Nixon Traded From Indians to Red Sox in Monday Deal
Cleveland sends catcher Russ Nixon and Carroll Hardy to Boston for outfielder Marty Keough and pitcher Ted Bowsfield. Nixon had been batting .244 and sat after Hank Foiles joined, while Keough hits .284 with one homer for Boston. Lane has made about 70 trades since 1957.
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Cleveland
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Red Sox
Southpaw
Bowsfield
Hardy
Lane
Indians
Walthall Viewed as Ideal Mountaineer Backfield Coach
Sportswriter argues Jimmy Walthall is the top choice to coach West Virginia backfield next fall. He lauds Walthall’s coaching at Beaver Princeton and Davidson and notes Walthall’s loyalty and desire to return to WVU. Corum’s decision and possible salary terms remain unsettled as the search continues.
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Davidson
Bill Dole
Wildcats
Walthall
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Mountaineer
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Kanawha
State University
Corum
Art Lewis
West Virginia
James Henry Walthall
Jim Walthall
Corlum
SC Sets 1961 Tourney Dates
Southern Conference athletic directors approved sites and dates for most sports for 1961 with basketball returning to Richmond March 2-4. Other events set include golf in Richmond May 9-10 and wrestling at West Virginia March 3-4, with track choices to be finalized after a Norfolk committee meeting.
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Virginia Beach
Southern Conference
Walter Cormack
VMI
Norfolk
Foreman Field
W&m
Williamsburg
Richmond
Robert K. Faris
George Washington University
Ft. Butis
William & Mary
VPI
Citadel
West Virginia
Lloyd Jordan
Washington Acquires Hurler Ray Moore From White Sox
The Washington Senators announced they obtained pitcher Ray Moore from the Chicago White Sox. Moore, 34, is a right hander who appeared in 14 White Sox games this year all in relief and posted one win and one loss. He has a lifetime 7 47 record with major league stints including the Dodgers and Orioles. The Senators optioned Jim Kent to Charleston and did not disclose full deal details.
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Washington
Washington Senators
Ray Moore
Chicago White Sox
Senators
Jim Kaat
Charleston
W. Va
American Assn
Moore
White Sox
Brooklyn Dodgers
Baltimore Orioles
Kent
New Athletic Council Named At West Virginia U
WVU announces new members to its seven member University Athletic Council. Dr. Jack T. Goecke, Clarksburg, and Stephen F. Crocker, English professor, join to replace outgoing alumni and faculty reps. Student member is C. Dusic Jr. of Romney. Holdovers Maurice Brooks and Walter H. Jarecke continue.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
WVU
University Athletic Council
Elvis J. Stahr Jr
Jack T. Goecke
Clarksburg
Stephen F. Crocker
Gecke
Wiliam D.vans Jr
Fairmont Times
Crocker
James H. Henning
is _ C. Dusic Jr
Romney
Homer C. Cox
Cotati Gocke
Tion
Maurice Brooks
Walter H. Jarecke
Billy Cannon Loses Bid For Jury Trial
Billy Cannon, All American halfback, loses request for a jury trial in a case to determine whether he can play in the NFL or AFL. Judge William Lindberg cites complexity of issues as reason to deny the jury trial. Cannon’s attorney argues the dispute centers on a battle between the established NFL and the AFL and potential play with the Houston Oilers.
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Los Angeles
All America
Billy Cannon
William Lindberg
Louisiana
Soan
Cannon
Lowell Dryden
NFL
Houston Oilers
AFL
Rams
Burgess Seizes NL Batting Lead As Banks Ties HR Mark
Smoky Burgess of Pittsburgh moves to the NL batting lead at .367 after a 10 for 15 week and 5 hits in seven at bats in a Sunday doubleheader. Ernie Banks ties Ken Boyer with 16 homers as Maris heads the AL in home runs with 17. Banks drives in 10 to reach 8 RBI, while Pete Runnels holds the AL batting lead and Richie Ashburn shares top honors in the previous week.
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Smoky Burgess
Pittsburgh
Pete Runnels
Boston
Richie Ashburn
Chicago Cubs
Burgess
St. Louis
Runnels
Pete
Roger Maris
Maris
Bob Allison
Washington
Allison
Vic Power
Cleveland
Ernie Banks
Cubs
Ken Boyer
Banks
Jim Lemon
Ron Hansen
Baltimore
RBI
Hollenbach Funeral Rites Set For Today
John C. Hollenbach 75 former Penn State and Franklin Marshall football coach dies during a visit to his daughter's Philipsburg home. He leaves a widow two daughters and a brother William who was named to the Football Hall of Fame last year. The brothers ran a Philipsburg coal brokerage since 1928. Funeral services are set for Wednesday in Philipsburg.
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Philipsburg
John C. Hollenbach
Penn State
Franklin & Marshall
Hollenbach
Germantown
William William
John
Williams tops Governor's Cup qualifiers at Bluefield
Billy Williams earned medalist honors with a 66 in the Governor's Cup qualifying at Bluefield Country Club. First round matches must be completed by June 19 with numerous pairings listed for the tournament's opening round.
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Billy Williams
Bluefield Country Club
Williams
Morgan
Jim Headly
Rye Welager
Jack Osbourne
John R McGhee
Ernie Keesee
Dodd Mortenson
Dr. Carruthers
Jim McGee
Gordon Fuqua
E. W. Joyce
Jimmy Baker
John Gott
Lacy Thompson
George Cartwright
Fred Sanders
C. W. Bartley
J. J. Johnson
Don Keesling
Bob Henry
Randy Hughes
Roy Manis
Gray Rogers
Doug Miller
W. G. Montgomer
Bill Bently
Bill Peery
G. R. Walker
Dan Goodykoontz
George Strader
Dan Wells
E. R. Gillespie
Top US Women Defeated in London Tennis Round One
Three leading American female players Dorothy Head Knode Jane Hopps and Sally Moore were upset in the first round at the London Lawn Tennis Championships held at the Queens Club This Wimbledon tuneup saw their exit while the U S men won five of six first round matches against Australians.
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London
America
Queens Club
Dorothy Head Knode
Panama
Jane Hopps
Seattle
Sally Moore
Bakersfield
Calif
Orioles Sign Ramseur Pitcher For Bluefield Debut
21 year old Jerry Reece Kivett from Ramseur North Carolina arrived in Bluefield as the first member of the 191 Bluefield Orioles. The right handed pitcher signed in February by Baltimore scout Red Norris while in the Marines reports to report after duty. Kivett stands six two and weighs 180 pounds and is married with a seven month old daughter. He may pitch and play outfield but aims to reach the big show on the mound. James Barrier, an 18 year old southpaw from North Carolina, is also signed for a $4000 bonus and a college education and is expected in Bluefield this week.
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N. C
Bluefield Orioles
Bluefield
Kivett
Baltimore
Red Norris
Uncle Sam
Marines
Jerry
George Fanning
North Carolina
Orioles
James Barrier
Barrier
Art Ehlers
Braves Romp Over Frisco Johnny Logan Paces Attack
Johnny Logan drove in five runs as Milwaukee defeated San Francisco 12 to 5. Lew Burdette earned his sixth win after a rough first inning that saw the Giants score four. The Braves added a five run ninth inning and finished with 15 hits.
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SAN Francisco U
Johnny Logan
Lew Burdette
San Francisco
Milwaukee
Giants
Braves
Burdette
Orlando Cepeda
Willie McCovey
Bob Schmidt
Jack Sanford
Logan
Billy Lees
Crow hunting in summer noted by local outdoorsman
The article highlights summer crow shooting as a favored sport, praising dedicated outdoorsmen like Municipal Judge Jimmy Martin. It advises on crow calls, licensing, and respecting property, while noting guns may be uncased in open fields but not in woods during summer.
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Jimmy Martin
Standings Of Clubs With Night Games Across The League
Standings show New York leading with eight wins to eight? No the line lists New York eight Kansas City four with multiple night games. Probable pitchers include Pappas Hoeft Perry and others across Cleveland Chicago Detroit Milwaukee San Francisco Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Los Angeles.
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Hoeft
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Perry
New York
Coates
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Bucks
Washington
Ramos
Chicago
Baumann
Boston
Brewer
Detroit
Bunning
Pittsburgh
Friend
San Francisco
Jones
Hobbie
Milwaukee
Buhl
S. Louis
Jackson
Cincinnati
O'Toole
Philadelphia
Roberts
Los Angeles
Drysdale
W. L Pet
Busby Returns to Orioles in Interleague Trade
Baltimore Orioles reacquire outfielder Jim Busby from Miami, their International League affiliate. In exchange the Orioles send outfielder Albie Pearson to Miami, completing the deal.
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Baltimore
Jim Busby
Baltimore Orioles
Orisies
Busby
Miami
Albie Pearson
Hopefuls Practice as Casper Fishes Before U S Open
At Cherry Hills Country Club ahead of the U S Open final rounds Billy Casper, defending champion, skips practice to fish. The field of 150 players prepares on the 7 004 yard course as top names Sam Snead and Ben Hogan struggle with the greens while Charles Coe withdraws and Jack Ellis steps in as Oklahoma City alternate.
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Cherry Hills Country Club
Billy Casper
Casper
Denver
Trout
Charles Coe
Oklahoma City
Jack Ellis
Stillwater
Okla
Nier
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Snead
Yankees Take Sixth Straight
The New York Yankees extended their win streak to six with a 9 6 victory over the Kansas City Athletics. Turley earned the win, Johnson took the loss, and Kubek and Skowron hit home runs for New York.
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Kansas City
New York Yankees
Athletics
Yankees
New York
Cleveland
Turley
Berra
K. Johnson
Giggie
Kiely
Kutyna
Chiti
Kubek
Skowron
W—Turley
L Johnson
Majors Begin Roster Work Ahead of Deadline
The Associated Press reports major league teams began roster trim ahead of Wednesday midnight deadline. Cleveland trades catcher Russ Nixon and outfielder Carroll Hardy to Boston for outfielder Marty Keough and pitcher Ted Bowsfield. Nixon had been traded to the Red Sox earlier this year but returned when Sammy White retired. Washington acquires Ray Moore from Chicago White Sox as it reshapes its pitching staff.
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Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Phillies
Russ Nixon
Carroll Hardy
Marty Keough
Ted Bowsfield
Nixon
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