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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1961

Page

6

Jockeys Plot Tactics for Derby Favorites Carry Back Globemaster

The 87th Kentucky Derby field of 15 and post positions were set as owners and trainers map strategies for the $163000 turf classic. Carry Back rides Johnny Sellers in a plan balancing early speed and late stretch power, while Globemaster trainer Tom Kelly targets a bold early move to shake off pursuers.

United Press International Louisville UPI Jack Price Johnny Sellers Johnny Price Everglades Tom Kelly New York Globemaster Aqueduct Carry Back Kelly Johnny Longden Braulio Baeza Panama Crozier Robert Nono Churchill Downs Dearborn Sellers Back Harold Young Sherlock Jacob Sher Eddie Arcaro Young Jay Fox Ambropoise Flutterby Carry Dr. Miller Bass Clef

Baseball leaders and leaders in NL AL batting pitching

National League leaders include T Davis Dodgers 17 RBIs and Mays Giants 16, Aaron 17 and Mays 16 in the NL. Pitching leaders feature Elston Cubs 4 0 and Podres Dodgers 3 0 and Wilhelm Orioles 4 0 in the AL.

Moon Dodgers Mays Giants T. Davis Boyer Cards McCovey Coleman Reds Banks Cubs Roseboro Dodgers Mantle Yankees Gentile Orioles Kluszewski Angels Aaron Braves Elston Friend Pirates Podres Cardwell Spahn Purkey Jones Wilhelm Mossi Tigers Lary Ford Turley Yankees McClain Senators

Minor League Scores and Fight Results Summary

United Press International reports IL results with Columbus routing Syracuse 14 to 1 and Rochester 5 to 1, plus Richmond over San Juan 1 and Buffalo rainout. American Association shows Louisville 12 Dallas Fort Worth 3 and Indianapolis 12 Denver 6 with Houston at Omaha postponed. Eastern League results Springfield 11 Johnstown 1 and Williamsport 9 Lancaster 7 with Binghamton 6 Reading 1. Pacific Coast League no games. Boxing notes list Montreal Bob Clerons stopping Harold Carter in Irvington New Jersey and Los Angeles Johnny Smith stopping Tiger Al Williams in Pacoima California.

United Press International International League Columbus Syracuse Rochester Richmond San Juan Buffalo Louisville Dallas Ft.Worth Indianapolis Denver Houston Omaha Springfield Johnstown Williamsport Lancaster Binghamton Reading Montreal Bob Clerons Harold Carter Irvington N.J Los Angeles Johnny Smith Pacoima Calif Tiger al Williams

Jets stay atop IL with 14-1 win and 2nd Earl Francis victory

Earl Francis and Larry Elliot spark the Columbus Jets as Francis earns his second win in a 14-1 rout of the Syracuse Chiefs. Elliot belts two home runs, both with the bases empty, boosting the Jets two games ahead of Toronto and Richmond. San Juan at Buffalo postponed. Herb Mofford tosses three-hitter for Rochester in win.

United Press International Earl Francis Larry Elliot Columbus Jets Francis Jets Syracuse Chiefs Elliot Hal Griggs Jim Baugh Toronto Maple Leafs Richmond Virginians Rochester Red Wings San Juan Buffalo Herb Mofford Red Wings Ronnie Samford W. L. Pet Columbus Richmond Jersey City Rochester Buffalo SC Wake Oe Syracuse

Oceana Indians Win Wyoming County Track Meet at Mullens

James Stewart led the Oceana Indians to first with 93 1 2 points in the seventh annual Wyoming County meet. Mullens finished 13 behind, with Pineville third at 18 and Baileysville scoring 3. Stewart set fields records in the half mile and broad jump, while Mullens Gary Houck and Larry Acord shared high jump honors.

Oceana Indians James Stewart Wyoming Mullens Stewart Gary Houck Larry Acord Oceana Rebels Jimmy Halsey Denny Burkett Burkett Halsey Burkeett Stiltner Spencer Long Reed Bailey Houck Lilly Gallagher T. Bishp Maynor Acord M. Bishop Foglesong Carter Topping Maddix Blankenship J. Stump Farley Lupardatus Roach Wyatt Jenkins Reid Burchett Lusk Oceeana Pineville

Classic Team Division Ends Tonight In ABC

The classic team division competition at the American Bowling Congress tournament ends tonight. Brentwood Bowl of San Francisco leads with 5,983. Dynamic Air Engineering No 1 of Los Angeles has 2,870 opening block and 3,114 needed to overtake. Other teams include Freeway Lanes El Paso 2,763 Bel Aire Bowl Hobbs 2,743 and Sterling Beer Louisville 2,726.

Detroit UPI Brentwood Bowl San Francisco Brentwood Club Dynamic Air Engineering No. 1 Club Los Angeles Dynamic Air California ABC el Paso Tex Hobbs N.M Sterling Beer Louisville

Indians option Hamilton to make room for Essegian

The Cleveland Indians sent pitcher Steve Hamilton to Salt Lake City of the Pacific Coast League on a 24 hour recall to clear space for outfielder Chuck Essegian who was acquired from Kansas City on Wednesday.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI Cleveland Indians Steve Hamilton Salt Lake City Chuck Essegian Kansas City

Eight Matches Left In Raleigh Register Handicap Round Two

Eight matches remain in the second round of the Men's Raleigh Register Handicap Tournament at Elite. The event began with 64 competitors and the winner will take a trophy plus 17 dollars. Scores include Caponiti 631 and Warren 664. Parsons nears crown after Parker forfeits. The City Association Tournament at Bowl-Wick is set for Saturday and Sunday with 29 teams.

Elite Scotty Meadows Therman Borrer Fellows John Johnson John Caponiti Woody Dacal Charles Parsons Melvin Wood Tom Warren Bill Lessick Alfred Burns Johnson Damon Setliff Caponiti Alfred Simms Dacal Donnie Moorefield Wood Frank Helmeczi Warren Dave Craddock Lessick Tom Crites Burns Bob Parker Skylane South Oakwood Ave Harry Perkowski Charles

Titans Sign Jamieson Tharp and Felt to 1961 Contracts

New York Titans of the AFL signed backfield players Dick Jamieson Corky Tharp and Dick Felt to 1961 contracts. The trio joins the Titan backfield for the upcoming season, confirming commitments reported by UPI.

NEW York UPI New York Titans American Football League Dick Jamieson Corky Tharp Dick Felt

Hebert Brothers Shine in Tourney of Champions Lead

Jay Hebert, 38, top the opening round of the $52,000 Tourney of Champions in Las Vegas with a 66, one stroke ahead of Bolt Boros and Ford. Lionel Hebert, five years younger, shot 75 to sit tied for 24th. Jay praises Lionel as a great coach as they share the spotlight in this Desert Inn coastal classic. Arnold Palmer and Gary Player opened with 69 and 70 respectively, as Sam Snead and Bill Casper were in the hunt at five under and tied for fifth.

Joe St.amant Las Vegas Nev UPI Jay Lionel Hebert Lafayette Desert Inn Tommy Bolt Julius Boros Doug Ford Lionel Ben Hogan Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Bill Casper Apple Valley Calif Arnold Palmer Stan Leonard Vancouver B.C Art Wall Pocono Manor Gary Player Johannesburg South Africa Iden Tical Doug Sanders Ojai Jerry Barber Los Angeles Eee Jay Hebert Tommy Bolt Toneenere Billy Casper Jr Ken Venturi Johnny Pott Bob Rosburg Billy Maxwell Anat Een Er Ween Mike Souchak Cee Enema Enn Ereaee Ernie Vossler

Route 41 II Meeting Of Stamford Little League Officials

A meeting of Route 41 Little League officers managers and prospective managers will be held Saturday at 10 a m at Stamford Little League Park. All officers and managers are urged to be present.

Route 41 Little League Stamford Little League Park

Elliott breaks British undergrad half mile mark at Cambridge

Herb Elliott of Australia, world mile record holder, lowered the British undergraduate half mile record by five tenths of a second with a time of 1 minute 50.3 seconds at a Cambridge University vs Amateur Athletic Association track meet.

Cambridge England UPI Herb Elliott Australia Cambridge University Amateur Athletic Association

Golf Happenings At White Oak

White Oak Golf Pro Gene Thompson reports first round matches of the Men’s Spring Tournament due to be completed by Sunday at White Oak Country Club. Champion ship flight leaders include Mike Deldridge Jr and John Karnap, with first flight winners Dunkley Lewis Rocke Osler, and second flight starter Tom Wood. Ladies day drew seventeen. a Blind Bogie Tournament awarded prizes for final 18 and opening nine. Hole in one honors went to Gresham on No.2 and Wallace Bennett on No.8, each winning $11 shop merchandise. Pro-am at Sleepy Hollow Monday with C P White and W R Park planned to participate.

White Oak Country Club Mike Deldridge Jr Bill Loudermilk John Karnap Rosser Long E. W. Dunkley J. E. Lewis Bernard Rocke John Osler Dunkley Mount Hope High School C. W. Barger Lewis Walter Brown Rocke Pat Davis Bob Thomas Tom Wood Frank Mileswki Minnie Jones Gresham Wallace Bennett C. P. White W. R. Park Sleepy Hollow Hurricane Charleston Hurricane Club

Aaron Baxter Set Pace In Turner Open

Aaron and Rex Baxter Jr. led after the second round of the $20,000 Turner Open at Turner Lodge Oklahoma. Both carded five under 68 to take a two stroke edge over the field in windy 40 mph conditions. Baxter earned $230 in added money with seven birdies a chip-in and a share of the low round. Aaron collected $175 for five birdies and the low round. Tony Lema joined leaders at three under 70 with two eagles a chip-in and two birdies for $155.

Burneyville Okla Upid Tommy Aaron Rex Baxeter Turner Lodge Turner Baxter University of Houston Amarillo Tex Aaron Gainesville University of Florida Eagles Tony Lema San Leandro Calif

West Virginia fishing prospects vary by region

The State Conservation Commission reports weekend prospects excellent in most areas, with central West Virginia streams high and muddy. Other streams run high and milky or clear, and Bluestone Reservoir near Hinton sits 16 feet above normal yet clear and good for anglers.

Charleston UPI State Conservation Commission West Virginia Bluestone Hinton

Peterson in Line for Mason Town High Coach Position

MASONTOWN WV UP I Former West Virginia University star Ray Peterson is the leading candidate to replace Tom Burner as football coach at Valley High School Mason town Burner announced his resignation after four seasons with 34 wins 3 losses and 1 tie The 1958 team went 10 0 and the 1960 squad had a lone tie Burner came from Ridgeley High School Mineral County Preston County School Superintendent said Peterson a WVU through 1959 is the top successor choice

Masontown UPI West Virginia University Ray Peterson Tom Burner the Valley High School Burner Ridgeley High School Mineral County Preston County Peterson WVU

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