Mets Aim to Climb From Last, Stengel Seeks Better Lineup
Casey Stengel reveals a lineup for an exhibition as the Mets, finishing 1964 last at 53-109, seek improvement. Warren Spahn joins as pitcher-coach, Cleon Jones advances to center, Danny Napoleon impresses, and new hopes center on a stronger pitching staff and stronger hitting.
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Warren Spahn
Yogi Berra
Mets
Casey Stengel
Ets
Ron Hunt
Roy McMillan
Joe Christopher
Braves
Cleon Jones
Buffalo
Danny Napoleon
Wilkerson Aims For Second Super Win At Manzanita
Bill Wilkerson seeks a second super modified victory at Manzanita Speedway after a season opener showing. Dave Ebenstein leads the semimain as 40 laps highlight the program with qualifying at 7 and main at 8:30. Gene Brown and Venice Bailey pace local entrants while Hank Arnold and Bud Hueb appear in season rosters.
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Popu
McDaniel
Bill Fields
Viclor
Burns
Tucson
Hank Arnold
Jerry Shaffer
Bob
Skip Carpenter
Bud Hueb Radcliffe
Tom McCoy
Tri-City
Dave Ebenstein
Gene Brown
Venice Bailey
Bob Bishop
Jimmy Seay
Bob Moore
Phils to Help Red Sox If Bennett Cannot Pitch
Philadephia owner Bob Carpenter says the Phillies will adjust to help the Boston Red Sox if Dennis Bennett cannot pitch this season. Boston will not return slugger Dick Stuart, and Carpenter notes he has discussed Bennett with Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey to decide how to proceed.
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Bosox
Bennett
Boston
Bennett Ina
Dick Stuart
Carpenter
Lesterdey
Vor Yawkey
Dhimgs
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ASU Gymnasts Reach Still Rings Final
ASU athlete Christianson advances to the still rings final at the gymnastics meet. The report notes notable performances from Penn State and other competitors, with Los Angeles athlete Mike Jacobson earning a top overall title.
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Asu
Christianson
Mike Jacobson
Los Angeles
Penn State
Young Archers Tourney Review and Vending Performers
In an early segment of the Young Archers Tournament, Sophotmere Ferank Lehiitz of Southern Pibmors emerged as a notable vending performer, claiming wins across individual events. Dan Vella from Cate Portia diise advanced to finals, with dates hovering over Washington as an unexpected victor emerges in the state semifinal rounds.
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Sophotmere Ferank Lehiitz
Southern Pibmors
Cate Portia Diise
Pro Cagers NBA Playoffs Open With Western Final
No games last night. Tonight Baltimore meets Los Angeles in a Western Division Final game one of a best of seven. Tomorrow Philadelphia plays Boston in the Eastern Division Final, game one of a best of seven.
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Baltimore
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Boston
Handy Guy Earl Sande's Derby Journey Through Racing History
Sande, a South Dakota born jockey, began in Arizona in 1916 with Ded Pardee, rose to ride Sir Barton and Man o War, won the 1928 Derby on Zev, 1925 on Flying Ebony, and Gallant Fox in 1930, later retiring after a long storied career across the West and major tracks.
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Billy Kelly
Sir Barton
Earl Sande
J. K. J. Ross
Sande
Garland of Roses
Zev
Fiving Ebony
Gallant Fox
South Dakota
Idaho
Wrightson Eyes Title At 3 Meters
Wrightson of Arizona State seeks three meter title at the National AAU meet as Ken Sitzberger of Indiana wins the low board event with 591.65 points. Schollander defends his 200 yard sprint title in 1 41.7 and Carl Robie tops the 200 yard butterfly in 1 57.7 while Southern California leads the team race with 44 points.
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New Haven
Conn
Bernie Wrightson
Arizona State University
Ken Sitzberger
Indiana
Rick Gilbert
Wrightson
Keith Russell
Mesa, Ariz
Don Schollander
Carl Robie
Fred Schmidt
Schmidt
Southern Cal
North Carolina A.C
Bowling Standings and High Scores Across City Leagues
Barbara Mumm led Northgate Ladies Major with a 654 series 193 224 237 and Jim Tamuty topped Squaw Peak Progress with 679 from 208 244 227. Multiple clubs posted high team games including 1033 in Melrose and 1013 at Suncrest Pharmacy, with notable individual scores listed from Glenfair Glendale and Wagon Wheel leagues. Local bowlers set marks across Tur Mountain area venues and the year’s early season results are summarized here.
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Barbara Mumm
Northgate
Jim Tamuty
Squaw Peak
Wayne Swayda
Wally Ark
John Sweiich
Howard Weis
Bill Gates
Pablo Klein
Walt Sregar
Tony Hunter
Ernie Harms
Bob Miranda
Glenfair
Dick King
Bobby Yaron
Charles Hurt
Bowlero
Claude Armon
League of States
Maricopa
Frank Smith
Black Canyon
Sophie Pacic
Carrie Stecker
Jeanne Irons
Jennie McAlister
Wanda Kinsley
Eileen Willard
Doris Clark
Nfair
Yvonne Hillier
Jean Howland
Elinor Ferguson
Shirley Milam
Jenny Nelms
Millie Peterman
Ball and Chain
Doris Kiefer
Marge Shulte
Elaine Gehant
Roberta Foley
Glendale
Hazel Manner
Helen Hoover
Marlyn Spooner
Marie Cox
Margaret Peese
Myra Groff
Nona Decker
Deschettes
Thunderbird
Laura Hunt
Women of the Moose
Bev Klassen
Arlene Bialik
Oxford Victor Over Cambridge In Inter Varsity Boat Race
Stroke nd Trippe and three other former Yale oarsmen powered Oxford to an easy victory over Cambridge in the British inter varsity boat race on the Thames. Oxford won by about five lengths as the first four Americans rowed in a crew.
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Trippe
Yale
Oxford
Cambridge
Thames
Seattle Cage Fix Charges Dropped
Bribery charges against Charlie Williams and Pelter Phillips Jr. were dropped but both face a federal grand jury appearance. Phillips, represented by Richard Kane, would testify only if immunity is assured. Cassale was not dropped, and Wheeler was expelled for failure to report the incident.
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Charlie Willams
Pelter Phillips Jr
Seattle University
Phillips
Richard Kane
Grond
Williams
Venter L. J. Wheeler
Wheeler
Cassie
Mets Lose and Other Spring Training Notes
In a crowded spring training roundup several teams produced mixed results. Maris and Spangler led strong hits for the Yankees while Houston, Detroit, and Pittsburgh posted notable offensive outbursts. The Reds and Orioles showcased timely RBIs, and multiple players contended for lineup spots as clubs prepared for the regular season.
Kent Wins Dan versus Torbellino in Sportatorium bout
Bulldog Kent declared winner after Blanco was counted out outside the ring. Karl Von Brock beat Tito Montez, Jerry Kozak defeated Chuck Karbo, and Omar Atlas pinned Felix Gado in the wrestling feature at the Sportatorium.
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Dan “Bulldog Kent
Torbellino Blanco
Sportatorium
Blanco
Karl von Brock
Tito Montez
Jerry Kozak
Chuck Karbo
Omar Atlas
Felix Gado
Boutell Shines But ASU Trails In All-America Golf
Arizona State's George Boutell fired under par 70 to threaten for individual honors in the All-America Intercollegiate Golf Tournament. ASU lost 316-282 to Oklahoma State in team match play as Houston leads by wide margins and appears near clinching the team title. Boutell stands three rounds at 229 with Houston's Jim Grant at 214. Other Sun Devils totals include Lyford 224 Taft 229 Fulton 282. ASU remains within striking distance in fourball and two-ball events.
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Houston
Arizona State
George Boutell
Boutell
Sun Devils
Oklahoma State
ASU
Mighty
Title Bout Card Built For State Middleweight Show
A strong supporting card was prepared for next Wednesday s 12 round state middleweight championship bout between titleholder Charley Austin and challenger Fred Mc Williams at Phoenix Madison Square Garden. Willie Rockabye Ross and Carl Meore mix in the eight round semifinal. Lennie Brice meets Chata Lopez in a five round featherweight bout. Charlie Martinez faces Dave Peterson in four rounds. Mike Matusek continues his pro career against Ricky Harris of Phoenix.
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Fred McWilliams
Phoenix Madison Square Garden
Willie Rockabye
Ross
Carl Meore
Phoenix
Lennie Brice
Chata Lopez
Agua Prieta
Mexico
Charlie Martinez
Dave Peterson
Golden Gloves
Mike Matusek Wall
Ricky Harris
Fight Results Mixed Across Three Cities
In Jacksonville Tim Ford 152 from Jacksonville stopped Duke Garret 186 of Macon Ga. In Turin Italy France de Piccoli 214 defeated Floyd Joyner 213 from Priewnta Ariat. In Madrid Luia Folleda 16% beat Emore Sarens 164 from Belgium. In San Francisco Jimmy Lester Bayview California cutpointed Denny Mayer of Portland Oregon.
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Bayview
Calif
Denny Mayer
Portland
Ore
Middles
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