Verdict delayed on eighth team in Appalachian League
The Appalachian League delaying admission of an eighth team at Harlan Kentucky after two major league clubs could not finalize a rookie roster plan. George Fanning of Bluefield says the New York Yankees want a team at Harlan but lack a full roster. Chicago White Sox may partner to split players. Decision expected in days. league already added Meddiesboro Kentucky as the seventh team.
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George Fanning
Bluefield
Appalachian
Chauncey DeVault DeVault
Fanning
New York Yankees
Yankees
Chicago White Sox
White Sox
Bill Veeck
Chicago
Sox
Veeck
Hank Greenberg
A. ©. Allyn Jr
Kentucky City
Carry Back Trainer Encouraged by Improvement
Oceanport New Jersey AP Jack Price trainer of Carry Back spoke Tuesday about the horse's improving condition after an infected ankle and hoped to have the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner back on the track for exercise by Monday. See OSee on the left front ankle.
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Jack Price
Osee
Orioles Sign Pitching Prospect Howie Stethers for Bonus Over 30000
The Baltimore Orioles announce the signing of Howie Stethers a 19 year old left handed pitcher from Syracuse N Y for a bonus exceeding 30000. He will report to Baltimore's Bluefield W V rookie club in the Appalachian League Stethers a top prospect with a fastball and a higher pace than Steve Barber at signing. He starred at Syracuse University and previously played for Federal Storage of Washington in AAABA where he won 3 games including an 80 inning no hitter and was named MVP.
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Steve Barber
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Redlegs Top Braves 7 3 to Stay Lead as Freese Homers
New York AP Elston Howard keeps hitting despite no homers as Ralph Houk adjusts batting order. Howard, catcher for the Yankees, batted well in a doubleheader with Minnesota and stressed his aim to stay at the plate, even with limited at bats.
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Elston Howard
New York Yankees
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Ellie
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Reds Top Braves 7-3 Behind Freese's 10th Homer
Cincinnatiistol Reds beat Milwaukee 7-3 to maintain first in the National League led by Gene Freese who belted his 10th homer with Jerry Lynch aboard in the third. Bob Purkey earned the win as Milwaukee bullpen faltered, while Carl Willey was knocked out after Freese gave the Reds a lead they would not surrender.
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Gene Freese
Milwaukee Braves
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Reds
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Bob Purkey
Cincy
Vada Pinson
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Roy McMillan
RBI
Carl Willey
Chi Chi Olivo
Moe Drabowsky
Che Ce
Rhbi
Mathews
Aaron
Adcock
Raymond
dChacon
Brosnan
McMahon
Caecaees
Snead Leads US Open Qualifier Charge in Detroit
Slammin Sammy Snead fired 68 70 for two day 138 to lead Michigan sectional. Davey Hill and Walter Burkemo posted solid scores while Ed Tutwiler Jr. qualified in Washington DC. West Virginia pair Mike Krak and Joe Taylor also earned spots, joining Snead for the Open field.
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Sammy Snead
Davey Hill
Michigan
Denver
Walter Burkemo
Franklin
Washington, D.C
Ed Tutwiler Jr
Charleston
W.va
Tutwiler
West Virginia
Snead
West
East Bank All Star Tincher Signs Marshall Grant
Larry Tincher a 6 1 all state guard from East Bank signed a grant in aid to attend Marshall University. Coach Jule Rivlin noted Tincher was among the state lead scorers last winter and he also excels in baseball.
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Huntington
Larry Tincher
East Bank
Marshall University
Big Green
Jule Rivlin
Tincher
Evans Named WVU Player Named Camp Director
WVU quarterback Dale Evans, a Thomas resident, was appointed summer recreation director of the West Virginia Forestry Camp for Boys at Davis. The announcement came from Public Institutions Commissioner Joseph Hodgson.
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Charleston
Dale Evans
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Davis
Public Institutions
Joseph Hodgson
Evans
Thomas
Revealing Shorts Are Not For Cricket Comment Sparks Debate
British girl cricket players were advised that wearing revealing tennis shorts at practices or matches is not cricket. Netta Rheinberg, editor of the Women's Cricket Association journal, criticized players for showing flimsy shorts and lacking consideration for fielders.
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London
Netta Rheinberg
Women’s Cricket Association
Ford’s 8th Win Boosts Yanks Over Twins 7-2
Roger Maris drove in four runs and hit his 16th homer as the New York Yankees beat Minnesota 7-2 to stretch the Twins’ losing streak to 12. Whitey Ford won his eighth despite two losses, with Billy Gardner and Jim Lemon contributing key hits in the eighth inning. Cal Griffith called Lavagetto home for a vacation before the game and Cash Mele managed after Mele was ejected in the second inning.
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Roger Maris
New York Yankees
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Cookie Lavagetto
Cash Sam Mele
Mele
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Ed Lopat
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Jim Lemon
Whitey Ford
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Zoilo Versalles
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Bobby Richardson
Ken Boyer
Jack Kralick
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Tony Kubek
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All Star Clubs Adopt 25 Man Rosters For First Game
Baseball returns to 25 man squads for the July 11 All Star game in San Francisco with 8 starters elected by players coaches and managers. Managers Rich ards and Murtaugh will choose the rest of the rosters for the two games with 2 man rosters for the second game in Boston July 31.
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San Francisco
Boston
Charley Segar
Frank Slocum
Paul Richards
Baltimore
Danny Murtaugh
Pittsburgh
NBC
Dodgers and Athletics Lead One-Run Records in Tight Games
New York AP report shows Dodgers and Athletics posting the best one run records. Sandy Koufax and other Dodgers stars delivered several one run complete games. Pirates Reds Giants Phils also feature strong one run results in a tight season through Monday games. Runners up Cleveland and Baltimore trail KC in American League standings with several teams close behind.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Kansas City Athletics
Dedgars
Docun Doneiens
Athletics
Sandy Koufax
Dodger Jefty
Roger Craig
Johnny Podres
Stan Williams
Dick Farrell
Larry Sherry
Ron Perranoski
Pitidburgs
Pirates
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Chicago
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Bruins Name Phil Watson Coach for 1961-62 Season
BOTON AP reports Phil Watson was chosen as coach of the Boston Bruins for the 1961-62 NHL season. Watson, a former New York Rangers player and coach, succeeds Milt Schmidt.
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Boton
Phil Watson
Boston Bruins
National Hockey League
New York Rangers
Milt
Parkersburg Wins State Golf Title In Nine Hole Playoff
Parkersburg defeated Huntington 155 to 180 in a nine hole playoff after both teams tied 323 in regulation to claim the state high school golf crown. Jerry Abbott earned medalist honors after a playoff with Charleston and Parkersburg’s Sam Flanagan.
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Parkersburgh
Jerry Abbott
Chapmanville
William Field
Sam Flanagan
Big Reds
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River and Bluestone Reservoirs Meet Stream Conditions
River normal and Bluestone Reservoir normal and clear with 2.4 gates open. New River gauge at Hinton reads 2.2 feet.
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Hinton
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