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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
6
The column notes a failed motion to raise player mileage from 10 to 25 within a 2 mile radius, fearful of cutting off talented players. It also cites 1959 attendance leaders in horse racing and baseball, and reports on all star selection protests over team dominance.
Lennie Green Sandy Valdespino and Ron Samford homered as Washington’s relievers Sievers and Woodeshick matched power with Harmon Killebrew’s hitters in a 3 5 tie after eight innings. Kemmerer worked three perfect frames. Hal Woodeshick Ted Abernathy also solid with three innings and key strikeouts. Hal Naracon left with a twisted ankle in a collision. Killebrew unhurt. Umpires meeting set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at American League Street.
Gene Woodling agreed to terms with the Baltimore Orioles for 33500. He joins a club seeking strong defense and steady offense as he enters the later stages of a 13 year major league career. Orioles President Lee MacPhail cited fit and rest factors in their negotiations.
The AP reports top ranked Cincinnati and defending champion California appear headed to the semifinals in San Francisco with a potential title clash looming. The final is scheduled for March 19 after regional rounds conclude March 11 and 12. Oscar Robertson and Jerry West are notable players to watch as the brackets unfold.
The article previews the 23rd National Invitational Tournament at Madison Square Garden with Villanova Detroit Providence Memphis State and St Bonaventure among top teams. It lists seeds records and TV plans and outlines first round matchups and later semifinals and finals timing. It also mentions Gotham Bowl plans and NAIA and NCAA small college tourney results and a bowling note.
The Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission adopts an all year bass season spurring opinions from biologists and outdoor writers. Albert Sander says fishing will be tough due to weather and muddy rivers while Tom Cofield warns spawning nests may be decimated. Spawning timing varies by region and weather, with concerns over nest protection and population impact.
In Bradenton Florida Charley Dressen outlines his plan to sharpen Milwaukee Braves pitching and field a stronger team. He recalls past rosters and trades while noting his two year Milwaukee contract and hopes to return to the pennant chase.
Walkersville Lions rout Smithsburg 76-49 in a Class C basketball clash at North Hickory. Walkersville, led by Linton and Leisinger, pulled away with a 14 point run after a 4 4 opening tie and prep for Saturday’s finals against Firrtstore of Garrett County in Cumberland.
Washington star Harmon Killebrew predicts Babe Ruth’s 60 home run record will be broken in the coming season. He notes he aims for a personal mark around 42 after a 42 last year, with potential to reach 30 this year. The 23 year old Idahoan led the American League with 28 homers in three months and finished 1959 with 105 RBIs and high total bases and slugging percentages despite a late slump.
Frederick Lodge B P O Elks announce rescheduled sports night will be March 16 at the Elks Club East Second Street with dinner at 6 30 and guests expected. The program includes tribute to Fred Surgee a former Western Maryland College player, plus appearances by Weeb Ewbank and Gettysburg College coach Gene Hummel. A film of Colts games will be shown.
In Arcadia California the favored Amer. Zool team leads a field of eight runners in a handicap race. The event features strong contenders as the race unfolds with attention on the leading unit.
The Associated Press report shows narrow margins with Detroit 117 over Minneapolis 116 and St Louis 123 over Cincinnati 116. Syracuse 137 defeated Philadelphia 126 while Boston led New York in a separate tally.
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