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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1961
Page
6
Sportsmen can start fly tying cheaply using a basic outfit under ten dollars. Key tools include a vise, hackle pliers, bodkin, and scissors, with most items under three dollars except the vise. Buy hooks in sizes 10, 12, 16 for trout and 4 and 2 for bass, plus assorted materials and a good beginner book from Herter’s Inc. to learn quickly.
Joe DiMaggio 46 returns to the New York Yankees for two weeks of spring training in St. Petersburg Florida as a special guest. DiMaggio reports March 9 to manager Ralph Houk and will assist Houk and Batting Coach Wally Moses with younger players. He left the club after the 1951 season and works as a regional sales rep for a manufacturer.
Golf pros topped the Phoenix Open field with 66s as a six under par 66 led by Bill Collins and Mason Rudolph. A large pack followed at 67 and 68 while Arnold Palmer and Ken Venturi trailed at 69 and 73 respectively.
Abe Saperstein of the Harlem Globetrotters envisions changes to pro basketball with liberal hand use on defense so smaller players can guard bigger ones. He says the game will be so different it must succeed and that contact will be reduced.
The American League announces a 162 game 10 team season starting April 10 with Chicago at Washington. Kennedy may throw the first pitch. New teams in Los Angeles and Washington expand the circuit. Casey Stengel and Ted Williams miss the opener. The Washington franchise moves to Minnesota as Minneapolis and St Paul. Baltimore Detroit and Los Angeles use three two night double headers.
North Hagerstown meets Walkersville with Midland county rivals aiming to improve Class AA standings. Frederick Cadets host Westminster in a Cumberland Valley clash as Thurmont travels to Middletown and Lincoln faces St John in a make-up game. Railroaders ride four-game win streak. Emmitsburg Liners seek county honors after a Tuesday setback.
Bowie race officials hope to resume the meeting Saturday after a warm spell and weathering snow disruptions. Track work included removing excess moisture, grading rough spots, and readying the one mile oval as delays mount. Bowie has faced multiple snow cancellations with nine already called off and more makeup days planned to reach the usual 40 program length.
AYS SIGNS SAN FRANCISCO AP Willie Mays star outfielder signs 1961 deal for 65 60, matching last season’s salary. The contract was received by the San Francisco Giants office from New Orleans. A spokesman confirmed the same pay as 1960 and noted Mays, at 30, will begin his tenth season with the club.
At Lake Placid, two serious crashes disrupted final drills for the 2 man World Championships on the Olympic run. Swedish brakeman Walter Aronsson and Belgian driver Baron Jon de Crawhez suffered injuries after colliding on the zig zag curve. De Crawhez and brakeman Marian Caytrow ski were dragged 130 feet before the sled continued.
Chilton near top with a record 52 points against win Peay, matching Burgess for sustained national lead despite Burgess at 32.7 ppg. Stith drops to third at 31.0 ppg as Boyer leads field goal percentage. Lucas and Stezfried also near top free throw and percentage marks. Gifford to quit Giants for radio broadcasting with CBS.
Middletown High School Valleyettes defeat Frederick High Kardettes 43 to 22 on their home court. Key contributors include Giaghit and Esworthy with notable early finishes, as the team notches its fourth straight win.
Scottsdale AP report outlines Detroit Tigers spring camp expectations as manager adjusts to his first AL season. Key players Rocky Colavite Al Kahne Bully Bruton Charley Maxwell provide speed and positional flexibility while infield questions linger around Steve Boros Jake Cottier Chico Fernandez and contenders for first base. Pitching and catching remain unsettled with injuries last year affecting Don Messi Ray Narleski and Paul Foytack. Bunning Lary lead staff as Osbourne Cash vie for spots. Yankees and Orioles viewed strongest in league.
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