Beckley Church League semifinal set after round two routs
Johnstown Baptist stunned Memorial Baptist 34 24 Tuesday night to reach the Beckley Church League semifinals while First Baptist kept its winning streak by beating Christian 37 31. Methodist Temple defeated by Monday night victory 36 13. semifinal matchups feature Johnstown Baptist against Memorial Baptist with First Baptist and Christian also in contention.
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Tommy Thomas
Woody Ducal
Jack Pedro
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Pedro
Mays
John Smith
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Memorial Boys
First Methodist
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Wickline
Crouch
Redden
O Mays
I 'Smith
Molina
Linkous
Fitzwater
Mayes
Reed
Barr
Chicago Defeats Canadiens To Gain Cup Finale
Chicago edges Montreal 3 0 to reach the Stanley Cup finals, first U S finals since 1950. Coach Rudy Pilous lauds effort as Glenn Hall shines in net. Red Hay Bobby Hall and Erick Nesternko score in the second period. Detroit looms as the rival with howitzers Gordie Howe noted.
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UPI
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Montreal Canadiens
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Erick Nesternko
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Toronto
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Hawks
Five-Player AFL Trade Sends Parilli to Patriots
In a historic five player trade, Boston Patriots acquire quarterback Babe Parilli and fullback Billy Lott from Oakland Raiders in exchange for halfback Dick Christy fullback Alan Miller and tackle Hal Smith. Parilli boosts Boston quarterback depth while Christy adds punch for Oakland. The deal aims to shore up both teams weaknesses entering the 1961 season.
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Alan Miller
Hal Smith
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Butch Long
Christy
Raiders
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National Football League
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Raider
Tom Flores
Songin
Outfielders Need More Power Richards Insists Orioles Have Best AL Pitching
Baltimore Orioles manager Paul Richards bets on top AL pitching to win the pennant but warns the outfield must provide power. He cites eight potential starters led by Barber Estrada Pappas Fisher Walker Stock Hoeft and Jones. Key injuries and mixed hitting from Brandt Herzog Snyder and Stephens frame the outlook as depth tests and youth mix with veteran talent.
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Fla
UPI
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Baltimore Orioles
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Yankees
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Estrada
Milt Pappas
Jack Fisher
Jerry Walker
Wes Stock
Skinny Brown
Hoyt Wilhelm
Brown
Wilhelm
Stock
Walker
Billy Hoeft
Gordon Jones
Orioles
Gus Triandos
Hank Foiles
Dave Massarelli
Frank Zupo
Gentile
Hansen
Brooks Robinson
RBI
Robinson
Jackie Brandt
Whitey Herzog
Gene Stephens
Russ Snyder
Herzog
Snyder
Kansas City Athletics
Walt Dropo
Jerry Adair
Ron Samford
Detroit Tiger
Samford
Chuck Essegian
Dave Philley
Earl Robinson
Los Angeles Dodgers
Spokane
Lilly Taylor 7 Bow top Tuesday league highlights
Tuesday night bowling action in the Mens Majors and All-Star Singles League at Bowl-Wick featured Gus Lilly of Coca Cola with a 607 series and Dennis Taylor adding a 61 in All-Star Singles. Jim Brown led Majors with a 245, while Denny Stone posted 606 in All-Stars, and Jim Dale joined with 226 and 584. Carl Calloway starred for Bank of Raleigh with a 603, backed by teammates and rivals in a two to one Greenbrier Dairy win. Other notable scores included 236 by Emmett Pugh and 232 by John Gorsica as league action continued.
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Coca Cola
Dennis Taylor
Taylor Begles
Lilly
Taylor
Jim Brown
Greenbrier Daily
Denny Stone
Jim Dale
Carl Calloway
Kegler
Bank of Raleigh
Calloway
Bank Boys
Greenbrier Dairy
Bill
Jones
Jim Warden
Brown
Adam Halley
Stone
John Gorsica
Bob Frilen
Atkinson Super Market
O. B. Kirby
Klaus Office
Emmett Pugh
Beckley Tire and Rubber
Jack Laws
Beckley Tire
Pugh
Curtis Johnson
Johnson
Gary Player The Self-Made Money Golfer Shines
Gary Player, a South African farmer with a tough drive and finger tip pushups, leads the money list after the St. Petersburg Open earning $20,685. Palmer trails by $3,000 as Player lengthens his swing and keeps accuracy. The 25-year-old champion, who grew up on a Johannesburg ranch, emphasizes farming and family as he chases majors.
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Amns
Miami Beach
Fla
NEA
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
Los Angeles
Palmer
Johannesburg
Dave Ragan
Gary
St. Petersburg
Don Finsterwald
Foreign stars aim to win Masters as Gary Player leads
Gary Player, the top foreign money winner, predicted the strongest foreign slate ever in the Masters, with 17 entrants including Roberto de Vicenzo Stan Leonard Angel Miguel and Peter Thomson. He noted Palmer as the favorite at 4-1 while he stood at 6-1 and said foreigners could end American dominance within four years.
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UPI
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
United States
Palmer
Roberto de Vicenzo
Stan Leonard
Angel Millel
Leonard
Peter Thomson
Australia
de Vincenzo
Mexico
Angel Miguel
Thomson
Jockey Keeps Death Promise
New York jockey Roy Gilbert, 22, fulfilled a vow to become a top rider or die trying. After quitting as an exercise boy to work with Woody Stephens, he rode Plenty Papaya at Aqueduct, suffered a fatal skull fracture when the filly struck the rail, and died en route to hospital. Gilbert, from London Kentucky, had 81 wins last year and four straight stakes winners in a 14 day span this season.
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UPI
Roy Gilbert
Woody Stephens
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Gilbert
Plenty Papaya
Roy
Physician’s Hospital
London
Sunshine Park
Florida
Jockey World
Merry Ruler
WVU Splits Twin Bill With Virginia Tech
West Virginia University split a doubleheader with Virginia Tech in Bridgewater Virginia Tech won the opener 3-0 behind pitcher Lee Melear. WVU captured the nightcap 6-3 after breaking a 4-4 tie with a sixth inning rally. WVU stands 3-3 on the season.
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Virginia Tech
Bridgewater
VPI
West Virginia University
Lee Melear
West Virginia
Tech
Don Coleman
Golf Happenings at White Oak Spring Championship
White Oak Country Club hosts the men’s spring championship from April 6 to 27 with 18 holes required to qualify and four flights. The first round pairs by qualifying scores, with the top high-score entrant in the championship flight. Last year’s champ J C Clay has moved, potential winner could be John Duda or Mike Deldridge Sr. Ladies plan a Tee Off luncheon April 15 to discuss spring plans and improve the season. a hole in one tourney is planned Sunday with 35 to 40 expected players and $10–$20 value prizes.
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White Oak Country Club
J. C. Clay
John Duda
Him
Mike Deldridge, Sr
Wiseman
Yankees
Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Mantle
Ruth
Marsh Fork
Romine
Yankee
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
White Sox
Fox
Local experts pick Yankees in AL race amid NL split
Mayors and area baseball men reveal diverging NL bets while all back the New York Yankees for the American League pennant. The group cites strong Yankee lineup, uncertain NL challengers including Giants Braves and Pirates, and notes spring results hint at possible surprises.
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Dodger
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Nellie Fox
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St. Louis
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Giants
Bill Skowron
Mantle
Willie Mays
Harvey Kuen
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