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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1960

Page

10

Florida Fight Over Daily Double Payouts Deepens

In Miami Florida faces a clash with federal authorities over daily double winnings at Tropical Park Race Track. Tax officials require ticket holders to identify themselves for payoffs of 600 or more, while Florida Attorney General Richard Ervin previously ruled identification not required. Seventeen winners accepted payments without naming themselves while others delayed cashing tickets.

Miami Fla Florida Tropical Park Race Track Internal Revenue Service IRS Washington Richard Ervin Ervin Patricia Regal Rhythm

Rozelle Unconcerned Over AFL Draft Clash

Pete Rozelle, 32, NFL commissioner, dismisses AFL draft turmoil and $10 million litigation as minor. He notes no draft clash, expects 1961 to feature 13 or 14 games per team, with league meeting January 24 to decide. Rozelle emphasizes NFL patience and college cooperation amid AFL competition.

NFL Pete Rozelle AFL Rozee Rozelle George Halas Chicago Bears Dallas Cowboys Dallas Texans Giant Kyle Rose Jack Mara Billy Cannon Johnny Robinson LSU Jack Spikes TCU Texans Charley Flowers Mississippi Los Angeles Chargers Richie Lucas Penn State Buffalo Ronnie Burton Northwestern Boston Minnesota Vikings Mara New York Bert Bell

Ralph Houk a laconic leader with wartime valor

The article profiles Ralph Houk noted for his quiet, laconic manner and tough leadership. It recounts his World War II service, including earning the Purple Heart, Silver Star, and Bronze Star, leading armored division squads, and his transition to manager of the Yankees where peers describe him as hard to know but highly effective.

Ralph Houk Yankees Lawrence, Kane Casey Stengel Pittsburgh Houk Willbillig Germany Vic Leiker Leiker Hitler

New York Ski Club Rents Inn Near Dutch Hill

The Norsemen Ski Club of New York Inc rents Maple Row Inn at Heartwellville Vermont from December 15 to April 15 with an option to buy. The club, founded in 1991 and with 35 members, previously leased Adolph Fincher property in Williamstown for two years. Inn owners Gerald and Trene Lucia have run the property since 1955 after acquiring it from John and Minnie Norcross. A 1805 professional football game occurred in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Maple Row Heartwellville Dutch Hill Norsemen Ski Club of New York Inc Adolph Fincher Hopper Road Williamstown Gerald and Trené Lucia John and Minnie Norcross

Honolulu 1961 PCL season set despite stadium gaps

Honolulu is cleared for the 1961 Pacific Coast League season but technical issues linger over Honolulu Stadium. University of Hawaii regents are urged to seek a circuit court ruling on a stock transfer that would move stadium control to a minority group led by Chinn Ho.

Honolulu Pacific Coast League Hall Park Clib Harold Y. Shintaku Regents University of Hawaii I Chinn Ho Shintaku Inter

Eagles' Show: Van Brocklin Named NFL Men of Year

Philadelphia Eagles coach Buck Shaw and quarterback Norm Van Brocklin were named the NFL men of the year for 1960 by United Press International. Shaw, 1 year old, and Van Brocklin led the team to the title game against Green Bay, with both planning to retire after the quest for the championship. Van Brocklin received 27 of 39 votes for player of the year, while Shaw won coach of the year with 23 of 39 votes.

Eagles van Brocklin NFL New York UPI Buck Shaw Norm van Brocklin Philadelphia Eagles National Football League United’ Press International Shaw Green Bay Packers Philadelphia Paul Hornung Packers Johnny Unitas Ray Berry Baltimore Jimmy Brown Cleveland John Crow St. Louis Vinnie Lombardi Green Bay George Wilson Lions

Rip Collins Hired As Coach by Cubs

CHICAGO AP James Rip Collins former Chicago Cub and St Louis Cardinal first baseman today was hired as a Cub coach. It was the first coaching appointment since owner P K Wrigley two days ago said he may have as many as eight coaches and have them name the club s Manager. Collins 55 had been with a sporting goods company the last nine years. The Cubs now have four coaches El Tappe Barry Craft and Vedie Himsl.

Chicago James Rip)Collins Chicago Cub St. Louis Cardinal Cub P. K. Wrigley Asany Collins Cubs el Tappe Barry Craft Vedie Himsl

First Winner Luigio Tatangeli Delights Garden State Park Crowd

Ceccano Italy native Luigio Tatangeli, an apprentice jockey riding the New Jersey circuit this season, earned his first victory last May at Garden State Park.

Luigio Tatangeli New Jersey Ceccano Italy Garden State, Park

Stadium decision delays threaten opening date in PCL

In Salt Lake City Nick Morgan Jr. owner of the Honolulu franchise warns a delay on the stadium question would make it very difficult to commence operations in the PCL on the opening date next April 31.

Salt Lake City Nick Morgan Jr Honolulu

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