Brissie Removed as Head of Legion Jr Baseball
The American Legion dismissed Lou Brissie, former major league pitcher, as junior baseball commissioner effective March 1 amid a National Americanism Division reorganization led by William R. Burke and Martin B. McRnealiy. Brissie, noted for stints with the Athletics and Indians, was not further commented on. Chuck Hinton led off with a homer as Case’s squad defeated Hemsley’s 31 in the Senators’ intrasectional game in Pompano Beach. Bennie Daniels and Joe McClain earned strong pitching for the winners.
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District tourney shocks fans as Liners struggle with Beall
Emmitsburg district tournament drama features Bruce and Hagerstown battles, Beall players in riot scare, Evans injured, and Lincoln capping a state title. Ken Thompson and Coach Bill Lee celebrate Frederick school glory as Beall and South Hagerstown clash in a tense finale.
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Warraups
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Sadlersville
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College Park
Cambridge
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Southern
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Gaithersburg
Glen Burnie
Lincoln
Bowie State Teachers College
Robert Morton
Ken Thompson
Tigers
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Bill Lee
Shaw Standstill as Sox Holdout Demands Raise
Bob Shaw, ace of the 1959 pennant winners, demands a raise and refuses a 21 percent cut as he seeks a trade. He cites two factors: his 1959 18-6 season and his value to the White Sox in 1951. Shaw, at home in Garden City, says no offer has been made and accuses Greenberg and Comiskey of talking without proposing terms.
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N.Y
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Bob Shaw
White Sox
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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Sarasota
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County Champion Seizes Only Title in Local Meet
A proud figure brought in the game scorebook as the county crown was won. The event highlighted a sole county title claim, while a separate note attributes silk’s introduction to King Henry II of France as the first wearer.
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First Rule Is Orderliness Ralph Houk Brings Yankees New Look
The Yankees open under Ralph Houk with a cautious reshuffle plan. Kubek may move from short to outfield only for injuries, while keeping Mantle, Maris, and core in place. Houk stresses orderly lineups, behind doors criticism, and respect for each role to guide the team toward stability and growth.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Richardson
Ralph Terry
Ryne Duren
Inve der Fritzie Buckell
Denver
Yankees
Stengel
Nevada boxing commission drops charges against Ray Robinson
In Las Vegas the Nevada Athletic Commission, after six hours of discussion, dropped disciplinary action against Ray Robinson over threats to walk out on the NBA middleweight title bout with Gene Fullmer. Robinson received $34,013 for 25 percent of the gate of $136,053 and $50,000 in TV money. Fullmer earned $35,339 and $60,000 in TV. The commission cited Gov. Sawyer’s request for minimal publicity.
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Las Vegas
Nev
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Ray Robinson
James Gay
Grant Sawyer
Robinson
Gene Fullmer
NBA
Fullmer
Maryland winners named in second annual sports awards
Salisbury Maryland recipients Chuck Thompson of the Baltimore Cal network and John Steadman of the Baltimore News-Post headline the Second Annual National Sports Writers and Sportscasters Awards announced Monday. Winners from West Virginia and Delaware are also listed. ceremony set for April 4 in Salisbury.
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WAJR
Morgantown
A. L. Hardman
The
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WDEL
Wilmington
al Carnetight
Wilmington Journal
Navy Begins Its Spring Football in Wind and Rain
Navy opened its 1961 spring practice indoors due to high winds and rain. Coach Wayne Hardin led 150 varsity candidates through conditioning and timing drills, with 55 under direct coaching and 185 juniors with Steve Belichick. Hardin faces a rebuilding year with only two starters back from 1960 and must replace Heisman winner Joe Bellino. Don Heinrich named Giants backfield coach after stints with Washington and a player coach role with Dallas.
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Wayne Hardin
Hardin
Steve Belichick
Joe Bellino
Heinrich
NEW York
Don Heinrich
University of Washington
New York Giants
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NFL
Patterson Johans son rematch driven by right hand punch
In a long recounting of the Patterson Johans son trilogy, Floyd Patterson explains the right hand is the key factor behind a third bout. He recalls the June loss and a recovered, measured display in the rematch buildup while repeating that he would not reveal specifics about the punch.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
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Ingemar Johansson
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Red Schoendienst to Sign Pact With Cardinals Soon
Red Schoendienst 38, released by the Milwaukee Braves, will sign with the St. Louis Cardinals. He is expected to spell Julian Javier at second, provide insurance at third, and pinch hit. The veteran stars the 1958 World Series for Milwaukee and missed 1959 due to tuberculosis.
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Milwaukee Braves
St. Louis Cardinals
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Julian Javier
Milwaukee
Michigan State Upsets Iowa In Big Ten Showdown
Michigan State defeated sixth-ranked Iowa 74 to 64 in East Lansing, aided by 26 free throws and a streak of 23 straight gifted shots. Don Nelson led Iowa with 34 points, while Jack Lamers scored 21 and Dick Hall added 17 for the Spartans, who moved into a tie for second in the Big Ten with Purdue and Ohio State.
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Women Golfers Organize at VFW Country Club
The ladies' golf group at VFW Country Club held their first meeting of the year on February 2. Officers elected for the year include Kitty Hauslar as Chairman, Mais Quill as Vice Chairman, Alma Bowers as Secretary Treasurer, Ruth Gregory as Social Chairman, Ann Clark as Handicap Chairman, Helen Rhoderick as Team Captain, and Margaret Weisengoff as Chairman of Publicity. Preparations for opening day April 25 are underway with home and home matches planned against Turf Valley Sparrows Point Winchester and other nearby clubs.
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Sparrows Point
Winchester
60 CHAMPIONS NIX BID AFTER LOSS SATURDAY
Holy Cross of Worcester accepted a National Invitational Basketball Tournament bid, while Bradley of Peoria declined after a 70-63 loss to St Louis. Bradley, ranked No 4, finished 21-5 and Bradley coach Chuck Orsborn said the team wasn’t playing well enough to deserve the invite. The NIT opens March 16 at Madison Square Garden with two more teams to be chosen and a possible playoff impact from the Rocky Mountain conference outcome.
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Unknown Wet Lead in Duck Star Tourney
The seventh annual Duckpin All-Stars tourney at Liberty Lanes in Baltimore opened with Herman Peabody and Kitty Vick leading the field in the early match play. Peabody, 24-pound car dealer, posted a 41-28 edge over Jimmy Dietsch and Weedon. Vick defeated defending women’s champ Frances Wilson 16-03 to 16-03. Other top men included Weedon and Pessagno, with standings showing Peabody atop the men’s list and Vick leading among women. East Frederick Little League held its Feb 28 meeting with manager selections later by the board. next league meeting is Feb 28 at 7:30 pm at the YMCA.
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Liberty Lanes
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Ice sites picked for 1963 world championships
The International Ice Hockey Federation on Monday chose Stockholm as the site for the 1963 world championships. The 1962 tournament will be held in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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