Ford and Spahn Set for All Star Showdown at Candlestick
Milwaukee veteran Warren Spahn will start for the National League opposite Whitey Ford of the Yankees in the 40th annual All Star Game at Candlestick Park. Ford anchors an in form American League lineup as sluggers Maris Mantle and Cash loom big. Spahn, 40, seeks another star turn while Ford aims to extend his 16 2 record with his sixth All Star appearance. The crowd of about 43000 is expected for the San Francisco tilt with NBC coverage and gate receipts benefiting the players pension plan.
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Associated Press
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Milwaukee
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Danny Murtaugh
Pittsburgh
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Paul Richards
Baltimore
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Yanks
Norm Cash
Detroit
Boston
Central Fund
NBC
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Murtaugh
Billy Pierce
Chicago
Eddie Mathews
Ken Bover
St. Louis
Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles
Bob Purkey
Cincinnati
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Purkey
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Konrads Plans Quiet Start in United States
Australian Olympic swimming star John Konrads said he will ease into life in the United States during his early stay. He leaves for the University of Southern California next month to study for an arts degree and will compete seriously in the American Indoor Championships in March or April. Konrads holds world records in multiple freestyle events including 220, 446, 880, and 1630 yards and 406, 800, and 1501 meters.
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Bernard Offutt Stable Runs at Ocean Downs
Bernard L. Offutt of Woodsboro owns and trains a string of harness horses racing at Ocean Downs Raceway in Ocean City Md during the 13th meet from July 7 to August 3. His horses include Miss Marie E, Little Phonie, Kathy Fingo, Follow Her, and Scott Dale, with Offutt’s sons Bernard Jr. and Roland driving. The track has new Club Terrace seating and expanded facilities as fans anticipate a strong season, with racing director Dick Case predicting a lucky year.
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Follow Her
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Harry M. Stevens Company
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Frederick Putt-Putt to Host First 1961 Tourney
Frederick’s miniature golf course will hold its first 1961 event this Thursday at 7 p m. The 34 hole medal play contest awards trophies for top finishers with free plays for runners up and prize money for the winner. Entry is one dollar.
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Verbal rounds flare in Patterson boxing fight dispute
New York AP. David Ott president of the National Boxing Association rebutted promoter Tom Bolan who attacked NBA ratings as asinine amid a potential Patterson defense in Massachusetts. Bolan aims to pit Patterson against Tom McNeeley while NBA rankings list Liston Machen Cooper Johansson Chuvalo and Lavorante as top contenders.
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National Boxing Association
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Italy
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Archie Moore
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Europe
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Philadelphia
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Henry Cooper
Ingemar Johansson
George Chuvalo
Alejandro Lavorante
Drysdale fined for beaning Frank Robinson
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale was fined 100 dollars and suspended five days by NL President Warren Giles after ejecting for throwing at Frank Robinson. The incident followed an earlier warning for throwing near the batter during Sunday’s game in which Robinson had four hits.
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73 Archers In Shoot as Tuscaroras Host Open
The Tuscarora Archers hosted an open 50 target shoot with 73 archers including Mrs. Barbara Rush. Alvin Robinson led with 912 points from 1120, while Wayne Raumbaugh took second with 905. Winners span multiple classes and include Lois Fennema and Lillian Harriday in women’s divisions. The club plans Maryland State Championship in September with about 500 shooters. next open on August 6 features Field Hunter and Broadhead rounds.
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Barbara Rush
Maryland
Alvin Robinson
Col. Robinson
San Antonio
Texas
Wayne Raumbaugh
Pennsylvania
James Main
Paul Main
Calvin Wise
Fred Lorg
Robert Desmond
Kenneth Rippeon
John McClain
Bowman
Eugene Lama
Eugene Wolfe
Archer
Dale Davis
James Montery
Lois Fennema
Lillian Harriday
Francis Davis
Peg Casey
Estella Appleby
Michael Lama
Carl Sorg
Tuscarora Archers
NCAA proposes new anti bribery rules amid college corruption probes
A four member NCAA committee led by Wilbur Stalcup outlined a seven point program to curb bribery and betting. Proposals include banning gambling odds from stories, compiling player histories, standardizing student policies, educating coaches, and pushing for anti bribery legislation nationwide.
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Wilbur Stalcup
University of Missouri
Hoyt Brawner
University of Denver
Forrest Twogood
University of Southern California
John Bunn
Colorado State College
U.S. Basketball Writers Association
Pender Favored To Beat Downes In Wembley Bout
Rangy Paul Pender of Brookline is a 7-4 favorite to defeat Terry Downes of London in their 15 round middleweight title rematch at Wembley Indoor Stadium. Pender earned a seventh round knockout in Boston and will defend his 160 pound crown for the fourth time, with a $84,000 purse vs Downes's $28,000. If Downes wins, a return fight in Boston within 90 days is guaranteed.
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Associated Press
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Paul Pender
Brookline
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Pender
Boston
Harry Levene
Wembley
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Massachusetts
Europe
Gene Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
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Cute
Walkersville Rally Beats Yellow Springs 6-4 in Nine Innings
Walkersville topped Yellow Springs 6-4 after a nine inning contest that saw six runs in the ninth. Yellow Springs led 2-1 early before Walkersville seized control late. Photo by J Rolfe Castleman.
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Walkersville
Frederick Hosts West Virginia Nine Under Lights
The Frederick VFW Hustlers host the Charles Town Legion nine at McCurdy Field Wednesday night at 8 30. Charles Town beat Frederick 5 to 3 in their last meeting on four unearned runs. Dick Forest a former Middletown pitcher is expected to start for the visitors while Rick Zimmerman may pitch for Frederick.
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Middletown
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Local golfers retain lead in Tri-State championship
Frederick scored 42 points to keep its lead at Court House Country Club in the Tri-State team event. Martinsburg moved up to fifth with 36 points 13, Front Royal held second with 39, while Jimmy Duffy Jr. and Neff McClary shot a four under par 68 in best ball. Standings list Frederick Front Royal Martinsburg Purcellville Winchester Fairfax.
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Front Royal
Jimmy Duffy Jr
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Frederick Front Royal
Fairfax
Purcellville
Winchester
East Frederick ACs Schedule Halltown game at 7 p.m.
The East Frederick ACs softball team will play in Halltown West Virginia on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Manager Harvey Showe asks all players to meet at the Armory on West Second Street by 6 p.m. for departure. At least four new players have joined the roster.
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McBride Replaces Duren on Star Line in San Francisco
Ken McBride of the Los Angeles Angels will replace Ryne Duren on the American League All Star team for Tuesday's game with the National League in San Francisco. Duren left after the infant son's death in San Antonio, Texas. Cronin and Richards selected McBride, a 25 year old right hander who is 8 5 this season and was acquired from Chicago for 75000 in December. This is McBride's first All Star game.
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Los Angeles Angels
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Paul Richards
Baltimore
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White Sox
Ruth League Results Excelsior Moose Saturday Game
Excelsior Moose produced a strong showing in Saturday play with notable performances from Ruth League participants. Standout players from the Ruth League delivered consistent scoring and rebounding, powering the Moose to a solid result on the court.
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Mt Carmel Rout Shookstown In Jr Baseball Victory
Mt Carmel defeated Shookstown 14 to 8 in a Jr Baseball League game. McElfresh homered for Mt Carmel while Koehl homered for Shookstown. Batteries were Diggs and Wetzel for Mt Carmel and McKen de, Korrell and Rice for Shookstown.
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Steelers Seek Waivers for Rechichar as Kicker Back
The Pittsburgh Steelers asked waivers on Bert Rechichar a veteran place kicking specialist who joined from the Baltimore Colts last season. He suffered a torn leg muscle in November and missed the rest of the year. Rechichar drafted No 1 by Cleveland in 1952 later played for Baltimore and holds an NFL long field goal record of 36 yards against Chicago in 1953.
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Cleveland Browns
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Brownell Mark Stands In Local Open
Baltimore AP Twenty years after Bobby Brownell’s Maryland Open record 186 strokes in 36 holes at Elkridge, Brownell leads 127 top regionals as 41st State Open returns to the par 72 course. Notables include Lloyd Kelley and Charlie Bassler among past champions in a two‑round, single‑day format starting 7:30 a.m. with staggered tee times.
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Bobby Brownell
Elkridge Club
Brownell
Charlie Bassler
Indian Spring
Walter Romans
Baltimore Country Club
John O'Donnell
Mount Pleasant
Clarence Doser
Shady Grove
Bassler
Track Star Earned Over $4 000 in 1959
Sweden’s miler Dan Waern earned about $4,000 for running during 1959, tax authorities said. Waern’s lawyer conceded a violation of amateur rules but argued the rules are obsolete and ignored by major sports stars. He urged that if Waern is reported for professionalism, foreign athletes who received money in Sweden should also be reported.
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Sweden
Dan Waern
Waern
Swedish Track Association
Colts Sign Two Rookie Free Agents
The Baltimore Colts announce the signing of two rookie free agents LeRoy Davenport end from Randolph-Macon College and Ralph Sheffield semi pro halfback from Hamilton Square New Jersey. Aaron Wagman 27 of New York City will be charged by the district attorney with bribing four St Josephs College basketball players and faces similar charges in New York County Prison.
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LeRoy Davenport
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Aaron Wagman
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