Red Sox Open Spring Training in Scottsdale Amid Travel Hurdles
Boston starts spring drills in Scottsdale with 21 players on the field as rest of squad arrives Wednesday to loosen up. Vic Wertz debuts as he battles Pate Runnels and Don Gile for first base while Ike Delock and new pitchers arrive late. Manager Mike Higgins scouts talents including Bob Carlson Darrell Massey and Tracy Stallard as workouts run daily 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM for fans.
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Scottsdale
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Pate Runnels
University of Arizona
Don Gile
Lucille
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Wertz
Ike Delock
Delock
Arizona
Highland Park
Michigan
Mike Higgins
Bob Carlson
Alpine
Minneapolis
Warren Spahn
Higginas
Harold Kolstad
Darrell Massey
Tracy Stallard
Stallard
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Arnold
Gary Geiger
Russ Nixon
Cleveland
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Tracy Stellard
Tom Brewer
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Red Sox
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Dale Long
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Pompano Beach
Fla
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Los Angeles Angels
Palm Springs
Calif
Mike Formeles
Miami
Scottsdale, Ariz
John Holland
Chicago Cubs
Billy Gardner
Minnesota Twins
Mel Roach
Milwaukee Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
Dick Stuart
Palmer Wins Baton Rouge Open. Sets 72-Hole Mark
Arnold Palmer dominated the Baton Rouge Open with a 72 hole total of 266, 14 under par, to win the $20,000 event. Wes Ellis Jr. finished second at 273, while Jack Burke faded to sixth after a final 18 holes. Palmer earned first prize and defending champion bonuses, with strong all four rounds under par.
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UPI
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Sam Snead
Snead
Jack Burke
Burke
Johnny Pott
Buster Cupit
Gary Player
Bob Nichols
ASU Cindermen Win 7 Events
Arizona State University swept seven of twelve events at a quadrangular track meet in Tempe led by the mile relay clocking of 3 16. The informal standings placed ASU first with Arizona State second, Texas Western third, and New Mexico State fourth.
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Texas Western
New Mexico State
Johnstone
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Anselmo
Finley
Polo
Jessy
Rose
Glover
Kerr
Alexander
Jansen
Smolanovich
NMS
Taylor
Hernandez
TWC
Moss
McDonnell
Borkas
Bradford
Coleburn
Green
Watson
Wariz
Mel Spence
Cubs Whites Edge Greys In Seven Inning Camp Game
The Cubs White team defeated Grey 4 to 0 in an intra squad game in Mesa. About 1,090 spectators attended as the two week early camp for pitchers and catchers concluded. Regular twice daily practices began for the full squad.
Odds Even For Middleweight Title Fight
The middleweight championship series between Gene Fullmer and Sugar Ray Robinson resumes in Las Vegas Nevada Saturday night in contest number four with the standing even at 11 to 1. Fullmer defends the NBA world 160 pound title against Robinson who wore the undisputed crown five times. Fullmer is favored 9 to 5 to win the rubber match as he brings youth strength and stamina into the bout televised nationally from the Convention Center before about 8000 fans. If Fullmer wins a unification bout with Paul Pender may follow while Pender plans to defend against Carmen Basilio on April 22 in Boston. Benny Kid Paret lost a nationally telecast non title bout to Gaspar Ortega in Los Angeles.
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Mass
Pender
Carmen Basilio
Boston
Benny Kid Paret
Cuba
Don Jordan
Gaspar Ortega
Spinney Wins Sunny slope Handicap at Turf Paradise
Spinney ridden by Kenneth Copperwell edged Sternson and Vic Mon in a driving finish to win the Sunnyslope Handicap. Vic Mon set the pace, Sternson and Spinney challenged together, Spinney finishing a nose ahead. The 11 16 miles was run in 1 42.4 with Spinney paying 4.80 3.20 and 2.40.
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UPI
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Vic Mon
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S. and
Paul Frey
Durocher Benched After Umpire Warns During Spring Session
Leo Durocher, back in managing duties, was ejected from an intra-squad game as umpire Jim Duncan ruled against his signaling. The incident marked Durocher’s first disciplinary clash in spring training as drills began across camps in St. Petersburg Palm Springs and Pompano Beach with Mantle Manto and others shaping rosters. The narrative notes camp updates from Houk Yankees Bilko and Roach among others and signals ongoing team decisions and signings.
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Leo Durocher
Los Angeles ‘Dodgers
Leo
Brooklyn
New York
Thumbs Leo
Preakness Stakes Draws 154 Nominated For Classic
A total of 154 horses were nominated for the 85th Preakness Stakes on May 20. Top 3-year-olds in training are included, with Florida prospects, Santa Anita Derby contenders, and Flamingo starters among the pool. California leads with 27 entries led by Flutterby and Olden Times.
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Beau Prince
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Nashua Blue
Thirty Flights
California
Flutterby
Olden Times
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Devils Drop Cats Face Axers Tonight
The Arizona State Sun Devils host Arizona State College after clinching a Border Conference tie with a 94-75 win at Tucson led by Ollie Payne and Jerry Hahn with 22 points each. Wild cat leader Joe Skaisgir scored 19. New Mexico State also has one loss with three games left. ASU finishes conference play with games in Denver and at the Air Force Academy.
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Tucson
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Ollie Payne
Jerry Hahn
Joe Skaisgir
Wildcats
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Aggies
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Denver
Air Force Academy
Arizona
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles State
Smith Takes Wrestling Title at State Meet
Dan Smith of Scottsdale captured the state wrestling title at Washington High, finishing third in his weight class. Scottsdale tied for fifth with 25 points, while Arcadia and Scottsdale finalists Cavalliere Brown Keller fell in the loser's column. South Mountain and Mesa led the district meet.
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Washington’ High
Glendale
Bobby Cavalliere
Verdon Brown
Bob Keller
Arcadia
Lotte
Dan. Smith
Titans Lose to Agua Fria, Earn State Berth
Arcadia High’s basketball team earned a spot in the state meet next Thursday after a 55 53 loss to Agua Fria in the title game. Wayne Bateman and John Rasmussen led Agua Fria with 16 points each while Dave Zesiger had 22 for Arcadia, who had earlier fallen 60 54 in the consolation bracket.
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Agua Fria
Owls
Arcadia
Titans
Monty Garcia
Ruben Jimenez
Wayne Bateman
John Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Dave Zesiger
Maricopa County Plans Fourth Annual Ping-Pong Tournament
Entries are now being accepted for the fourth annual ping-pong tournament sponsored by the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation department. The event begins March 14 with no entry fee. Official entry blanks must be submitted to the parks office by March 2.
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