Logans.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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