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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

8

Twins Giants Move Out Front In 1961 Baseball Race

The Twins and Giants sit atop their leagues after opening day wins. Minnesota beat Baltimore 10-5 and 6-4 in 11 innings to lead the American League. San Francisco defeated Philadelphia 5-2 to top the National League. Leo Durocher in a dugout spat with umpire Conlan drew boos at Dodgers-Pirates game. St Louis topped Cincinnati 5-3. Cleveland beat Washington 3-2 in the nine-inning rallyless game. several games postponed due to foul weather.

Fred Down United Press International Minnesota Twins San Francisco Giants Leo Durocher Twins Giants Durocher Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia Phillies Jocko Conlan Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Leo Los Angeles Coliseum Cleveland Indians Washington Senators St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Foulweather Bob Allison Zorro Versalles Allison Pedro Ramos Versalles Orioles Billy O’dell Bobby del Greco Sam Jones Willie McCovey Robin Roberts Tommy Davis Wally Moon Norm Sherry Dodgers Vern Law Dodger Charlie Neal Murry Wills Woodie Held Indians Johnny Temple Tito Francona Jim Piersall Willie Kirkland Dick Donovan Rudy Hernandez Bob Allen Johnny Antonelli Ray Sadecki Cardinals Reds Ken Boyer Eddie Kasko Jim O'Toole Cincinnati

Rugged Linemen Added To WVU Alumni Roster

Morgantown WV May 13 two rugged linemen Gene Lamone and Ray Walsh join quarterback Freddy Wyant on the West Virginia University spring game alumni squad. Lamone started guard during 1951-54 golden days Walsh lettered 1951-53 Wyant became starter as a freshman in 1952 opening vs Furman and held the position thereafter.

Morgantown W. Va UPI West Virginia University Gene Beef) Lamone Ray Walsh Freddy Wyant Lamone West Virginia Walsh Wyant Furman

Baylor's Team Wins Sportsman Tournament Championship

Baylor and Arlen Bockhorn led former Dayton stars to the 19th Sportsman tournament title in Charleston. Elgin Baylor poured 33 points in a 94 92 victory over Hal Greer and Virginia Tech players, with Beckhorn adding 27 and the game winner with two seconds left. Wayne Embry scored 25 as the Royals duo joined the win.

Charleston W. Va UPI Elgin Baylor Arlen Bockhorn Dayton University Baylor Los Angeles Lakers Hal Greer Syracuse Nats Virginia Tech Beckhorn Cincinnati Royals Wayne Embry VPI Chris Smith Bobby Ayersman Tech Greer Jerry West West Virginia University Stars Bob Smith Bucky Bolyard Bob DiStefano Stan Niewierowski North Carolina State ACC

Iron stance tips for newspaper enterprise readers

The passage describes iron play techniques with variations in stance and weight shift. It explains No 9 irons favor a forward ball position and a more open stance as the club number increases. It notes the left arm should pull downward while wrists uncock below the waist as the right arm chases.

Enteprise Assn

Harness Racing To Resume After Chicago Stable Fire

Maywood Park in suburban Chicago plans to restart its month old season tonight after a stable fire killed three grooms and 42 horses. The blaze caused about 250000 dollars in damage, with firefighters saying a discarded cigarette or heater overload may have started it. Patrick Callahan was hailed as a hero for guiding horses to safety though his clothing burned as he ran into the flames.

Chicago UPI Maywood Park Park Nathan Allen St. Patrick’s Day Ireland del N. Logue Shelbyville Arthur Dean Voyles Lincoln R.A.M Patrick Callahan Morris, Il Leverett Jefferson Stables

Litman urges NBA support for balanced league

Pittsburgh ABL owner Lennie Litman calls for NBA to back Detroit Cincinnati and New York to balance the league after Knicks coach Carl Braun criticizes ABL. Litman rejects raiding and says they will defend draft choices while seeking college talent.

Pittsburgh UPI National Basketball Association NBA Detroit Cincinnati New York Lennie Litman Litman Carl Braun New York Knickerbockers

Tut Melman Selected President of BOA

Tut Melman of Pittsburgh was elected president of the Collegiate Basketball Officials Association at its 13th annual meeting New York during the weekend. Other officers chosen included Phil Fox Silver Springs Md first vice president Ed Strickler Harrisburg Pa second vice president and Russ Reisswanger Tenafly N J executive secretary.

New York UPI Tut Mellman Pittsburgh Collegiate Basketball Officials’ Association Phil Fox Silver Springs Ed Strickler Harrisburg Russ Reisswanger Tenafly N. J

Daniels Cheerleaders Win Shady Spring Gold Medal

The Daniels Cheerleaders earned best in the annual Shady Spring District Gold Medal hoops tourney held at the Shady gym last week. Left to right: Shirley Richmond Katherine Cheek Gay Catlett Paulette Settle Rosetta Rufus. American Association Dallas Fort Worth six Denver nine Louisville five.

Daniels Shady Spring District Shady Gym Shirley Richmond Katherine Cheek Gay Catlett Paulette Settle Rosetta Rufus Shady District Shady Spring High School Allen

Major League Standings and Sunday Results Summary

National league standings show San Francisco leading with 7 wins and a .667 pace, followed by Cincinnati and St. Louis at .600. American League lists Minnesota at .800 and Cleveland at .750 with several teams contending. Sundays results include St Louis 5 Cincinnati 3 and San Francisco 5 Philadelphia 2, plus Los Angeles 13 Pittsburgh 6 in other games. Weather affected Monday’s schedule with snow and cold.

San Francisco Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh Los Angeles Chicago Philadelphia Milwaukee San Fran Gibson Padres Minnesota Cleveland Detroit Kansas City New York Boston Washington Baltimore Minn Balto York Chienan Walker Ford Grba Brewer

Government Civil Service Prep Ads Offer Free Info

Wanted men and women ages 18 to 51 to prepare for U S Civil Service openings next year. Pay starts up to 146 per month with job security and advancement. many positions need little education. Lincoln Service promotes test prep and free government job details via coupon offer, Dept 51 Pekin Illinois.

U.S. Civil Service Lincoln Service

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