New Leaders Eye Rebuilding of Tri-County Baseball
Mel Garber, newly elected Tri-County League president, vows a rebuilding push as local baseball faces near-disaster. He succeeds Laurence Dorsey, who led for 15 years, with hopes the sport becomes solvent again. Rumors say two new teams may join the Tri-County League this summer, from Carroll County and the Heart of Maryland League, while potential State League franchises loom. Dick Smith and Dick Mercer are noted professional links, with minor league moves shaping the season.
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Heart of
Eleven enter San Juan Capistrano Handicap slate
Arcadia Calif AP entries include a 5 year old mare Geechee Lou who has won stakes against males this year. The field for the 100.0 added San Juan Capistrano Handicap Sunday features top runners from San Juan Capistrano and surrounding tracks. Johnny Longden rides Geechee Lou carrying 719 pounds as the coverage notes a crowded, competitive lineup with Irish bred and Argentine entries among the contenders.
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Jacnot
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Notaxe
Kerr Stanley
Paris
Palmer Regains Touch Leads Pensacola Open Race
Arnold Palmer surged into the second round lead at the Pensacola Open with a 65 after a 73 Thursday, totaling 136 to sit one stroke ahead of Gary Player and Dave Ragan. Player shot 64 to 139, while Bayer, Inman, Fairfield, Bolt and Clark trailed.
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South Pasadena
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Tommy Bolt
Crystal River
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
Dave Ragan
Jimmy Clark
Marty Forget
Gay Brewer
Heavy bout tickets loom for Patterson Johansson clash
Promoter Bil Fugazy said the Miami Beach Convention Hall event could gross 500000 to 600000 with about 7000 advance tickets sold. Theater TV rights and ancillary deals may push earnings toward 1 million per fighter, amid forecasts of strong theater attendance despite weather risks. Patterson and Johansson prepared, with Patterson signaling this could end the series and Johansson resting before Friday’s tune‑up.
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Paterson Niesen
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Fea Sports Inc
Miami Beach
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Mounties Gain Finals as O'Reilly Leads Quint to 83-80 Victory
Mt. St. Mary's, from Bromitsburg, Md., defeated Virginia Union 83-80 to reach the NCAA Small College Division Eastern regional final at Albright College. Albright beat Fairfield 95-67 to advance and will face Mt. St. Mary's, who trailed early before rallying to win their 12th straight game.
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Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
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Dick Tally
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Tally
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Mt. St. Mary's
O'Reilly seals win as Mt St Mary's top Mason-Dixon champs
Mt. St. Mary's edges Virginia Union in a tight finish as O'Reilly is fouled with six seconds left and converts two free throws. Mount St. Mary's top scorer O'Reilly 18, Tally 17, Savage 16. Virginia Union suffers fifth loss in 26 games. Jackson led Union with 29 points and Spraggins added 47.
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Grapefruit League Opens Full Exhibition Schedule Today
Major league teams swing to action in 1961 exhibition season with 18 clubs in grapefruit and cactus circuits. Notable shifts include Senators moving to Minneapolis St Paul and new NL managers for Cubs Giants and others. Friday results and Saturday schedules across camps highlight the opening period as Barber nears Orioles pact and Japan faces Philippines in Davis Cup Takwa matches.
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Associated Press
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Verlon Walker
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Joe Gordon
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Detroit
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Fla
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Rudolph Repeats Indoor Records in Columbus Trials
Wilma Rudolph of Tennessee State posted a 23 second indoor 20 yard time in qualifying for the AAU meet at Ohio State. She erased multiple records including Stella Walsh 1941 American mark of 25.8 and Mae Faggs 1949 AAU standard 25.9. Ernestine Pollard and Lillian Greene also turned in fast times as finals approach.
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Ohio
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Tennessee
Leahsaneth O’neal
Chicago
Cleveland
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Mae Fa
Ohio State
Patterson Says Series To End With Johansen Fight
Miami Beach Fla AP Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson said the third fight with Ingemar Johansson next Monday will end the series and that he would not want a return bout if he loses. He added there are other contenders waiting and the loser should step back. If Sonny Liston wins Monday Patterson would rather not look past the next challenge. He hinted Liston would need to distance himself from advisers to gain his next shot.
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Ingemar Johans_ son
Patterson
Sonny
Miladelphia
Liston backs Patterson and Johansson foe at Miami Beach
Heavyweight contender Liston visited Ingemar Johansson’s camp in Florida and picked Patterson to defeat Johansson at Miami Beach Monday night. Liston would fight either Patterson or Johansson for nothing, a claim met with laughter by Bill Fugazy of Feature Sports Inc. He said he could out-punch either foe in Monday’s championship.
Delegate Urges State to Promote Maryland Horse Racing
ANNAPOLIS AP Delegate Dale Hess urges a state hearing on a program to promote horse racing and potentially take over the sport. Legislation considers non profit control of Maryland racing or shared track days among Pimlico, Laurel, Bowie, and other tracks, amid owner opposition to expanded Baltimore Raceway nights and half mile track sales.
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Glen Burnie Clinches Class AA Final in Maryland Playoffs
Glen Burnie defeated Beall of Frostburg 76 72 to reach the Class AA final against Montgomery Blair in Maryland Field House. Southern Oakland Crisfield and Bruce of Westernport won semi finals, advancing with four Thursday winners to the championship round.
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Wolfe
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Fredseer
Upper Marlboro
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Billy Ward
Carl Hopkins
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Garber elected president of Tri-County League
Dorsey steps down after 15 years as head of the 10-team Tri-County League. At Meadowbrook Tavern Evergreen Point eight clubs attend a dinner meeting where Atel Garber is chosen president and Paul Eaves is re elected vice president. Bruce Brandenburg becomes secretary treasurer succeeding Paul Beard. Opening Sunday planned for April 16 with rainout game rules and a possible all star series with the London County League. Navy announces 36 game season opening March 30 at Annapolis against Trinity. Broadcasters set for Orioles coverage on WBAL. Fishing Creek stocked with rainbow and brook trout at 1 a.m. Highlights include committee study of league by laws and revisions.
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Evergreen Point
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Tiwo Lteams
London County League
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Owens Pressures Phillies Trade In Clearwater Fracas
Pitcher Jim Owens and the Philadelphia Phillies clash over a trade as Owens demands to be dealt. General Manager John Quinn confirms Owens barged into his room and threatened departure after a hotel disturbance linked to a $600 fine dispute.
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Phillies
Clearwater
Fla
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Owens
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