Indians edge into short track title chase
NASCAR Grand National action centers on a 100 mile Hillsboro race to test Pontiac dominance on tight ovals. Notables such as Weatherly Paschal Petty Lorenzen and Crider race against rivals Weatherly leads current points with Gurney set for Sebring then Atlanta.
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Plymouth
Rex White
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Joe Weatherly
White
Ned Jarrett
Jim Paschal
Buck Baker
Training Camps Nearing Total Integration Point
Major league baseball moves toward full desegregation in spring training. Nearly three-quarters of the 20 camps have no racial problem, led by the Dodgers who house all personnel under one roof in Florida. Some clubs still segregated, with Washington, Detroit, Minnesota, Kansas City, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh listed as lagging behind.
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Minnesota Twins
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National Association For the' Advancement of Colored People
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Phils
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Lakeland
New Florida
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George Washington Hotel
Cherry Plaza Hotel
Sea Garden
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bradford Hotel
Fort Myers
Carolinas PGA Go Will Start Tuesday
The Carolinas Section of the PGA with about 70 club professionals begins a three day 54 hole tournament at Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. Wayne Haley defends his title from Goldsboro while pros including Furman Hayes Dick Tiddy Avery Beck Charles Farlow Joe Earhardt Mack Briggs Bailey Glenn Davis Love and Joe Cheves compete for a $3000 purse.
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Carolinas
Professional Golfers’ Association of America
Sea Pines
Beaufort
Savannah
Sea Pines Plantation
Ocean Front
George Cobb
Greenville
Wayne Haley
Martinsville
Goldsboro
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Furman Hayes
Dick Tiddy
Avery Beck
Charles Farlow
Joe Earhardt
Mack Briggs
Bailey Glenn
Davis Love
Joe Cheves
Jay Fox Wins Gulfstream Park Handicap After Yorky Disqualification
Jay Fox of Brae Burn Farm was declared winner of the Gulfstream Park Handicap after Yorky was disqualified for a foul inside the eighth pole. Carry Back finished third with Garnol fourth as 27,207 spectators watched the mile and a quarter race.
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Miami
Fla
Jay Fox
Larry Gilligan
Yorky
Steve Brooks
Carry Back
Garnol
Yankees Cup British Track Meet Triumph in London
The four man U S team swept Britain's first major indoor track meet, winning all eight events over two days in London. Gary Guber 62 feet 5 3 4 inches in the shot put defeated European record holder Arthur Rowe who set the indoor mark with 62 feet. Cary Weisiger won the 1000 yards in 2 13 3 1 9. Paul Winder ran 6 4 in the 60 yard dash and Bill Johnson took the 60 yard hurdles in 7 5.
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United States
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Quantico
Charlie Shillington
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Weisiger
Paul Winder
Pleasantville
N.J
Jockeys Top 1961 Sweep of Over 200 Thoroughbred Wins
Ten riders achieved more than 200 thoroughbred victories in 1961, marking a standout season for class and consistency. The list highlights the sport's top performers and their prolific win totals across major tracks and meets.
Sebring Prepares For 12 Hour Endurance Race
Sebring Florida hosts a three hour sports car race and a 130 mile formula junior event on Friday to set the stage for Saturday’s Sebring 12 hour endurance race. Notables include Olivier Gendebien Stirling Moss Phil Hall and Fireball Roberts with cars from Fiat Abarth Ferrari and Pontiac powered specials.
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Donald Healey
Gendebien
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George Reed
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Til
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Pittsburgh
Innes Ireland
Hill
Olivier Gendebien
Daytona Beach
Marvin Panch
Glen
Fireball) Roberts
Panch
Jeff Stevens
George Robertson
Red Vogt
Roberts
Youngest Colt Don Arlich Breaks In With Houston
Don Arlich of North St. Paul Minnesota is the youngest Colt on the Houston roster. He turned 19 this winter and is a left handed pitcher who threw for North St. Paul High last spring. He won one of three decisions for Jacksonville in the Class A Sally League last season.
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High Point
Paschal
Fred Lorenzen
Smokey Joe Weatherly
Joe
Jock Smith
Richard Petty
Rex White
Houston Colts
Don Arlich
North St. Paul
Minn
Jacksonville
Realignment of 4-A High School Playoffs Nears Move
Greensboro AP report notes Western 4-A Conference vote to create a fourth division beginning in fall, subject to State High School Athletic Association Board approval. Basketball may adopt four-division plan next season. football playoffs continue three more years with divisional changes and rotating runner-up qualification.
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Mets Say Thanks New York in Expansion Era
Hank Zureick Cincinnati Reds publicity director has sent background on several players to the New York Mets after the league expanded to 10 teams. The Mets welcome support while losing Gus Bell and Elio Chacon to the Mets.
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Hank Zureick
Cincinnati Reds
New York Mets
Mets
Gus Bell
Elio Chacon
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