Realistic Goal for Kansas City A's in 1961
The Kansas City Athletics seek improvement in 1961 with new owner Charles Finley and new GM Joe Gordon while facing pitching and infield uncertainties. Gordon aims for .500 despite a lineup mixing veterans like Norm Siebern and Hank Bauer with prospects such as Dick Howser and Wayne Causey, fearing Washington and Los Angeles as tougher rivals.
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Red Clay Mecca of Baseball in North Carolina
Salisbury hosts its second annual national awards shindig as scouts flock to the Red Clay region. The piece recalls famous from Pageland to Lexington and Salisbury players, with Jake Wade and Connie Mack linked to area talent and historic semi pro leagues.
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N.C
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Olanta
Prosperity
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Sleepy Eye
Minn
Big Cabin
Okla
Siab Fork
W. Va
Strawberry Plains
Tenn
S. C
Jake Wade
Jack Scott
Giants
John McGraw
McGraw
Scott
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Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Connie
Lexington
Branch Rickey
Aft
New York
Levy
Jersey City
Andy Cohen
Andy
Rogers Hornsby
Boston
Cohen
Hornsby
Georgie Jessel
Jessel
Polo Grounds
Belmont Park
Moses
Hemus Names Lindy McDaniel Top Relief Ace For Cardinals
Solly Hemus says Lindy McDaniel is the Cardinals best relief pitcher this spring and could be key to a pennant run. Ernie Broglio will start the opener with McDaniel circling as the late innings finisher in St Louis spring tuneups.
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Cardinals
New York Yankees
McDaniel
Lindy
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Omer
Ernie Broglio
Broglio
West Signs Lakers Three Year Contract Deal
Jerry West agreed to a new three year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. General manager Lou Mohs praised the rookie after a standout season in the NBA and noted West’s old deal still had a year to run but the club sought a better arrangement.
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LOS Angeles
UPI
Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Lou Mohs
West
Mohs
National Basketball Associaton
Sacramento Fight Results Highlight Local Boxing
In Sacramento California Dave School fought against Brown of San Francisco with Brown stopping Flood of Sacramento in a 160 pound bout. The match showcased prominent local fighters and concluded with a stoppage.
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Sacramento
Wellington Sees 540 By Perkins
Marge Perkins bowled 540 last night topping the Strikeout Ladies League. Glenna Bennett led Miller's Market with 501 as Ada Gardner totaled 497 in the action. Miller's Market claimed high team game 784 and series 2,033 while Wight's Jewelry led with a 31 11 mark and Oberlin Pizza House posted a 735 line to pace high team line.
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Thomasson
Perkins
Glenna Bennett
Miller’s
Miller
Wight
Ada Gardner
Oberlin Pizza House
Gnandt Electric
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Rainbow Lanes & Lounge
Oberlin Rd
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Cleveland St
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Royalton Road
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Ohio
Sportsmans Digest
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Yorkshire Ct
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E. Bridge ST
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