Boston Terriers Still Spiritful Despite Four Losses
Boston University reports high morale after four straight defeats. Coach Steve Sinko shifts backfield for upcoming game, planning to use Tommy Prebola as Hugh O’Flynn’s ankle injury lingers. WVU looming, Colvard and Moss highlighted as threats as BU eyes a potential 3-3 record with remaining games.
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Changes Made In Braves Front Office
MILWAUKEE UPI A sweeping reorganization of the Milwaukee Braves front office was announced by President John McHale who will remain general manager as others take over non baseball duties The move aims to create a stronger operation George Duffy Lewis traveling secretary since 1936 is retiring Ray Hayworth and Bill Eberly move into top roles Austin Brown becomes director of tickets and customer relations Ralph Del Forge gains assistant secretary title with an added role at Perini Corp The changes follow McHale’s promotion to president by Lou Perini to provide on site management and a baseball oriented leadership for the club’s future.
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Knicks Triumph Over Packers in NBA Opener at Garden
New York Knicks toppled the Chicago Packers 120 to 103 in the NBA season opener at Madison Square Garden. Wilt Chamberlain led Warriors with 48 points but Los Angeles Lakers beat Philadelphia 118-113. Eddie Donovan, a St Bonaventure alum, guided a cohesive Knicks attack with five players in doubles. Ralph Br/ a names varied. Johnny Green 27, Willie Naulls 25, Richie Guerin 21, Phil Jordan 17, Darrell Imhoff 11. for the Packers Ralph Bella my scored 29.
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Glenville Faces Salem Passing Threat in key showdown
Glenville must slow Salem’s Connors to Wiegand connection to halt Salem’s four game run as the Pioneers visit Glenville. Connors has 679 yards and five TDs on 39 of 62 passes. Wiegand has 360 yards on 19 receptions with three TDs. Salem eyes first WVC title. Beasley out for Fairmont State. Bluefield State debuts in league play vs WV State.
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Sullivan Leads Orange County Golf Open in Costa Mesa
Buddy Sullivan a 30-year-old Yuba City pro led the Orange County Open after a 7 under par 64 in the first round at Mesa Verde Country Club. Bob Harrison followed at 66 while Phil Rodgers stood third at 67. Prominent pros struggled with several at 72 and higher. Billy Maxwell led headlines with 69. Jackie Cupit, Eric Monti, and Billy Casper were among others tied at 72. Jerry Barber opened 73.
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WVU Ready for Boston Test After 2-Game Win Streak
WVU coach Gene Corum warned against reading press clippings after a 20-6 win over Pitt and a 2-game run. He noted Boston University's 0-4 start but strong play, predicting a tough game as WVU plans to mix quarterbacks Ken Herock and Paul Gray. BU coach Steve Sinko called WVU a rising program amid a demanding schedule.
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Wright Goes for Record as 1961 LPGA Ends in San Antonio
The 1961 Ladies Professional Golf Association season concludes this weekend in San Antonio with Mickey Wright favored to win the Civitan Open and set a tour earnings record. Wright holds a commanding $21,827 in the bank after a 9-stroke Las Vegas Open victory, while Betsy Rawls trails with $15,388 and eyes the all-time season mark of $26,744 Rawls set in 1959. Wright’s Las Vegas win was her 10th of the year, tying Rawls’s single-season record.
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German born punter helps WVU regain football prestige
Deiter Garrett arrived in the United States from Germany at age 11 and became a standout athlete at Dunbar High School. Now a WVU punter and end, he has averaged 34.6 yards on 27 punts this season as the Mountaineers seek to restore prestige after an 18 game winless stretch.
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Patriots Bills To Battle Tonite
Boston’s shuffled quarterbacks Butch Songin and Babe Parilli will again split signal duties as the Patriots host the Buffalo Bills in a key AFL matchup. Buffalo enters as a 3 point underdog after last month’s 23-21 Buffalo win.
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Three benched QBs get Sunday big roles in NFL action
Len Dawson of the Browns Jim Ninowski of the Lions and Ralph Guglielmi of the Cardinals move from sideline telephone messengers to starting or relief roles. Dawson starts for Cleveland with Plum injured while Ninowski battles Morrall for Detroit and Guglielmi seeks pride against Washington.
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Yanks Drop Eastern League Franchise
Binghamton NY reports the New York Yankees end their Eastern League affiliation with the Triplets. Farm director Johnny Johnson relayed that poor attendance and ongoing losses since 1950, peaking at 100000 dollars in 1959, prompted the irrevocable decision to sever ties to forestall community attempts to reverse the plan.
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