Indians May Delay Hiring New General Manager
Cleveland officials indicate no rush to replace Frank Lane after his quit to join the Kansas City Athletics. Al Lopez, former Indians manager, is seen as the top candidate, with Lane's departure prompting a shared GM role between Jimmie Dykes and Hoot Evers until Lopez is available.
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Chicago White Sox
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William R. Daley
Chicago
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Jimmie Dykes
Hoot Evers
Dolin
Kansas City
Charles C. Finley
Gary
Ind
Athletics
Jimmy Piersall
Piersall
Bill Tuttle
Tuttle
Kansas City, Mo
Charles Finley
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
A’s
Parke Carroll
New York Yankees
Bob Cerv
Yankees
Andy Carey
Roger Maris
New York
Kansas Cty
Joe Gordon
Detroit Tigers
Gordon
Detroit
Sam
Elyria Bowlers Lead 1961 Pace with Four Records Set
In Elyria's first full bowling schedule of 1961 four records fell as 500s and 600s were cashed. Harry Murawski posted a 650 series and Florence Klinech a 523 series, with Joe Baracskai chalking a 254 game. Lane discussed A’s trades and Kansas City’s salary moves amid a busy season start.
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Harry Murawski
Florence Klinech
Joe Baracskai
Redskins sign two players from college ranks
Washington signs two players Joe Rutgens 20 pound tackle from Illinois and Jim Kerr halfback from Penn State. The club had previously inked quarterback Norman Snead of Wake Forest.
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UPI
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Uh- Mois
Jim Kerr
Penn State
Washington Redskins
National Football League
Redskins
Norman Snead
Wake Forest
Elyria High Hosts Veteran Sandusky 5 Friday
Elyria High’s Pioneers, led by Johnson and Cowen, meet Sandusky in a Buckeye Conference showdown as both teams chase a title. The column notes Elyria’s improving form, early schedule, and key scorers while previewing other conference games and upcoming tests.
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Buckeye
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Marion
Lorain
Fremont
Findlay
Dale Reichenbach
Elyrians
Johnson
Lee Johnson
Dick Cowen
Ken Dick
Jim Garbash
Bill Jackson
Dick Roberts
Steve Hays
Bob Clark
Dave Dicken
Bill Masonis
Coven
Garbash
Jackson
Roberts
Hays
Ed Bryant
Bob Boos
Tom Rudolph
Buk Zerbe
Dave Mumau
Don Rather
Golf match play revival idea gains Turnesa support
Jim Turnesa urges reviving PGA match play as a TV friendly event. He notes a 64 32 64 structure starting Friday or Saturday would attract sponsors and crowds, recalling his 1956 win and his brothers Joe and Mike who reached finals.
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Avon Park
Fla
UPD
Jim Turnesa
Chick Harbert
Louisville
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Turnesas
Joe
Mike
Walter Hagen
Ben Hogan
Jim
Atlantic City
Seaview
Celtics and Warriors Triumph in Hoop Rivalry Showdown
Celtics and Warriors won key NBA showdowns as Boston defeated the Lakers 102-96 without Bill Sharman while Sam Snead-like golf chatter colored the scene. Cousy led with 27, Heinsohn 21, Baylor 40 and Russell 18 rebounds as the Warriors edged Detroit 128-125 in overtime.
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Je Wans
Bill Sharman
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Los Angeles Lakers
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Detroit Pistons
New York
Syracuse
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Cousy
Philadelphia
Celtics
Lakers
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Bob Cousy
Tom Heinsohn
Elgin Baylor
Bill Russell
Wut Chamberlain
Detroit
Paul Arizin
Bob Ferry
George Lee
Don Ohl
Gene Shue
Pistons
Bailey Howell
Hal Greer
Dolph Schayes
Ken Sears
Blair Drafted by Chargers for 195-pound Halfback Role
George Blair a 195 pound halfback from Mississippi has been drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers of the AFL. Blair is slated to play next weekend in the Senior Bowl at Mobile Alabama for exposure ahead of the upcoming season.
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UPI
George Blair
Mississippi
Los Angeles Chargers
Blair
Mobile
Ada
Gopher Football Falls In Rose Bowl To Washington
In Pasadena the No. 1 Minnesota Gophers lose 17 to 7 to Washington in the Rose Bowl. Washington defense shuts down Minnesota’s offense as the huskies capitalize on a fourth quarter interception near the goal line.
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Dry Gulch
Schloredt
Carole
Arroyo Seco
Pasadena
Dodgers
Walter O'Malley
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Angels
Walter
Midwest
Sota
Pacific Coast
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Gophers
Washington
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Navy
Washington Territory
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North
Sandy Stephens
Washby
Feld
Stephens
McKeta
Club Members and Scores Listing
The 600 Club includes Harry Murawski 650 Ray Benson 115 Bob Karnes 628 Charles Tower 612 Dean Smith 611 Bob Toth 110 Dewey Maddock 605 Joe Baracskai 601 Ed Ragnoni 601 Bob Hendershot 600 Florence Klinect 523 Betts 518 Mary Lyons 515 Helen Ritter 505 Jane Surdock 505.
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Asted Press International
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St. Louis
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Lehman
Bob Karnes
Bob Toth
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Bob Hendershot
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Ritter
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Charles Tower
Dean Smith
Lester R Reynolds
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Har
Harry Murawski
Dewey Maddock
Joe Baracskai
Ed Ragnoni
Florence Klinect
Betts
Greatest golfer debated by Jim Nelson and Willie the Wedge
Jim Nelson says the greatest golfer was Nelson citing his walk to the ball swing and results. Willie the Wedge captured the U S Amateur in 1938 and 1948 while the Turmesas era heroes are recalled. The piece notes pro golf favors money over artistry and doubts match play revival.
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Wedge
U.S
Jim
Nelson
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