Little League Grows From Williamsport Guidance to World Series
The article traces Little League’s growth from 1939 origins to 1960, driven by Williamsport guidance and local initiative. It notes sponsorships, field needs, rule safeguards against favoritism, and a May 1 start for seasons. It highlights World Series week arrangements and volunteer support for players.
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Williamsport
United States
Pacific
Latin America
Europe
Canada
Elyria nets win at Ely Stadium in 5-0 shutout
Elyria's tennis team, coached by Jim Rakestraw, defeated Cleveland St. Ignatius 5-0 at Ely Stadium in a tuneup before facing Lorain. Larry Stark led with 6-0 6-1 win over Steve Jalcs, while Rick Hutchings, Kent Dawson, and doubles pairs also triumphed.
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Jim Rakestraw
Elsha Hgh
Ely Stadium
Pioneers
Marines
Cleveland St. Ignatius
Lorain
Larry Stark
Steve Jalcs
Ignatius
Steve Jacis
St. Ignatius
Rick Hutchings
Elyria
Frank Genl
Kent Dawson
Ed Fatur
Rick Holliday
Ritchie Pond
Eli~ria
John Ryan
Jim Cogan
Tor Smith
Bs Ignatius
Elyria Catholic Panthers Rout Midview In Golf Meet
Elyria Catholic High School scored a 16 to 1 victory over Midview in a brisk round at Elyria Country Club. Denny Ryan Jr led with 77 while John Brandt and Mike Gula each posted 82, Brosky 89, Fach four points, and the team heads to Oberlin next.
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Elyria Catholic High
Elyria Country Club
Midview
Joe Paul
Panthers
Denny Ryan Jr
Ryan
John Brandt
Mike Gula
Ed Brosky
Oak Hill Country Club
Fach
Oberlin
Elyria Catholic
Denny Bean Jr
Eq Brosk
Sevinnes Don Knechtzes
Chuck Aldrich Ek Eit
Jim Matusik
Gary Burgess
Palmer Leads PGA Money List As Finsterwald Surges
Arnold Palmer remains atop the PGA money list through April as Don Finsterwald climbs to second after winning the New Orleans tournament and a $3,500 purse. Ken Venturi drops to third while others like Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus jockey for position with totals around $40,000.
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UPI
Arnold Palmer
PGA
Don Finsterwald
Ken Venturi
Finsterwald
Venturi
New Orleans
Baseball Sportcast on WEOL at 2:25 p.m.
Today's sportscast covers Cleveland baseball with a broadcast on WEOL scheduled for 2 25 p m. The item notes the time and station for the update.
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Cleveland
Your Child's IQ Not Fixed
A study of 300 children from birth shows IQ can rise or fall under environmental influence. The May Reader's Digest article explains why and offers guidance to help a child maximize potential. Page 100 discusses steps and opportunities for parents.
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Reader's Digest
Brookside High clinches Lorain County Class A title with big sixth
Brookside High wins the Lorain County Class A baseball final 10 to 3 over Firelands at City Field. A five-run sixth inning, sparked by Dan Sinclair and Warren Davis triples and a Ron Rieth double, fueled the rally after a 5-5 tie. Rieth pitched seven innings, striking out seven.
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Lorain
Brookside
Brookside ‘High
Cardinals
Lorain County
Dan Sinclair
Ron Rieth
Warren Davis
Dick Levits
Crew
Firelands
Berea
Jim Seiple
Falcons
Dick Jones
RBI
Mike Klepec
Lloyd Schrader
Jim Parker
Parker
Dan Opter
Short
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Sinclair
Jim Afdahl
Afdahl
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Hawkins Aims At Tigers In Big City Tilt
DETROIT UPDI Rookie hurler Winn Hawkins eyes his first Tiger stop as Cleveland notes Detroit’s home run surge. Joe Gordon says Tigers stronger but still early, Colavito’s power leads. Kuenn sidelined. Hawkins faces Jim Bunning with Bell set to start Thursday against Chicago.
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UPDI
Winn Hawkins
Detroit Tigers
Motor City
Cleveland Indians
Joe Gordon
Tiger
Gordon
Tigers
Rocky Colavito
Harvey Kuenn
Indians
Chicco Fernandez
Steve Bilko
Colavito
Kuenn
Tribe
Chicago
Hawkins
Jim Bunning
Kansas City
Hawk
Homors
Gary Bell
Area High School Track and Field Scoreboard Highlights
Elyria leads with 1:36.0 relay win and 44 events listed. Notable performances include Harrison Hildreth of Elyria sprinting 10.25 seconds and Frank Filisko of Lorain with 144-5 discus. Amherst, Clearview, Avon Lake, Vermilion and Oberlin also post strong marks across hurdles jumps and throws.
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Harrison Hildreth
Elyria
Jim McCain
Amherst
Jan Abrahamowicz
Clearview
Bill Wits
South Amherst
Fred Whitney
Aven Lake
H Bash
Avor’ Lake
Larry Johnson
Columbia
Jim Reynolds
Roger Bennet
Harrison Hidréth
Dave Bush
Mike Devich
al Wilson
Lorain
Bruce Burnham
Bertin Heights
Lee Johnson
Dennis Hutton
Ron Huntley
Avon Lake
Sam Davis
Bob Mulford
John McCaslin
Clearvies
al Stacey
Mildview
Tim Wearsch
Avon
Arnold
Sabo
Murray
Hildreth
Amherst McCann
Buser
Benner
Mulfordi
Butts
Bolognia
Earl
Whitney
Provenza
Owen
McCassin
Abrahamowicz
Berlin Heights
Weaver
Perkins
Kilbride
Burnham
Charles Butts
Oberlin
Frank Filisko
Bob Petersen
Cliff Bartlome
Vermilion
John Schneider
Styria Righ
Estes Bonsor
Sam Dearis
Jerry Zavade
Dan Paschyn
Bill Willis
Dick Mulford
Art Roose
Charles Finlay
Jack Wakefield
Dean Poling
Ron Povle
Clff Bartlome
al DeSantis
Jim Donaldson
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Major League Baseball Results and Standings Recap
American League results include Baltimore defeating Washington 3 to 2. Kemmerer notching a win with Gentile homering. Chicago routed Kansas City 13 to 6. Bauer and Daley earned the wins while Daley took the loss. National League shows Los Angeles and Philadelphia strong. San Francisco defeated St Louis 9 to 8 in a high scoring game. Musial and Davenport hit homers in mixed results across the circuit.
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Philadelphia
Mina Weeeees
Eis
San Frenensen
Achecuica
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Chicago
Diyogaie
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Law
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O'Toole
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St. Lowsiahti
Jones
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Milwaukee
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McCormick
Miller
Antonelli
Menzant
Lees
Schmidt
Wilson
Mizell
Gibson
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Bridges
Broglio
Cannizzaro
Smith
Gawatsk
Winener
Duiba
Pistons Sign Seiden To Strength Packcourt Ranks
New York reports the Detroit Pistons have signed former St. Jonas University star Seiden to a 1900-06 contract to bolster the packcourt lineup.
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New York
UPD
Dpetrot
Nt Seiden
St. Jonas University
Bowling Green Names Brodt Head Track Coach
Melvin Fi Brodt, longtime track coach at Cleveland John Adams High School, was named head track and cross country coach at Bowling Green State University. He takes over duties for BG and replaces prior staff. The announcement highlights his coaching background and expected impact on Falcons programs.
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Melvin Fi. Brodt
Cleveland John Adams High School
Bowling Green State University
Portmarnock Course Tees Up Tough Challenge for Pros
A group of ten U.S. golf professionals joined players from 30 nations to tackle Portmarnock for the International Golf and Canada Cup. The links, rugged and windswept, test accuracy with marram grass, gorse, and waves crashing along the Irish Sea as veterans recall past battles on this famed course.
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Oscar Fraley
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Ireland
UPI
U.S
Portmarnock
Dublin
Irish Sea
Hannum and Wolf Named New NBA Coaches
Alex Hannum signed a two year contract to coach the Nationals replacing Paul Seymour. Charlie Wolf, 33, agreed to lead the Cincinnati Royals next season as they seek improved results after a 19 46 and 19 53 records. Royals target Oscar Robertson and Bob Boozer to join the club.
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Syracuse Nationals
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Hannum
Wichita Vickers
Paul Seymour
Seymour
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Wolf
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Cincinnati Royals
Royals
Oscar Robertsons
Cincinnati
Bob Booser
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High School Sports Schedule Highlights Across Events
The schedule lists baseball, track, golf, and tennis events for multiple schools including Lorain Avon Lake Midview Elyria Clearview Vermilion and others. Also mentions a Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Gene tonne re and upcoming invitational meets and relays.
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Blyrie
Ridgeess
Avon Lake
Clague Par
Straxe
Amherst
Midview
Elyria
Sandusky
Elyria Catholic
Oberlin
Fremont
Clearview
Vermilion
Bay
Avon
Forelands
Buckese
Columbia
Elytia
Sanduscy
Rocky River
Ridgeville
Ridegeville
Elytia Catholic
Obertin
Wellington
Lakewood
Westlake
Cleveland Lutheran West
South Amherst
Firelands
LaGrange
Lakewood St. Edward
North Olmsted
Philadelphia
UPI
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Conley
Philadelphia Phillies
Milwaukee
Waldron and Berry Lead Amherst Bowling Night
Lydia Waldron fumbled a 210 singleton and 523 series while Beverly Berry rolled 167 166 172 for 505 at Park Lanes. Cobb Masonry took team honors with a 769 line and 2 192 series, as Kuracz Masonry held the league lead with a 3219 won lost record.
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Amherst
Lydia Waldron
Beverly Berry
Park Lanes
Cobb Masonry
Kuracz
MacAuley Tops List as Hall Adds 10 Members
Ten individuals were elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, including Easy Ed MacAuley and four other players. Coaches Frank W. Keaney Ernest Blood and Ward Lambert joined, along with Victor Hanson Branch McCracken Charles Murphy and John Wooden. The late George Hepbron and H V Porter were named as contributors. The Hall will have a Springfield College home by December 1961.
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Ed MacAuley
Louis Hawks
National Basketbal Association
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Boston Celtics
Hawks
Frank W. Keaney
Rhode Island State
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Ernest A. Blood
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Purdue
Victor Hanson
Syracuse University
Branch McCracken
Indiana
Charles
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Tampa
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John R.wooden
UCLA
George T. Hepbron
Orange
AAU
H. V. Porter
National Federation of State High Schools Assn
Liston presses title bid as Anderson falters in debut
In Houston heavyweight Sonny Liston, ranked No. 2, floors Roy Harris three times for a first round technical knockout, signaling a likely title run. At Charlotte, Paul Anderson of Georgia quits in the third round against Attilio Tondo amid fatigue in his boxing debut, underscoring a misfit with fighter’s tag. Harris suffers only his second defeat in 32 bouts, Patterson having defeated him once in 12 rounds in 1958.
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Philadelphia
Paul Anderson
Toccoa
Liston
Floyd Patterson
Roy Harris
Houston
Tex
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Attilio Tondo
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Patterson
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