New Lineups For Major Leagues Open 1961 Season
The Pirates and Yankees bring back last season’s lineups as 1961 opens with expansion era. Pirates start against the Giants with Bob Friend on the mound. Yankees under Ralph Houk open vs the Twins with Whitey Ford pitching. Senators debut Kennedy ceremonial toss precedes a chaotic loss to the White Sox.
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Opening Day Spark as Baseball Season Begins
Red Smith reflects on opening day across major leagues in 1959. He notes rain delays, players like Jim Brosnan facing nerves, and stars such as Carl Yastrzemski and Stan Musial. The piece contrasts baseball as a job with fans’ anticipation as the season starts amid business and risk.
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Celtics Aim To Clinch 1961 Title At Garden
Boston hosts St Louis Hawks in a pivotal Game 5 seeking a third straight NBA title and fourth in five years. Celtics edge Hawks on home court as Satch Sanders emerges, crowd reaches capacity, Red Sox open season vs Kansas City Athletes.
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Satch) Sanders
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Yarsa Proves Bowling Arm Ready For Softball Return
Yarsa declares his pitching arm still sharp after winter, boasting a 670 series in the Bess and Andy's League at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes led by a 268 opener. Ed's Barber Shop posted top league totals with a 2,814 three-game mark as BBC Home League members also topped 600. Other high scores include Herb Guyeska at 252, and Dick Diederick and Jami Morap Sr near 619 each, while Miriam Curtis led the Women's circuit with 501 at the YWCA League.
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Lorain Net Coach Seeks Upset of Elyria in Season Opener
Lorain coach Frank Wilace aims to topple Elyria High in the season opener at Oakwood Park. Senior Ernie Kuhn is the expected No. 1, with a toss up for others including Al Wayman Mike Wimasz and Bob Finley. New sophomores George Kolczun Al Shaffer and Dan Hronec join the roster as Lorain schedules key dual matches from April 13 to May 26 including district and state tours.
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Stigman Shelved By Indians On Disabled List
DETROIT UP I The Cleveland Indians placed southpaw pitcher Dick Stigman on the disabled list for a minimum of 30 days. The move came as Stigman was sidelined by an injury, with no immediate return date announced.
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600 Club Standings Featured Players and Scores
A compact listing shows top 10 performers at the 600 Club with scores: Jack Yarsa 670, Herb Guyeska 661, Jack Traxler 612, Dick Diederick 620, Jim Moran Sr 619, Chuck Hobar 619, Chuck Tower 617, Pete Shuster 613, Ted Carpenter 608. The lineup highlights season high marks and notable placements.
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Herb Guyeska
Jack Traxler
Dick Diederick
Jim Moran, Sr
Chuck Hobar
Chuck Tower
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Ted Carpenter
Oberlin High baseball opener postponed to Saturday
Oberlin High School postponed the season start. The game against Lorain St. Marys is rescheduled for Saturday at 1 p m, announced Athletic Director Russell Lynch.
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