North Carolina seeks withdrawal from ACC tournament
ACC rivals react after UNC chairman Aycock asks to pull Tar Heels from the ACC tourney because NC is ineligible for NCAA play amid a one year suspension. Coaches from Clemson, Wake Forest, and others voice shock yet respect the gesture as news spreads from Greensboro and Chapel Hill.
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Sievers Accepts Chicago Offer in $37,000 Deal
Roy Sievers agreed to a 1961 contract with the Chicago White Sox for about $37,000 after a public exchange at a Chicago event where White Sox president Bill Veeck offered more than his initial proposal. Sievers led the league with 29 home runs last season. The White Sox also signed Juan Pizarro and Bob Roselli, while other teams announced multiple signings across Chicago and elsewhere.
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Ron Overcash
Shady Spring hosts Marsh Fork in key area showdown
The top game features Shady Spring Tigers at Beaver against undefeated Marsh Fork Bulldogs as Marsh Fork seeks a ninth straight win and Shady aims to avenge a 78 64 earlier loss. Bulldogs coach Dewey Romine, from Montreal, presides over a 9 0 record while Shady's 3 7 after 10 games.
Yanks Turley Signs For 1961 Contract With Yankees
Bob Turley veteran right hander signed his 1961 contract with the New York Yankees for about 30000 dollars. He was the fourth returning member of the AL champions to finalize their deals for next season. Turley posted a 93- and 3.28 ERA last year but started only 4 of 24 games in 1960. He won game two of the World Series and started game seven before leaving early in a 10-9 loss to Pittsburgh.
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Thomas joins Texas A&M as line coach
HATTIESBURG Miss UPI Line coach Jack Thomas who has served three years on Mississippi Southern's staff resigned to take an assistant coaching post at Texas A&M. Thomas a former Tulsa University lineman will join the Texas school, announced Monday by Southern Athletic Director Reed Green.
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Kansas City Signs Robert Flynn To Bonus
Kansas City Athletics sign 18 year old right handed pitcher Robert Flynn to a bonus contract. Flynn from El Segundo California played for Visalia in the California State League last season posting a 4 7 record with a 4 84 ERA in 106 innings. General manager Frank Lane declined to reveal bonus size, but called it large. Flynn 6 2 185 pounds played in the Florida Winter League where he was scouted by Lane and George Selkirk.
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Irish Hasn't Signed Braun As Knick Coach
New York report says Carl Braun was rehired as coach of the Knicks but Ned Irish called the claim premature. Irish said coaching decisions will be addressed later as New York sits eight games behind the third place in the Eastern Division with slim playoff chances.
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White Sox Announce 81 Home Games For 1961
The Chicago White Sox released the 1961 schedule with 81 home games in 71 Comiskey Park dates starting April 18. The plan features 38 night games and 10 double-headers nine on Sundays, with each of the other nine teams making three Comiskey Park appearances and varying series counts.
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Thomas May Leap Against Russians in Boston Meet
Boston UPI reports high jumper John Thomas may face Olympic rivals Robert Shavlakadze and Valerie Brumel at the Boston Athletic Association meet at the Garden. Meet director Will Cloney awaits official confirmation as Dan Ferris of the AAU says the Russians may attend, potentially making indoor history with three 7-foot jumpers.
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Palmer Aims for golf's grand slam in 1961
Arnold Palmer, newly honored as Professional Athlete of the Year for 1960 by the Rochester Press and Radio Club, vows to seek golf's Grand Slam by winning the Masters, PGA, U S Open and British Open in the same year. He discusses Ike Eisenhower's game, irons, and his own 1960 misfires with the British ball and greens.
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Tonight's high school football schedule summary
Logan at Oceana and Man at Pineville headline today's slate. Montgomery visits Oak Hill while Fayetteville travels to Summersville. Mount Hope hosts Ansted and Baileysville goes to Conley. Marsh Fork plays Shady Spring, Sophia hosts Mullens. Byrd Prillerman visits Kimball and Trap Hill meets Clear Fork. Matoaka at Herndon and aonce at Sandstone complete the lineup alongside Steubenville at Wesleyan and Salem at Glenville. D&E hosts Potomac.
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Harbour Named General Manager of Nashville Club
CHARLESTON UPI Bill Harbour longtime trainer and traveling secretary of the Charleston Senators was named general manager of the Nashville club of the Southern Association. Harbour, 34, has spent 12 years in minor league baseball as a player trainer and traveling secretary, and previously worked with Little Rock of the Southern Association.
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Mossi Rejoins Tigers After Signing 1961 Deal
Veteran pitcher Don Mossi returned his 1961 contract to Detroit and told general manager Rick Ferrell he aims to regain his 1959 form after a 17-9 season. He posted a 9.8 ERA last year with shoulder stiffness and was inactive after August 28. Mossi expects to report to early camp eager to start.
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Shipp Resigns From Montreal Alouettes
Ken Shipp, an assistant coach for the Montreal Alouettes, has resigned to reenter college coaching. Alouettes head coach Perry Moss announced the move Friday night. Shipp previously worked as Moss' assistant at Florida State in 1959.
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Vikings Set To Acquire 36 Experienced Players
NEW YORK UPI The Minnesota Vikings plan to stock their new club by selecting 36 experienced players from other NFL teams at the winter meetings. Commissioner Rozelle explained the pool system as Chicago and Dallas capitalized on draft dynamics last year. The event also covers expansion to a 14 game schedule, division realignments, and a television contract focus as owners meet oversees rules and benefits.
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New York Yacht Club Plans Annual Cruise Dates
Commodore H. Irving Pratt announced the New York Yacht Club annual cruise will run from July 28 to August 6. Highlights include the July 30 Astor Cup race in Buzzards Bay and the August 5 Queen's UNA and Corsair Cups races at Newport.
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