Braves Target Ryne Duren in Interleague Trade Talks
New York telegram reports the Milwaukee Braves seek a right handed reliever by trading for Ryne Duren from the Los Angeles Angels as interleague trading opens. Angels seek needed players or prospects, with Ed Charles and Bob Uecker among Braves rookies eyed. Trade chatter centers on Duren before or at Tampa meetings as other clubs eye Howser Sievers Malzone and Fox Phillips in a busy period.
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Drum Drums 625 Series in Strikeout Lanes Bowling
Wellington bowler Bob Drum rolled a 266 game and 655 series in the Monday Night Amateurs League at Strikeout Lanes. Ferriman's Milk Cartage posted an 873 game and 2532 series to widen its lead to 22 2 10s. Margaret Knapp had a 197 game and Mary Durbin a 485 series in the Thursday Afternoon Women's League, while The Chain Gang led with a TS game and 2166 sets.
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Margaret Knapp
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Wellington Seeks Local Independent Basketball League
Wellington residents form a group to create an independent basketball league. Recreation Director Ron Simerson invites interested persons to meet in the Town Hall Girl Scout Room and urges local groups to sponsor teams.
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Wellington
Ron Simerson
Fight Results: King Beats Ni gerts In Outpoint Victory
Joe King defeats Angel Garcia in a disputed boxing match by outpoint, with Seng or Ni gerts listed as the opponent. The bout details are incomplete but indicate a decision victory for King.
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Nigerts
Angel Garcia
Soe Ap
Massillon Clinches Third Straight Ohio Crown in 1961
Massillon Tigers win the Ohio high school football title for a third straight year, holding a tight path to the crown. Niles and McKinley showcase fierce battles, with Massillon edging Parma 21 20 and finishing unbeaten 11 0 0, while coach Leo Strang’s squad receives 15 first place votes to dominate the UPI final ratings.
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Jon's
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Aeewe Semen
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Columbus
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Tsipis Nets 28 In Lorain Class A Opener
Lorain City Class A basketball opens with Tsipis scoring 28 to lift Troup 47 over Old Dutch. Don Spice 23 Gary Sweet 21 lead Reds 66 57 past B F Goodrich. Traxler 21 Freeman 19 power Carling Black Label 83 30 Wasem Insurance.
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Waterfowl Hours Told for Elyria Area Tomorrow
Waterfowl hunting hours in the Elyria area tomorrow are 7:23 a.m. to 5:03 p.m. sunrise to sunset.
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Keller Leads Yeomen In Cross Country Meet
Oberlin College standout Bill Keller competes in the NCAA cross country meet in East Lansing with 286 entrants from four teams. A Ohio Conference medalist and top finisher, Keller placed 27th in the small college division at Wheaton, helping the Yeomen to seven dual meet wins and one loss this fall.
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Shoremen Honor Former Avon Lake Basketball Players
Avon Lake to honor all former Avon Lake basketball players in a short ceremony before tomorrow's varsity season opener against Brookside. Stars of the past will be admitted free by registering at the door.
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Elyria Pioneer Basketball Opens Season Under Reichenbach
Elyria High begins 1961 62 basketball with Dale Reichenbach entering his ninth season. Rick's crew, featuring guards Steve Hays Tom Wilbern and Bill Masonis, competes for two starting forward spots alongside Bob Clark and Bill Piper. The club aims to rebound better than last year’s team, after losing Lée Johnson. Friday’s reserve game at 7 p.m. precedes the 7:30 varsity clash.
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Football to Basketball Switch Boosts Southwestern Conference
Southwestern Conference opens with three Friday games and eight teams in action Saturday as football programs shift to basketball. Oberlin faces Olmsted Falls and Bay. Ridgeville hosts Columbia. Milan visits Newry. Elyria, Fairview, Avon Lake, and other area schools round out a crowded week of high school basketball amid long winter seasons.
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Lanes Bowl Leads After High Scoring Night
Lanes Team Key Leader Davidson fired a 235 game and Thompson posted a 58 percent series in the Cassie League at K-D Lanes. Lanes still tops the standings with a 368 record despite Fairchild Insurance posting a 641 game and 2,682 series.
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Leonard Davidson
Emmet Thompson
Fairchild Insurance
EHS Team Feted By Boosters At Elyria Banquet
The Pioneer Club of Elyria High hosted the football team at a banquet at Towne Crier Inn. Head Coach Bill Barton spoke on returnees for next fall, and trophies were given to senior players. Randall Schunk served as MC and officials and staff from multiple school levels attended. Attendance reached 161 with club officers introduced.
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Nine Teams Enlisted in Elyria B League Start Dec 4
Nine teams enter the Elyria B Basketball League which opens December 4. Games run Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays with each squad playing twice weekly. Teams include KZWU Local 73 Brown Lipe Chapin American Standard Green Dragon Kelly Brothers Construction Lear Construction Mid Way Drive In Albert Auditors and Elyria Bowling Center.
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Ferguson and Ingram Named All American 1961 Football Squad
Detroit AP report notes fullback Bob Ferguson and guard Mike Ingram of Ohio State named to the 1961 All America football squad. Ferguson was chosen unanimously, among eight other players, by the selectors of the weekly publication Football Ness.
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Buckeye Football Rivalry Prompts Ethics Debate
The Medina County Gazette cites Buckeye coach John Murphy facing criticism after a 46-0 win over Highland, arguing that winning raises ethical questions about matchups and senior-vs freshman sizes. The piece notes Buckeye’s Inland Conference title goal and future lettermen, contrasting media reactions to blowout scores across college football.
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Bob Lowry
Jee Armeni
Bill Havens
Joe Vajentic
Jack Wilhelm
Inland Conference
Spiegelberg powers Oberlin Yeomen in a tough season
Oberlin College racked up a 2-5-1 record as star fullback Al Spiegelberg earned three offensive honors. He led in rushing and total offense, set a scoring pace, and nearly broke the school rushing mark despite a 22-7 loss to Wooster. John McCaslin, Bob Smythe, Harvey Singer, and Jim Wright also highlighted the Yeomen, who averaged 14.4 points per game while allowing 17.5.
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