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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1964
Page
6
Arnold Palmer says his practice round at Augusta National shows the course suits him and his game is returning. He notes rain softened conditions but feels confident, predicting a winning total near 276 or 277 as Masters action begins with Palmer and Jack Nicklaus favored at 3 to 1.
Elyria High swept 12 events to edge Olmsted Falls and Bay with 84 points to 43 and 21 respectively. Huston Young and Nate Hagins led with double wins in hurdles and weights as Elyria tunes up for Mansfield Relays.
Admiral King edges Oberlin and Elyria Catholic 77 to 56 to win the tri meet. Gary Moore wins both the 100 and 440 yard dashes, while Ben Smith and Doug Grayson take the 120 yard high hurdles. Ted Wilson leads Oberlin in the mile, and King claims the mile relay with Gray White, Ben Smith, Emmett Ross, and Doug Grayson.
A UPI style survey from Tampa rates the Yankees as AL favorites while naming the Phillies as a dark horse to win the NL in 1964. It cites Dennis Bennett injury absence, Jim Bunning and Art Mahaffey as potential 20 win pitchers, and notes lineup gaps with Richie Allen at third and Wes Covington in left. Giants Dodgers Reds Cardinals Braves Pirates Cubs Colts Mets all face issues of defense pitching or outfield. Casey Stengel leads the Mets with little support.
Detroit's Sid Abel faced a $500 fine for contesting referee Udvari as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Black Hawks 7 2 to force a 3 3 series. In Toronto, Punch Imlach reshuffled Leafs lines producing a 3 0 win over Montreal to pull their series even at 3 3 with McKenney and Bathgate contributing key goals.
Avon dominated Columbia 76-42 as nine Avon runners placed first in the meet. Columbia standout Dave Kuhn won the high jump and 220 yard dash and aided a Raiders relay victory while Avon’s Jerry Harpring posted a strong half mile time.
Wellington report notes Marley finishes with a 510 three game set 193 152 165 in the Tuesday Night Ladies League at Strikeout Lanes. Marguerite Perkins and Mary Jameyson post 507 series with 206 145 156 and 154 188 165 respectively. Marguerite’s Beauty Shop tops team game 817 and series 2325. Florence Lehman clocks 204 497 for Strikeout Ladinx honors as Screwballs lead at 35 10 with 865 team game and 2301 series.
Willie Richardson from San Jose outpointed Benny Moor of Dallas over ten rounds in Las Vegas. Moor suffered the defeat as Richardson controlled the action with accurate punching and footwork throughout the bout.
Eddie Finnigan, Western Reserve University coach, backs building character through sports. He cites former players now lawyers, doctors, teachers, and a Boy Scouts leader, stressing coaches’ role in shaping youth beyond wins. Elyria figures Dale Reichenbach and Rick (Rick) garner praise for coaching impact.
The article argues Atlanta may secure a major league team with a new stadium and suggests Baltimore Milwaukee Cincinnati or Philadelphia as the likeliest sources for a franchise shift. It notes attendance trends in Baltimore and cites opinions from officials about league moves and city prospects.
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