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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1961

Page

3

Ex-Mexican II Ace Angel Macias in Major League Bid

Angel Macias, Monterrey Little League hero, nears a big league signing as scouts pursue a lucrative bonus. Cesar Faz says Macias will focus on outfield, bat left, throw right, with Angels interest and other teams bidding uncertain. Faz notes Macias decision to wait and see and to consider offers from several franchises as he completes high school and awaits serious talks.

Angel Macias Fauy Yoore Angel Monterrey Mexico Cesar Faz Ernie Ford Shorstop Los Angeles Angels Fay Angels Cesar Macias Anuel Faz Marvin Milkes Charleston Ben Matevsky L. A Fred Haney Ron Plaza Los Angeles Tony Curry Marvin Ray Washburn Senators Milkes Bobby Morgan Tim Savage Bob Sadowski Curry Torre Ah Curre Torres Jack “Davis Bob Tiefenawer Bisons

Minchers Three Homers Spark Bisons Split

Don Mincher cracked three homers in a double bill as the Buffalo Bisons split with the Miami Marlins at Watt Powell Park. Mincher’s power highlighted the nightcap while the opener saw Marlins pitcher Dick Nickels secure the win. Ricketts took the loss in the opener, while Tiefenauer earned the win in relief.

Bard Charleston Don Mincher Buffalo Bisons Marlins Watt Powell Park Bisons Mincher Bob Seeds Newark Harry Haslet Toronto Russ Sullivan Columbus Buzz Arlett Baltimore Peete Sadowski Bobin Savage Torres

Old Pal Faz Seeks Beers as Marlins Meet in Town

Faz urges Biddy Beers at local Little League demo and plans to watch Charleston Marlin manager Joe Schultz. Cesar praises Schultz as a fine man and notes their Texas League ties and friendship. Also in town, sports editor Tom Picou of the Chicago Defender and wedding guests Bruce Reynolds and Ellen Barnes are seen. trainer Joy Carroll greets old friends as Joe Schultz’s team plays at home.

Marlins Faz Biddy Beers Charleston Marlin Joe Schultz Joe Raines Mexico Estr Cardinals Schultz Cesar Macias Monterrey Colt Maes Faz Our Town Tom Picou Chicago Defender Windy City Yom Ellen Ann Barnes Bruce Howard Reynolds Aea Joy Carroll Buffalo Bisons Charleston Senators Danny Menendez

Charleston Defeats Springfield in Tennis Despite Singles Loss

Charleston junior boys and girls teams split singles 5-4, but Charleston edged Springfield 8-1 overall after doubles. No.1 seed Peachy Kellmeyer was ill. results include Santrock over Grovnebaum 6-3 12-10 and Phillips over Co rutti 6-1 6-3 among others.

Charleston Springfield Ohio Nefters Thirsiday Springbok Nelder Peachy Kellmeyer John Santrock J. Aay Grovnebaum Riley Griffiths Paul Bennett John Williams Mike Fahy Get. Louis Yell Bob Balhatchet Bob Phillips Ginger Pfieffer Joy Tis Get Marian Steffords Dianne Weller

West Grid Team Secures All-America Bowl Victory

West squad edges East in a pass heavy game at Buffalo. Rod Lehbredt and Billy Kite top passers for the West, while Dan Lalose harasses East’s Al Green in the end zone. Key plays include a third period two touchdowns, a safety in the final quarter, and a fourth quarter stop by Roland McDele and Kurt Gegner.

Buffalo Caph Washington Rod Lehbredt Billy Kite UCLA Roeck Dan Lalose Massouri East Quinter al Green Mississippi Wichita Mollie Lakes Roland McDele Nebraska Kurt Gegner Fran Tarkenton

Barboursville Coach Resigns and Replacement Named

Barboursville High School saw football coach Jim Cain resign on Friday. The Board of Education appointed assistant Chasey Wilson to the head coaching position as Cain moved on after last season’s role amid prior coaching in Huntington and Barboursville. Roy Kirks and Dan Priday are cited in the report regarding prep basketball and fall plans at Hunturetoy East, with Priday stating he will devote fall time to teaching at Bradley University.

Wuntington Gap Jim Cain Barboursville High Board of Education Chasey Wilson Cain Barboursville Thintington Fast Barbours Waukesha Wis Roy c Wetten Dast Fall Kirks Nalian Dan Taarg Hunturetoy East Pridayte Bradley University

Watts' arm breaks in twilight twin bill

Harry Watts sustained a broken left arm after a pitch struck him above the wrist from Buffalo pitcher Dick Ricketts. He played four innings with one arm as no infield replacements were available, while Bob Herrera covered infield duties for the Marlins. Cal Maxvill is en route from Winnipeg to join the team, arriving Friday night.

Beauchamp Morgan Tiefenauer Charleen Harry Watts Memorial Hospital Buffalo Dick Ricketts Watts Bob Herrera Marlins Cal Maxvill Winnipeg Lestane

Bison rally as Mincher homers twice and Gomez wins

Neeman starts the rally with a single as Mincher belts his sixth and seventh home runs the Bison surge in the third and seventh innings. Sadowski drives in another for the Marlins, while Ruben Gomez earns his fifth win after limiting the opposition.

Wally Shannon Sadowski Neeman Mincher Bison Herrera Jim Saul Marlins Swith Jin Saud Charleston Ruben Gomez

International League Friday Results Snapshot

In the International League on Friday Charleston defeated Buffalo 6 to 2 and Buffalo lost 5 to 9 in another game. Columbus won 5 to 2 while Syracuse lost 4 to 1 and Rochester beat Richmond 3 to 0. Toronto posted a 4 to 0 win over Jersey City while Thursday action had Toronto 4 Jersey City 2 and Charleston Syracuse 5 Richmond 4 6. Rain affected games.

Buffalo Charleston Rochester Richmond Syracuse Columbus Toronto Jersey City Inight Bisons Jim Beau Grand Meh Capa Don January Marlin Kerby Farrell Arnold Babe Birrer Id Keevan Palmer Pop Blythe Buffalo Rr AtleaNane Owsk Citey Emtrast Parris Hari Awit Doll Manga Frey al Gelli Bicwells Ppa Santa Bar Calif Shannan Itnstine Taytoe Neman Plaza Sygnys iWaashburn Syracuse Geiberger Ut A Ricketts Ro Morgan Din Ath Buttalo Po-A -Huffalo Charles Ca Ton Ad Avital Adawski Mincher Davin Gurr Glenn Jah -Beauchap Morgan Herrera Torres Dow Janay Arooll Parmer Biden Air Sindor Dave Ratan Washburn Ted Krall Tredentee CW Ayaas Dave Than Sant Watts Pena Sanders Cdom Weyer and Dimut Billy Macwell Casper AD Jerry Peaart Bullato Johny Pett Ann Dave Ware RF Sadowski Paul Karney Spannon Rad Aigan Ann A Curry Ut Canedoer Mick Nen Tammy Balt Davis Rardin Jores Pete Coonee I Neeman Samanrad Charley Knowles Beauchamp Snag Main Ginn Gary Player Don Fete Tan Herrera Pires Tin Apafoosky Berk Weaver Soul Sadowski K Sadow Aki Charlesten Merrera PO Nutrata Ucharleston R. Sadowski Mornan Whitfield Buttato Charteston I Mincher Savane Sartowsk i Save Sartowshi Saul Stang Vowager Dirmure J Odor

Durham Jury Indicts Four On Fixing Charge

Durham County indictments return against Lon Brown Ned Cherry Voxel Aaron Wagon and Joseph Green of New York for meeting December 1959 to plot bribing college players to fix intercollegiate basketball. Five NC investigators testified as Durham’s case links to Raleigh New York probes. Government seeks to curb bribery in athletics.

Durham NX. C Durham County Med Jury Lon Brown Jersey City Ned University of North Carolina Gerald Clerry Voxel Aaron Wagon Joseph Green New York Raleigh William M. Murdock Nies Jourham Hodel North Carolina Bureau of Investigation Murdock Wagman Green North Carolina Terry Sanford

Coach Overjoyed All-Ohio State Finals in Golf

In Lafayette Ind, coach Bob Kepler celebrates as his team reaches the all Ohio state finals in golf. The article highlights top players Nicklaus, Podolski, Hunt, Gibbs, and Smith, detailing dramatic rounds and late rallies that secured the championship bid amid individual scoring feats and key 17th and 18th holes.

Chas Western Engineers Dale Burgess Tos Carlos Conten Price Lafayette Ind Jack $Gee Price Canta Nicklaus Mike Podolski Harris Omer Columbus Ohio Bays Bob Kepler Wroughton Young Keare Wagner Holmes Welcise Jane Ongesss James LeFevre James Inerss Broughton Kisers Stewart Gene Hunt Michigan State Charleston Bredes-ieiiang Mtoy Sd J Howard Turley Gibbs Meiners Maddy Pedolski Steve West I Smith Stanford Rhodes-Holland Moblie Gas Shoder-Holland Moblie Gay Neo Frithaddy Ara Lykins J Clauss Idabile Bhetes Hunt Gibbs Triple Gibbs Acu Podolski Colrse Smith Areen Pudts Pokling Wisconsin Paddol

Dunbar Babe Ruth and Dunbar Super Market Baseball Recap

Ferrell pitched a complete game with two Rob inson home runs and multiple hits. Leading hitters include Ferrell with two singles and a double, plus Watson and Fry on offense. Other players named include Hodge, Camp ell, Kimble, and Corbin with varied scoring, while teams like Dunbar Super Market and Lions feature in a compact, stats-filled recap.

Léydendate Cables Rifle Amoco Londendale Ferrell Shaeffer Kimble Baliart Ridd Hamric Robinson Dunbar Corbin Watson Fry Coleman

Athletics Ink Rookie Duo Signings For Farm Clubs

Kansas City Athletics announce Thursday signings of two rookies for farm teams. Ben Richbourg a 21 year old shortstop from Tyler Texas signed for a bonus classification and will report to Mbuerque in the Class D Sophomore League. Bit Land an 18 year old catcher from Portsmouth UVa will report to Sarasota in the Class D Florida State League.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Ben Richbourg Tyler Tex Mbuerque Bit Land Portsmouth Uva Sarasota Florida

Smoky Burgess sidelined with finger injury for a week

Catcher Smoky Burgess of the Pittsburgh Pirates will be sidelined a week to 10 days due to a dislocated finger on his right hand with a split skin and swollen joint. Team physicians report no fracture and say the finger was reset.

Smoky Burgess Pittsburgh Pirates Joseph Finegold AL_BERT FORGE

Two Yugoslav Players Jailed for Nightclub Fight

Belgrade AP reports two top Yugoslav soccer stars Branko Zebec of Red Star and Jovan Milidinovic of Partizan plus two others received 30-day prison terms for hooliganism. They fought in a nightclub, smashed glasses, and threatened staff. Zebec was set to travel to New York with his team, which departed without him.

Belgrade Lyugoslav Branko Zebec Red Star Jovan Milidinovic Partizan Pris ‘Son Zebec New York United States

Metropol itan 2 door herdtop auto ad at Thompson Motors

Classified ad for a Metropolit an two door car equipped with Weather Eye heater two tone paint radio and whitewall tires priced at 60 cents? This listing appears in a Thompson Motors ad located on old Rt 60 Albans describing a Rambler related vehicle offer.

Thompson Motors Rambler

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