New Leaders Rise in Gals Pin Tourney Action
The Middletown Journal reports the second weekend of the Women’s City Bowling Tournament at Sports Bowl with new leaders across most divisions. Rigg’s Funeral Home and Martin’s Beauty Service took early top spots in Class A, while Armco Center Ten Pins led Class B as Crystal Tissue moved to fourth. The doubles and all events also show shifts with notable scores from Callie Plumbo Helen Hughes and Kathy Harrison among others.
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Tthem
Rigg
Martin
Dale
Avant
Armco Center
Williamson
Rose Hackney
Elaine Hocz
Mary Reckart
Betty Jackson
Gail Medley
Boots Mills
Ruth Sanders
Kathy Harrison
Dot Riggs
Margie Farkas
Pat Watts
Marty Wombold
Callie Plumbo
Helen Turner
Ora Murphy
Crystal Tissue
Martha Wombold
Mary Congroe
Edna Bowman
Helen Hughes
Bowling Results Highlight Local Tournament Standouts
Eight pins behind were Dot Rigg Jack Reist and Nellie Bauer with a 1091. Rose Hackney rose to second by 573, tying Elaine Hocz after 563 with newcomer Mary Reckart. Boots Mills led the elite without handicap, 558, plus the 600 Club crown for single actual scores and the tourney's high game, 232. Eight new readers paced by Kathy Harrison’s 1624 in all events as Mills placed second at 1006. The tournament continues Saturday with weekend results across multiple leagues and 200+ games noted for several players.
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Dot
600
Mills
Kathy Harrison
Wisconsin senior Charlie Mohr in critical condition after boxing injury
In Madison, 22 year old Charlie Mohr of Merrick New York a 1959 national champion boxer collapsed after his final in the 165 pound division of the NCAA tournament. He underwent emergency brain surgery and remained near death as officials and fans rallied at the Wisconsin fieldhouse. Mohr’s injury sparked calls to abolish college boxing, already dwindling nationwide.
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Madison
Wis
University of Wisconsin
Charlie Mohr
Merrick
N.Y
Mohr
Tell
San Jose State
Wisconsin
Julie Menendez
Stu
Charlie
Vern Woodward
Bartell
NCAA
Sacramento State
University
Carol
Joan
Charles Mohr
New York
State Correctional Institution
Firemen Tie City Pin Series in Bowling Standings
The Firefighters wrapped up the 1959-60 city bowling honors at the Sports Bowl with a four-point gain to reach nine points in the four-set series while the Policemen earned seven. Bob Wheeler led the Firemen with a 155 172 216 543 series. John Fitzgerald had 507 for the losers. The intra-city series stands 2-2.
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William F'shbaugh
Bob Wheeler
P. Johnson
John Fitzgerald
Zunker Leads ABC Bowling Tour as Nine-Strike Final Streak Impresses
Howie Zunker of LaCrosse Wisconsin tops the American Bowling Congress singles after a 278 third game and a nine strike run on the 38th day of competition. He stands one pin behind Paul Kulbaga of Cleveland who had 726 on March 24 with Dominic Bertolini of Youngstown five pins back. Zunker contributed 350 in the team event and 532 in doubles, where Joe Menzzopane Sr. and Jr. posted 503 as a high doubles score. New entries from Old Forge and Chicago join the select list with Merli leading 693 and Plodzien totaling 812.
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Toledo
Ohio
Cos
Howie Zunker
LaCrosse
Wis
American Bowling Congress
Zunker
Paul Kulbaga
Cleveland
Dominic Bertolini
Youngston
I Middleton
N. J
Joe Menzzopane Sr
Rademacher Claimed Cheated In Ritter Draw
Berlin reporters backed Columbus Georgia’s Pete Rademacher for the Friday night decision over Ulli Ritter in the German heavyweight bout, but officials scored a 10 round draw at Sportpalast. Rademacher, 1960 Olympic heavyweight champion, began pro career with a Patterson loss in 1957. The tabloid headline alleged a boxing scandal and the claim of an American victory.
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Berlin
Pete Rademacher
Columbus
Ulli Ritter
Rademacher
Floyd Patterson
B.Z
Rademacher-Ritter
Sportspalast
Eugen Vietingholt
29 769 Is Won On Two Buck Bet
An unidentified bettor won 29 769.20 on a two dollar wager at Lincoln Downs Race Track Saturday. The payoff came from the Papeleta Quadro pool on the last six races, described by track officials as among the largest at a U S track.
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Lincoln, R. I
Lincoln Downs
U.S
Klippstein Sold To Cleveland
Los Angeles Dodgers announce Johnny Klippstein has been sold to the Cleveland Indians. The 32 year old right handed reliever joins the Indians in Florida after two seasons with the Dodgers. Last year he was 4-0 with a 5.87 ERA. He previously played for Cincinnati and Chicago Cubs and has a 70-90 NL lifetime record.
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LOS Angeles
Johnny Klippstein
Cleveland Indians
Los Angeles Dodgers
Klippstein
Dodgers
Indians
Florida
Cincinnati
Chicago
Cub
Former Champ In Fourth Place at State Women's Bowling
Stevie Balough of Cleveland, a multiple state all events champion, finished fourth in the bracket with a 1742. Jean Schultz of Cleveland led all events with 1779. Playtime Nursery of Cincinnati led team standings with 3018 and placed fifth in team competition.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Stevie Balough
Cleveland
Jean Schultz
Cincinnati
Rawls Wins Zaharias Open in Beaumont Despite Close Chase
Betsy Rawls captured the Babe Zaharias Open title with a 54 hole total of 211 after a par 73 final round. Fay Crocker challenged with a closing 70 but bogeyed late as Rawls birdied on 16 and 18 to seal the win. Louise Suggs and Patty Berg tied for third at 215. Rawls earns first prize in the $6,500 event and adds to a standout career with strong 1950s performances.
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Beaumont
Tex
Betsy Rawls
Miss Rawls
Babe Zaharias
Fay Crocker
Montevideo
Uruguay
Miss Crocker
Louise Suggs
Chinnati
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Husky Texan
Spartanburg
S.C
Association To Open 59th Year Saturday
The American Association begins its 59th season this Saturday with eight clubs after last year's 10 team split. Louisville Minneapolis and St Paul are owned by major clubs, while the remaining five have agreements with the majors. Denver Dallas and Houston failed solo last season, ending at the bottom. Denver now links with Detroit. Dallas-Fort Worth with Kansas City. Houston with the Chicago Cubs.
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Associated Press
American Assn
Louisville
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Denver
Dallas
Houston
Detroit
Dallas-Fort Worth
Kansas City
Chicago Cubs
Larry Siegfried Named Buckeye Captain for 1960 61 Team
Larry Siegfried a 20 year old junior from Shelby Ohio was named captain of Ohio State basketball for the 1960 61 season. The announcement was made Saturday night at the University Club father son banquet honoring the champion Buckeyes with more than 300 attendees.
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Columbus
Ohio
Larry Siegfried
Shelby
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Kennedy Dubbed For Hall Of Fame
The late Matthew Kennedy was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. His widow accepted a certificate at the I A A B O convention in New York, Kennedy a famed official who died in 1956 and remains the only I A A B C member elected to the Springfield hall.
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New York
Matthew
Pat) Kennedy
International Assn
Kennedy
1.A.A.B.C
Naismith Memorial
Springfield
Mass
Ward wins 100-mile race at Trenton oval in dominant form
Roger Ward sped to victory at the Trenton speedway, averaging 95.486 mph in a 100-mile big-car event. Ralph Ligouri of Tampa, Fla, suffered a broken left shoulder in a blowout and said he is finished with racing.
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Trenton
N. J
Roger Ward
Ward
Trenton Speedway
Ralph Ligouri
Tampa
Fla
Ligouri
Chanel High Names Don Faix as Head Football Coach
Chanel High School in Bedford suburban area appoints Don Faix to replace Sam Ruvolo who resigned last week to coach at Cathedral Latin.
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Cleveland
Chanel High School
Bedford
Don Faix
Sam Ruvolo
Grid
Cathedral Latin
Celtics Crown Second Straight NBA Title
Boston Celtics sealed a 122-108 seventh game win over St. Louis to repeat as champions, the first repeat since Minneapolis in the Mikan era. The victory, amid questions about pace from Cousy and Sharman and injury hopes for Loscutoff, capped a 59-win season and set stage for next year.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
Celtics
St. Louis
NBA
Minneapolis
Bob Cousy
Bill Sharman
Jim Loscutoff
No Huff Puff For Vern Law In Spring Drill
Ver non Law, Pirates pitcher, maintains a strict year round routine. He runs, hikes and hunts in the off season and abstains from alcohol and tobacco as a Mormon elder. Last season he went 18 9 with a 2.98 ERA in 33 starts. His roommates note he goes to bed early after home games and avoids late nights.
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Fort Myers
Fila
Vernon Law
Pittsburgh Pirate
Law
Phillies GM Pursues Trade By Phone In Bid To Trim Roster
Philadelphia General Manager John Quinn said he has spoken with all NL clubs except San Francisco and Los Angeles as he works to pare the Phillies roster by noon Tuesday. He did not reveal specifics or names.
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Philadelphia
John Quinn
Philadelphia Phillies
Quinn
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Phillies
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