12 May 1961
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Newspaper
Middlesboro Daily News
Location
Middlesboro, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1961
Page
1
Orioles' hot bats kept pace as the team battled the Minnesota Twins in a close eight to seven setback. Despite a strong hitting display from key players, pitching woes allowed late runs, shaping a dramatic finish and leaving the Orioles short.
Reports from Friday show Detroit at New York and Baltimore at Cleveland, with Minnesota edging the Twins and Orioles gaining ground. Detroits loss and Baltimore’s win tighten the pennant race as Washington and Kansas City also factor in a busy slate.
League managers will meet at 7 30 p m to determine Tenn squad cuts for six teams totaling 212 boys this week. Rules require no more than seven players per team by league age and at least four players age ten or younger.Royalties not eligible for the cut tonight.
Dor Miracle leads players named after tryouts for Babe Ruth squad with selections including Clinton Lambdi Davia Lae Mir Ruth Lovage and Charles Leach amid practice at Bradner Stadium. The list features Perry, Lawrence Wiley, Birdell Ballenger, Denny Lass, Clifford Warwick, Denis Cisfordis, Jay Rose, Doyle Santhiens, Waymon Partin and others as sessions continue Sunday and Saturday at Bradner Stadium.
top seed Dewey Davidson of Tennessee Wesleyan meets Lincoln Memorial’s Murphy as the Volunteer State Athletic Conference tennis tournament moves into singles. Davidson and Murphy led their teams to nine opening-round points, with Lipscomb College third in the standings at seven, UT Martin Branch third with three. Other singles include Bondurant LMU versus Crowder Lipscomb, Unthank LMU versus Allison Wesleyan, and Ealy Wesleyan versus Hood Lipscomb.
Stockholders near a 2 to 7 vote back a new clubhouse at Mickdesboro Country Club with a goal of 175 members and a 100 dollar annual assessment to fund construction. Costs projected between 3800 and Carmichael dollars, with reports due June 1 and early cash from members. Bowling and track events, plus the Tri-State Invitational at Middlesboro, fill the sports page as golfers prep for a weekend tournament, with 20 entries paid and others expected. defending champion Jimmy Hoe arrives from Burlington for Saturday play.
Louisville preview outlines 1961 Ohio Valley Conference football plans. Notes spring practice, returning lettermen, freshmen prospects, and key players across Middle Tennessee, Morehead State, Eastern Kentucky, Western Kentucky, and Tennessee Tech as coaches foresee talent for a competitive season.
In Lexington coach Blanton Collier leads a Kentucky spring showing at Stoll Field with many veterans excused to let younger players shine. Fresh faces fill backfields led by Jerry Woolum and Rampulla while other standouts defend on both sides as the 1961 Wildcats prepare for autumn competition.
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