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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1960
Page
6
The National and American Little Leagues hold registration this Saturday at Frederick High School from 2 to 4 p.m. All boys not already in a league must register, and those wishing to play in the minor Little Leagues must sign up also. Tryouts for the leagues begin April 4.
Heavyweight champion Ingemar Johansson and Floyd Patterson are confirmed for a June 22 return bout at the New York Polo Grounds after a Sunday meeting among Johansson, his advisor, and a Feature Sports Inc representative. The contract is nearly signed with only minor details pending.
Maryland baseball schedules mixed with incomplete lines show March games at home and away, listing opponents like Clemson and North Carolina. An equipment manager death note from Bradenton, Florida and a separate boxing mention appear in the fragmentary text.
In a tied Baltimore versus Washington game the eighth inning features a squeeze bunt decision. With Finigan at bat and Gardner looming, choices include a swing, a squeeze bunt, or a left handed pinch hitter to drive in a run.
Boston defeats St Louis 140 to 122 in the NBA finals opener led by Bob Cousy who poured in a playoff record 46 points in the night. The Celtics improved to 1-0 in the best of seven as Pettit struggled with 11 points before intermission and Hagan led St Louis with 25.
Baltimore smacked three homers to beat New York 31 and sweep the two game set. rookies Staniland Nicholson and Brandt homered while Mickey Mantle extended spring hitless streak with a first inning double. Jones finished strong for the Orioles. Ford took the loss for the Yankees.
Wiffi Smith of St Clair Michigan captured the Columbus Women's Open by one stroke with a 293 total after an eagle on the first hole. Louise Suggs tied for second at 299 before Fay Crocker of Uruguay finished strong to also tie for second. Smith earned 1330 dollars, Crocker and Luces won 91.50 each.
A quick sequence shows Silas Reaves and others near Parry O'Brien's world mark while Trojan Dallas Long shatters the 64 foot barrier becoming the first to exceed that distance. Officials indicated no reason the toss would not be accepted after a 19 year old 260 pound athlete’s best effort. The Grand National Steeplechase in London drew praise from animal protection groups after Merryman Tl won and the race was deemed to have been run with care to avoid horse injury.
Dick Richardson of Wales defeated Hans Kaibell of Germany by technical knockout in the 13th round to become the European heavyweight champion in Dortmund. Referee Robert Vaisberg stopped the bout after Richardson floored his foe as 12,000 German fans protested the result of the title fight vacated by Ingemar Johansson.
All eight Atlantic Coast Conference baseball teams start the week with two non league games before conference play begins. Duke Maryland Wake Forest and Virginia debut in the week with Florida trips and matchups against Georgia Tech Clemson North Carolina State and others. Clemson tops The Citadel 16 6 after beating Georgia Southern and The Citadel in a split series. Renowned lefty Barry Latman struggles, while Don Cardwell fans three. Benched performances include Orioles outfielders and Giants right field defense.
The Oklahoma Sooners captured the NCAA wrestling championship with 59 points over three days at the University of Maryland. Three Sooners earned individual titles, while Iowa State and Wyoming followed in the standings and Oklahoma State finished outside the top four for the first time in program history.
Frederick County houses a strong contender at Shenandoah Downs Spring meeting in Occu-Pet trained by Jom F. Salter from Silver Spring. Occu-Pet, six year old bay daughter of Occupy, won seven races in 1959 and excels on any track. Other Frederick entries include Bruce G. Bohman’s Dirty Girl and By Shucks from Mrs. Margaret Stover, both previous winners at Shenandoah. The $2 million night plant opens April 16 for 31 days, with a 7:15 post and the $2,500 Inaugural Handicap at five and a half furlongs on opening cards.
The 12 hour Sebring race ends tragically with the death of George Thompson and another victim after a crash on a hairpin turn. Olivier Gendebien and Har s Germanen drive a Porsche to a win that keeps the world title battle close with Ferrari. Open competition sees Moss and Gurney in a Maserati exit early with rear-end trouble while Ford and Hill stay away from the event over fuel contracts.
St Louis bowlers led by veterans altered the standings in the 37th American Bowling Congress Tourney as changes hit the top ten for singles and doubles. Tucker posted 217-223-227-679 to finish ninth in singles, while Jam Vrenick and Mx Legaie moved to ninth in doubles with 51-385-335, Vrenick contributing 60 of the pair’s total. NBA playoff update notes Boston 140, St. Louis 122. Boston leads series 1-0.
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