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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1961
Page
10
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Cary Middlecoff, 40, won the Memphis Open with a $4,300 top prize, overcoming a seven stroke deficit to defeat Gardner Dickinson and tie for second with Mike Souchak for $2,500. Dickinson led at halfway but staggered late as Middlecoff surged with a 64 in round three and a final round that sealed the victory and split prizes among the field.
Beckley Little League Sunday produced three games with the Cubs and Dodgers winning easily while the Cardinals edged the Giants 11 to 10. The Cubs routed the Orioles 25 to 6 and the Dodgers crushed the Redlegs 10 to 1. Cardinals built a 6 run lead through three innings as Griffith homered and drove in a run, matching a strong hitting day in a decisive victory.
The American Legion Baseball League in Mullens will hold practice at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Athletic Field. Players born on or after January 1, 1943 are eligible to play.
United Press International reports 492 golfers compete for 129 Open berths in 36-hole regional rounds Monday across seven cities and 12 sectional rounds Tuesday at six sites. Sam Snead aims to earn a spot while defending champion Arnold Palmer is among exempt players for the Birmingham Michigan Open June 15 to 17.
The United Football League reports it has reached the halfway mark in raising the $75,000 required to start operations with teams slated for Ohio Kentucky Indiana and Michigan. Acting Commissioner George T Gareff of Columbus said about half the funds are in. Two players were drafted for Cleveland Frank Schiano and Wendell McClure. The Cleveland schedule opens September 16 at Indianapolis and runs 10 games against Columbus Akron Louisville Grand Rapids and others.
The deadline for entries in the annual West Virginia junior tennis tournament to be held June 12 to 16 in Charleston is Friday. Information is available from William C. Lufler at the Charleston Tennis Club. 1960 singles champions John Santrock Nitro Peachy Kellmeyer Charleston Bob Pruett Nitro Guillian Peterson Bethany Terry Tierney Jane Butts Charleston return to defend their titles.
Chicago report that Bill Veeck awaits Mayo Clinic health findings before deciding on selling 4.8 million dollars of White Sox stock. Hank Greenberg says sale depends on Veeck, with Bernard Epton and Danny Thomas group offering. Two other bids reportedly exist.
K O Cavender led early in the 10 lap modified feature before a broken motor support in lap 10 cost him the win. Winners included M B Walker stock heat 1 Jess Athey stock heat 2 Frank Prince stock consolation Marvin Walker modified consolation Marin Freeman stock feature Paul Prince modified feature. Freeman drove No 41 to a late come from behind stock feature victory as Earnie Moye retired with engine trouble earlier.
National League leaders include Cepeda 15 home runs and Aaron 40 runs batted in with Dodgers Moon at 10 wins in pitching. American League notes Maris 15 home runs and Colavito 15, Mantle 14 lead batting, while Cash 12 and Ford 7 2 are among top pitchers.
The Sophia Little League announced tryouts for three vacant Major Circuit spots for minor league boys, scheduled Tuesday at 10 a.m. The Smith and Williams team planned a workout this afternoon at 2 p.m., per President Albert Veneri.
Tigers aim for a second win in two days as they meet the Yankees in Mount Hope Little League action tonight. Sunday’s 3 0 victory over the Redlegs saw Boyd earn the win and Elliott charged with the loss.
Branch Rickey Sr, who broke baseball’s color line by bringing Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers, will receive the 1961 Human Relations Award from the Dale Carnegie Alumni Association International on July 1. The 80-year-old executive is cited for untiring efforts during doubting times and for pioneering a new day in baseball and human relations.
PITTSBURGH United Press International reports the Steelers signed three players over the weekend. Rookie end Gary Chestang from Utah, 6-4 and 230 pounds, joined veterans Mike Henry and Joe Krupa. Chestang, who played only his senior year, is noted as a solid punter and field goal kicker and an able pass catcher. Henry, 235 pounds, starts his third NFL season as a linebacker, while Krupa enters his sixth year as a defensive tackle.
Miss Babe Ruth queen Evans will be crowned tonight at Harry Lewin Field before a Beckley BRL doubleheader. Silver Brand opens against Keatley’s while Bays Buick meets New River Supply in the nightcap. Teams chase National and American lead as the crown adds pageantry to a league program with eight candidates.
In Los Angeles Olympic Auditorium light heavyweight champion Emile Griffith stopped Mexico's Gaspar Ortega at 0:48 of the 12th round in a 15 round title defense. Judges had Griffith well ahead. Ortega was knocked down twice in round seven. Griffith, a part time milliner, kept his cool and delivered two left hooks to seal the win.
Carry Back's owner trainer Jack Price ordered additional X rays to gauge the ankle injury from Belmont Stakes defeat. Preliminary X rays showed no fracture but the team will reassess after further imaging and treatment. trainer Dr. William O Read consulted as a precaution. Sherlock upset Globemaster to win the Belmont by 21 lengths.
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