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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
6
A Friday night Fred x-Martinspurg contest drew 56 personal fouls and widespread criticism of officials for stifling play. The piece argues that excessive calls turn fast, flowing basketball into a foul line affair, referencing high school and college trends and sport writers like Shirley Povich.
Roger Maris of the New York Yankees was honored as the Sultan of Swat for the 1960 season. He belted 34 homers and led the league with 112 RBIs, one behind Mickey Mantle, and was named the league MVP. The award, a $2 diamond crown, was given by the Maryland Professional Baseball Writers Association at its 5th annual Tops in Sports banquet.
The Second Petersen Point clash tops Terrace Lanes action as Neal Cochranes and Gordon Smith contend for high spots. Frederick Motor Company and Budweiser lead playoff implications with strong 28-12 and 26-14 marks, while Volpe Construction and A P Super Market post top team efforts.
Mickey Mantle signed his 1961 contract with the New York Yankees for about 75 000 becoming the highest paid AL player. He stated he felt great and expected his best year yet while manager Roy Hamey hopes for 40 homers and 84 RBIs. The article notes Willie Mays earns 85 000, and includes Ohio University coach Bill Hess denying Virginia coaching interest.
Ohio State holds the top spot in the Associated Press college basketball poll for the fifth straight week with a 12 0 record. DePaul rises into the top 10 at 11 0 after defeating Louisville, trailing only the unbeaten Buckeyes and Bonnies. St Bonaventure moves to second, Bradley slips to third, with North Carolina Duke and St John’s also in the top 10. Billed as a national panel vote, the ranking notes UCLA drops from the top 10 after losses.
Walkersville seeks a rebound after a 53-48 loss to Emmitsburg as they face North Hagerstown, a strong Class AA club in the Cumberland Valley League. North Hagerstown, 5-6, relies on Richie Hawkins who scored 21 in a 34 point effort against South, while Walkersville leans on Ron Linton and Ron Dorsey to spark scoring. The Lions, with a 72 record, aim to break through a tough wall at North High with junior varsity action slated for 7 pm.
North Carolina defeated Maryland 58 52 in an ACC basketball game. Moe led with 26 points and Larese added 17 as the Tar Heels, ranked sixth, used a late surge to pull away after halftime. Brown contributed 10 points, while Maryland’s shooting cooled in the second half.
Frederick High School, in Cumberland Valley Athletic League play, faces Westminster in the FHS gym tonight after a three game league slide. The Owls beat Westminster 60 31 earlier. Frederick boasted a win last Wednesday over Bel Air while Martinsburg and South Hagerstown beat Frederick’s squad in recent weeks.
In Baltimore Spivey alleges a $10,000 payoff by NBA president Marnce Podoloff to drop a suit while Podoloff and Spivey credit no payment. Spivey says he settled for $820,000 in damages against Podoloff and the league after signing a release in New York.
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