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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

8

Pageantry and opening night mark Marlins return

Charleston hosts a parade and opening night ceremonies as the Marlins begin a three game series with the Syracuse Chiefs at Watt Powell Park. Manager Joe Schultz lauds Ray Washburn and the bullpen as key to a strong season while noting solid bench depth and rising ticket demand.

A. L. Hardman Charleston Marning Syracuse Chiefs Pressyes Qou Barron Shanklin Richardson Charles Iron Ball Club Watt Powell GoVmery Marlins Cypiform Little Loag Leagure Tommy Rich Dylan Aonane Bardson Charleston High School Joe Schultz Schultz Roberts Bobbie Fenauer Bob Milliken Bob Dublin Buit Marlins of San Juan Charleston Columbus Flo Riggam Bobby Watt Powell Park Eddie Stanky Ron Plaza Prost Louis Cardinal Redbirds Eddie Minneapolis Haves Marlin Bill Mcaround Donald Allon Buss Mar Eddie Olivares Johnnullins Tiefenaver’s Glenn Harry Watts Kaufman Bros

Summer jobs and plans of Kanawha coaches across the region

Joe Sawyers of Sissonville High heads to Ontario for a two week fishing trip the eighth year in a row leaving after the last day of school. Assistant coach Bob Dawson accompanies him. Many coaches plan summer work from construction to pool management and sports instruction with several involved in local clubs and youth leagues.

Joe Sawyers Sissonville High School Joe Sawyers Ontario Canada Bob Dawson Nitro Ken Whittington Kanawha County Cross Lanes Imbert Moore Whillington East Bank Joe Butta Butta Kanawha City Jim Jarrett Post Office

Parkersburg Favored In State High School Golf Meet

Parkersburg is favored to dethrone Huntington in the state high school golf tournament at Parkersburg Country Club. A record field of 5 entries from 20 high schools competed in the one day par 72 event. Last year 97 entries included junior high participants. Harry Hoffer of Huntington won last year’s medalist honors and now attends Marshall University.

George Crowe Charleston Marlins Crowe Braves Reds Cards Scott High School Madison Bob Scholl Paul Shreeves Jerry Scott Charleston Bob Milliken Dallas Tex W. V Marshall County Hopper Dent Roy Williams Barney Oldfield Oldfield Indianapolis Parkersburg Parkers Muntington Parkersburg Country Club Hield Huntington Express Harry Hoffer Shonors Hoffer Marshal University Logan Weirton

Hebert and Palmer Lead National Golf Week Event

Jay Hebert and Arnold Palmer headline National Golf Week competition at Olympia Fields North Course in Chicago. Players of all ages compete on handicap, aiming for net scores under par, with proceeds benefiting the National Golf Fund Inc. Medal winners receive National Golf Week medals.

Luciany. Palmer U.S Ope Hebert Olympia Fields Chicago Jay Hebert National Golf Week Arnold Palmer PGA Palmer iThe National Golf Fund Inc Palmer-Hebert Ismip Vuiycea National Golf Week Coast IPGA

Favorites Win In Ladies Golf Tourney At Berry Hills

Ruby Huffman defending champion defeated Barbara Gillis 6 and 5 in the first round at Berry Hills. Amelia Rosman advanced after Marian Ray default. Other winners include Tattersall, Conley, Harter, Anderson and Gillis in various flights as the 32nd Kanawha Valley Amateur Golf Tournament continues with rounds through Friday.

Ruby Huff Barbara Gillis Daisy Billings Helen Evans Amelia Rossman Nnal Kanawha Valley Marian Berry Hills iTattersall Betty Dean Tattersall Ann Bind Huffman Sleepy Hollow Country Club Meadowbrook Recreation Assn Lorena Vande Linde Mrs. Conley Sis Thayerne Bird Ruth Seamans Bertha Harter Ethel Johnne Marilyn Anderson Elaine Davidson Laura Makl Ann Smith Billie Gwynne Helen Summers O. Corvin Hitler Mary Crites d Helen Smith Kary Medunkind Catherine Outts Lou Carre Eloise Byard Ada Sears Conley Rassman Harter Anderson Bird Carpenter Thayer Ray Johnson Gillis Dean Seamans Sears Tadoanalp Ambrecnt Alexander Bonham Goughnour Thomas Mottesheard Rice Crichton Young Shepherd Holt Stone Smith Summers Wright Davidson

Semi-Pro Tourney To Begin July 21

MASON The annual state semi pro baseball tournament will be held at Wahama High School's Bachtel Field with 16 teams in a double elimination format. The winner faces Virginia champion for a berth to Wichita nationals. Ralph Sayre and Mel Clark outline facilities and night games. Dawes softball seeks weekend schedules.

MASON Pele Clark Mel Clark Ball Congress Bachtel Wahama High School Virginia Wichita Wahama Ralph Sayre

Minor League Standings Across Regions and Teams

A jumble of minor league standings shows records for teams across the Pacific Coast, Southern, Texas, Eastern, and South Atlantic leagues. Notable names include Louisville Howston, Omaha, Seattle, Spokane, Birmingham, Mobile, Atlanta, and Reading with varied win loss tallies and positions.

Little Loop Plans Set for Charleston Marlins Parade

AML Little Leaguers participate in a Charleston Marlins parade today with instructions to report at the starting point Brooks St. and Kanawha Blvd. Parade marshal Johnny A. L. Hardmen and Stuart president Tommy Richardson deny any move of the Jersey City franchise to Miami and dismiss rumors of transport plans.

Bot Williams Johnny Stuart St. Louis Cardinal Brooks St Kanawha Blvd AML Charleston Marlins Watt Powell Johny A. L. Hardmen Tommy Richardson Stuart International League Jersey City Miami

Parade Timetable and Jersey City Franchise Talks

The article outlines a Welcome Home Marlins parade timetable at Watt Powell Park with sections guiding assemble and march routes. It notes Richardson’s view that a move of the JC franchise to Miami would require a substantial financial guarantee and that Charleston has an open-arms welcome, with discussions of realignment plans and attendance figures from recent games.

Tlere Charleston Marlins Syracuse Watt Powell Park Richardson Florida Ford Frick Charleston Jersey City

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