Moore Faces Weight Test Before Rinaldi Title Bout
Arch ie Moore must weigh 175 pounds or less by 2 p.m. EDT Saturday at Madison Square Garden, or the NewYork State Athletic Commission will rule on emergency action ahead of his light heavyweight title defense against Italian challenger Giulio Rinaldi. A noon weigh-in will be attended by the commission. Harold Johnson stands by if Moore fails to make weight.
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Jack Cuddy
NEW York
UPI
Archie Moore
New York State Athletic Commission
Giulio Rinaldi
Madison Square Garden
Moore
Melvin
L. Krulewitch
Johnson
Archie
Yvon Durelle
Teddy Brenner
Garden
Harold Johnson
Philadelphia
Pirates Invade Giants For 3-Game Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to San Francisco for a three game set with the Giants after a 4-2 win over the Dodgers. Bob Friend earned his sixth win of the season with critical eighth inning relief by Bobby Shantz. Roberto Clemente and Bob Skinner homered in the fourth as Willie Davis added a Dodgers solo shot earlier. Alvin Dark sends Juan Marichal against Harvey Haddix in the opener.
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San Francisco
UPS
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Francisco Giants
West Coast
Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers
Bob Friend
Bucs
Dodgers
Friend
Bobby Shantz
Stan Williams
Roberto Clemente
Bob Skinner
Williams
Don Hoak
Bill Mazeroski
Dodger
Wilie Davis
Norm Larker
Maury Wills
Dick Groat
Jim Gilliam
Larker
Shantz
Willie Davis
Wally Moon
Willims
Ron Perranoski
Larry Sherry
Harvey Haddix
Giants
Giant
Alvin Dark
Juan Marichal
Jeff Cohen Named SC Athlete of Year
Jeff Cohen, William & Mary basketball star, named Southern Conference athlete of the year. The 6-7 senior averaged 24 points and 424 rebounds, led the league in boards, and set a tournament scoring record with 102 points in three games. Cohen is the first William & Mary recipient and finished 14th nationally in scoring.
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Washington
UPI
Jeff Cohen
William & Mary
Cohen
Los Angeles
Sportswriters Association
Howard Dyer
Virginia Military Institute
Citadel
Dick Jones
Richmond
Tom Booker
Rinaldi, Father Time After Moore's Title Fight
Archie Moore defends the light heavyweight crown June 10 at Madison Square Garden against Giulio Rinaldi in a nationally televised bout. Moore, 44 but claimed 47, battles a young Italian in peak form after Rinaldi beat him in Rome last October. Both fighters bring long records as Moore seeks a quick knockout to test stamina, while Rinaldi relies on bursts and body work to challenge the champion.
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Bill McCormick
NEW York
NBA
Archie Moore
Madison Square Garden
Methuselah
Giulio Rinaldi
Archie
Moore
Rinaldi
Tnan
Rome
Jericho
Buddy Turman
Texas
Manila
Salt Mine
San Diego
Kutsher’s
Catskills
Villaggio Italia
Guilio
Luigi Proieti
Leone
Harry Grayson
Sonny Ray
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Hoss Shay
Guilio Rinaldi
Twin Bill Opens Beckley BRL Schedule at Lewin Field
The Beckley Babe Ruth League top teams Harry's and Keatley's clash in the opening twin bill at Lewin Field. In the nightcap Rays Buick faces Silver Brand as rain halted Thursday's Eric's versus King Photo game. Patton's Market beat New River Supply 7-5 in Thursday's opening contest.
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Beckley Babe Ruth
Patton’s
New River
Moore
DePaulo
Pittman
Hogan Speaks Of Hoop Problems In College Scandal
New York District Attorney Frank Hogan said further disclosures are expected in the college basketball scandal involving 26 players. Four former players were indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges, with two more former collegians named as witnesses. New names include Jack Rose of Connecticut and Ray Stanley of North Carolina, linked to the point shaving scheme run by Aaron Wagman and Joseph Hanken.
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Hogan
David Budin
Brooklyn
Jerry Vogel
Daniel Quindazzi
University of Alabama
Louis Brown
University of North Carolina
Jack Rose
University of Connecticut
Niagara
Ray Stanley
Aaron Wagman
Joseph Hacken
Golfers join field for first American Golf Classic
Firestone course Akron hosts Aug 24 27 first annual American Golf Classic with entrants Gene Littler Billy Maxwell Sam Arzetta Hillman Robbins and Skee Riegel. Mets assign bonus pitcher Ray Apple to Mobile SA for a liberal bonus. Apple won three of eight decisions at Ohio State this season.
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Akron, Ohio
UPI
Gene Littler
Billy Maxwell
Sam Arzetta
Hillman Robbins
Skee Riegel
Firestone Course
NEW York
New York Mets
Ray Apple
Ohio State University
Mobile
Southern Association
Apple
Ohio State
Giants Sign Glenn Abel to Bonus Contract
The San Francisco Giants signed third baseman Glenn Abel from Pittsburgh to a bonus contract. The club announced the deal on Thursday and said Abel, a former Mt. Union College player, will be assigned to Salem West Virginia in the rookie Appalachian League farm system.
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SAN Francisco
UPI
San Francisco Giants
Glenn Abel
Pittsburgh
Giants
Mt. Union
Ohio
Salem
W. Va
Jerseys Edge Rochester, Climb in International League
United Press International reports the Jersey City Jerseys closed to within four games of first in the International League after a 10-4 victory over the Rochester Red Wings. The win, powered by 12 hits and Orlando Pena’s third of the season, came as Charleston Marlins and Columbus Jets were rained out.
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Jersey City
Rochester Red Wings
Orlando Pena
Charleston
Columbus
Redlegs Aim to Overtake Leading L B in Route 41 League
Webb and Neal clash with L B as they seek to erase a half game deficit. L and B upset Peerless Packing 15 to 6 behind Randy Humphrey and Gary Gwinn, with Rod Cadle pitching and a 3 1 record.
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Redlegs
Webb & Neal
Peerless Packing
Randy Humphrey
Gary Gwinn
Rod Cadel
Ll & B
Cadle
Harper
Humphrey Jand Mann
Baseball Honors and Scores From National and American Leagues
Summary lists top performers and team results across leagues. Cepeda and Aaron lead NL with 41 RBIs. Gentile and Cash pace AL with 48 and 45 RBIs. Pitching highlights include Koufax 8-2 for Dodgers and Ford 8-2 for Yankees. notable game scores feature Miller 15-0 and Haddix 4-1.
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Cepeda
Giants
Robinson
Reds
Mathews
Braves
Banks
Cubs
Mays
Freese
Marns
Yankees
Colavito
Tigers
Mantle
Gentile
Orioles
Cash
Aaron
T. Davis
Dodgers
Maris
Romano
Indians
Miller
Padres
Koufax
Haddix
Pirates
Cardwell
Fishing Conditions Improve in Much of West Virginia
The State Conservation Commission said weekend fishing remains decent across most of West Virginia despite showers. Eastern Panhandle streams are low and clear, while the Ohio River area shows mixed conditions. Main Ohio River is clear, Middle Island Creek and Fishing Creek are muddy, Little Kanawha from Glenville to Elizabeth is clear to milky, and Elk River is high and milky with increased white perch activity in the area around Elkins. Trout streams and impoundments in the mountains are generally in excellent shape.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Panhandle
West Virginia
State Conservation Commission
Ohio River
Ohio
Middle Island Creek
Fishing
Elkins
Elk River
Semi-Pros Host Marmet Saturday Doubleheader Expected
Beckley semi pro baseball team will host Marmet with either Wendell Backus or Fred Parker on the mound. Pat Fragile says Parker may start Sunday’s game vs St Albans at Marmet. Saturday’s contest is a postponement from Wednesday night rain and will be a doubleheader starting at 2 pm.
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Wendell Backus
Fred Parker
Beckley
Marmet
Pat Fragile
Parker
St. Albans
Stratton Needs Two 61 Grid Dates Filled
Stratton High School football coach Murray Jeffries seeks two open dates on the 1961 schedule. Vacancies exist for Sept 22 and Oct 13 after Clear Fork and Byrd Prillerman dropped football. He considered Virginia games but could not find replacements and asks any school with open dates to contact him.
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Murray Jeffries
Stratton High School
Clear Fork
Byrd Prillerman
Jeffries
Virginia
Jerry
Stratton
Eight Bout Card Promises Action At Fayetteville Arena
Tonight at 8 p.m. the Fayette County Memorial Auditorium hosts an eight bout amateur boxing card led by Spangler and Tales in the main event. The card features rising local talent and a night of competitive fights for fans.
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Spangler
Fayette County Memorial Auditorium
Major League Bonus Babies Shake Up Signings
Major league clubs spent about $300000 to sign high school talent in a dog eat dog race. Lew Krause Jr. led with $125000 from the Kansas City Athletics, followed by about $47000 from the New York Yankees for two Edison High School pitchers. The Washington Senators and Baltimore Orioles also signed promising teens, while a Fayetteville Lions Club boxing show headlines with regional fighters in Beckley and Gallipolis, with 75 cent to 1.75 dollar admission.
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United Press International
United States
Kansas City Athletics
Lew Krause Jr
Chester
Athletics
Joe Gordon
Krause
Billy Joe Davidson
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Edison High School
Tulsa
Okla
Jack Spurgin
Gary Lewis
Edison
Senators
Washington Senators
Dalton Renfroe
David Partrick
Tom Dunn
Kansas State
Barry Ritter
Piqua
Ohio
Baltimore Orioles
Larry Haney
Barboursville
Orange County
Larry
George Haney
Richmond Virginians
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Monticello
N.Y
Feature Sports, Inc
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Eric’s King
Frank Hogan
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W. U. Pet
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Toles
Charles James
Oak Hill
Eddie Mayes
Gallipolis
Tommy
Jack Kyle
John Hooper
Mt. Hope
Basil DeWeese
Johnny Mayo
George Christian
Meade
Mayo
Rass Mayo
James Monroe
Tunney Hunsaker
Charles Toles
Arrow Liqueurs Corp
Detroit, Mich
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