Mel McGaha Named Cleveland Manager In 1962 Shuffle
Fred Melvin McGaha 35, University of Arkansas graduate, becomes fifth new Cleveland manager in six seasons. Former 1961 first base coach discusses fundamentals, defense, and adapting to talent while aiming to balance offense and fielding as the Indians seek stability after a string of rapid manager changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Liska
Tucson
Ariz
Fred Melvin
Mel) McGaha
Cleveland
Toronto
McGaha
Vic Power
New York Knickerbockers
National Basketball Association
Jimmy Dykes
Joe Gordon
Gordon
Tribe
Frank Lane
Bobby Bragan
Bragan
Kerby Farrell
al Lopez
Lopez
Gabe Paul
Tar Heels Eliminate Medalists In Four Ball Golf
North Carolina pair Gabby Bryant and Dale Morey defeated Bobby Knowles and Bobby Gunnels 6 and 5 in the Carolina Golf Association four ball quarterfinals in Camden South Carolina. Defending champions Heath Alexander and Bobby Chapman advanced 3 and 2 over Jack Norman and C P Dunnagan. Semifinals set with Alexander Chapman vs Larkin Griffith and Bryant Morey vs Ervin Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Norman
C. P. Dunnagan
Winston- Salem
N.C
Peter Larkin
Dave Griffith
Charlotte
Horace Ervin
Kinston
Bill Harvey
Greensboro
Larkin
Griffith
Ken Folkes
Concord
Bobby Edgerton
Raleigh
N. C
Ervin
Harvey
Jimmy Pulliam
Demos Jones
Columbia
Alexander
Chapman
Bryant
Morey
Steeplechase Opens 1962 Season In Southern Pines
The 1962 steeplechase season kicks off Saturday in Southern Pines with a 7-event program by the Stoneybrook Hunt Racing Association. The Sand Hills Cup, 2 1/16 miles over timber fences, offers an 11500 purse as the feature race. Grounds open at noon with racing at 2 p.m, plus an exhibition by Pinehurst Trainers and Drivers Club on the training track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pines
N.C
Stoneybrook Hunt Racing Association
M. G
Mickey) Walsh
Donald D. Kennedy
Stoneybrook Organization
Pinehurst Trainers and Drivers Club
Hayes Fails To Beat His Own 9.2 Record in Miami
Robert Hayes co world record holder for 100 yards failed to improve his 9.2 mark at a triangular meet in Miami. He won the century in 9.4 as about 2 000 spectators watched. Competitors included the University of Miami Florida A and M and Dade County Junior College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fla
Robert Hayes
University of Miami
Florida A and M University
Hayes
University of Miami, Florida
A and M
Dade County
Tigs Finish Spring Grid Workouts
Clemson closes its first spring football week with a major scrimmage as the White unit tops Orange 19 to 12. Ronnie Fowler from Atlanta earns high praise for both offense and defense with a 17 yard TD head sweep.
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Clemson
Tommy Black
Howard Hughes
Ronnie Fowler
Bill, McGuirt
Mac Renwick
Orange
Frank Howard
Atlanta, Ga
North Carolina 4 A conference weighs spring drills and playoffs
The 4 A high school conference discussed restoring spring football drills and revised playoff formats. A committee will study off season football drills and report to Hap Perry for board presentation. Baseball playoffs may shift to state level with three sudden death games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N.C
North Carolina
L. J
Hap) Perry
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Board of Control
Perry
YMCA Cage Tourney Opens with 43 Teams Entered
The YMCA Invitational Basketball Tournament begins Monday at 6 p.m. with four Class C boys games and a double elimination format. A total of 43 teams submitted rosters as schedules run nightly through March 29 and 30 with top contenders including Linthicum Concrete High Point Y Pfeiffer Brown's Hosiery and Roakes Grocery. Ben Schwartzwalder warns Syracuse football will miss starters next season. Colt pitchers post 82 victories in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Burlington
Dave Harris
Charlotte Harding
Leon Brogiden
Wilmington
Kent Moseley
West Mecklenburg
Bob Hoffman
Ken Yarborough
Linthicum Concrete
High Point
High Point College
Linthicum
HPC
High Point Ymca
Hardin 66Ers
Greensboro
Pfeiffer Tar
Brown's
Gary Teague
Dewey Andrew
Frank
Carolinas
Juy Irvin
Earl Stone
Rookes Grocery
Bob Flynn
Roger Snow
Bucky Pope
Jean Worthington
al Johnson
Snow
Pope
Flynn
Catawba College
Ben
Orange
Syracuse
N. Y
Ben Schwartzwalder
Houston Colt
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Mel McGaha
Tar Heels
S Pwist
Gary
Harry Bright
Washington Senators
Nati Reds
Tampa
Cliff Cook
Cincinnati
By Kenalyta
YMCA
Surateal
Post- Hammer Enterprises
Ashebore
yRrom
Wood-Armfield Furniture CO
Main ST
Waylite
H.freeman & Son
Phila
Dacron
Center Searce
Mia
Kendall Motor Oil
Kennedy Oil CO
Tryon ST
Lebow
Victor
Gail
Pegram-Burton Inc
South Main
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