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Newspaper

Atlantic News Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1961

Page

2

Duren fans 12 as Angels top Yankees 5 3

Ryne Duren struck out 12 and allowed three hits in a near complete game for the Los Angeles Angels in a 5-3 win over the New York Yankees. Duren added a two run single, while Albie Pearson hit a three run homer in the sixth.

Ryne Duren New York Yankee Los Angeles Angels Yanks Albie Pearson Yankees Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Cleveland Washington Senators Baltimore Kansas City Boston Minnesota Duren Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Jim Donahue Yogi Berra Bill Skowron Johnny Blanchard Berra Bob Turley Don Messi Ray Herbert

Cubs topple Dodgers as NL race tightens after marathon night

Dodgers lose 93 at Pittsburgh as Don Drysdale remains winless against the NL leaders. Cincinnati extends lead despite a doubleheader loss to the Cubs. Giants and Phillies battle to a 15 inning 7-7 tie in the longest night game in major league history. Tony Gonzalez scores on a 15th inning freak error as Philadelphia and San Francisco each plate three in the frame. Milwaukee snaps .500 with an 8-3 win over St. Louis.

Los Angeles Dodgers Don Drysdale Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Cubs San Francisco Philadelphia Milwaukee St. Louis Phils Giants Phillies Tony Gonsalez Hobie Landrith Mike McCormick

Earl Walsh dies longtime grid star and coach

Earl Walsh aged 61, Adair Iowa native and former Notre Dame lineman, died after months of illness in Cook County Hospital. He coached at Fordham University from 1942 to end of World War II and helped recruit Frank Leahy to Notre Dame. Walsh earlier coached Dowling Catholic in Des Moines and later worked as a Chicago attorney. He survived by brothers Raymond of Rushville Nebraska and Edmond of Bay Pines Florida.

Chicago, Ill Earl Walsh Frank Leahy Winner S.D Fordham University Cook County Walsh Adair Notre Dame University George Gipp Iowa Eddie Anderson Leahy Notre Dame Dowling Catholic College Des Moines Fordham Jim Crowley Four Horsemen of Chicago Raymond Rushville Neb Edmond Bay Pines Fla.) Veterans Hospital

Altman Leads NL Batting Pace After Cubs Sweep Reds

Yesterday's Stars: George Altman of the Cubs topped NL batting with a .349 average after collecting six hits in the 16-5 and 7-2 wins over first-place Cincinnati. Ryne Duren of the Angels nearly pitched a complete game in a 5-3 win over his former team the Yankees, allowing three hits and striking out 12.

Associated Press George Altman Cubs Reds Ryne Duren Angels Yankees

Iowa archer in top five at Arkansas tourney

Ed Rhode of Muscatine Iowa remains in the top five of the men s freestyle division after the second day of the National Field Archery Association tournament at the Hot Springs Arkansas event.

Iowa Archer Hot Springs Ark Ed Rhode Muscatine Iowa National Field Archery Association

Rowed Into Hall Of Fame Honor For Wisconsin Coach

Norm Sonja was inducted into the Rowing Hall of Fame at the IRA stewards dinner in Syracuse New York the night before the 59th regatta at Onondaga Sage. Clifford Goes presented the award as IRA honorary referee.

Norm Sonja Wisconsin Rowing Hall of Fame Intercollegiate Rowing Association Syracuse N.Y Onondaga Sage Clifford Goes Ira

Cubs erupt for 16 and 7 as Altman leads NL bat pace

Chicago seventh place Cubs thrashed the Reds 16-5 and 7-2 to snap a slump, with George Altman rising to 349 in the NL batting race. Ron Santo, slumping, rested after a 7 RBI first game as Altman homered and Santo later went hitless.

Rickey Reported Out of Danger in Sudbury Hospital

Branch Rickey, 79, hospitalized in Sudbury after a second heart attack in three years. Hospital administrator Horace Snyder said Rickey is out of immediate danger but will stay hospitalized for two to three weeks. Rickey formerly ran baseball's farm system and served as general manager of the Cardinals Dodgers and Pirates.

Sudbury Ont Rickey Horace Snyder St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates

Bowling Results In Summer League Action

D O G edged Nelson Cities Service four games while Cats beat Hawkeye Bowl and Ras cals won three of four from Mudwisers. Hopefuls took two from Lehmann Shoe Service as Ted Stenberg led with an 819 series and 233 single. Larry Gustason 786, Ken Jensen 775, Wythial Drake 740. Jensen and Drake 222s, Gustason 221, Ruby Millhollin 208.

D.O.G Nelson Cities Service Cats Hawkeye Bowl Rascals Mudwisers Lehmann Shoe Service Ted Stenberg Larry Gustason Ken Jensen Wythial Drake Jensen Drake Gutason Ruby MillholJin

Cut Your Speed When Dusk Falls to Save Lives

A public safety notice urges drivers to reduce speed at dusk to prevent accidents. Authorities emphasize that low light increases stopping distance and may endanger pedestrians and cyclists. Local police report higher collision risk during twilight hours.

Clean Pitcher With 1919 Black Sox Is Honored

Former major league pitcher Dickie Kerr, hailed for upholding baseball honor during the 1919 White Sox scandal, received a silver tray from baseball Commissioner Ford Frick during the Houston Indianapolis game. Kerr won two games in the 1919 series. Frick praised his integrity and said baseball owes him a debt.

Houston Tex Dickie Kerr Ford Frick Kerr Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Frick Baseball

Duren’s Third Hit Lifts Angels Past Yanks 5-3

Ryne Duren, longtime Yankees reliever turned Angels starter, delivered a two out two run single in the sixth to rally Los Angeles past New York 5-3. It was Duren’s third major league hit and first since July 13, 1958, leaving him batting .060.

LOS Angeles Ryne Duren New York Yankees Yanks Yankees Kansas City Los Angeles Angels Chicago White Sox

Koufax Tops NL Strikeout King And Wins Leader

Sandy Koufax star pitcher of the Dodgers leads the senior league with 10 victories this year and has struck out 10 or more batters in 25 games in seven seasons. In 1959 against the Giants he fanned 18 to tie the all time MLB record held by Bob Feller.

Sandy Koufax Dodger

Methodists Rally To Beat United Church Of Christ 16 13

The Methodists defeated United Church of Christ 16 to 13 in a church softball game at Sunyside diamond. Key plays included a six run sixth inning by Methodists and homer by Dave Nelson. Wehner and Nelson combined on the mound for Methodists while Pigg and Hepburn pitched for United. First Lutheran meets St. Pauls Lutheran next Friday.

Methodists United Church of Christ Sunnyside Diamond Methodist United Ray Zellmer Jerry Bergren Maurice Campbell Bill Pellett Roger Anderson Fred Hepburn Anderson Melvin Tessman Jerry Arn Ike Harry Dave Nelson Don Pelzer Harold Sarsfield Jim Lippe Nelson Wehner Campbell Pellett Bergren Wehner Nelson

Keating Proposes Federal Bribery Crackdown in Sports

Senator Kenneth B. Keating with the NCAA introduced a bill to make bribing athletes a federal crime carrying up to ten years in prison. The measure targets any attempt to fix sports events across amateur or professional levels and would apply when interstate commerce is involved.

Washington Kenneth B. Keating R-N.y National Collegiate Athletic Association Keating

Cookie Lavagetto faces post baseball life with optimism

Orinda California AP Cookie Lavagetto says he is not bitter about being fired by the Minnesota Twins and expects to return to baseball. Now 46 he enjoys a summer with family and plans fishing trips while predicting a four team AL race with the Yankees likely pennant winners barring injuries to Mantle and Kubek.

Orinda Calif Cookie Lavagetto Gus Cookie Lavagetto Oakland Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Detroit Cleveland White Sox Yankees Mickey Mantle Tony Kubek

Auction to Raise Funds for Kimballton Baseball Program

Kimballton pee wee cub and midget players aged eight to fourteen were auctioned by the pound on Saturday to raise money for the baseball program. About thirty boys were sold, and the event netted roughly $200. Ernest Petersen coaches the teams.

Kimballton Kimballton Pee Wee Ernest Petersen

Midgets Sweep Week Wins Over Harlan and Adair Casey

Extra Midgets rolled past Harlan 12-0 and defeated Adair Casey 5-3 to raise their record to four wins in five games. Jon Brinkley Leon Griffith and Steve Christensen each had two hits at Harlan. Herb Anciaux pitched and batted well in the Adair Casey win, fanning 14 and adding three hits.

EXIRA Harlan Adair- Casey Jon Brinkley Leon Griffith Steve Christensen Herb Anciaux Adair Casey

Dittmar Opens 1961 Year With 15-5 Record Versus Sox

Art Dittmar of the Yankees began the 1961 campaign with a 15-5 career mark against the Chicago White Sox, highlighting his effectiveness against the club.

Art Dittmar Yankees Chicago White Sox

Grant 4-H Club Holds Meeting with 11 Members

The Douglas Lucky Lindies 4-H club met Saturday in Grant with 11 members, two leaders and six guests. Talks covered balance table courtesy furniture style true beauty in a room and demonstrations included Necktie Holders and New Life For An Old Picture Frame. The next meeting leads to a July 15 achievement show at the Methodist church parlors inviting the public.

Grant Douglas Lucky Lindies

Traveling couples plan Midwest and mountain states trips

Lewis and Mrs. Frank Berry leave for Nebraska Colorado Wyoming and Montana to visit relatives and friends for about two months. The Rev and Mrs R B Wheelock depart Thursday for a two week vacation serving as counselors at Pilgrim Heights camp. Mrs Marion Johnson and children return from Arlington Heights Illinois after visiting her sister. Mr and Mrs Bruce Smith of Kansas City Missouri visit Delford Smith at the parental home this week.

Bruce Smith Kansas City, Mo Delford Smith

Judge Orders Reconsideration Of Disability Claim

Clem Jackson, a Chattanooga laborer, had his Social Security disability claim denied after a doctor said he could crochet and knit. U.S. District Judge Leslie Carr ordered a reassessment, calling the previous decision ridiculous and noting possible irony by the doctor.

Chattanooga Clem Jackson Social Security Administration U.S Leslie Carr Jackson

Watershed Meeting in Cass County at Norway Center

Harold Henderson of Wiota, chair of the Turkey Creek Watershed Association, and Leonard Larsen of Des Moines, head of the watershed planning party, discussed the watershed program at a Cass County Game Conservation clubhouse gathering in Norway Center on Wednesday night.

Turkey Creek Harold Henderson Wiota

Watershed Plan Advances In Turkey Creek Group

The Turkey Creek Watershed association board backed a program proposed by Leonard Larsen of Des Moines outlining tenative flood control and gully stabilization efforts. The project awaits federal approval before detailed construction planning begins. Harold Henderson of Wiota chairs the watershed association.

Turkey Creek District Soil Commissioners Watershed Board Harold Henderson Wiota Watershed Association

Local residents note diplomas and visits from out of town

A two week course in farm credit management at Iowa State University earned a diploma for a local participant who returned home Friday. Joyee Hollen of Denver visited her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Hollen over the weekend. Richard Vetterick of Lincoln was a distant guest in the home of Mrs Louise Platt on Sunday.

Iowa State University Joyee Hollen Denver Bert Hollen Richard Vetterick Lincoln Louise Platt

Two Iowans Elected to Baptist Conference Boards

Two Iowans were elected to Baptist General Conference boards. Wallace Olson of Des Moines joined the Board of Home Missions and Lloyd Olson of Forest City joined the Board of Education. Richard Turminwall of Moline was named to the Board of Publication, the Rev. John A. Wilcox of Minneapolis was elected moderator, and the Rev. William Gustafson of Omaha joined the Board of Foreign Missions.

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Clinton woman named state supervisor of Iowa junior bowling tour

Mrs. Louis Gearman of Clinton named state supervisor for the Iowa summer junior bowling tournament for ages 13 to 18 starting July 1. The event continues into August with eligible boys and girls competing nationwide.

Clinton Louis Gearman

Mrs Van Horn Captures Des Moines Women’s Golf Title

Mrs. Robert Van Horn won the Des Moines Women’s golf tournament finishing the 54 hole meet with a total of 231 points. She equalled the women’s par figures.

Des Moines Robert van Horn

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