Cronin Says Soccer Exhibitions Won’t Hurt Baseball
American League President Joe Cronin says professional soccer poses no threat to baseball in the United States. He notes owners may promote soccer exhibitions without interfering with ballparks and predicts Orioles look strong, while Mantle and several clubs show promise. He dodges selecting a pennant favorite.
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Reds players thrive as positions shift in spring
Cincinnati Reds adapt with Mel Queen moving toward a pitching job as Deron Johnson drives in four and Pete Rose and Tommy Helms contribute two hits each. John Edwards hits a solo homer as Rose shifts to left field and emphasizes improved hitting in spring training.
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Yankees Caribbean trip ends with injuries and mixed results
The New York Yankees won one of three Caribbean games and faced heavy aftereffects. Lou Clinton fractured a thumb and Charley Smith a shoulder separation, sidelining them for up to three weeks after the trip.
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New Faces Assured For Browns
The Cleveland Browns may overhaul 10 to 12 players before the 1967 season. Browns President Art Modell said at a NFL film preview that at least 10 new faces are likely, with potential more departures via trades. Draft pick Don Cockroft joined, while Galen Fiss, Dick Modzewlewski, and Bobby Franklin retired. Gary Collins noted possible competition for the punting job.
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Fullmer Hands Hopkins First Ring Setback
In Salt Lake City AP reports that No. 1 ranked middleweight Fullmer defeated Joe Hopkins by decision, with referee Ken Shulsen ruling the bout at 1:09 of the sixth round. Neither man was knocked down though Fullmer sprained an ankle in the third. Hopkins had a six fight winning streak entering the match sanctioned by the Utah Boxing Commission.
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Five Winners Tie In Blind Bogey At Wildwood
Wildwood held blind bogey rounds over the weekend with five winners. Saturday saw Bo Miller Paul Galeese and Ed Sabo tied for honors at 68 beating the field. Closest-to-pin honors went to Joe Ritter No 2 Bob McCabe No 9 and Bob McCabe No 18. Sunday awards went to Bob McCandless and Bob Mullen for closests to 67 while Don Turner No 2 Guerney Cole Jr No 9 and Jack Kinder No 18 placed in the event.
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Wills Told to Switch Shoes by Opening Day
Maury Wills, famed base stealer, must switch from new style tracklike shoes with blunt spikes to conventional baseball footwear by April 11 after NL president Warren Giles ordered the alteration. Wills defends the design, noting it aids speed and comparing it to fielding conditions.
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John Miller Dominates Pin Play In Bowl Down Cancer
John W. Miller led the high men's series with 711 in the Bowl Down Cancer event at local bowls. He also claimed the nightly 2.50 prize as top scorer at the houses. Margie Moore bowled 667 to win the women's prize, with Wilma Brewer 659 and Betty Dennis 636 among other 2.50 prizewinners. The Phi Beta Psi Sorority drive continues through Friday aiming to raise 1509 for cancer research.
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Detroit Boxing Promoter Seeks Court to Block Clay Patterson Fight
A Detroit promoter threatened a federal injunction to stop Cassius Clay from defending his heavyweight title against Floyd Patterson in Las Vegas. E and J Sports Club alleged interference by Muhammad Ali's camp and sought to keep the bout in Detroit.
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Cardinals plot rise with Cepeda Maris power and pitching depth
St. Louis Cardinals aiming for the top of the league with Orlando Cepeda and Roger Maris providing the brawn at the plate and a deep pitching staff led by Bob Gibson. Schoendienst envisions a move up from the last place scoring woes as shifts for Mike Shannon and other infield/outfield players unfold.
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Cincinnati bowlers place eighth in ABC Tournament
Knotty Pine Bar of Cincinnati topped a 3 026 series for eighth in the ABC regular team standings in Miami Beach. Ken Dowell, 29, led with a 635 series after games of 1 038 1 015 and 973.
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