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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1961

Page

11

Farrell Replaces Sherry As Dodgers Top Bullpen Arm

A Dodgers bullpen reshuffle named Dick Farrell to close role, matching 1959 vibes as he logged four innings of four-hit, four-strikeout ball in a 4-3 10-inning win over Philadelphia. Willie Davis homered and Gil Hodges doubled in the decisive run, tying San Francisco for first in the league. Jackie Jensen homered for Boston, but Los Angeles won their third in four games.

Fred Down United Press International Walt Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Larry Sherry Dodgers Dick Farrell Philadelphia Phillies Farrell Sherry Phillies Los Angeles Angels Boston Red Sox Jackie Jensen San Francisco Pittsburgh Willie Davis Gil Hodges Davis Hodges Norm Larker Chris Short Wally Moon Stan Williams Dallas Green Johnny Callison Charley Smith Philies Boston Jensen Red Sox Angels Gene Conley Don Buddin Ken Hunt Los Angeles Angel Albie Pearson Buddin Ken McBride Conley

National League pennant race and week’s baseball results

National League standings show San Francisco 16 wins and Cincinnati 13 with Los Angeles 14 11 and Pittsburgh 11 9, St. Louis 10 10. Monday results: Los Angeles 4 Philadelphia 3. San Francisco at Pittsburgh postponed by rain. Tonight’s pitchers include Drysdale Ma haffey Mizell and Hobbie Buhl. American League overlaps with Detroit New York 13 7 5 7 65? etc.

W. L. Pet San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia Los Ang Phil Drysdale Mahaffey McCormick Mizell Simmons Jay Hobbie Buhl San Fran Detroit New York Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland Kansas City Boston Washington Estrada Ramos Twinight McClain Donovan Mossi Foytack

Why Do Small Schools Show Poorly In Track

West Virginia high schools below Triple-A rarely have top track teams argues two top big school coaches. Stonewall Jackson coach Garland Barnhart notes small schools lack effort and depth, while Parkersburg’s Russ Parsons cites attitude and football focus. Dunbar coach Delmar Good adds manpower limits and warns against overemphasis on football. Stonewall Jackson, Charleston, and Dunbar have dominated state meets for 14 years.

John T. Kady Charleston W. Va UPI West Virginia Parsons Barnhart Ansted High School Fayette County Russ Parsons Parkersburg Delmar Good Dunbar Good Stonewall Jackson Stonewall

Baseball Leaders and Standings From United Press International

A UPI roundup lists top players and stats across leagues including Moon and Mays leading National and American Leagues in hits runs and RBIs. It notes season leaders in home runs pitching wins and strikeouts, highlighting Mantle Gentile Aaron Sievers and others with top marks.

United Press International G.ab R. H. Pet Cnghm St.l Clinnt Pitts Moon L.A Vrdn Mthns Mil Phil Santo Chi Mays S. F Cleve Sevis Amno Clev Batey Minn Cash Det Gatle Bal Bros Billiam B. Abnsa Kine Visals Dodgers Giants Coleman Reds T. Davis Mantle Yanks Gentile Orioles Kluszewski Angels Sievers White Sox Wagner Angeles Cepeda Aaron Braves McCovey White Yanks Tigers Lary Ford Wilhelm

Softball League Meeting Planned in Beckley

Residents interested in forming a Beckley softball league are urged to attend a meeting at the Beckley Newspapers Library at 7 p m on Friday.

Softball Organization Beckley Beckley Newspapers Library

Boxing results from around the world

Reports from Sydney Nottingham Osaka New York Tampa and San Francisco note boxers and scores. Guizani Rezgui from Tunisia defeats Eddie Beattie in a 10 round bout while Brian Curvis retains the British Empire welterweight title by outpointing Wally Swift in Nottingham. Fumio Kaizu stops Jiro Kanazawa in Osaka. Vince Martinez outpoints Miguel Aguero in New York. Claude Williams and Mel Collins draw in Tampa. Monroe Ratliff outpoints Roland LaStarza in San Francisco.

Sydney Australia UPI Guizani Rezgui Tunisia Eddie Beattie Canada Nottingham Eng Brian Curvis Wales Wally Swift England Osaka Japan Fumio Kaizu Jiro Kanazawa New York Vince Martinez Paterson N.J Miguel Angel) Aguero Argentina Tampa Fla Claude Williams Mel Collins Drew San Francisco Monroe Ratliff Los Angeles Roland LaStarza

Dentist Convicted in Pitt Point Shaving Case Won’t Seek New Trial

Pittsburgh based report says 34 year old dentist Edward H. Sebastian was convicted on two counts of bribery of an athletic contest for attempting to bribe Pitt basketball players to shave points. His attorney announced no new trial request though a pre sentence investigation was sought for community standing.

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BRL Urged To Announce Practicing Schedule

The Register sports staff urges Babe Ruth League managers to contact the paper before 9 30 each wing to notify their practice schedule.

BRL Register Sports

West Liberty Leads In Golf At WV Conference Championship

West Liberty held a six-stroke lead after 18 holes at Oglebay Park as the West Virginia Conference golf championship moved to its final 18. West Liberty posted 222 to top Fairmont by six, with Wheeling College and Morris Harvey tied for third at 244 and Concord, Bethany, and others close behind.

Wheeling W. Va UPI West Liberty West Virginia Oglebay Park Fairmont Wheeling College Morris Harvey Concord Bethany Alderson- Broaddus Glenville West Virginia State D&e

It Doesn't Rain Section 20 Opens Play Today

The Section 20 Baseball Tournament starts at 2 p.m. with Clear Fork facing Stoco Indians, Marsh Fork meeting Stratton, while Woodrow Wilson and Sophia have byes to Thursday. Marsh Fork leads with eight wins. lineups include Charley Jarrell and Scotty Murray.

Woodrow ‘Wilson Clear Fork Panthers Stoco Indians Marsh Fork Stratton Woodrow Wilson Sophia Harold Brinegar Emmett Adkins Bobby Keleman Wynston

Former Champs Fall As Masters Tourney action continues

Detroit bowler Billy Golem biewski, 1960 ABC masters champ and 1959 runner‑up, was stung by teammate Joe Joseph 950-800 and then eliminated by Bill Gaume 772-738 in a two day set. Ray Bluth, Dick Hoover, Tom Hennessey, Don Carter, and Al Horn Jr. remain in contention as 23 year old Horn’s 300 in qualifying is noted.

Detroit UPI Billy Golembiewski Golembiewski Joe Joseph Bill Gaume Canton Ohio Ray Bluth St. Louis Frank Clause Old Forge Don Carter Otto Miehus Chicago al Horn Jr Los Angeles Stan Gifford Abilene Tex Horn

World Triple Crown Races Proposed by TR A Leader

E E Dale Shaffer president of the Thoroughbred Racing Association proposed a world wide triple crown series. He envisions annual races in Europe the United States and Australia or Japan for older handicap horses and aims to form a world Thoroughbred racing association during his international tour.

New York UPI E.E. Dale Shaffer The Thoroughbred Racing Association Europe United States Australia Japan Shaffer Paris Kentucky World Thoroughbred Racing Association

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