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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1965
Page
18
In St Petersburg Yogi Berra advises Johnny Lewis on relaxed grip and top hand control during batting practice with the Mets. Berra demonstrates a loose top hand and strong bottom hand to pull hitters toward the middle and improve contact as veteran Roy McMillan studies his swing.
Yogi Berra speaks about feeling slighted by the Yankees after being fired as manager following a pennant and World Series loss. He remains tight-lipped, says he wants to manage again, and explains his switch to the Mets while noting his mixed record and desire to stay in New York.
Wilt Chamberlain of Philadelphia led the NBA in scoring for a sixth straight year with 2,534 points and a 36.9 points per game average. He posted the season’s high scoring game for the Warriors, set a record for most consecutive games played without fouling out, and topped the league in field goal percentage while finishing second in rebounds. Other records included John Kerr’s 534 straight games, Oscar Robertson’s 11.5 assists per game, and Bailey Howell’s 345 personal fouls. Boston won 62 games. Detroit tied Philadelphia with seven players in double figures. San Francisco posted several losses including 63 defeats.
Los Angeles Dodgers general manager Buzzie Bavasi says the team’s slump last season was expected and blames a combination of injuries and slumps to stars like Johnny Podres and Tommy Davis. He defends manager Walt Alston and notes no complacency by players despite tense team vibes. He remains optimistic about the club’s promising youngsters.
Joe Gonzales, Olympic silver medalist, stopped Tony Montano of Phoenix in the third round at 2:16 after being limited to six rounds by the French Boxing Federation. Gonzales followed the director's orders and delivered a two knockdown finish with a left hook.
Masanori Murakami, the first Japanese major leaguer, is not set to depart Japan until Ford Frick reacts to a proposal from Japanese officials that he be returned to Japan in 1966. Japanese commissioner Yushi Uchimura acknowledged Hawks officials’ mistake in the agreement with the Giants and urged Murakami play for the Giants this year then return permanently in 1966.
Baltimore Orioles president Lee MacPhail travels spring training gathering to decide on trades involving Boog Powell Norm Siebern and Jimmie Hall as options. He notes bullpen age and relief pitching needs while considering a candidate to succeed commissioner Ford Frick with a Clearwater meeting upcoming.
Wilson Dunn of Portland Oregon is named presiding steward at Thunderbird Downs starting April 12 ahead of the opening of a one mile oval hosting 12 races each weekend through June 13. Dunn, breeder of George Royal, will oversee all licensees on grounds as the track reopens under Nevada Racing Association operation.
The Southern Nevada Sport Parachute Association invites the public to a 7 30 pm meeting at the Shamrock Lounge meeting room for potential members. Refreshments will be served.
Terry's Liquor softball team will hold an open practice session tomorrow evening from 5 to 7 pm at Lion's Park. Manager Glenn Sparks invites any prospective players to attend the workout.
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