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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1961
Page
8
Dick Kline and friends created a portable skeet trap rig using a four foot board and pipe pivot, feeding unpredictable clay targets. The setup enables high scores with a single, simple design, while operators and observers stay protected behind a concrete pad and wooden block barrier.
In St Petersburg, Marv Breeding hit a sixth inning homer to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 4 3 win over the New York Yankees. Skinny Brown and Hoyt Wilhelm combined on the mound for Baltimore while Art Ditmar struggled for New York. Mantle hit his fifth homer of the spring for the Yankees as Ditmar allowed 10 hits in six innings.
Al Thompson of Cleveland topped the classic division singles with a 682 series at the American Bowling Congress tournament. He moved from seventh place to lead after a 633 event total and a 235 game, overcoming Dick Wolling and Louis who held 663 prior to Thompson’s hot streak.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions COMINT and a boast about a racing or running event. No clear names, dates, or places readable. The readable bits suggest sports or a local note but lack concrete facts to verify.
The first annual Frederi Rotary Club Singles Tournament is set for the weekend at Terrace Lanes. Bowlers choose Saturday or Sunday starts, three games each, with a $5 entry fee covering bowling, prizes, and a charity donation. Handicap uses current season average from at least 18 games, 70 percent of the difference to 200. Trophy and cash prize for the champion.
Ohio State, 26 0 with star Jerry Lucas, aims to defend its unbeaten record as it faces unsung St Joseph’s Pa in the NCAA semifinals at Municipal Auditorium. Cincinnati with 20 straight wins set to meet Utah in the other semifinal.
Frederick High School track coach Hal Moser prepares for the spring schedule. The Cadets feature eight lettermen and key veterans from last year’s CVAL championship team. The season begins April 8 with the Blue Ridge Invitational at FHS, followed by three triangular meets, then the St James Invitational April 29 at Hagerstown. The Cumberland Valley Athletic League meet is May 6, with more triads and a district sectional, then the March 7 College Park meet to end the season. Standouts include Don Gladhill, Ray Morgan, Bill Poffenbarger, Sam Marrone, Bull Zimmerman, Dick Burdette, Jerry Reid, and Bill Hildebrand, plus nine seniors competing for berths and multiple event specialists across pole vault, shot, distance, sprints, and hurdles.
The Umpires Association of Frederick County will hold a meeting Monday at 7 p.m. in the Frederick American Legion Home. Bob Remus, president, invites all local league managers and the presidents of the Maryland State League and the Tri-County League to attend as assignments for the upcoming scholastic baseball season will be made.
The article lists upcoming high school and college track meet dates and opponents including FHS Montgomery Blair South Hagerstown and District I meet. It also reports exhibition baseball scores from various spring games across Florida and Arizona with teams like Los Angeles Washington Minnesota Pittsburgh Baltimore New York St Louis Chicago and San Francisco. The National Invitational Tournament semifinals in New York see St Louis defeat Dayton 67 60.
Members were informed of an upcoming trip from to Seneca with an honor ceremony set for April 26. The group will end the night at the Seneca Hotel and return the following day. Ranaw
The article cites editor notes about league rules for a 25 player limit and 18 to 21 member rosters. It discusses using best players in crucial games while stressing practical experience through real competition over practice. It mentions Tri-County and Maryland State Leagues adopting 25 player limits.
John O'Reilly of MSM earns a 1967 Little All-American second team honor chosen by The Associated Press. The selection highlights standouts from small colleges including Fisher, Hardnett, Ron Galbreath, Carl Ritter, George Fisher, and Charles Ron from Maine and Dakota schools. The article notes O'Reilly as a senior and among top players from Northern New England and the South region, reflecting a broad national appreciation of small college talent.
In Vero Beach Washington led 5-3 before Los Angeles staged a three run ninth inning rally to take a 7 6 victory. Key hits included two big bags by John Roseboro and a pinch hit by Junior Gilliam to drive in the decisive runs as Moon scored the tying and winning runs. Washington 5 5 3 6 9 3 Los Angeles 3 2 1 6 7 9 5 x, Keough homered for the Nats while Roseboro collected a pair of hits for the Dodgers.
Elementary schools from all over Frederick County displayed tumbling exhibitions during Demonstration Night in the West Frederick Junior High gym. About 1,000 attendees watched 14 events featuring elementary through senior high students. The program showcased the value of physical education classes to parents.
The report states Neil Johnson quits as coach of the NBA Warriors amid postseason pressures. The resignation follows a tense moment in the Eastern Division race as team officials consider next steps for the playoff run.
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