Detroit and Washington Split as Boston Tops Detroit
Detroit 3 Washington 4 in a listed matchup with Kansas City 3 Baltimore 8 and Los Angeles 1. The schedule shows Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Detroit New York at Minnesota Boston at Kansas City Baltimore at Los Angeles and other NS entries.
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Marshall Rejoins Browns At Tackle
Jim Marshall impressed Browns coach Paul Brown in his first tackle workout. The coach compared him to Bill Willis and noted speed on the line with players like Ray Smith McCormack and Wooten. Marshall aims to play versus the Steelers in Akron while Schafrath is called to Air National Guard service.
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Tigers rally for 7-3 win as Wood hits grand slam
Jake Wood capped a five run inning with a first major league grand slam to power the Tigers past Seattle 7-3. He added a strikeout total of four as Detroit beat the Angels.
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Speed Team Reaches $10,000 Reward For 181 MPH Run
Art Malone, the world fastest race driver on a closed track, and Bob Osiecki, builder of the car, stepped forward to day to collect $10,000 for an 181 mile an hour spin around Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach Florida.
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Washburn Tops Jersey City In IL Action
Charleston pitcher Ray Washburn improved to 14 wins with a 3 1 victory over Jersey City. It marked his fourth win against the Jersey City cousins in five meetings, as he limited them to four earned runs in the series.
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Hambletonian Race Nears as Illinois Voices Split
A fast selective field of three year old trotters clouds expectations for the Du Quoin State Fair request to renew the classic contract for five years. The vote is expected to be close, with drivers avoiding chances on Caleb who starts from post one as the top contenders weigh their prospects.
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Tigers and Yankees Edge Toward AL Pennant Showdown
Detroit Tigers pull within 1.5 games of the lead after a 7-3 win at Washington as Jake Wood hits a grand slam and Norm Cash drives in runs. New York Yankees open a three-game series at Minnesota while Babe Ruth’s home run record chase looms and Detroit hopes to lace a weekend Bronx clash.
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Logan Beats Corning 12-11 in Hocking Valley playoff action
Logan defeated Corning 12-11 in a tense contest as part of the Hocking Valley baseball playoffs. Calvin Cook delivered a key triple for the winning run in the 10th inning while Harry Whiteran added a looping RBI single. Carbon Hill Longstreth to host two makeup games this weekend with Plantsville and Labor Day Coming providing the opposition.
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Ohio State Fair Harness Races Split Into Two Divisions
Twenty six horses compete in two Buckeye State Pace divisions at the 1961 Ohio State Fair with a final heat to decide the purse. Lord Valentine wins the two year old Ohio State Trot as he advances to the decisive heat and Kindle places high in the final heat. No parimutuel betting is offered at the fair.
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State ChampsTight American Legion tourney opens with undefeated clash
Hastings Nebraska hosts a tournament opening as undefeated teams meet. Brooklyn New Jersey faces Colonial West Virginia while Phoenix Arizona takes on Cincinnati. Billings Montana defeats Jackson Mississippi 43 in a separate double elimination game.
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T and T Market Advances to Softball Semifinals
T and T Market of Point Pleasant defeated Vienna 10-5 to reach the semifinals of the local softball tournament. Paul Smith and Jerry Zerkle homered, Dick Bass tripled, and Larry Lee doubled as the team collected nine hits.
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McKinley Ralston Claim Davis Cup Doubles Title Honor
U S team members Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston nabbed the National Doubles tennis crown at Brookline and said they were lucky to win and tie the Davis Cup score. They now head to Forest Hills for the National Singles.
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Mantle Sees Better Pitches In 1959 Chase
Mickey Mantle admits his power is down in distance though his hitting remains strong as the Yankees star notes pitchers are slicker and smarter. He cites his .321 average and 52 homers in 1956 as a benchmark before resuming the Babe Ruth home run chase against the Minnesota Twins with Roger Maris.
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Redman Tops 37 at Athens Motorcycle Club Hill Climb
Okey Redman of Charleston West Virginia posted the fastest time 3.33 seconds to lead a field of 37 entries at the Athens Motorcycle Club sportsman hill climb near Route 50 A Sunday. Tom Clark of Lancaster won the heavyweight class Vernon Redman Charleston West Virginia claimed the medium weight title Don Farrow of Columbus won lightweight and Irvin Biffle of Charleston West Virginia took bantamweight honors.
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Team Captains Meeting at Rollerbowl Thursday
The meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Rollerbowl and all team captains must be present.
Braves Veteran Lefty Beats Phils For No. 16
In spring action Warren Spahn pitched a 7-1 victory as the Braves beat Philadelphia. Spahn earned his 16th win of the season and 304th career win, extending his NL lefty record while the Braves moved within a half game of San Francisco for third place. Roy McMillan homered and Robin Roberts took the loss for Philadelphia.
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Perry Starts For Indians
The Cleveland Indians and Washington Senators open a three game series as both teams try to end losing streaks. Jim Perry will start for Cleveland against Dick Donovan. Cleveland holds a 9-6 season edge over Washington.
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Hi Lo Bowling League Promotes New Members at Rollerbowl
The Hi Lo Bowling League will meet Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the Rollerbowl inviting beginners to join as regulars or substitutes alongside last years members.
Hutchinson Signs Two Year Reds Contract
Fred Hutchinson signed a new two year deal to manage the Cincinnati Reds. General Manager Bill DeWitt indicated a pay raise is likely though no figures were released. Hutchinson took over on July 9 1959 succeeding Mayo Smith and has steered the club from a midseason hold to a first place chase behind the Dodgers by several games.
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Reds Launch Road Series Against Pirates Tonight
The Cincinnati Reds aim to extend their momentum as they open a two game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fred Hutchinson tabs Jim O'Toole to start while Bob Friend is the Pirates probable pitcher. Frank Robinson’s knee injury has improved and he is expected to play.
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Harold Johnson Faces Eddie Cotton For Crown Bout
Seattle tonight hosts a light heavyweight title bout with defending champion Harold Johnson a 2 to 1 favorite despite Eddie Cotton challenging for the crown.
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