Mantle Makes Natural Move to First Base for Yankees
The New York Yankees unveiled Mickey Mantle as a first baseman in a high profile spring drill. Mantle handled grounders and routes with ease, saying the position feels natural. Rising stars Frank Robinson and Bill White showed health and progress with minor injuries noted in camp.
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Devils face LA State opener in four game series
ASU baseball hosts Los Angeles State in the opening game of a four game series after a strong start versus San Fernando State. Sophomore Fred Nelson anchors the infield and outfield with Davini driving early offense as the team hits .347. Coach Winkie plans Burgess to start Friday, with Gura and Gentry or Chipps in a doubleheader Saturday.
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Phoenix man seeks Broncos bid if Denver stadium fails
Bob Whitlow of Phoenix Professional Football Inc says his group will bid for the Denver Broncos AFL franchise if voters reject a metropolitan stadium plan next Tuesday. He notes talks with Pete Rozelle, and that his group has land and a 55,000 seat Phoenix stadium design near the Turf Paradise track, with potential to sell 30,000 season tickets.
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Valley to get pro grid team this fall
Phoenix businessman Bill Winterble announced a new Continental Football League franchise the Arizona Thunderbirds will begin play this fall with a 14 game schedule from August 25 to November 25. All games will be on Saturdays with no home conflicts for ASU.
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Ladies' Day Results by Class and Age Breakdown
Event tallies list competitors by class and age across several divisions. Names include Lownet and Lyman in AA, Treadway and Florez age 72, Murrell 70, McCarthy 73, Adama 78, Bagg 7, Dolan 71, Pearce 73, Shayne 70, Buach ?, Monahan 72.
Six Team Polo Tourney Opens Friday at Scottsdale Club
The Scottsdale Polo Club hosts a six team three day tournament starting Friday to benefit the American Field Service. Matches run two per day at the ABC Ranch seven miles north of Scottsdale with teams including Wyoming Thunderbirds and four local clubs. Max Finch will announce with aerobatic exhibition between games on Sunday. Tickets are one dollar for all days.
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Jogging Facts From Bowerman Harris Book Noted
Washington writer credits University of Oregon for the book Jogging co authored by William Bowerman and Dr W E Harris. It contrasts New Zealand fartlek steady trotting and Swedish burst training and describes twelve week goals and community running programs.
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Alcindor and Walker Lead 1967 UPI All America Team
Lew Alcindor of UCLA and Jimmy Walker of Providence head the 1967 UPI All America selections. Walker repeats on the first team while Alcindor, the 7-1 sophomore, leads with top votes. joined by Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, and Bobby Lloyd. Second and third teams feature Bob Verga, Clem Haskins, Mel Daniels, Butch Beard, Sonny Dove, Larry Miller, Mel Graham, Rod Widley, Louie Dampier, and Don May.
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Tennessee
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Kentucky
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Kessinger Joins Cubs Camp Arrives Late from Army
Don Kessinger, 25, infielder from Arkansas, arrives at the Chicago Cubs camp amid a warm greeting from teammates. He walked to the outfield to begin work after Leo Durocher welcomed him. Kessinger had Army duty, batted .274 last season, and led NL shortstops with 474 assists.
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Cubs Promote Dowling and Earley to National League Ranks
Dave Dowling, 24, from Chehalis Washington, led Tacoma farm pitching in 1966 with 10 wins in 18 starts and 163 innings before joining Chicago for a complete game 7-2 win over the Reds. Arnold Earley, entering Cubs system in 1968, became a short relief specialist after Tacoma time and posted eight scoreless outings in 13 appearances.
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Nicklaus Favored To Win Doral Open At Miami
Jack Nicklaus leads on paper for the $100,000 Doral Open on the blue monster course. He carries the best stroke average among six prior events at 70.9 and won the Big Crosby Tournament this year. Arnold Palmer fans counter with recent wins at Tucson and Los Angeles Open and praise Palmer’s form.
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