Frederick High School Stadium Dilemma In 1961
Frederick High confronts poor football facilities at McCurdy Field and a stalled Stadium project. The plan, a combined stadium and track at the school, would need bleachers costing about 325000, with no current funding. The issue affects schedules with North and South Hagerstown and other nearby schools.
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Pittsburgh NBA bid collapses after coach mix up
Pittsburgh owner John Harris withdraws from NBA expansion plans after a miscommunication over Bill Sharman becoming coach. NBA president Maurice Podoloff expects cooling off period and possible future agreement.
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Crosby Golf Opens on Sunny Monterey Peninsula
Warm sunny conditions promise low scoring as the Bing Crosby Golf Tournament starts on the Monterey Peninsula. Ken Venturi defends, with rivals Arnold Palmer Art Wall and Jay Hebert among early frontrunners. The 72 hole event spans Pebble Beach Cypress Point and Monterey Peninsula with 300 players and a Sunday Pebble Beach final.
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Charleston to Sit Out 1961 Baseball Slate
Charleston West Virginia, the smallest Triple A city, will skip the 1961 American Association season due to financial losses. The 1958 attendance was 165000. the 1960s loss exceeded 60000, and the city withdrew to avoid pressuring the association for an eighth club. The Minnesota Twins and Montreal were considered for a local working agreement.
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German manager still unsure on title bout for Schoeppner
German manager Walter Engler withheld approval for a planned title fight involving Erich Schoeppner in Dortmund and a defense against Peter Mueller. The delay comes as Schoeppner was slated to defend his German and European titles. Mueller was sidelined by an emergency appendectomy, leaving the bout in question.
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Van Brocklin Named Viking Coach
Norm Van Brocklin, the former Eagles star, was named head coach of the Minnesota Vikings under a three year contract. The 34 year old quarterback who led Philadelphia to the 1960 NFL championship announced the job is a tremendous challenge and opportunity for the new franchise. He will help select 36 bedrock players for the 1961 season after resigning from the Eagles.
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Terrapins Edge Navy In 63 62 Basketball Thriller
Maryland edged Navy 63 62 in College Park as Jerry Greenspan led with seven of the Terps final nine points including the winning shot, while Dave Tremaine was the game's high scorer with 23. Navy faded late after an early lead, goats and mascots aside.
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Fullmer claims workaround for boxing rule on rounds
Gene Fullmer says he has figured out how to beat Nevada boxing limits by proposing a 30 round bout with 15 additional rounds if a match with Sugar Ray Robinson ends in a draw. Deskin says Nevada prohibits more than 15 rounds. Promoter Fritz Gretaschel offered Fullmer a tax free $100,000 purse to meet Gustav Scholz in Germany next May.
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Brown predicts better Pirates for 1961 season
Pittsburgh General Manager Joe L Brown told sports writers that the 1960 World Series champions, the Pirates, should be even better in 1961. He downplayed expectations, saying the team will not overpay for players and will give more than 100 percent to return to the top. Brown hosted a luncheon with Roy Face, Smoky Smith, and Bill Mazeroski, the 1960 World Series heroes. He credited the team’s late-season finish to their will to win and noted other NL clubs underestimated Pittsburgh.
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Antlerless Deer Season Sparks Strong Hunter Debate
Lefty Kreh reports widespread comment from hunters on an antlerless deer season proposal. Many fear mislabeling as a doe season while wardens note illegal rearms activity and enforcement concerns amid local sporting goods store chatter.
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News-Post
John Enterno to Be Honored for Sanctioned 300 Game
Fort Detrick soldier Berno John Enterno, 24, will be feted January 27 at Terrace Lanes in Frederick for bowling Maryland’s first sanctioned 300 in sanctioned play. Billy Welu will appear for a clinic and exhibition. Enterno will receive a $500 bond, an ABC 300 patch, an engraved watch, and a trophy.
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Houston to Focus on 1962 National League Entry
Gabe Paul stated emphasis will be on Houston’s 1962 National League franchise rather than a 1951 American Association contender. The Houston Sports Association will rotate players as needed and secured territorial rights by purchasing the Houston Buffs, who will train in Mesa under a working Cubs agreement. The Buffs will operate under Cubs affiliation this year. Syracuse 129, Philadelphia 118 in NBA action.
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Defending Champions Set for European Lightweight Title Fight
Dave Charnier, European and British lightweight champion, will defend his European crown against Fernand Neile in London at Streatham Ice Rink on February 21, promoter Stan Baker announced. Charnley moved to third in the world rankings after a first-round decision over Gene Gresham of Detroit.
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ACC Scoring Race Fueled by Five Players
A hot five man scoring race unfolds in the ACC led by Wake Forest’s Lea Chappell with 23.5 ppg after a 33 point game against Clemson. Duke’s Art Heyman slips to second at 23.1 ppg while top five includes York Larese and Doug Moe of North Carolina and Billy Packer of Wake Forest. Rebound leader Moe averages 4.7 per game.
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North Carolina
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Knicks Buy Player From New York
The Knicks acquire a player from New York in a straight cash deal. The amount is not disclosed.
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