Lamar Jacobs Eyes Big League Shot With Minnesota Twins
Twins prospect Lamar Jacobs, 23, and his twin Lamont, Ohio U graduates, seek the regular center field job with Minnesota after a productive 1960 season at Charlotte. Jacobs discusses hitting approach, injuries, and competition from teammates as major league clubs eye his potential for 1961.
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Pomeroy Coach Alex Cilo Resigns From Pomeroy High School
POMEROY The dean of the Southern Ohio League football coaches Alex Cilo of Pomeroy High announces his resignation after six seasons. He says he has lined up another coaching job and plans to stay in high school football. Cilo’s 1955 SECL title team went 7-2-1. he produced 33 wins, 23 losses, four ties. He is a Russell, Kentucky native who attended Morehead College and Marshall University. Bob Penrod also quit as SECL coach last season.
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Rockets Cap 11th Win as Findlay Downs Fenn
Fenn adds to its two year misery with a 91-58 loss to Findlay, while Toledo defeats Baldwin Wallace 65-38. Rockets led 24-23 at half before a 14 point surge in the second half, Bob Pawlak scoring 13. Tennessee A and L stretched its win streak to 17 with a 115-68 win over Gannon. Cleveland beat New York 90-81 in a NIBL prelim.
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Canton Bid Stalled for Hall of Fame Location
NEW YORK The Canton bid to host a proposed National Football League Hall of Fame is tabled until spring. A final decision will follow a three man committee's recommendation.
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Big test vs. Broncos Saturday and Bobcats top MAC
The Ohio University defense faces a stiff test at Western Michigan Saturday night in Kalamazoo. Ohio leads the MAC at 5-0, rivals Toledo at 5-1, as Bobcats pace in field goal percentage and rebound rate. Larry Kruger sits third in scoring with 20.2, while Dave Zeller and Pete Balistic compete near the top of the conference scoring race.
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Frisco Golf Event Begins at San Francisco Open
Frisco golf pros faced a soaking day at Harding Park in round one of the San Francisco International Open. The event carries a $57,000 purse with a $9,000 winner’s share after 72 holes. Billy Casper shot five under par 66 on the 6672 yard course despite the rain.
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Sakamoto Outpoints Arab Junior In Orient Featherweight Title Bout
Tokyo fighter Tokyo-Heruo Sakamoto, aged 122 from Japan, defeated Arab Junior of the Philippines by points 120 to 15 to win the Orient junior featherweight title.
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Friars Narrow Win Keeps Garden Jinx In Sight
Providence uses strong performances from Jimmy Hadnot and Johnny Egan to beat Canisius 67-63 for its fifth straight victory and 12th in 14 games. The Friars have won 23 of 26 since last February, with all 20 non Garden dates in that span.
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Reds trade Joe Nuxhall to Kansas City in AL deal
Cincinnati native Joe Nuxhall, who debuted for the Reds as a 15 year old, is sold to Kansas City of the American League. The 32 year old lefty had been seen as a pitcher with potential but posted 1-8 last season. The Athletics also shipped minor leaguers John Tsitouris and John Briggs to Indianapolis.
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York and Albany Set for Friday Clash in Athens League
In SEC and Buckeye League action York faces Waterloo while Albany rests. Athens, Buckeye, and Muskingum Valley games headline weekend play, with key matchups including Rutland at Belpre and Trimble at The Plains. Local teams vie for league leadership and playoff positioning.
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CBB Scores Show Georgia Triumph Over Mercer
Georgia defeated Mercer 66 to 46 in a college basketball game. Toledo beat Baldwin Wallace 65 to 38. Arizona 67 over Arizona State College 49 in another regional matchup.
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Musial To Try Another Year With Cardinals
Stan Musial 40, signs a contract near 75 000 for a 20th season with the St. Louis Cardinals. The pact totals about 1 128 777 in unofficial earnings, with a slight cut from last year. Musial aims for 100 games in 1961 and reports no muscle or ligament issues.
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Spahn Signs With Braves For 16th Season
Milwaukee estimated $75,000 deal for Hall of Fame left hander Warren Spahn to return for his 16th Braves season. The NL star with 288 career wins aims for win No. 300 after a strong 21-10 finish despite a knee issue from last season.
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National Basketball Association Results Standouts
National Basketball Association results show St Louis overcoming New York 116 to 109 and Detroit beating Cincinnati 138 to 125. Los Angeles defeated Syracuse 117 to 112. Upcoming games include Boston at Philadelphia and Detroit at Boston with Philadelphia at New York and Syracuse at Cincinnati on the slate.
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