Yankees Begin Spring Run With Fifth Straight Win
The New York Yankees moved to five straight in Grapefruit League play under new manager Johnny Keane after a 6-5 rally over the Pittsburgh Pirates in Ft Lauderdale. Mickey Mantle homered, but the rally came from the second string as Madden and Hegan drove in key runs. Cardinals stumbled as Dodgers pitchers held St Louis to two hits in a 5-1 defeat. Other results saw Phillies over Twins 8-4 and Tigers beating Astros 5-4.
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al Downing
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Jim King
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Frank Robinson
John Edwards
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Nelson Mathews
Chandler May Be CFL Commissioner
Former Kentucky Governor Hap Chandler appears poised to be named commissioner of the Continental Football League. A conference is planned after an announced release leaked early. The new league will include teams in Wheeling, Charleston, Philadelphia, Fort Wayne, Providence, Springfield, Hartford, Newark, Richmond, and Toronto. Chandler previously served as baseball commissioner and U.S. senator, with a long career in sports and politics. The article also covers multiple MLB games and player highlights from that day.
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Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Chandler
United Football League
Louisville, Ky
West Virginia
W. W. Barron
UFL
Transylvania
Harvard Law School
University of Kentucky
Centre, Ky
Quebec Defeats Providence 4-0 in AHL action
Quebec Aces, coming off a week off, blanked Providence 4-0 as Bryan Watson powered the attack with two first period goals and Cleland Mortson added a goal and assist. Dale Rolfe sealed it in sudden death for Springfield 3-2 over Baltimore in other games.
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United Press International
Quebec Aces
Aces
Cleveland Barons
Providence
Bryan Watson
Quebec
Ed Giacomin
Cleland Mortson
Don Blackburn
Dale Rolfe
Springfield
Baltimore
Hershey
Sprigfid
Produce
Exhibition Baseball Scores Across Teams
Scores from exhibition games show Cleveland defeating Los Angeles 7 to 6 in an A squad contest while San Francisco edged Chicago N 5 to 5 in a separate matchup. New York A defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 5 and Washington beat Chicago N 7 to 5. Baltimore topped Milwaukee 4 to 3, Los Angeles N beat St Louis 5 to 1, Detroit won over Houston 5 to 4, New York N beat Cincinnati A-squad 5 to 4, and Cincinnati B-squad won 6 to 3 against Kansas City.
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Chicago
New York
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Washington
Baltimore
Milwaukee
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Detroit
Houston
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Gridiron Star Signs Contract With Steelers Tryout
Pittsburg based team announces 19 year old Albany New York standout Charles Leigh has signed and will report to training camp with rookies July 19. Leigh scored 25 touchdowns in 22 high school games and may compete as a pass receiver runner and defensive halfback with the Steelers.
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UPI
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Leigh
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Charlie
Steeler
Dan Rooney
Ernie Stautner
The
Steelers
Stautner
New York
Washington Redskins
Parker
Rooney
Boxing Biz Turns Up Again Says Teddy Brenner
New York promoter Teddy Brenner asserts boxing promotions are rising after a slump likened to wartime bonds. He notes the sport’s ups and downs, then says the business is beginning to bloom again with signs of recovery in major cities and Madison Square Garden industry figures.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Maine
Mount Shasta
Teddy Brenner
Madison Square Garden
Boxing's return stirs crowds as Brenner bets on bigger showdowns
In a sports column Brenner notes boxing's revival amid TV exposure, cites higher entry numbers and fan enthusiasm. He argues boxing thrives on rivalries and ethnic pairings, predicts a March 30 Madison Square Garden doubleheader and eyed titles, with Cassius Clay Patterson talk boosting prospects.
Sister Thinks Redlegs Can Win'65 NL Pennant
In Tampa UPI reports the Cincinnati Reds project a strong 1965 season with top pitching and solid hitting. Manager Dick Sisler praises the mound staff and expects added power from Pinson Johnson and Coleman. Harper aims for a breakout year as the outfield rounds out with Edwards behind the plate. Nine starters are named led by O’Toole and Maloney with a mix of veterans and depth hoping to push past the Cardinals.
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UPI
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Milwaukee Braves
Dick Sisler
Reds
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Gordy Coleman
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Harper
Jim O'Toole
Jim Maloney
Joey Jay
John Tsitouris
Joe Nuxhall
Sammy Ellis
Billy McCool
Roger Craig
Cardinals
Gerry Arrigo
Minnesota Twins
Hutchinson's Son Seeks Fame On Own Terms In Baseball
19 year old Jack Hutchinson son of Fred Hutchinson plays first base outfield for San Diego in the Pacific Coast League. He rejects pity or favors, wants to earn his own way in baseball, noting his father would not pressure him. He trains at Al Lopez Field near Reds spring site while reflecting on family memories from the same field. He had a .256 average with Cedar Rapids in his first pro season, driving in 48 runs with four homers in 108 games.
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Fla
UPI
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Fred Hutchinson
Young Hutch
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Cincinnati
Hutch
Jack
New York Mets
al Lopez Field
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Cedar Rapids
Americans Get Skiing Lessons at Vail International Cup
UPI report from Vail Colorado describes Austrian skiers dominating the races with two podiums in the men’s event Hugo Nindl edging Karl Schranz by a fraction of a second Franz Digruber third. In the women’s slalom France’s Marielle Goitschel won by over three seconds over Traudl Hecher of Austria. USA placed fourth in both events. Billy Kidd finished fourth in men and Robin Mourning, 17, fourth among women.
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France
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Franz Digruber
Marielle Goitschel
Traudl Hecher
U.S
Billy Kidd
Robin Mourning
Santa Monica
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Furfari Named As W. Va. Sports Writer Of Year
Morgantown Dominion News Editor Mickey Furfari is West Virginia's outstanding sports writer of 1964. Ernie Saunders of WCHS Charleston is WV's outstanding sports caster. Both will be honored with other state winners April 5-6, culminating in a national awards ceremony.
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Furfari
Dominion News
Southern Conference
Fagg Joins Davidson College Football Staff
David J. Fagg Jr a 28 year old Citadel wrestling and assistant football coach is named to Davidson College football coaching staff as an assistant. He is a Davidson graduate of 1958 with a master’s from Boston University and previously coached at Charlotte Garinger High School before The Citadel.
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Lorenzen Leads 150 Mile Gwyn Staley Race
Fred Lorenzen winner of the Daytona 500 and top NASCAR Grand National driver will head a 30 to 40 car field Sunday for the Gwyn Staley Memorial 250 mile race at North Wilkesboro. He drives a 1965 Ford as defending champion in the 400 lap event on the five-eighths mile track. Notable entrants include Junior Johnson, Marvin Panch, Ned Jarrett, and Bobby Johns. Darell DiRinger leads the Grand National points and will race a 1964 Mercury as the main challenger.
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Darell Dieringer
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