Mirages and Realities in Reds Spring Tale
The article contrasts Freddy Hutchinson’s confident talk of the 1961 Reds with a troubled 1962 spring. Key names include Gene Freese, Pete Rose, Tommy Harper, Jesse Gonder, Jim Maloney, Bob Purkey, Joey Jay, Jim O'Toole, Joe Nuxhall, Jerry Lynch, Jim Owens, Harry Bright, Gordy Coleman, Daryl Spencer, and Eddie Kasko. It notes injuries, lineup changes, and a shift from hopeful to struggling as the team faces the season.
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Gene Freese
Tommy Harper
Pete Rose
Jesse Gonder
Jim Maloney
Bob Purkey
Joey Jay
Jim O'Toole
Joe Nuxhall
Jerry Lynch
Jim Owens
Harry Bright
Gordy Coleman
Tampa
Hutch
Florida
Freese
Eddie Kasko
Giants
Daryl Spencer
Reds
Spencer
Hopeful Reds Manager Sees Contender Potential in May
Hutchison discusses potential of his team with quotes on Harper Pinson Rose and Skinner. He notes Purkey's recovery and Garcia comparisons while predicting strong pitching and improved hitting as July nears. He prefers San Francisco to Los Angeles and cautions Reds’ erratic play in Mets park.
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Hutch
Reds
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Frankie Robinson
Pinson
Rose
Spencer
Skinner
Nuxhall
Pittsburgh
Sandy Koufax
Don Drysdale
Padres
Giants
Purkey Urges Umpire Supervisor in Senior League
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Bob Purkey calls for a standing supervisor of umpires in the National League. He argues umpires err but league offices back them, noting no NL position exists like the AL Cal Hubbard post. Reds manager Hutchinson backs Purkey amid a protested game.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Cincinnati Reds
Bob Purkey
National League
Purkey
Shag Crawford
Reds
Cal Hubbard
League
Warren Giles
Fred Fleig
Crawford
Fred Hutchinson
Hutch
San Francisco
Juan Marichal
Softening Crayfish for Fresh Water Fishing Tip
A reader describes a method to soften soft colored crayfish for fishing. Place them on grass, cover with cornmeal, add another grass layer, then water just to cover. Shells should soften in a day or two.
No. 1 Rating Sought For Johnson
A PAC member predicted the group will back Harold Johnson for No 1 contender ranking to seek an early return match with Willie Pastrano for the light heavyweight title. Klein said the WBA will likely agree Johnson deserves top status though Johnson’s manager plans to appeal the decision.
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Philadelphia
UPI
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
PAC
Harold Johnson
Willie Pastrano
Alfred Eb. Klein
World Boxing Association
WBA
Johnson
Kiein
Las Vegas
Pastrano
Pat Olivieri
Klein
Demman Graduates From Creighton Medical School
John Demman former Las Vegas High School All-State quarterback graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha. He will intern at San Diego General Hospital and plans to return to Las Vegas to practice.
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John Demman
Fromer Las Vegas
Creighton University School of Medicine
Omaha
Neb
Demman
Wildcats
San Diego General Hospital
California
Las Vegas
University of New Mexico
Loboe
Creighton
J.B. Demman
Jessica Ave
John
Las Vegas High
Howard Bennett
Angelo Collis
Robin
Cappy) Hill
University of Southern Califonia
Griffith Luis Rodriguez Pre Fight Physicals Set for MSG Title Bout
Welterweight champion Luis Rodriguez and former champion Emile Griffith passed pre fight physicals for their Madison Square Garden title showdown. Rodriguez trained at Greenfield Park New York and predicted a decision win while Griffith aims for a knockout after training at Monticello New York.
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New York
UPI
Luis Rodriguez
Emile Griffith
Madison Square Garden
Griffith
Monticello
N.Y
Rodriguez
Greenfield Park
Los Angeles
Muni and Paradise Golf Courses Closed for Fire Drill
Las Vegas Muni and Paradise Valley Country Club will close until noon today and tomorrow for a staged tournament. Head pros Johny Difloure and Charlie Teel announced a shotgun start at 7 a.m. with about 2465 players across 38 holes, and locals warned to avoid the back nine during play.
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Las Vegas Municipal
Paradise Valley Country Club
Johny Difloure
Charlie Teel
Southern California
Rain Postpones Yankees Mets Exhibition at Yankee Stadium
Last nights exhibition between the New York Yankees and New York Mets at Yankee Stadium was postponed due to rain. It will be held on June 20 with the regular Yankees game against the Washington Senators moved to 1.30 p.m. EDT.
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New York
New York Yankees
New York Mets
Yankee Stadium
Yankees
Washington Senators
Yankees-Mets
Connolly Wins Hammer Title at International Meet
Harold Connolly of the United States won the hammer throw at an international track meet in Kouvola Finland with a 66.55 meter effort as he prepares for the 1964 Olympic Games. The strong performance signals his return to top form and pursuit of Olympic vindication.
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Kouvola
Finland
UPI
America
Harold Connolly
Davies Leads Yank Golfers In England
Defending British Amateur champion Dick Davies of Pebble Beach led 14 Americans into the second round at St Andrews as Labron Harris and Dick Sikes cleared hurdles. Bob Sweeny, 1937 British champ, fell to Dr. Collin Bird, with multiple Walkers Cup players advancing in the opening round.
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St. Andrews
Scotland
UPI
Dick Davies
Pebble Beach
Calif
U. S
Labron Harris
Stillwater
Okla
Paul Coste
Jamestown
R. I
Dick Sikes
Springdale
Ark
John Salvesen
Coste
Chateauroux
France
Bob Sweeny
Palm Beach
Fla
Dr. Collin Bird
Billy Joe Patton
Morganton
N.C
Bob Gardner
Essex Fells
N. J
Charley Smith
Gastonia
N. C
Davies
Ranger Owner Angered by TV Telecast Conflict
Ray Johnston owner and GM of the Dallas-Fort Worth Rangers blasted a Fort Worth station for airing a Houston Colt-Milwaukee Braves game Sunday during the Rangers home game. He warned of retaliation, saying the Colt .45s seek to preempt Dallas Fort Worth TV and radio in a money grab while the Rangers led Hawaii 9-8 in a Pacific Coast League game in Fort Worth. WBAP-TV carried the Ranger game. 1,145 paid admissions were recorded.
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Dallas
UPI
Ray Johnston
Dallas-Fort Worth Rangers
Fort Worth
Houston Colt-Milwaukee Braves
Rangers
Johnston
Hawaii
KTVT
Wbap-Tv
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Gander
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Don Pavietich
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Johnny Edwards
Mets
Polo Grounds
Augie Donatelli
Chuck Hiller
Hiller
Muni Golf Directors
Bob Coffin, Sr
Las Vegas Men's Golf Association Board of Directors
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Red McPherson
Ray Embry
Sunfoto
Creighton Medical School
Trobabes
Dick Pribble
New Mexico
Overton Curtis
Utah State
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ken Grayson
University of Arizona
Clifford Foremaster
Charlie Thompson
Loboe Fresh
Mary Levy
University of California
Fred Leavitt
Brigham Young University
Roy Land
Idaho State
Will Dodge
Dixie College
S. George Utah
Duane
Smiley) Foremaster
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Compton
Caiif
Pasadena
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Utah
Basic
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Ariz
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England
Canada
Robert Godwin
Sikes
Harris
Ed Updegraff
Tucson
Ken Bowden
Downing Gray
Pensacola
Nicky Windrow
George
Chris) Blocker
Jal
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Blocker
Thirlwell
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North Hollywood
John L. Crist, Jr
Charlotte
John Selby
Matt Tatum
Birmingham
Ala
Edgar Haber
Monterey
Joe Mitchell
Fort Lauderdale
John Vivian
Phoenix
Boyd O'Donnell
Hollywood
Bill Castleman
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Nicks
Sandy Grant
Crist
David Black
Selby
R. W. Braddon
Tatum
William Stark
Haber
B. W. Barnes
Mitchell
John Clink
Vivian
Tom Patterson
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