1961 a year of sports highs and lows in Frederick
The year 1961 brought dramatic sports moments from Jack Griffin missing a national AAU trip to Al Rexroad’s lone pitching appearance and Frederick’s regional hopes. It recalls Roger Maris 61st homer, the Fort Hill upset, and a season full of bright spots and memorable games, concluding with holiday well wishes.
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United Nations
Jack Griffin
Gary
Indiana
Frederick
al Rexroad
Hastings
Nebraska
New Jersey
Chris Sole
Tom Colliflower
Dick Bayles
Roger Maris
Boston
Tracy Stallard
Yankee Stadium
Phil Rizguto
Maris
Rosenbloom and Ewbanks Football Talk Drawn Out
Report shows Rosenbloom and Ewbank discussing football amid team tensions and coaching debates. Veteran Gene Marche defends a coach, while operator issues and injuries affect player availability and season prospects. Race dates approved in Charleston area.
Ohio State Top Quint by a Landslide Debbie Tammy Ruth Marlene
Debbie Thompson won the 100 yard dash in 11.3 seconds at a handicap indoor meet in New York at the 108th National Guard Armory. Tammy Davis won the 100 with six yards head start. the Frederick girls also competed in semi finals. The team travels to New York again next Saturday for a second handicap meet before Madison Square Garden events in Baltimore on January 6 and Washington on January 13.
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McCurdy Field
Frederick
Fort Hill
Rederick
Jack Molesworth
Hal Moser
Bill Lee
Walkersville
Bruce
Bil Talley
Beall
Brunswick
Washington Senators
Jim Piersall
Donald Keller
Charlie Keller
Reading
Baltimore Orioles
Debbie Thompson
New York
Jack Griffin
108Th National Guard Armory
Madison Square Garden
Wilma Rudolph
Debbie
Tammy
Marlene
Rath
Buckeyes Lead AP Poll With 39 First-Place Votes
Ohio State dominates the initial AP preseason college basketball ranking with 39 of 40 first-place votes. Cincinnati second as Providence rises to fourth after last season's NIT win. Kansas State, West Virginia, and Duke fall from the top tier amid early-season upsets.
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Area Roundup Highlights Harpers Ferry at Brunswick Tonight
Six area games kick off the 1961-62 season third week as Harpers Ferry visits Brunswick in the top card. Frederick goes to North Carroll, Lincoln at St. John's, Emmitsburg at Taneytown, Middletown hosts Musselman, and Thurmont meets Smithsburg in Washington County gym. Kubat scores 33 in win over St. John's. Frederick Cadets open strong with early blowouts.
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Musselman
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Thurmont
Smithsburg
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Quint
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John Horiie
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If Afer
Turner Replaces Baugh as Titans Coach in AFL Shakeup
Turner, 42, becomes head coach of the New York Titans replacing Sammy Baugh who has feuded with owner Harry Wismer. Baugh will stay as a payroll consultant under a $20,000 annual deal. Turner signed a two year contract for $20,000 annually and will oversee player personnel as he moves from Texas to New York.
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Paie
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AFL
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Joe Foss
Terps roll past Cavaliers in ACC clash
Maryland stays undefeated in ACC play with a 91-70 win over Virginia. Chip Conner led scoring with 23 points as the Terrapins built a big second-half lead and stretched their season record to 12-3 overall and 2-0 in league play.
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University of Virginia
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Maryland
Virginia
Tony Laquintano
John Eller
Terps
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Jerry Greenspan
Joe Barton
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Greenspan
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Chip Conner
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Virtua
Marvin
Virginie
Orioles to move outfield fences closer at Memorial Stadium
Baltimore Orioles announce next season changes to Memorial Stadium dimensions. Centerfield remains 410 feet, foul lines unchanged, but left and right center distances will drop from 380 to 370 feet. President-manager Lee MacPhail says the tweak aims to give batters a fairer field and reduce cheap homers.
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Wilma Rudolph Named Female Athlete of the Year
The Associated Press selects Wilma Rudolph as Female Athlete of the Year for 1951 after a record season. Rudolph won major titles including Navona Women’s Open and Women’s PGA events, earning $22,236.21, with a European tour and indoor record times.
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