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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1961

Page

5

Yankees Lose to White Sox. Maintain Slim AL Lead Over Tigers

The Yankees fell 6-1 in Chicago as Juan Pizarro pitched seven efficient innings and Mickey Mantle homered for his 31st. Detroit also lost, 5-2 to Minnesota, keeping New York's AL lead by a razor-thin .003 points while Baltimore closed in with a 7-6 win over Boston. Cleveland beat Los Angeles 7-5. Kansas City swept Washington 8-3 and 9-7 in 10 innings. Pizarro doubled twice and drove in two for Chicago. Jack Kralick allowed 10 hits in Minnesota’s win over Detroit.

Associated Press New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Chicago Juan Pizarro Detroit Tigers Minnesota Jack Kralick Frank Lary Pizarro Yankees Baltimore Boston Cleveland Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Washington White Sox Roland Sheldon Sheldon Kralick Twins Lary Lennie Green Bob Allison Steve Boros Norm Cash

Cubs Top Reds in 10 as Dodgers Edge Pirates in 10

Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati 8 7 in 10 innings on Dick Bertell's pinch single after a double by George Aman tied the game in the ninth. Los Angeles outlasted Pittsburgh 7 5 in 10, overcoming a strong eighth inning from Angels. St Louis edged Milwaukee 2 1 with Roberto Clemente driving in the deciding run in the eighth.

Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Cubs Phils Dodgers Pittsburgh San Roberto Clemente St. Louis Milwaukee Dick Bertell George Aman RBI Jim Brosnan Bros Angeles Salil Tony Gonzalez Roger Craig Don Demeter

Boxing promoter attacked in London after Downes Pender bout

American boxing promoter Sam Silverman, in London to promote a Pender Downes rematch, says he was assaulted by four men after leaving a downtown restaurant. Scotland Yard detectives interview a London betting syndicate boss to determine if the attack was linked to fight betting. Pender stopped Downes with cuts in the ninth round.

London Sam Silverman Silverman Boston Paul Pender Britain Terry Downes Scotland Yards Pender

Bliss Leads Amateurs With 66 At Iowa Championship

Rod Bliss II of Des Moines fired a six under par 66 to lead the opening round of the Iowa Amateur, as 196 players shot 78 or better to reach the second round on the Hyperion course. Floren DiPaglia and Don Richardson tied for second with 67, while Dave Boliman, John Liechty, George Lee, Fred Gordon, and Paul Rogers also posted strong scores.

Des Moines Rod Bliss II Iowa Bliss Hyperion Floren DiPaglia Don Richardson DiPaglia Dave Boliman Sheldon John Liechty Marshalltown George Lee Humboldt Fred Gordon Belmond Paul Rogers Davenport

Liston Suspended By Boxing Group

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission suspended heavyweight challenger Sonny Liston indefinitely for action detrimental to boxing and the public. The 28 year old faced two Philadelphia arrests including impersonating an officer and forcing a woman to stop her car. Liston, an ex convict who served two Missouri prison terms, may apply for reinstatement after rehabilitation.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Charles Sonny) Liston Alfred Klein Liston State Athletic Commission Missouri Pennsylvania National Boxing Association NBA Massachusetts New York

Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Hitting Highlight Leaders

Juan Pizarro of the White Sox became the second lefty to throw a complete game against the Yankees this season, allowing seven hits and fanning eight in a 6-1 victory. Carl Sawatski of the Cardinals drove in both runs in a 2-1 win over the Braves with a ninth inning homer to break the tie.

Associated Press Juan Pizarro White Sox Yankes Carl Sawatski Cards Braves

Two collegians clash in 36 hole National Public Links final

Dick Sikes of Arkansas faces John Molenda of Detroit Tech in the 36 hole final of the National Public Links Golf Tournament. Each aims to prove himself for a pro career.

Detroit Dick Sikes Arkansas John Molenda Detroit Tech

Young golfer Bill Ellis nets hole-in-one at Atlantic Golf Club

Bill Ellis, 14, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ellis, ace on No. 5 at 138 yards with a No. 5 iron at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. He may be the youngest to do so on the Atlantic course, while Bill O’Connor and Jerome Jessen played alongside. This season already includes a third ace after Catharine Lewer's No. 5 and M. J. Martin's No. 7.

Bill Ellis Bob Ellis Atlantic Golf and Country Club Ellis Atlantic Bill O’connor Jerome Jessen Catherine Lewer M. J. Martin

Cumberland Anita Players Named to Nodaway Valley All Star Team

Three Cumberland players Earl Turnure Lewis Gipple and Arnie Reed plus two Anita players Walt Glynn and Dennis Simms were selected for the Nodaway Valley all star squad created from the seven teams. The team meets Creston loop leader at Corning July 20 at 8 15 p m with Merle Eberly Clarinda manager in charge.

Cumberland Anita Nodaway Valley League Creston Corning Earl Turnure Lewis Gipple Arnie Reed Walt Glynn Dennis Simms Merle Eberly Clarinda

St Pauls Upsets League Leaders In One-Hitter

St Pauls Lutheran shocks YMCA softball leaders Baptists 6 0 on a one hitter by Daryll Peterson. Peterson allowed a single to Dutton then shut the door as Merlyn Christiansen homered and Ron Juelsgaard tripled. Baptists drop to 5 1, Methodist also 5 1, St Pauls 3 3 for second.

St. Paul's Lutheran Baptists Daryll Peterson Peterson Charles Dutton Methodists St. Paul's St. Paul’s Merlyn Christensen Ron Juelsgaard Merilyn Anderson Gary Harris United Church of Christ Brayton Lutheran Brayton Ray Zellmer Fred Hepburn Melvin Tessman Ike Harry Jerry Arn Ray Miller Ron Pigg Orville Tanner Bernard Anderson Ronald Anderson Gary Bjorn Gail Johnson Harold Hoegh Roy Middaugh Glenn Nelson United Meets Baptists

Elk Horn and Walnut Reach Sectional Finals

Elk Horn and Walnut win semifinals to meet in the sectional final Monday at 7 30 p m with the winner advancing to the district tournament at Stanton Elk Horn beat Audubon 4 1 and Walnut defeated Griswold 6 1 Jacobsen pitched the Grisswald win and Roger DuVall had a two run triple for Elk Horn Terry Madsen added a two run single for Elk Horn Karl Grove allowed three hits in the Elk Horn win and Dick Phillips took the loss for Audubon Griswold committed six errors against Walnut Myers and Ireland shared pitching duties for Griswold and Jacobsen improved to 1 0 with five hits allowed in the Elk Horn win

Elk Horn Walnut Stanton Mt. Ayr Creston Mormon Trail Audubon Griswold Roger DuVall Terry Madsen Karl Grove Dick Phillips Jacobsen Myers Ireland East Union Ron Jessen Farragut Shenandoah Red Oak Thomas Jefferson Abe Lincoln Treynor Malvern

Colonels Slip to Second as Indians Take Lead

The Louisville Colonels dropped to second in the American Association after a 1-0 loss to Indianapolis. Denver defeated Houston 10-4, with Lefty Ron Nischwitz starring for the winners. Wet grounds postponed the Dallas-Fort Worth-Omaha game. In bowling, Burt Bagley posted a 459 series, Low ell Jones a 458, and Marge Smith led the women with a 432 series.

Louisville Colonels American Association Indianapolis Indians Denver Houston Ron Nischwitz Burt Bagley Lowell Jones Marge Smith Jean Ballinger Myrna Esheck

Bowling Results Highlight Local League Mixers

EJs topped the Little Leaguers and Big Leaguers defeated MBs in a summer mixer bowling night. Alva Graham led the men's division with a 175 single and a 479 series.

Ejs Mbs Alva Graham

British Open Play Washed Out As Rain Threatens Title

In Birkdale England emergency crews stood by as the final two rounds began amid torrential rain. Play was washed out with floods on fairways and greens and officials warned the championship could be declared void if rounds cannot be completed today.

Birkdale England

Brothers Vie for Canadian Crown in Winnipeg

Texan siblings Jack Cupit and Buster Cupit led the Canadian Open after the third round at Niakwa Country Club. Jack shot 64 to reach 199 total, while Buster carded 63 to reach 200, with a weather-delayed event shaping a possible one-two finish.

Jack Cupit Longview Tex Buster Fort Smith Ark Niakwa Country Club

Ramos Spins No-Hitter for Poza Rica in Mexican League

Roman Ramos of Poza Rica tossed a no hitter Friday night, blanking Austin of the Texas League 11-0. The hurler dominated with decisive pitching as Poza Rica secured a decisive midseason win.

Poza Rica Mexico Roman Ramos Austin

Fomerelle Faces Don Fullmer in MSG Televised Bout

Rocky Fomerelle, 24, of Buffalo, meets Don Fullmer in a Madison Square Garden main event tonight. The even matchup could lead to a title clash with Benny Paret if the winner avoids injury. ABC televizes at 8 p.m. CST. Also notes record of Sam Snead in the 1939 National Open and Alabama basketball schedule chatter.

New York Rocky Fomerelle Buffalo N.Y Madison Square Garden Don Fullmer West Jordan Utah Benny Kid) Paret Cuba the Garden ABC

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