Washington Senators memories and the 1969 twist
A reminiscence of Washington baseball lore and the 1969 shift as the Senators fade from the capital scene. The piece recalls Griffith Stadium, fans’ zeal, key games, and notable players while noting Chuck Cottier's correction in World Series prize shares.
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Griffith Stadium
Baltimore
Washington
Michha Itole
Chuck
NEW York
Chuck Cottier
Milwaukee Braves
Cottier
Milwaukee
Ford Frick
Braves
Frederick High hosts double-dual cross country meet at VFW
Frederick High School hosts a double-dual cross country meet at the VFW Country Club with Middletown and Bethesda Chevy-Chase B squad racing at 2:45 p.m. The main event features Bethesda Chevy Chase against Frederick at 3:30 p.m. Frederick aims for five wins in seven meets as coach Hal Moser notes BCC returns seven runners under 12 minutes for two miles. Frederick’s six include Bill Hidebrand and five others. The Giants beat Japan 3 in Sapporo for their second straight win in the goodwill series.
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Frederick
Middletown High School
Bethesda Chevy-Chaseish School
Piis
Bethesda Chevy Chase
Hal Moser
Moser
BCC
Richard Wiles
Ray Askins
Ken, Mobley
Ted Ryan
Bob Rosensteel
Steelers Lead NFL In Ground Gaining And Passing
The Pittsburgh Steelers top the league in total offense with 1314 rushing yards and 1203 passing yards, boosted by Bobby Layne's arm. The St. Louis Cardinals boast the best defense against the ground game, allowing 51 rushing yards on 140 attempts. Baltimore slips to second in pass defense as Colts opponents post a 42.5% completion rate.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bobby Layne
St. Louis Cardinals
Steelers
Washington
Baltimore Colts
Detroit Lions
Pittsburgh
Colts
Philadelphia Eagles
Cardinals
Dallas Cowbers
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Sankovich to Play Saturday for Maryland
Maryland coach Tor Nugent moved Tom Sankovich back as a starter for the South Carolina game after his 13 solo tackles in the Wake Forest contest. Sankovich, at 6 foot 1, 225 pounds, had been briefly replaced by Roger Shoals for added weight.
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College Park
Tor Nugent
Tom Sankovich
Maryland
South Carolina
Nugent
Sankovich
Roger Shoals
Sankovichh
National Hockey League Wednesday and Thursday Results
In Wednesday action the New York team edged Detroit 4 to 3. Thursday’s schedule had New York visiting Boston for a matchup.
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National Hockey League
Associated Press
New York
Detroit
Boston
Moorman Still Catching Passes at ACC Pace
Greensboro AP Duke end Tee Moorman pre med student and senior class president continues to lead ACC pass catchers through six 60 schedule. He has 24 receptions for 337 yards and a TD in five games and seeks the 1958 record of 47 held by Sonny Randie. Wake Forest and NC State rivals Bill Hull and John Morris sit behind with 15 catches each. Warne Wolff of Wake Forest tops ACC punters with a 40.4-yard average on 29 kicks.
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Greensboro
N.C
Tee Moorman
Duke
Moorman
Sonny Randie
Virginia
South Carolina
ACC
ACC Service Bureau
Bill Hull
Wake Forest
John Morris
N.C. State
Joe Kehoe
Gary Collins
Maryland
Pete Widener
Duse
Harry Pavilack
Clemson
Warne Wolff
Friday High School Football Games Listed Across Several Counties
South Hagerstown plays Fort Hill and Allegany meets Frederick among Friday fixtures while City Edwardson Douglass Loyola and Mt. St. Joseph headline Saturday shows with Glenelg Westminster and Laurel also on the slate. Fights and results list pro boxers and international bouts including Montreal’s Cieroux stopping Turman and Aheya knocking out Dundee in late rounds.
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Associated Press
South Hagerstown
Fort Hill
Allegany
Frederick Beali
Charles Town
Forest Park
Carver City
Edmondson
Douglass
Loyola Dunbar
Mt. St. Joseph
R. Montgomery
Bel Air
Annapolis
Gonzaga
Fairmont Heights
Seema Park
Howard
Charlotte Hall
la Plata
Ridgeler
la Salle
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Confluence Sherwood
St. Alban
Montreal
Bob Cieroux
Buddy Turman
Tyler
Tex
Miami Beach
Fla
Jesse Bow‘dry
St. Louis
Freddie Blades
Fort Lauderdale
Oakland
Calif
Jimmy Aheyta
Vince Dundee
Stockton
Tokyo
Mitsuneii Se
Japan
Ped Dormmy Iis
Philippines
Frederick Junior Cadets Aim for Fifth Win at South Hagerstown
The Frederick High School junior varsity travels to Hagerstown to face the South Hagerstown Junior Rebels at 2 p.m. The Cadets seek their fifth win of the season after a loss to North Hagerstown, while South Hagerstown has not beaten Frederick in over a decade. Coach Homer Brooks notes improvements and plans to challenge South High’s option attack with a new pass play and a stout defense.
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South Hagerstown
Hagerstown
North Hagerstown
Frederick
South High
Frederick Rock
Homer Brooks
Frederick J.V
Brooks
NCAA Probation Hits Kansas for Recruiting Scandal
The NCAA imposed two year basketball probation on Kansas and one year for football after boosters allegedly funded an automobile for Wilt Chamberlain and facilitated recruitment of three football players. Kansas confirms Chamberlain’s involvement though unnamed in the release.
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NCAA
University OF Kansas
American League expands to Los Angeles and Minneapolis
The American League adds two new franchises for 1961 in Los Angeles and Minneapolis-St Paul. Hank Greenberg will own Los Angeles with Cal Griffith moving the Washington Senators to the Twin Cities. Expansion plans include 162 games, player exchange rules, and potential future growth to 12 teams.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
American League
Los Angeles
Joe Reichter
Associated Press
NEW York
American Baseball League
Hank Greenberg
Calvin Griffith
Washington Senators
Minneapolis i St. Paul
Washington
Houston
Harmon Killebrew
Bob Allison
Jim Lemon
Camilo Pascual
Pedro Ramos
Griffith
Minneapolis- St. Paul
Cleveland
Detroit
Greenberg
Chicago White Sox
Gabriel Murphy
Minnegnalis
Twin Cities
Metropolitan Stadium
Bloomington
Los Angeles Coliseum
Wrigley Field
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Allen Green Nails Last-Second Field Goal To Beat Arkansas
Ole Miss kicker Allen Green, a 212 pound sophomore from Limestone Alabama, drilled a 39 yard field goal as time expired to defeat Arkansas 19-1 and remain unbeaten. Officials ruled the kick good after a noncounted earlier try, drawing protest from Arkansas coach Frank Broyles. Wayne Harris of Arkansas starred for the Razorbacks.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Allen Green
Mississippi
Green
Tne
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Mhanceville
Ala
Frank Broyles
Wayne Harris
Rebels
Bobby Bell
Chris An
Kansas football blocked from TV due to probation
Kansas football will not be shown on television while a one year probation remains in effect. Oklahoma also faces indefinite probation as sanctions hit Big Eight programs. The Chamberlain case cites athletic boosters paying 156 for a year-old car used to settle the matter. Philadelphian center led KU to NCAA finals runner-up. Jory of the NCAA cited booster record withholding as delay.
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NCAA
Bert Coan
Texas Christian University
Kansas
Mickey Walker
Jim Street
Texas A & M
Rodger McFarland
A&m
Wyoming
Mississippi
North Carolina State
Jayhawkers
Oklahoma
Chamberlain
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VFW Country Club
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