Prospects for A's tail end finish in Kansas City
Mel McGaha leads a rebuilding Kansas City Athletics as fences move back and defense tightens. Pitching remains a weak point though improved outfield, center field stars Jim Landis and Mike Hershberger, and catchers Blue Moon Odom and Catfish Hunter shape a cautious outlook for a tenth place finish.
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Bradenton
Fla
Charlie Finley
Johnny
uenBeu
Keane
St. Louis
Missouri
Phillies
Kansas City Athletics
Yankee
Mel McGaha
Rocky Colavito
Lan- Tuns
Jim Lan-itife
Dis
Hershberger
Mike Hershberger
McGaha
A's
Nelson Mathews
Bill Bryan
Doc Edwards
Blue Moon Odom
Catfish
Hunter
Claude Lockwood
A’s
Kansas City
Mel MoGeha
Srrenaire Frensth
Jim Landis
Monbouquette Shines For Red Sox In Exhibition Win
Boston ace Bill Monbouquette pitched five easy innings against the Cubs in Mesa, improving his form as he pursues his 100th career victory. Ernie Banks hit a two run homer off the Sox, Len Gabrielson tied the game late, and Boston announced spring training will move to Florida. Monbouquette reported his arm felt loose and accurate, hoping to reach 100 wins in 1965.
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Boston
Bill Monbouquette
Red Sox
Monbo
Chicago Cubs
Ernie Banks
Inbo
Monbouquette
Warner
Monro
Giants versus Cubs spring game features Mays and strong Sox showing
In a Cactus League tilt the Giants beat the Cubs as Willie Mays scored on a center field hop and later doubled, with Jesus Alou driving in runs and Harvey Kuenn adding hits. Vic Power powered the Indians to a two run inning while Chicago’s defense collapsed, drawing 1,217 witnesses despite the transient rosters. The Cubs used a brisk press conference to tout Escondido’s spring generosity as their officials teased a future offer.
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Willie Mays
Tony Coniglario
Indians
Vic
Cali
Koence
Sox
Chicago
Escondido
Calif
Winter Haven
Fla
CUBS
National League Baseball Club
Mesa
Mays
Giants
Jesus Alou
Alou
Jose Pagan
Lanier
Harvey Kuenn
Arizonans Lose Gloves Semifinals in Golden Gloves
In Kansas City at Municipal Auditorium 9000 spectators watched Arizona boxers miss title shots. Alton Colter, Al Robinson, and Wallace Brooks were defeated in semifinals by Earl Large, Eddie Gonzales, and a close decision against Clyde Taylor, as Jerry Quarry lit up the tournament with a pro declaration after knocking out Jim Donlinger.
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Kansas City
Municipal Auditorium
Alton Colter
al Robinson
Wallace Brooks
al Fenn
Brooks
Earl Large
Roswell
N.M
Clyde Taylor
Huntington
W. Va
Colter
Robinson
Eddie Gonzales
Ft. Worth
Tex
Manny Elias
Jim Taylor
Large
Roland
Boom Boom) Miller
Minneapolis
Gonzales
Mell Miller
Billings
Mont
Jerry Quarry
Los Angeles
Detroit
Jim Donlinger
Winona
Minn
Heavy Welant
Larry Charleston
Detroi Bering
Salt Take
City
Indice
al Jones
Gav Matthies Eve
Cap Ohls
der Jim Parke
Cleveland
Bowling Stars Dominate Squaw Peak Classic Leaders
George Fleischhacker plated a 679 three game series with 214 233 226 to beat Valley’s men in the Squaw Peak Classic. Barbara Mumm led the women in Northgate’s Major loop with 617 on a 244 game. Other top totals include a 813 four game set by Don St. John, and numerous high scores from Wagon Wheel, Northgate, and Classic circuit bowlers across multiple leagues.
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George Fleischhacker
Squaw Peak
Barbara Mumm
Northgate
Don St. John
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George Fisischhacker
Awene
Bill
Lambuth
Jayne
Aie Eerrigan
Amn Ander
Charlie Schmidt
Roger Bushoni
Dan Corak
Gseoras
Ash
Ruly Massaler
Dwight Gower
Associated Grocers
Yon Logan
Ball and Ghalni
Dale—Elgin
Sakata
EV Norlin
Pug
Biggie
Mac Mee Rennes
Hove
Gary Anthony
Hisar Sonn Bick
Aeul Frankeberger
Pal
Wheel
Peterson
Sharon Coates
Budweiser
Squaw
Peak
Ping
Art Press
King Pin Bowling Supply
North’ Gate
City Feud Seethes In Manzanita Racing Showdown
Opening night at Manzanita Speedway for 1965 promises a record entry as Tucson and Phoenix drivers duel for supremacy amid a long-standing regional rivalry. Notables include Hank Arnold three-time champ and Frank Mae Daniels and Bud Huebner recent top scorers, with qualifying at 7:30 p.m. on the 35th Avenue Broadway track. Local and out-of-state stars such as Johnny Capels, Jimmy Wood, Billy Wilkerson, Jimmy Oskie, and Gene Brown bring strong bids in a 40-lap main event, while other drivers vie in 500 and 300 classifications.
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Manzanita
Speedway
Tucson
Phoenix
University of Arizona
Arizona State
Valley
Hank Arnold
Old Pueblo
Frank Mae Daniels
Bud Huebner
35Th Avenue
Broadway
Manzy
Johnny Capels
New Mexico
Jimmy Wood
San Diego
Billy Wilkerson
Jimmy Oskie
Bob Cleberg
Gene Brown
Brown
Veince Bailey
Wayne Basham
Bob
Axers Must Forfeit Games Involving Ineligible Players
The Arizona State College regents direct president J. Lawrence Walkup to forfeit all 1963 and 1964 Lumberjack victories where ineligible students competed after a disclosure tied to athlete credits. Four football players and one basketball player were implicated leading to ineligibility for 1965 and notices sent to colleges defeated during those two seasons.
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State Board of Regents
J. Lawrence Walkup
Arizona State College of Flagstaff
Bur
Ari
Spilsbury
Dr. Walkup
Arizona State College
Hurtubise Returns to Phoenix for 150 Mile Race
Jim Hurtubise, recovering from burns in Milwaukee last year, enters the Tombstone Life rear-engine Offy for the Phoenix 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 28. He aims to rebound to win after a remarkable comeback and previously set speed records in 1960 at the same asphalt track. Dick Hogue, Phoenix Raceway president, will discuss the venue at a luncheon.
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Hassn, Y
Tombstone Life
Jim Hurtubise
Jimmy Bryan
Jimmy
Phoenix Internation
Milwaukee
Hurtu[bise
Indianapolis
Dick Hogue
Phoenix International Raceway
Speedway of the
Hurtubise
Rhyan Leads Jacksonville Open After 36 Holes
Jacksonville Beach AP Dick Rhyan Jr tops the Greater Jacksonville Open at the halfway mark with a 36 hole score of 136 eight under par at Selva Marina. Rhyan, 29, a stocky 175 pounds, leads a crowded field including Bert Weaver Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as weather dampens the tour event.
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Jacksonville Beach
Fla
Dick Rhyan Jr
Rhyan
Selva Marina
Bert Weaver
Dave
George Bayer
Jim Ferree
Phil Rodgersj
Jack Nicklaus
Hej
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Kathy Whitworth Leads St. Petersburg Women's Open
Kathy Whitworth shot 66 to build a three stroke lead after the first two rounds of the St. Petersburg Women's Open at Sunset Country Club in St. Petersburg. Her 136 total tops Marilynn Smith who is at 139, with Betsey Cullen, Mickey Wright and Sandra Haynie tied at 141 for third. Cullen is making her pro debut.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Kathy Whitworth
Sunset Country Club
Marilynn Smith
Betsey Cullen
Mickey Wright
Sandra Haynie
Miss Cullen
No Move For Tribe
The Cleveland Indians will keep their spring training camp in Tucson. Tribe president Gabe Paul said several cities have tried to lure the team away but he cited a long term contract signed in good faith and affirmed they intend to remain in Tucson despite interest from others.
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Tucson
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
Gabe Paul
Indians
Red Sox
Cubs
Paul
Brophy Duo Toss No-Hit Win Over Prescott
Mike Small started three innings and John Billy finished four as Brophy blanked Prescott 7-0 in a no hit victory.
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Brophy
Mike Small
John Billy
Prescott
Stampe Leads PBA Continental Open Semis In Detroit
Three Detroit and one Southern bowler advanced to today’s finals for $5,000 top prize after a 40-game prelim. Bob Stampe topped the semifinals with 9,101 pins, 600 bonus pins, to secure at least $2,500, and meets the round robin winner among Jim Robinsonette, Billy Golembiewski, and Dave Soutar.
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Detroit
Bob Stampe
Stampe
Jim Robinette
Falls Church
Billy Golembiewski
Dave Soutar
College Cagers In Historic Tourney Scores And Upsets
The NCAA contest saw Michigan defeat Tweeter 93 to 76 while UCLA routed Wichita 108 to 8. National Junior College honors go to Vincennes Indiana as Joliet Illinois posts 87. College basketball events and semifinal notes surface from AP reports.
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Associated Press
Michigan
Tweeter
UCLA
Wichita
Periasion Laws
College of Eastern
Vincennes
Ind
Jollet, Il
Bowl Game For Hudlow In All America Clash
Tucson AP reports former Arizona halfback Floyd Hudlow has accepted an invitation to play in the fifth annual All-America Bowl on June 26 in Buffalo. Hudlow, a Phoenix senior at the University of Arizona, was the Wildcats’ top scorer and leading ground gainer last season.
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Tucson
Arizona
Floyd Hudlow
Buffalo
Hudlow
Phoenix
Uofa
Wildcats
Golf women win A and B event at Phoenix CC
Mrs. Tom Alton and Mrs. Robert Beers led a best ball 60 to capture the women’s A and B tournament at Phoenix Country Club yesterday. They beat Mrs. Harry Falk and Mrs. Jack Hughes, who finished second with 64.
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Tom Alton
Robert Beers
Phoenix Country Club
Harry Falk
Jack Hughes
Derby Qualifying Round Promises More Fast Greyhound Action
The first qualifying round at Phoenix Greyhound Park set high pace and tonight features four Derby Qualifying races across the Park Course. Eight top point scorers from three rounds advance to the Derby on March 27, with Havocadabra Top Ace and 0.B.'s Salomon in a strong third race and Suel's Rose Let 'Em Talk Calm Candy in the eleventh All Star field. First round winners Vegas Playgirl L.L.'s Bilko Selden Special and Calm Candy must repeat to advance.
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Phoenix
Greyhound Park
Park Course
Havocadabra
Ace
Salomon
Suel
Rose
Candy
Vegas Playgirl
L.l.’S
Bilko
Selden Special
Calm Candy
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Nship
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