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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

5

Tigers Early Surge Sparks Talk of Norman Era Rebound

Veteran pitcher Herb Moford argues Bill Norman deserved more time with the Tigers after a rough start in 1959. The club, now led by Jimmy Dykes, shows a strong 11-4 start and fresh faces in a bid to end years of struggle.

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Public Courts Tennis Tourney Sparks Local Interest

The Aog and Public Courts Tennis Tournament begins June 22 at Watt Powell Annex courts. Six classes run through July 1 with a $1 entry per event, balls supplied, and sponsorship by Tenants Inc and the Gazelle. Notable entrants include Barbara White and Johanna Holm among early signups.

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Rosburg and Sanders Take Halfway Open Lead Over Palmer

Rosburg and Sanders share the halfway lead at the National Open with 149 strokes while defending champion Arnold Palmer struggles to stay in contention at 149. Palmer faced back nine miscues including doubles and short putt mishaps. Sanders and Rosburg built on steady rounds with early birdies and kept pace as Palmer faltered.

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Harless and Hutton reach Meadowbrook semi finals

In a sunlit Meadowbrook course, Bob Hutton and Kenny Harless win to reach the semifinal pairings. Tom Holiman and Dick Vaughan also advance as the first annual Meadowbrook Invitational Golf Tournament moves to today’s matches.

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A's Bonus Boy Blanks Angels in Charleston League Opener

After rainouts ended the wait the Charleston Outdoor Basketball League opened Friday night. Gene Miller of Morris Harvey scored 18 to lead Midwest Raleigh past Center College 52 to 44. Paul Miller of West Virginia scored 19 for Center in a losing effort. Holimon and Potter produced a hard fought match with Holimon rallying from behind to clinch late.

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White Sox Skem Ended by Twins

A garbled game recap notes a 68 by F E Gittler of Cajon CA and mentions former PDA champion Doug Furi amateur Jack Nicklaus and others. It describes a shaky first round with a sedative claim, a 72 by an unnamed player, and leaders from Menomonie Falls WI and Santa Barbara CA. The text shifts to a Kansas City debut, a 4-0 win over Los Angeles Angels, listing line scores and player names.

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Rochester Rallies in 8-7 Victory over Sains

In a tense baseball night, Rochester surges past Chicago 8-7 as Bert Walte drives in runs and Pedro Ramos secures the win. Jim Lemon provides timely hits, with Dietz and Bob Allison supporting the surge amid a late rally.

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Kanawha Valley League Announces Weekend Makeup Games

The Kanawha Valley Baseball League will host makeup games this weekend per Robert Jones. On Saturday Marriett faces Mam met at 4 p.m. Guthrie Air Force plays Spencer at 6 p.m. Bhuefield Lumber meets Pack at 8 p.m.

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McCarver Lifts Cardinals Over Pirates in Seventh Inning

In Pittsburgh, the St. Louis Cardinals broke a tight mound duel with a three run seventh inning. Tim McCarver and Bob Gibson delivered back to back bases loaded singles for two runs, followed by a fielder's choice by Bob Lillis to push another across as St Louis won 5-2.

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Kanawha Ladies Win Team Title in Series Finale

The Southmoor ladies won Friday's steam competition at Berry Hills Country Club, but Kanawha secured the overall team championship with 90 points to Southmoor's 78.12, Berry Hills 67.2, and Edgewood 52. Betty Lindenberg of Southmoor led low scores with 488 in the event.

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