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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1961
Page
11
Entry deadline is 5 p m for the Public Courts Tournament singles divisions co sponsored by Tennis Inc and The Gazette. The event starts Saturday at Watt Powell annex courts with six classes and a $1 per event entry fee.
Former West Virginia University star Bobby Joe Smith returns to action for Wynn's Friction proving 85 to 58 over Burdette Reds-Mix. Smith scores 23 points after entering in the second quarter to earn top honors in the doubleheader.
Entry rules for a Charleston Gazette public courts tournament specify divisions for men and women across singles, doubles, and mixed events. Senior singles are limited to men 45 and older with a $1 per person per event fee, payable to Tennis Inc, and mail entries to Public Courts Tournament care of The Charleston Gazette.
At Lafayette Ind Ohio State star Jack Nicklaus advanced to the NCAA National Collegiate Golf semifinals by beating Peter Cook and Charles Layton as Gene Hunt of Michigan State joined him after defeating William Templin Purdue and Pete Byer. Mike Podolski also reached the semifinal round with wins over Albert Badger and Ed Gordon. Hunt edged Byer to reach the 16 hole quarterfinals in a tight finish.
Roger Maris slugged his 27th homer and added two more hits to help the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 83 on Thursday night. Whitey Ford earned his 12th win, limiting KC to seven innings before a late rally. The Yankees scored five in the second, with Cletis Boyer driving in two on a bases loaded hit as Maris also doubled twice and drove in a run to push his RBI to 58.
Columbus pitcher Bob Veale earned his eighth win of the season, leading the Columbus team to a 6-5 victory over Rochester. The game featured lefty dominance and timely hitting as Columbus secured the win in a tight IL matchup.
Los Angeles Angels announce veteran infielder George Bryson Jr. 90 has signed a bonus contract. Bryson, a right handed batter, joins the Angels roster per club confirmation on Thursday.
Detroit Tigers extend AL lead with a 64 win over the Washington Senators. Rocky Colavito and Norm Cash drove in two runs on back to back doubles in the seventh after a 44 tie. Colavito homered for the 18th time as Detroit built a three run second inning.
Jake Gibbs a 21 year old Grenada Mississippian who earned fame as a football All American and Yankees signee talks baseball and his aim to coach after his playing days The piece notes his slow rise with limited hits and his family ties to Grenada High School and Duck Hill High School sports stars.
A sparse recap notes a slow start in a minor league game with standings hinting at a 6th place finish after Thursday’s play. The fragment references teams like Victoria San Antonio Austin Tule and a player Aramore, with unclear box score details.
Morgantown West Virginia senior co captain Lee Patrone 22 of Bellaire Ohio said he expects to sign with the Pittsburgh Rens after offers during a recruiting weekend at Waynesburg Pa Patrone is in WVU summer school and plans to report for practice next October
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