Dodgers See Contenders As Bavasi Forecasts 1964 Race
Dodgers general manager Buzzie Bavasi predicted a tight 1964 National League pennant chase with St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati Pittsburgh Chicago among the top rivals. He said Houston and New York look weakest and hinted at roster tweaks including four players from a new playe r pool while prioritizing pitching depth. Alston will be rehired for 1964 with Durocher’s role unsettled after prior friction. He noted Willie Davis Frank Howard and Tommy Davis must improve.
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Ken Rowe
Bill Haas
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Wally Moon
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Tommy Davis
Frank Howard
Willie Davis
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Leo
Durocher
Koufax Tops All Stars. Cardinals Dominate First Team
Sandy Koufax led with 68 of 71 ballots as the NL Dodger was the sole Dodger chosen for the first team. St Louis placed Bill White Ken Boyer and Dick Groat on the initial eleven with Yankees and Giants adding two apiece. Hank Aaron Willie Mays Kaline and others fill the No 2 squad as voting highlighted top batters and pitchers with Warren Spahn among notable selections.
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Maury Wills
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Carl Yastrezemski
Dick Stu‘art
Boston
Vada Pinson
Jim Maloney
Cincinnati
Believe It or Not Dodgers Sweep Again Claim
A provocative column argues the Dodgers could not sweep the Yankees in four games and mocks claims of a 4-0 World Series. It cites Yankee history with Mantle Maris and Ford to endorse the long odds against a fourgame sweep while asserting the Yankees’ supremacy.
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Santa Claus
Pro Cagers Near Tip Off and Bullets Could Be Dark Horse
NBA exhibition play ahead of the 1964-65 season as James Walter Kennedy runs the league with expansion planned. Bullets bolster with Kojis Johnson and Thorn, while reported dark horses include Chicago Zephyrs in Baltimore and Knickerbockers seeking a lift.
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Shiner Questionable For Maryland vs North Carolina
Maryland coach Tom Nugent says quarterback Dick Shiner is a questionable starter for the North Carolina game after a hip bruise. Shiner wore sweat clothes as Maryland practiced, while Mike Funk led the first unit with Feher hoping to return from a hand injury.
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Glacken Could Be Answer To Duke's QB Question
Duke's Scotty Glacken has impressed as quarterback in two straight wins helping the 3-0 ACC leaders chase a fourth straight title. He directed a 30-12 victory over Maryland in the Tobacco Festival game, scoring a TD and connecting with Stan Crisson on a 0-yard pass. Duke faces seven more games, including an Oct 26 visit to NC State, as Coach Bill Murray weighs options.
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Stan Crisson
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Richmond
Navy to face SMU in Friday night Cotton Bowl clash
Navy and ace quarterback Roger Staubach prepare for a night game against SMU after stout daylight wins. SMU recently shutout Air Force 10-0, while Navy earlier defeated Michigan 26-13 in a season marked by Staubach’s big plays.
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Staubach Leads All East Football Team Honors
Roger Staubach of Navy starred against Michigan and earned a place on the All-East first team for the second straight week. Baltimoreans Ed Stuckrath of Penn State and Dick Cremin of Boston College also made the All-East squad this week.
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Navy Faces SMU After Michigan Victory
Navy coached by Wayne Hardin warns against overconfidence after beating Michigan 27-16. SMU, rebounding from a strong Air Force win, poses a fast, mature threat as Staubach leads Navy with 614 passing yards and 175 rushing yards this season. Navy totals 425 yards per game.
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Sooners and Texas clash for top spot in AP poll
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns sit as one and two in the third AP poll of the season. Texas beat Oklahoma State 34-7 while Oklahoma remains idle after wins over Clemson and Southern California. Georgia Tech slips as LSU defeats Georgia Tech 7-6.
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Thurmont boots down MSD 8 to 2 on new field
The Thurmont soccer team defeated Maryland School for the Deaf 8-2 in the Orioles’ newly laid field debut. Four Thurmont players scored as Thurmont raced to a 4 0 halftime lead and never trailed. Thurmont goals credited to C Englar W Dwildasin R Draper P Ducan. MSD goals to Larry Reedy.
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Dodgers win fourth straight to shock Yankees in 1963 World Series
Dodgers dominate pitching and stay banged up, clinching the title as Koufax Podres and Drysdale struggle with colds and injuries. Yankees hit poorly with a team batting average around .171 while Dodgers post a 1.00 ERA in the series. The win awards Los Angeles a champagne celebration and potential $13,000 payouts as the team savors ending the Yankees’ bid.
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Hoak a Big World Small in Size for Steelers Back
Dick Hoak, Steelers running back, defies NFL norms as a short slow nonthrowing former Penn State quarterback. Despite weight and speed gaps, Pittsburgh has relied on him when others were hurt, with Bobby Layne later reflecting that a few steps faster could have made him great.
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Mickey Vernon Named Pirates Coach For Next Season
Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh announced former Washington manager Mickey Vernon will replace Ron Northey on the coaching staff and also serve as batting instructor. Vernon, 45, was released by the Senators in 1963 after Pittsburgh’s 1960 World Series run. Murtaugh trims staff from six to four by releasing Virgil Trucks and Gene Baker.
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Rookies Gain Big Chance With Vikings
Vikings coach Norm Van Brocklin praises rookie receivers Paul Poage and Flatley as hot new threats after drafting them No. 3 and No. 4 in 1963. Fran Tarkenton notes their potential and Reichow’s shifting role. Poage returns from a shoulder injury ready to prove himself while Flatley earns praise for speed and hands.
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