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Newspaper
Delaware County Daily Times
Location
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1960
Page
8
Tinicum Wildlife Preserve opens a dike side headquarters with office space, storage, and a nature center. The structure features water pilings, wildlife observation windows, and a marsh study area for turtles and fish. Local bird watchers anticipate migratory waterfowl viewing later this year.
The article discusses how outboard boats have shifted from small male‑dominated craft to family friendly rigs. It contrasts inland, lake, and big‑water needs, noting anglers seek stable, roomy boats with appropriate gear. It stresses ease of cleaning and multiuse practicality for family use and recreational motoring.
In a tight First Baptist versus Upland Baptist battle both pitchers were stingy as Wells and Mullaney matched zeroes and a late double play by Fellenbach halted Upland’s threat. Billy Wells scored the only run as First Baptist won 1-0 and Crest Park led Park Baptist to a 4-1 win while Ridley Park and Mt. Hope split.
Brandywine Polo hosts an inter league game between Concordville and the Oxford Royals starting at 3 pm Sunday. Concordville features A. J. Tereso, Richie Jones, Norm Taylor, and Duke Stewart while Oxford fields Daryl Calder, Col. Howard Fair, Harley Williams, and Fred Fortugno. Fair returns after an injured hand sidelined him earlier in the season.
UCLA Bruins claim the national collegiate tennis crown as they wrap up the title with a three to one victory in the quarterfinals, leaving two days of play remaining in the 1960 tournament.
Races for 3 year old thoroughbreds headline the Belmont Park program with the $75,000 added Coaching Club American Oaks expected to shape the season for sophomore fillies.
In a Delco Invitation league day the Eddystone Mfg. team clinched a first place tie with Sinclair after a sweep including a ninth win for Johannett in the American Division. Norris Powell and Coppock sparked the offense with four and three hits respectively as Eddystone Fire Co. cruised, while Frank Samsel and Bertie McCallum starred in Tony's Bar victory. Sun Village, Jaycees, Richie's Bar, and Viscose faced heavy defeats with high scoring outputs and standout days from DiPietro, Talbot, and others.
Local standings show Pizzano 13, Tintcum 65, Ridley Park 65, El Rancho 16, Upland 42, Paramount 5, Sunoca 6. multiple games reported including Tigers, Norwood, Drexel Hi, Interboro Teentr etc. Playoff and league action span Ridley Park, Kedron, Brandywir, Glen Mills, Middleton with various senior and teen leagues featured.
The 1960 Olympic year push continues as Bakersfield hosts the Eight National AAU Championships at Memorial Stadium. A large roster of athletes from a small but competitive group begins a crucial phase in the track and field campaign this evening.
Unbeaten Doug Jones of New York faces Von Clay of Philadelphia in a return 40 round main event at St Nicholas Arena. The bout marks the end of Friday night fights era with boxing resuming on Saturdays next October without radio broadcasts, television to continue.
In Charleston West Virginia Emilio Flores 128 and Noel Humphreys 128 fought to a draw while Ray Riojas 138 from Fort Worth stopped Timmy Jefferson 13744 Los Angeles. Irish Billy Collins 14514 Los Angeles outpointed Kid Rayo 14614 Nicaragua in a triple header.
Brewster pitched a two hitter to pace Folsom Boys Club to a 4 0 win over Swarthmore in a Junior League game. He struck out nine and walked two as Folsom rapped 16 hits, breaking the game open with a six run third inning. Federle and Frysinger had three hits each, Johnson homered, Hornibrook doubled and tripled, and Folsom moved toward the top of the standings. Two-shutout performances by Bob Friend and Mike McCormick lead the National League, including two apiece for each pitcher.
Chester Bears rout opponents to stay undefeated as Paul Baziotes, Gus Kaffes and Porter lead with two hits each. Daily Times stunned Weinberg's 6-5, Sutton fans five while Wirz and Crew deliver key moments. Ed Slavinski belts three hits and a clutch save despite Weinberg's late rally.
New York report estimates about 8,000,000 people now play golf, up 3,100,000 from three years ago, reflecting growing popularity across the nation.
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