Year of Reds hinges on Shamsky's rise and bench depth
Art Shamsky emerges as a key bid for a starting outfield role as the Reds weigh him against Deron Johnson Vada Pinson and Tommy Harper. The club celebrates a 3 2 win over Baltimore on Shamsky's two run ninth inning homer while Manager Don Heffner contemplates utility options and announced pitching strength with Ellis Maloney and Pappas forming a strong staff as spring workouts continue.
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Baseball scores from multiple spring training games in Florida and Arizona. Cincinnati beat San Diego 39 to 27 with home runs by Shamsky. Minnesota defeated New York 10 to 3 with Oliva and White hitting homers. Boston beat Washington 13 to 0 with Scott and Gosger homering. St Louis topped Chicago 7 to 5 with Shannon Brock and Chicago’s Robinson. Kansas City lost 7 to 0 to New York in St. Petersbu r g. Detroit routed Pittsburgh 8 to 7 with Mota homer in the final.
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Standings and Results in National and American Leagues
Standings show NL leaders with New York at 64 7 and St Louis at .632, San Francisco and Pittsburgh near. 000. American League leaders Chicago and New York at .681 and .600 respectively. Thursday results include Cincinnati 3 Baltimore 2 and San Francisco 7 California 4 among others. Friday schedules list multiple interleague and intra league matchups across Spring Training venues.
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Koufax Highest Paid In Baseball Debate Develops
In Los Angeles Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale vow to pitch week one after workouts with Dodgers in Phoenix. Their salaries exceed $230000 combined with Claude Osteen set to start the opener April 12. Attorney J William Hayes hints Koufax may top Willie Mays as the highest paid if reports of $125000 to $130000 hold, and signals readiness to fight the reserve clause if needed.
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Cohen Aims for All Around Gymnastics Title at NCAA
Penn State junior Steve Cohen, slated to win the all around, faces strong rivals from Michigan State Michigan Temple Springfield and California as the 1966 NCAA gymnastics championships begin in University Park. The defending team champs Penn State seek glory while Southern Illinois also contends for glory in both team and individual finals.
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Orioles baffled by Frank Robinson impact trade
Baltimore watches Frank Robinson thrive after the Reds swap for Milt Pappas Jack Baldschun and Dick Simpson. Brooks Robinson calls him a helluva player and defender who helps young teammates. Reds like the return, Orioles expect strong season with two Robinsons in spring workload.
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Schellhase Captures NCAA Scoring Title for Purdue
Purdue star Dave Schellhase won the 1965-66 NCAA major college scoring crown by 0.04 point over Idaho State’s Dave Wagnon, posting 781 points on 284 field goals and 213 free throws. Wagnon scored 845 in more games, while Schellhase averaged 32.54 ppg and yielded the Big Ten’s first national scoring title since 1948.
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Schayes Named NBA Coach of the Year
Dolph Schayes, who steered the Philadelphia 76ers to the Eastern Division title, was named NBA coach of the year by writers. He collected 13 votes, with Red Auerbach and others also recognized. Schayes previously starred for the Syracuse Nationals and has a 129-111 record in three seasons with Philadelphia.
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Bomar Allen In Hall Of Fame
Herbert Booth Bomar of Chicago and the late Harold J. Allen of Detroit were inducted into the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame in Rochester in the meritorious service category. The ABC announced Madison as 1969 tournament site with Miami Beach next year and Cincinnati in 1968. No scoring changes were recorded Thursday.
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Top Tracksters Compete In 39th Texas Relays
A large gathering of leading track stars opens the 39th Texas Relays in Austin. The meet promises a sub four minute mile and a seven foot high jump with world record holders in action. Notable athletes include Randy Matson of Texas A M, Ralph Boston, Jim Ryan, John Damien, and John Hartfield.
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Sanders Leads Greensboro Open with Six Under 65
Doug Sanders shot a six under par 65 to grab a one stroke lead over Al Geiberger in the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club. Sam Snead and Howie Johnson are two back at 67, with 25 players breaking par on day one. Sanders, plagued by chest congestion and sore throat, said he may keep playing if he stays sick. Geiberger missed a final birdie by inches on 18 while carrying a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for energy.
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Red Sox Emphasize Youth For 1966 Season
Boston manager Billy Herman plans a youth driven rebuild with young players like Joseph Foy Tony Horton Rico Petrocelli and Carl Yastrzemski supported by veterans. The pitching staff could be thin with Monbouquette gone and a mix of potential like Earl Wilson Jim Lonborg and Dick Radatz leading the bullpen.
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Antitrust suit seen near end in Milwaukee baseball case
Milwaukee faced delays as minor issues grew into mountains delaying closing of the defense in the Wisconsin antitrust trial against baseball. Braves attorney Earl Jinkinson hopes to finish defense today while special counsel Willard Stafford aims to conclude rebuttal by Saturday noon. If so, closing arguments could begin early next week and a decision may come before the April 11 Braves opener in Atlanta against Pittsburgh.
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Clay's Attorney Pays Traffic Fine for Champion
In Chicago Cassius Clay dodged the court as his attorney paid a $10 traffic ticket. Magistrate George Zimmerman postponed proceedings to May 4 and warned of a potential arrest warrant if Clay failed to appear. Chauncey Eskridge paid the $10 fine and $5 court costs after three hours.
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Torres To Defend Lightweight Title
New promotion Combat Incorporated formed by Al Bolan and Hal Conrad will apply for a license to stage Jose Torress light heavyweight title defense against Wayne Thornton this spring. They seek May 21 at Shea Stadium as New Yorks first outdoor championship bout since Patterson Johansson in 1960.
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Steeler Browns Meet in Birmingham to Open Preseason
The Pittsburgh Steelers finish their preseason schedule with a Sept. 3 game against the Cleveland Browns in Birmingham, Alabama. They open August 6 in Ithaca against the New York Giants, host the Minnesota Vikings August 13 in Portland, Oregon, play the San Francisco 49ers the following week there, and a benefit game versus the Green Bay Packers is set for August 27.
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Lakers Hawks In NBA Final Div Playoff Tonight
Los Angeles hosts St. Louis in the Western Division finals opener as the Hawks, after a late-season surge and key trades, seek to upset the favored Lakers. Bridges Guerin and Wilkins backed St. Louis past Baltimore. Lakers coach Schaus cautions not to underestimate the upstart club. The series moves to St. Louis after tonight with further games set through April 15 if needed.
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