Americans Bet $46 Billion In A Year On Gambling
A sweeping look at American gambling shows a record 46 billion dollars wagered annually with illegal bookmaking profits around 9 billion. The piece traces college basketball bribes involving players like Jack Egan and outlines how bookies, syndicates, and protection money fuel the gambling network across tracks and sports. It lists key players, firms, and regional hubs implicated in the scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Grand Jury
America
Tegal
Milton R. Wessel
New York Corporation
Special
Wessel
Athletic Publications
Minneapolis
Delaware Sports Service
Wilmington
Del
Continental Press
Western Union
Kentucky
Newport-Covington
Philip Lacort
Boston
Aaron Wagman
Bronx
Florida
Joseph Hacken
Manhattan
Joseph Green
The
Frank Hogan
St.atrick’s
St. John’s of
New York
Brooklyn
Gambling Crime Nexus and Hidden Operators Exposed
The piece argues that gambling crimes intertwine with criminal enterprises and that behind a legitimate betting operator lies narcotics, loan sharking, and violence. It contends the public often misreads bookmakers as innocent and stresses the need to reveal the true illicit networks.
Dodgers edge Braves to keep pace with Reds
Maury Wills lined a ninth inning single for the Dodgers in Milwaukee, scoring the decisive run as Sandy Koufax and Larry Sherman combined on a three-hitter. Koufax improved to 11-4, fanning seven for 135 strikeouts, two walks, and the Dodgers stayed two games behind NL leaders Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Los Angeles Dodgers
Maury Wills
Milwaukee Braves
Sandy Koufax
Larry Sherry
Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Pittsburgh
Bob Buhl
Buhl
Claude Raymond
Wills
Koufax
Jockey Gene Martin Joins Starting Gate Crew at Oceanport
Gene R. Martin, once rider of Decathlon with multiple stakes wins at Monmouth Park, returns to the shore track in a new role as a starting gate crew member at Oceanport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanport
N. J
Gene R. Martin
Monmouth Park
Seashore Track
Olivieri Says He Will Quit When Johnson Retires
Pat Olivieri, Harold Johnson’s manager, announced in Philadelphia he will quit the sport when Johnson retires, likely in three to four years. Olivieri, a longtime restaurateur, reflected on boxing troubles and his business success while praising Johnson as a good fighter and decent man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
UPI
Pat Olivieri
Olivieri
Harold Johnson
Johnson
Pat
Julio Mederos
Cuba
Harold
NASCAR Names Atlanta as Indy Type Race Replacement
Atlanta replaces the canceled Indianapolis type race with a 250 mile event at AIR on July 9. Late model drivers compete for 30000 in prize money after USAC deemed the track too dangerous and Firestone tire tests could not proceed in time. AIR President Nelson Weaver criticizes the last minute cancelation while promising practice and time trials ahead of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Nascar
Atlanta International Raceway
National Association of Stock Car Automobile Racing
United States Auto Club
Firestone
Bill France
Daytona Beach
Fla
Daytona Speedway
AIR
Nelson Weaver
Weaver
USAC
Raceway
Jones and Whirlaway Derby Team Sets Longstanding Record
In 1941 Plain Ben Jones trained Whirlaway to win the Kentucky Derby with a record mile time while jockey Eddie Arcaro rode to victory. Whirlaway, once prone to drifting on the final turn, ran straight that day, earning a record still cited after two decades. Jones later died in Lexington at 78. Whirlaway died in Paris at 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Plain Ben Jones
Whirlaway
Plain Crazy
Plain Ben
Jones
Whirly
Paris
Lexington
Ben
Mr. Longtail
Eddie Arcaro
Shawnee Course Names New Golf Director
AP reports Jack Cummins, former Miami television sports director, will direct golf activities at Shawnee course in Pennsylvania. Preston Patterson and Howard Hall, both from Miami courses, assist in the pro shop. John Clementi of Harrisburg notes North Carolina football team has nine married players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Delaware Pa
Jack Cummins
Miami Television
Preston Patterson
Howard Hall
Miami
John Clementi
Harrisburg
Three Chargers Sign Veteran Defenders for 1960 Camp
San Diego Chargers announce three veteran signings Dick Harris Doyle Nix and Dick Chorovich by general manager Sid Gillman. Harris 5 11 defensive halfback led LA entry with 5 interceptions last season for 0 yards and one TD. Nix 6 0 defensive back intercepted four passes for 31 yards and one TD. Chorovich a three year veteran defensive tackle 4 4 240 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Calif
UPI
San Diego Chargers
Eneral
Sid Gillman
Dick Harris
Doyle Nix
Dick Chorovich
Chargers
University of San Diego
Harris
Nix
Chorovich
Pierceton Coach Heads to Warsaw High School
Burt Niles, Pierceton High School track coach for eight years, signed as head track and assistant basketball coach at Warsaw High School. He succeeds Dennis Blind as track coach while remaining in basketball duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Burt Niles
Pierceton High School
Warsaw High School
Dennis Blind
Ford Heads Hurlers of AL All Star Squad
Whitey Ford leads the 1961 American League All Star pitching staff with Frank Lary and Jim Bunning among top mound figures named by manager Paul Richards for the July 11 game in San Francisco. The roster features Norm Cash Johnny Temple Tony Kubek Brooks Robinson Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Rocky Colavito and John Romano with Elston Howard backing Romano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Whitey Ford
Yogi Berra
Dick Howser
Ford
New York Yankee
Detroit
Frank Lary
Jim Bunning
Paul Richards
San Francisco
Joe Cronin
Richards
Norm Cash
Johnny Temple
Cleveland
Tony Kubek
New York
Brooks Robinson
Baltimore
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Rocky Colavito
John Romano
Berra
Yankee
Elston Howard
Romano
Yogi
al Kaline
Jackie Brandt
Howser
Kansas City
Cash
Brandt
Jim Perry
Mike Fornieles
Lary
Bunning
Major League Baseball Leaders and Pitching Standings
Summary of American and National League leaders in batting and pitching with names such as Maris Mantle Killebrew Cash and Cepeda Robinson Mays Aaron and Freese plus pitchers Latman Mossi Ford Schwall Wynn Koufax Jay Purkey Brosnan with records and team affiliations. Includes note that no night games are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maris
Yanks
Mantle
Killebrew
Twins
Cash
Tigers
Genties
Orioles
Cepeda
Giants
Robinson
Reds
Mathews
Braves
Mays
Coleman
Aaron
Gentile
Freese
Latman
Indians
Mossi
Ford
Schwall
Red Sox
Wynn
White Sox
Padres
Dodgers
Miller
Lantz
Pirates
Koufax
Jay
Purkey
Brosnan
Final Settlement of Estate No 13708 Madison County
Creditors and heirs of Mary Olive Merritt deceased are urged to appear in the Madison County Superior Court at Anderson on July 13, 1961 to show cause why the final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship for distributive shares. Clerk Eugene Creagmile's office notes June 28, 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Olive Merritt
Superior Court
Madison County
Anderson
Indiana
Eugene Creagmile
Madison County Chambers
Byer, & Gaus
Donald R. Summers
Ethel E. Featherston
Ind
Eugene Creagrmile
Austin & Stewart
Minneapolis-Honeywell Regulator Company
Balfour Heating Company
Robert W. Miller
Conrad
Arnkens
British remarks on gridiron refs and whistles spark talk
London reports Board of Trade Minister Frederick Erroll says American referees prefer British whistles and face a six month wait for delivery. He notes North America also shows demand for British fish hooks and birdcages while on a U S Canada tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Board of Trade
Frederick Erroll
Erroll
North America
Bowler Di Filippo Captures Three League Titles
Batavia NY reports Nick Di Filippo earns envy of locals as he bowls for three teams in regional leagues, all three winning championships last season. Primonetta tied the Monmouth Park track record of 1:08 2-5 for six furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia, N. Y
Nick di Filippo
Monmouth Park
Public Auction Notices From Indiana Listings
A sequence of public sale notices lists real estate and household items auctioned by various auctioneers in Indiana towns. Dates span July with times, locations include Greenfield Pendleton Egg M Hood Lawler Urbana and Elbert Whelcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ostemeier
East Main
Greenfield
Ind
Joe Kellum
Snt
Cap Anderson
Household Furn
Carpenter Tools
Stottlemoor
R. Co
Egg M. Hood
Chas, Lawler
Highland School
Chas. Lawler
Aletha Jane O'Neal
Pearl Street
Elbert Whelcher
John P. Dickmann
Sarah Agnes Conner
6Th St
Ege M. Hood
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Jack Egan
St. Joseph's
Fegan
Madison Beverage CO
By Wak Ditzen
Trip Foe
Sherry Stingy
Everybody's Oil Corporation
Gene Sylvester
Fletcher St
Columbus Ave
Jack Cuddy
United Press International
Olivier
National Boxing Association
Jesse Bowdry
von Clay
Eddie Machen
Atlantic City
Oes
North Carolina
Pierceton
Vero Beach
Holman Stadium
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Los Angeles
John Sellers
T. V. Lark
12Th and
Meridian Streets
United Press International League Player & Club
GAB R H Pet. Cash Det
Kil'brew Minn
HO Brand Balt
Piersall Clev
Mantle NY
Romano Clev
Sievers Chi
B.rob'son Balt
Francona Clev
Tasby Wash
Gentile Balt
A” Street
Elwood
Riley M. Sharp
Thomas L. Faust
R.C.A
General Electric
Hadley and
Sharp
Attorneys At Law
Telephone
Federal
John Wire and
Joe Ross
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