Reds Rally Past Phillies to Move Into NL Lead
In a doubleheader split, the Cincinnati Reds won 4-2 and 3-2 to climb one game ahead of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League standings. Philadelpia starter Jack Baldschun shined in relief, while Vada Pinson and Gordie Coleman provided key power. Joey Jay earned his 15th win for Cincinnati with support from Sherman Jones in the second game.
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Billy Williams
George Altman
Joey Jay
Sherman Jones
Jimmy O'Toole
Reds
Bill Henry
Philadelphia
Jack Baldschun
Cincinnati
Phils
Vada Pinson
All Stars to challenge Eagles in 28th midsummer game
Chicago readers learn the College All-Stars face the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in the 28th midsummer game. Otto Graham's team relies on Snead Kilmer and Matte in a double wing attack with ABC TV coverage and about 65 000 expected fans. The Eagles arrive from Hershey Pa with Nick Skerich deciding between Jurgensen and Hill at quarterback.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Soldier Field
Norm Snead
Wake Forest
Bill Kilmer
UCLA
Tom Matte
Ohio State
Big
Lakefront
ABC
Collegians
Otto Graham
Chicago Tribune Charities Inc
Oddmakers
Eagles
Hershey, Pa
Nick Skerich
Sonny Jurgensen
King Hill
Mudcat Grant Reaches Personal High Of 10
Cleveland reports pitcher Mudcat Grant achieves a personal high of 10 strikeouts in a game against aAL rival. Grant dominates with fastball and changeup, securing a decisive win for the home team.
REIS Scandals Briefs Retain Size and Durability Claim
A compact notice asserts that Reis brand briefs maintain a permanent size fit and are reinforced with 20 percent nylon for longer wear. It emphasizes durability and a non shrinking design.
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Reis
Title Bout Set Saturday in Ogden Utah
Gene Fullmer defends against Florentino Fernandez in a 15 round middleweight bout in Ogden Utah. Marv Jenson and Eugenio Ruiz issue coded signals during the contest as both managers direct attack and defense plans. The bout airs on ABC at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.
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Gene Fullmer
Florentino Fernandez
Marv Jenson
Fullmer
National Boxing Association
Battlers
ABC
Jets Fall To Chiefs In IL Action With Charleston Lead
Charleston defeated Toronto 2-1 and 9-3 in 11 innings to move ahead of Buffalo by one percentage point as the International League race tightens. Jersey City beat Buffalo 14-8 behind Danny Kravitz's four hits and six RBIs. Richmond edged Rochester 4-2 on R. G. Smith relief. Rip Repulski and Dutch Dotterer led Syracuse past Columbus with two RBIs each, while Tom Sisk took his first loss.
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Marlins
San Juan
Columbus
Buffalo
Toronto
Bisons
Danny Kravitz
Jersey City
R. G. Smith
Rochester
Richmond
Rip Repulski
Dutch Dotterer
Lee Stange
Syracuse
Repulski
Dotterer
Tom Sisk
Hawks Rally Past Eagles in Pee Wee League Showdown
In a tight Pee Wee action, the Hawks beat the Eagles 2-1 behind a fourth inning rally. Peter Stephenson and Tommy Daft delivered clutch singles, while Steve Davie Smith scored the deciding run. David Coon tossed a no hitter in the later game, leading his team to an 8-0 win over the Bluebirds with two hits.
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Peter Era
Aan Reed
Rutter
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Peter Stephenson
Dileso
Tommy Daft
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Davie Smith
Geoff Rosenberg
Steve Sacey
Bul Clark
David Coon
Paul Whitaker
Craig White
Bluebirds
Coon
Mantle ends homer chase as Yanks sweep twin bill
Mickey Mantle belted his 40th homer as the Yankees swept Kansas City 6-5 and 12-5 to extend their AL lead. Chuck Schilling sparked Boston comebacks with a game winning homer and a key single. White Sox and Senators won while Orioles rallied to beat Minnesota in a doubleheader.
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Yankees
Detroit
Kansas City
Mickey Mantle
Boston
Chuck Schilling
Red Sox
Los Angeles
Cleveland
Chicago
Jim Landis
White Sox
Indians
Washington
Bud Zipfel
Senators
Tigers
Charlie Maxwell
Dave Philley
Baltimore
Marv Breeding
Jim Busby
Orioles
Minnesota
Whitey Ford
National League and American League standings brief
Baseball results and standings across leagues note late games and doubleheaders. Key scores include Milwaukee 4 Chicago 7 in 11 innings, St. Louis 4 Pittsburgh 2, San Francisco 6 Los Angeles 0, and Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 2. AL leaders New York 67–36, Detroit 63–25, Baltimore 59–47 with schedules ahead.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New York
Detroit
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
Minnesota
Washington
Kansas City
Baltimor
International Lfeagu
Wil Pet
60 Champion Takes Lead In Pistol Race
CAMP PERRY Defending champion Army Sgt. 1-C William D. Blankenship of Richlands Virginia led the 1961 National Pistol Championships on Wednesday with 1766 points. His Army teammate M. Sgt. James W. Kurtz of Eldred Illinois matched his score but placed second due to fewer X ring hits.
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William D. Blankenship
Richlands
M. Sgt
James W. Kurtz
Eldred, II
Standings and scores from five baseball leagues
Pacific Coast League results show Salt Lake City 5 Salt Lake City 5 Seattle 4 Tacoma 7 Portland 10 Tacoma 6 San Diego 7 Spokane 2 Hawaii 10 Vancouver 5 International League games feature Charleston 2 Toronto 1 at 11 innings Jersey City 14 Buffalo 8 Rochester 4 Richmond 2 Syracuse 5 Columbus 2 American Association results Denver 11 Louisville 4 Omaha 4 Indianapolis 2 Houston 11 Dallas Fort Worth
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Houston
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Paul Brown Delays Browns Cut After All-Star Game
Coach Paul Brown will wait until after the College All-Star game Friday night to decide cuts from the Cleveland Browns. Three Browns rookies are on the All-Star squad facing the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago as Brown evaluates rookies at work before making roster decisions.
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Paul Brown
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland
Philadelphia Eagles
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National Football League
Red Sox Sweep Dodgers as Shilling Delivers Late Hits
Chuck Shilling of the Red Sox broke a 2-2 tie with an eighth inning RBI single and homered in the ninth to seal an 8-7 win in game two, completing a doubleheader sweep over Los Angeles after a 7-2 victory. Juan Marichal of the Giants fired a one hitter for his second straight shutout, beating the Dodgers 6-0 to end their eight game streak.
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Marichal
Giant
Haywood Sullivan
Luis Arroyo
Ford
Yankees
Joe Pignatano
Wayne Causey
Bob Cerva
Kansas City
Ralph
Tigers
Zipfel
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Houston
Chico Fernandez
Maxwell
Phil Regan
Baltimore
Chuck Estrada
Twins
Schilling
Red Sox
Ike Delock
Jim Grant
Willie Kirkland
Cleveland
White Sox
Landis
Chuck Shilling
Los Angeles
Juan Marichal
Giants
Dodgers
Spalding Official Denies Ball Change Since 1926
A. G. Spalding & Brothers representative in Baltimore says MLB baseballs today are identical to those used by Babe Ruth in 1927. Duke Zilber, national manager of professional sales, states the ball is not wound tighter and there has been no change in manufacturing since 1926.
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Babe Ruth
Duke Zilber
A. G. Spalding & Brothers
Zilber
Samsonite Horizon
Horizon
Capri
Maris and Mantle 17 Games Ahead of Ruth Pace
The table compares Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees with Babe Ruth’s 1927 record pace. It highlights their positions in the season as they close in on Ruth’s landmark mark.
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Roger Maris
Babe Ruth
Babe
Maris
Mickey Mentle
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