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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1961

Page

6

Lions Clinch Frederick County Class B Title After Close Call

Walkersville captures the county class B crown defeating Brunswick while Thurmont remains a threat. District playoffs set for South Hagerstown High School March 34 with Homewood and Poolesville contending in Class C. George Bowlus reelected Tri-County League president as Thurmont plans a March 5 meeting. Lincoln High meets Bancker High in a district game deciding state tourney entry at Bowie.

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Lopez Says Sox Might Have It For Pennant Bid

Chicago manager Al Lopez hinted the White Sox could win the American League pennant. He recalled predicting a 1960 pennant and cited starting pitchers and batters like Juan and Gene Freese as key help for the team. Other notes include Brazil sending a baseball squad to Lima for the South American championships and Army Navy weekend clashes in multiple sports at Annapolis and West Point.

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Frederick High at Sherwood tilt sunset showdown

Frederick High School visits Sherwood for a 6:30 junior varsity game and a varsity matchup following. The Cadets seek win number 11 of the season and a move above .500. a loss would drop Frederick to the .500 mark. The game is Frederick’s last before the District tournament in Hagerstown.

Frederick High School Sherwood Frederick Hagerstown

Big money on line in racing world Saturday

The Flamingo at Hialeah and the Santa Anita Handicap in California highlight a race day with heavy favorites. Carry Back leads the Flamingo field of seven entering the 1 1/16 miles while Prove It is favored in the Santa Anita Handicap with Willie Shoemaker rode. Prove It carries 115 pounds and tops a purse split of 45 000 35 000 10 000 among second to fourth.

Associated Press Hialeah California Katherine Price Rex Ellsworth Carry Back John Sellers Fred W. Hooper Crozier C. W. Smith

Orioles First Casualty: Masarelli Injured Playing Basketball

15 year old rookie Dave Masarelli of the Baltimore Orioles suffer a ruptured Achilles tendon while playing basketball at his New Philadelphia Ohio home. He will need a special brace to resume preseason training as healing progresses. Doctor Arthur Wieland, a Miami orthopedic specialist, notes a prior minor league season with Hobbs New Mexico in Class D Sophomore League.

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Lions Cop County B Crown in 83 62 Victory

The Lions clinched the County B title with an 83 to 62 win. Bearded player 42 and Ron Linton 34 contributed strong performances. In the right photo, Ron Dougherty shoots over teammate Ron Linton as part of the action.

Lions Cop Beard Ron Linton Ron Dougherty

Walkersville Heads For District Play In Hagerstown

Walkersville sealed the Frederick County Class B title by defeating Thurmont 83 to 62 for their 15th win against four losses. Linton led with 23 points followed by Dorsey 16 and Dougherty 14 as Walkersville heads to a district playoff in Hagerstown facing Brice High School or Williamsport, with North Hagerstown likely hosting.

Walkersville Frederick County Thurmont Lions Rons Linton Dorsey Dougherty Walkersvile Mountaineers Bill Talley Thurmont Quint Roy Anders Bob North Hagerstown Ovnce Geason Sam Smith Brean G.F.T Rive

Brumel Thomas high jump showdown in Madison Square Garden

In the National AAU Championships Brumel leads Thomas two rounds into the high jump duel with a 7 ft 3 in clearance set last week. Thomas aims for 7-6 as Ed Flanagan notes limited training. Other events spotlight mile pacing Rozsavoi, Beatty, and Momotkov while Bragg and Parker chase vault and pole records. Pilarcik signs with Kansas City Athletics, joining outfielder Ray Herbert as holdout progress ends.

New York Valery Brumel John Thomas Madison Square Garden Brumel Thomas Valery New York Athletic Club Ed Flanagan Boston University Istvan Rozsavoigvi Jim Beatty Santa Clara Calif Evgeny Momotkov Russia Rozy Beatty Momotkov Bragg Don Bragg Ralph Boston Tennessee A&i Ernie Cunliffe Stanford Pilarcia Kansas City Ostfielder al Pilar Kansas Cry Athletics Ray Hernert Pilarcik Bill Berg- Stam St. John Ind A’s West Palm Beach Fla Mongay Righ Baltimore

Grand National Races at Daytona End in Crashes and Excitement

Fireball Roberts and Joe Weatherly won two dramatic Grand National stock car races at Daytona Beach amid numerous spectacular crashes. Seven drivers were hospitalized, including Lee and Richard Petty, with Lee suffering a broken leg and shoulder after leaping the 150 foot wall. Weatherly set a speed record in the second race, while Roberts won the slower race as yellow flags slowed play. The top twenty finishers in each race qualified for the Daytona 500.

Daytona Beach Fia Fireball Roberts Joe Weatherly Lee Richard Petty Randieman N.C Richard Daytona International Speedway Weatherly Norfolk Jack Smith Spartanburg Pontiac Roberts

Burdette and Morgan Compete in Gotham Indoor Meet

Dick Burdette and Ray Morgan of Frederick High travel with coach Hal Moser to New York City for the National A A U indoor track scholastic portion at Madison Square Garden. Burdette qualified with a 6.6 second 60 yard dash in Baltimore, Morgan posted a 49 foot shot put. Both are seniors on Frederick’s track squads.

Dick Burdette Ray Morgan Frederick High School New York Madison Square Garden Hal Moser Frederick Area Burdette Baltimore Morgan Frederick

Knights Topple St. John's In Last Home Tilt

Middletown bounced back with a second half scoring surge to beat St. John's 61 to 49 on Mothers Night. John Huiieriy led Middletown with 18 points and Charley De Lauter added 13 as the Knights outscored the visitors 42 to 30 after halftime. St. John's Frank Grove scored 12 before fouling out. Junior varsity also went to Middletown 43 to 23.

Middletown St. John’s Knights John Hui Ieriy Charley de Lauter Johnnnies Frank Grove St. Joan’s Danny Carroll Geny Mulcahey Gaver Payne Higgins Johnnies Carrel Ara Hasterly Mas Barrman

Exchange Club Western Maryland Sports Show Opens Thursday

Sports minded residents mark the Exchange Club sponsored Western Maryland Sports and Outdoor Life Show opening at the Frederick Armory Thursday evening. Exhibitors predict a record crowd through Saturday with a new Sports Almanac for attendees. Proceeds support East Frederick Little League baseball. admission 25 cents.

Exchange Club Western Maryland Frederick Armory Frederick County Boy Scouts Izaak Walton League The Model Airplane Club Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission East Frederick

Coach Finds Flaw in Johns Approach Run

Boston University junior high jumper John Thomas had a flaw in his approach speed, slowing to a near standing start and hanging over the bar. Coach Ed Flanagan revised film study, restored tempo, and says Thomas is back to normal and ready to chase Brumel’s 7-3.

Boston Jonn Thomas Ated New York Valery Brume Thomas Ed Flanagan Boston University Brumel Robert Shavlakatize Rome Flanegan Flanagan John Bruimel

Palmer and Burke Lead In Baton Rouge Golf Tourney

Palmer and Burke share the lead at Baton Rouge after weather slows rounds in the golf tourney. Amateurs and pros posted low scores with Palmer closing strong by birdieing the final two holes to reach 65. Bert Burdick led amateurs with 70 while Jay Palmer and others carded 66 and 67 respectively.

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Brundage Urges Move Juniors From Stands To Games

Avery Brundage, president of the International Olympic Committee, urged getting youths into sports rather than subsidies for fitness. He cited the Soviet Union's 25 million youths in athletic programs and said Americans should move children from bleachers and TV into games. Also notes first round results in the Tri-State Junior College Basketball Tournament at Keyser, Prince Georges 87 Charles County 75 Shenandoah 119 Harford 108.

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