Wynne and Walters Push Fast Offshore Boat Design
Miami boatmen Jimi Wynne and Walt Walters modify a 832 foot aluminum hull with two 445 horsepower engines to reach 37,000 RPM and near 1 hp per pound of weight. In their first test, the Sam Griffith Memorial from Miami to Fort Lauderdale showcased their high speed propulsion as rivals watch.
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Miami
Jimi Wynne
Walt Walters
Wynne
Walters
Sam Griffith
Fort Lauderdale
Turbine power boats shine in rough Gulf Stream race
In a 170 mile offshore event the lone turbine craft finished amid rough seas with only 37 mph average. Wynne and others struggled as one diesel boat sank under pressure. The turbine craft drew attention for finishing though priced at 27000 dollars each, suggesting a potential breakthrough in marine power.
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Ini
Cal Cay
Wynne
Dick Bertram
Gulf Stream
Second to Willie Mays Flood Relives Baseball Pride
Curt Flood of the St. Louis Cardinals discusses being second to Willie Mays and reflects on his own hitting consistency of .322, .296, .302, .311, and .310 across five seasons. He notes Mays’s greatness and explains the Cardinals’ 1984 makeover by GM Bob Howsam, with Flood as a focal point as peers like Hank Aaron and Roberto Clemente stay at top.
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Yrusie Waazo
Curt Flood
Willie Mays
Flood
Willie
Mays
St. Louis
Cardinal
Bob Howsam
Angels Move to Own Stadium in Anaheim Promise Strong Start
California Angels officials and players express optimism about the move to Anaheim, expecting stronger attendance and home advantage. Jim Fregosi and Bill Rigney praise the new stadium, while rookies Rick Reichardt and Jack Warner seek to boost an improved lineup. Bob Rodgers notes strengthened balance and offensive depth as spring workouts continue.
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Angels
Anaheim
Jim Fregosi
Orange County
Bill Rigney
Rigney
Rick Reichardt
Jack Warner
Rick
Bob Rodgers
Sam McDowell Poised To Be Koufax's Equal in 1963
In Tucson Sam McDowell of the Cleveland Indians stands 6 5 and 212 pounds with a blazing fastball near 100 mph. Critics compare him to Sandy Koufax and executives like Frank Lane foresee a 25 win season or more as McDowell focuses on victories over strikeouts. Tebbetts cautions against rushing, while McDowell aims to improve his win total and help Cleveland contend.
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Sam McDowell
Sam
Koufax
Lane
Baltimore
Cleveland
Indians
Hoot Evers
Bob Kennedy
Ron Santo
Chicago Cubs
Sandy
Ron
Griffith
Herb Alpert
Tijuana Brass
Tiger
Richard Shetu
Nigeria
Emile
Clancy
Enpire
Training Camp Climates Clash In Welterweight Showdown
In Kiamesha Lake New York three time welterweight champion Griffiths camp buzzes with laughter while middleweight champion Dick Tiger trains ten miles away. Both promise a Madison Square Garden title bout on Monday April 25 against rival plans with Tiger chasing the middleweight crown. Griffiths and Tiger discuss odds purses and moods as their camps prepare for the televised clash and a dramatic shift in careers and fortunes.
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Kiamesha Lake
Madison Square Garden
Sam
Tiger
Richard Shetu
Joey Giardello
Griffith
Tas Pride
Chamipion
Chaempion
Ispe Dike
Searard
St Thomas
Vic Handlers
Gal Chaney
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America
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Bill White
Dick Groat
Ball
Dick Tiger
Bane
Calif
California Angels
Los Angeles Dodger
Los Angeles
Dodger Stadium
Australia
Julian Javier
Cardinals
Mets
Max Alvis
By Bob Harding
Enterprise Assn
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Ariz
Arizona Sun
Cleveland Indians
Shade
Sandy Koufax
Frank Lane
Long
Birdie Tebbetts
Birdie
Marcers
Rob
Wwkees
Dave Burgin
St. Thomas
Paris
Joseph
Joseph Giardello
Joey
Burgin
Emile Gruefith
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