Senior Vaughn Leads Small College All-America Team
UPI names 1960-61 small college All-America lineup led by Charlie Vaughn of Southern Illinois and Zelmo Beatty of Prairie View A&M, with Larry Swift Northeast Missouri State, John Bradley Lawrence Tech, and Porter Merriweather Tennessee A&I on the first team. Bradley top scorer at 33.2 PPG, Beatty 24.3 PPG and 2nd in rebounds. Swift 20.2 PPG as senior.
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NEW York
UPI
Charlie Vaughn
Southern Illinois
Zelma Beatty
Prairie View A&m
United Press International
Vaughn
Beatty
Larry Swift
Northeast Missouri State
John Bradley
Lawrence Tech
Porter Merriweather
Tennessee State A&i
Swift
Merriweather
Bradley
Board of Coaches
Pamms
Ill
Ill., As A “‘Can't Miss Prospect For the Pros.” Beatty
Woodville, Tex
Keokuk
Iowa
Evansville
Ind
Tennessee
Highland Park
Mich
Tll
Northeast
Jensen Power Leads Red Sox Intra Squad Comeback
Jensen, once MLB MVP and RBI leader, hits two homers and drives in four in Boston Red Sox intra squad as he returns from a year away. Manager Mike Higgins sees him regaining 1958-59 form to offset Ted Williams’ retirement amid strong slugging from Haywood Sullivan and Joe Pignatano.
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Fred Down
United Press International
Jackie Jensen
Boston Red Sox
Jensen
Mike Higgins
Red Sox
Ted Williams
Haywood Sullivan
Joe Pignatano
Kansas City Athletics
Sullivan
Pignatano
Jerry Marx
St. Louis Cardinals
Gary Kolb
Millinois
Mickey McDermott
Joe Amalfitano
Sam Jones
San Francisco Giants
Willie Mays
Ed Head Signs as Scout for Houston Club
Ed Head, a former Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who threw a no hitter in 1946 and posted a 27-23 record in the 1940s, has signed as a scout for the Houston National League club. He will operate in northern Louisiana and southern Arkansas.
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Houston, Tex
UPI
Ed Head
Brooklyn Dodgers
Houston
Head
Louisiana
Arkansas
Holstein appointed track coach at South Charleston High
Herbert Holstein, a teacher at South Charleston High School, to replace Dick Ware as track coach this spring. Ware has resigned to join West Virginia University's coaching staff. The Kanawha County Board of Education announced the appointment.
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Charleston
W. Va
UPI
Herbert Holstein
South Charleston High School
Kanawha County Board of Education
Holstein
Dick Ware
West Virginia University
Bowler of the Week selections across Beene Mullens leagues
Margaret Wood unanimous choice from Women’s Majors for a 211 game and 75 pins above average. Bonnie Casteel led Bureau of Mines Alley Cat with 48 over. Bob Brown 175 game, 48 over avg. Frank Oscar 241 game, 126 above. Gwen Holdway 137 in Friday Mixed. Ernie Spencer strong Merchant’s attack with 577 series. Wilbur Reed debut at Helen, 192-513. R Hall 461 series in Mullens Industrial. Barbara Wood 538 series, 213 best. Henry Anderson 592 for Sportsman in Mullens Men’s Majors. Francis Parker 607 series in Raleigh County Handicap. Dennis Taylor 631 and 266 high. John Gorman for Civitan, 597 series. Robby Robertson 516 and 179 high. Curtis Johnson 636 series in Bowl-Wick. John Gorsica high 562 and 224 in Bowl-Wick All-Star. Mike Guerino 514 in Beckley Manufacturing. Virginia Claytor 446 in Beckley Manufacturing. Jack Thompson 517 high for C P Telephone. Mary Hall 466 Bowler of the Week Tuesday Morning Ladies Handicap.
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Bonnie Casteel
Bob Brown
Bureau of Mines
Frank Oscar
Gwen Holdway
Ernie Spencer
Merchant's
Wilbur Reed
Mullens
R. Hall
Mullens Industrial
Barry Wood
Mullen
Enry Anderson
Francis Parker
Raleigh County
Avera
Mooseheart
Demons
Brown
Tralee Engineers
Tralee
Barbara Wood
Henry Anderson
Sportsman
Mullens Pase
Parker
Biggs-Johnson-Withrow
Raleigh County Handicap Ague
Dennis Taylor
Taylor
John Gorman
Civitan
Robby Robertson
Raleigh General Hospital
Curtis Johnson
John Gorsica
Gorsica
Mike Guerino
Beckley Manufacturing
Guerino
Virginia Claytor
Jack Thompson
C & P Telephone Company
Mary Hall
Aaron Warns NL Pitchers of Tough 1961 Season
Hank Aaron told Milwaukee and NL rivals he plans a different approach in 1961 focusing on base hits to help the club win the pennant. He admitted a disappointing batting average last year but lauded his power totals and set a goal to stay off outside pitches and avoid repeating prior overreaching swings.
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Bradenton
Fla
UPI
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee Slugger
Aaron
Hammering Hawk
Coaches clash over Section 12-AA officials amid protest
The article details coaches selecting 15 area referees for Section 12-AA, all rejected by different coaches, triggering calls to import officials from Charleston, Wheeling, and Huntington. It notes Romine resigning after repeated disapproval and Eisman appointing two Kanawha County referees, then praising area officials while criticizing coaches for not giving them a chance. Weather hampers track and baseball, with indoor practice needed. Becl ey College notes Ronnie Stennent will switch to football at Concord next year and Vernon Hurt receives a basketball scholarship. sophomores receive Beckley College jackets.
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Charleston
Wheeling
Huntington
Dewey Romine
Marsh Fork
Romine
Gordon Eisman
West Virginia Secondary Activities Commission
Eisman
Kanawha County
Ronnie Stennent
Joe Cooks
Beckley College
Blue Hawks
Cook
Stennent
Concord
Ronnie
Vernon Hurt
Coach Cook
Ken Shroyer
Chamberlain nets 67 as Warriors top Knicks 135 126
Wilt Chamberlain scored 67 points and hit 17 free throws in a 135 126 Philadelphia win over New York. He matched a personal NBA high while surpassing his earlier best this season, with a 27 of 37 shooting night.
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Philadelphia
New York
Warriors
Elgin Baylor
Los Angeles
Wilt
Boston
Detroit
Pistons
Cincinnati
Frank Ramsey
Ramsey
Gene Shue
Dolph Schayes
Syracuse
St. Louis
Cliff Hagan
Bob Pettit
Hawks
Fight Results in Los Angeles Bout
Alfred Esco knocked out Billy Thomas in San Francisco by eighth round stoppage. Esco dominated with 130 percent power advantage, earning the LA bar victory over Thomas in a fast paced matchup.
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United Press International
Los Angeles
Alfred Escobar
Billy Thomas
San Francisco
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