Dick Stuart Hits Two Homers In Phillies Exhibition
Dick Stuart homered twice, including a 12th inning blast, to lift the Phillies 6-5 over the Tigers in spring training. The new slugger, expected to drive in 100 runs and 30 to 40 homers, showed power at Clearwater with a long center-field shot and a later game winner as Philadelphia won its third straight.
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United Press International
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Virdon Faces Last Spring Training With Pirates
Fort Myers reports 33-year-old Bill Virdon expects a strong season with Pittsburgh but hints this could be his final spring camp if results dip. He recalls a rough Yankees stint in 1954 and a memorable Casey Stengel moment, emphasizing his defense and unassuming workmanlike approach.
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New York Yankees
Bragan Defends Pitching Potential for Milwaukee
Milwaukee scout Bragan argues the Brewers have strong pitching depth despite lacking top speed other rosters may emphasize. This dispatch is the fifth in a series assessing 1965 major league team prospects.
Bowsher tops field for King Coal Classic entry
Jack Bowsher, two time racing champion, is the first entry for the King Coal Classic at Ona West Virginia International Speedway on April 4. He will drive a 1965 Ford after 16 victories last season including Cherry Bomb 400 win and Daytona pole leading laps but finishing fifth for a pace car penalty. He aims for win in the 200 lap main event with heats at 2:30 p.m. ARCA rivals Don Arnold Minton and Benny Parsons also entered.
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Fla
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Detroit
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Braves Wield Power, Face Pitching Test for 1965 NL
Milwaukee Braves boast a strength in power with a lineup of long ball hitters. The key question is whether they have enough pitching, speed, and poise to complement their batting muscle and chase the 1965 National League crown.
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Leo H. Petersen
UPI
West Palm Beach, Fila
Milwaukee Braves
Japanese fighter Ya magami defeats Kim Hyun in Tokyo bout
In Tokyo Ya magami 119 outpointed Kim Hyun 118 in a UPI report. In Zanesville Doug Agin 134 outpointed Rudy Richardson 136 from Pittsburgh, eight rounds.
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UPI
Tetsuya Yamagami
Kim Hyun
South Korea
Zanesville
Ohio
Doug Agin
Rudy Richardson
Pittsburgh
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