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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

12

Public Courts Tourney Opens With Top Seeds Favored

The third annual Public Courts Tennis Tournament opens this afternoon at Watt Powell Annex with Stefan Young and Miss Beth Hutchinson as No. 1 seeds in men’s and women’s singles. First-round matches start at 12:30 p.m. on six courts, with draws set by director Joe Bader. Seedings also name Warne Ferguson and Jerry White in the men’s brackets, and Dana Lawson, Marshal Ragland, and Jay Ellis in the women’s division.

Stefan Young Beth Hutchinson Watt Powell Annex Young Miss Hutchinger Joe Bader Warne Ferguson Jerry White Lee Bivens Cincinnati Los Angeles St .Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Tennis, Inc the Gazette Vest Ross Tuckwiller Johnny White Koufax Spessard David Baumanns John Quck~ Ier Jac’ Brothers John Michael Pits Xennah Valias Alle Robert Lage UseLynn Harkins Patty Glassery Travies Rus Rane Enrol American League Ware John Rich Mary

Phillies Rally Past Pirates in 12-11 slugfest

Philadelphia overcame an 11-2 deficit with 10 runs in the last two innings, four unearned, as six ninth inning runs came after Pittsburgh errors. Dan Demeter and Charlie Smith fueled the rally with key hits while Ken Lehman earned the win in relief for the Phillies.

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Killebrew drives Twins past Yankees in Mele debut win

Harmon Killebrew belts his 20th homer to drive in all four Minnesota runs as Camilo Pascual limits New York to six hits in a 4 0 victory. Mele's debut as Twins manager follows Cookie Lavagetto’s firing and the Twins improve behind a strong pitching performance and timely hitting in St. Paul.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Harmon Killebrew Camilo Pascual Sam Mele Minnesota Twins New York ‘Yankees Pascual Thhree Killebrew Twins Cookie Lavagetto Lavagetto Slavyette Amn WEW York Minnesota Abrupt Rich’son Versailles Kubek Tuttle Maris Mantle Cf Lemon Berra Secquer Skowron Allison Howard Mobhek Gardner Battey Turley Valdiv wTornason Ei Pascual Sth New York Wnone Kuhel Richardenn Seawrons Tutte Versalles Arecver Mantle Hr—Killeprew Turley- Iph ER Bas Turtey Reniff Coed

Summer League High Scoring At the Annex

In a Friday matchup at Watt Powell Annex Bert Wolfe led the new nets to a 98 77 victory over Shoney s with 32 minutes of play and Re points. Larry Tincher added 28 and Jim Vandell 20 while Bruce Hewitt had 21 for the losers as Shoney s closed within eight in the fourth before fading. Center College edged Burdette Reads Mix 65 sga in the other game as Burdette gets 14 from Bob Sholes and Vic Quinet in a late surge after trailing by 13 with four minutes left.

Bert Wolfe Nets Watt Powell Shoney Larry Tincher Jim Vandell Bruce Hewitt Center College Burdette Sga Las Bob Sholes Vic Quinett Richmond Johnny Kucks Richmond Virginians Rochester Red Wings Adi Johnson Durham Powell Shearer Svisam Svisam Assochettor Samford Ripon Nod We House Jaciuk Loulavilla Dallasun Kebbea Gonzales Hijon Ak Kucks Denver Stag Pacific Coast Bronstad Tetals Seattle Hawaii Vancouver Mi Yinath Elley Miller Jonsson Birmingham A. Nastride Rochester Shetrone Hoare Smith Quinet Nega Shreveport Rotgin Sholes Jalircie Macon Austin Vee San Antonio Victoris Guydelome Ravashiere- Burdette Uu Ardmore Camp Center College Wynn's Bert

Jets Sweep a Pair From Syracuse Club

Columbus defense stifled Syracuse Chiefs in two close games, taking both by one run each. Key players include Collum, McBean, Altobelli, and Olive, with late inning shifts delivering decisive runs in the first game and a comeback in the second.

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Patrone Signs Pro Contract and License Changes Outlined

In Morgantown Lee Patrone, WVU basketball star, signs to play professionally with Pittsburgh Dane. Terms undisclosed. Patrone, 22, cites opportunity close to home. Also, Conservation Commission outlines July 1 license changes. resident landowners and children on own land may hunt and fish without license within open seasons unless land is a wildlife preserve, with various age and disability exemptions. Class A hunting license costs $3. combined with fishing license reduces Class A to $2.30. Musial hits two homers to beat the Giants 10 to 5. grand slam in seventh ties him for ninth all time in NL.

The Conservation Commission Department Sedan Mont Hier St. Louis Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Musial Bob Blin Gil Hodges Lou ‘Gehrig Babe Ruth San Francisco Soa O'Dall Miller Bolle Bailey Simmons Broglie Anderson ImcCarver W—Andersen

Tigers Beat Indians As Bruton Sets Record With Four Homers

Detroit belts nine home runs in a wild 14 for 7 win over Cleveland. Bruton hits four homers tying major league record, with Bubba Phillips and John Romano also contributing, while Colavito and Mel slug two homers each for Cleveland in a high scoring game.

Cleveland Bill Bru Sepion Detroit Tigers Cona Bubba Phillips John Cleve Romano Jane Indions Rocky Colavito Dick Mel Auliffe Indians

White Sox Capture Seventh Straight Victory Over Senators

Chicago's Ray Herbert earned the win as the White Sox defeated Washington 4-3 in seven straight victories. Al Smith and Jim Landis doubled for the decisive eighth inning as Minnie Minoso homered and Sacrifice fly by Minnie capped the scoring. Bruton hit two homers for Detroit in a separate note.

Chicago Warren Hacker Washington Billy Klaus Ray Herbert Chicago White Sox Vic Itory Hacker Senators Joe McClain Herbert McClain White Sox Kansas City Andy Carey Sherm Lallar Luis Aparicio Minnie Minosa Eeighth al Smith Jim Landis Minoso Sev O'Cannell Kinus Issae Ij Woodling Slevers Tasby Martin Smith King Candis Cotter Cerey Arto Hipten Lollar Alto McClain Herbert Paaro Bheowah Cottier Fox Chiccago Smuin Woodling Kauss Cio Landis Minosa Mindso Wwei Loller Lins Ya Umont Sree Art Berry Sue

Lavagetto Fired as Twins Manager in Shakeup

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Lavagetto amid a deep AL slump and named Sam Mele to take over for the start of the Yankees series at Metropolitan Stadium. Mele, 38, previously coach and scout, said he planned no drastic changes though resting injured center fielder Lenny Green was considered. Owner Cal Griffith pledged to snap the club out of its losing streak as Mele debuts with a 25-41 record and a 9th place standing, 174 percent behind Detroit.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Ookie Lavagetto Sam Mele Cal Griffith Mele New York Yankees Metropolitan Stadium Joe Gordon Kansas City Athletics Twins Washington Senators Yankees Minnesota Detroit Senators Griffith Cookie Boston Red Sox Lavaretto Lavacetto Twin Washington

Kasko Delivers Ninth Inning Lift For Reds Win

Cincinnati Reds rally from behind to beat Los Angeles 5 4 as Eddie Kasko lines a bases loaded single off Larry Sherry in the ninth. Gene Freese and Gus Bell drive in runs, Jim Brosnan gets win, Ron Perranoski takes loss, Dodgers first lead came in the fourth.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Eddie Kasko Dodgers Gene Freese Gordy Coleman Jerry Lynch Dick Gerner Kasko Larry Sherry Reds Jim Brosnan Cin Cinnati Ron Perranoski Tommy Davis Frank Howard Davis Don Blasin Vada Pinson Frank Robinson Gus Bell Thos Angeles Tog Cinglnnati MIS Drysdale Pecranoski K. Sherry O'Toole Nynn Brosnan Zimmerrman

Rutgers Lacrosse Players Named All American Teams

Rutgers lacrosse standouts Ted Koch and George Darlington earned spots on the first three All-American teams chosen by the USILA. Koch, from New Hyde Park, is a second team goalie, while Darlington of Charleston is a third team defenseman. Herb Schmidt of Summit and Frank Lugossy of Trenton received honorable mention. Koch was co-captain and goalie for the North in the recent North South game. Darlington and Lugossy also helped the Northern all-stars.

New Brunswick N. J Rutgers Lacrosse Ted Koch George Darlington United States Intercollegiate Lacross Association Koch New Hyde Park N. Y Darlington Charleston W. Va Herb Schmidt Summit Frank Lugossy Trenton Schmidt

Three Games Set In Valley Loop

Three games are on tap today in the Kanawha Valley Baseball League. Spencer plays at Beckley at 8 p.m. Marmet faces Henson Co. at 6 15 p.m. at Marmet and Henson Co. meets Guthrie Air Force at 8 30 p.m. at Marmet. Sunday Beckley travels to Bluefield for a doubleheader. Monday rescheduled games feature Guthrie versus Modern Woodmen at 6 15 p.m. and Spencer against Henson Co. at 8 15 p.m. at Marmet.

Spencer Beckley Marmet Henson Co Guthrie Air Force Bluefield Guthrie Modern Woodmen

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