Yogi and Musial Spark Slugger Showdowns
Yogi Berra and Stan Musial headline a night of power as the Yankees topple the Angels 4-1 and the Cardinals beat the Reds 5-2. Berra belted a go-ahead homer in a tie game while Musial delivered a three-run shot, boosting New York’s AL lead and keeping St Louis within striking distance in the NL race.
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Baseball Standings and Young Doodles Tennis Tourneys
Report asserts no truth to claim James Paul Wilkins Jr. wore a tennis racquet at birth. Yet it notes he was born Sunday July 30, 30 minutes prior his father hung a racquet on the bed. Infant weighed eight pounds seven ounces and is grandson of J. C. Wilkins Baytown and Chester Vail Santa Barbara, with Hazel Fox Baytown as great grandmother.
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J. C. Wilkins
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Chester Vail
Santa Barbara
Calif
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Wilkins
Orpha Irene Smith
Willmington
Gentile and Estrada power Orioles to 5-4 win
Baltimore pitcher Chuck Estrada earned credit for the victory as he and slugger Jim Gentile again teamed up. Gentile hit a solo homer in his first at bat and blocked Estrada’s struggles, raising Gentile to 100 RBIs and tying the club single-season homer mark while Gentile also moved into top AL ranks with a .333 average and 31 homers.
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Baltimore Orioles
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Tech Ags Frogs 862 Cage Standouts
SAN ANTONIO. Texas Tech Texas A M and Texas Christian were rated top teams in the 1961 62 Southwest Conference basketball race by Coach Harold Bradley of Texas He said his team would be young back height but more movement than last season Tech the defending champion would be strong despite losing Tom Patty The conference lacks good high school players due to fencing at junior high level Bradley noted
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Colt Stadium to Rise Near Harris County Dome Site
Houston plans a new 33,000 seat open stadium for the Colt Stadium project in the 240 acre Harris County tract. Willson Norris Crain and Anderson will supervise the $800000 construction with John Turney directing earthworks. Safeway Scaffolds of Houston will provide the stand frame and 12,000 car parking will be ready by April.
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Old Spanish Trail
Los Angeles
Houston Yacht Club Regatta Boosts Third Open Weekend
The ninth annual Houston Yacht Club regatta runs Friday to Sunday with at least 95 classes expected after 154 boats across 23 classes in prior year. No club affiliation required. early arrivals urged. Skippers’ meeting at 1 a.m. Saturday.
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New Conference Lineup Discussed in Texas
SAN ANTONIO AP reports a new conference may form with Abilene Christian, Arlington State, Trinity and Border Conference members under discussion. Arlington State coach Claude Gilstrap notes Trinity Texas Western Hardin-Simmons West Texas State and New Mexico State showing interest. Gilstrap says Arlington State may seek entry as it expands beyond 7 000 students after five years independent football.
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Arkansas Razorbacks Preview 1961 Season
Sports feature profiles the 1961 Arkansas Razorbacks led by Lance Alworth and Dean Garrett with coach Frank Broyles. Key returnees include Jimmy Collier Jerry Mazzanti John Childress Billy Clay and Jim Worthington. Schedule lists Ole Miss Tulsa TCU Baylor Texas and other SWC games plus a December Open.
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Jimmy Collier
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All Star Cage Clash Looms as 5,000 Attend
SAN ANTONIO AP Basketball squads held final practice for the Texas coaching school all-star game. A crowd of 5,000 is expected to attend Wednesday night. North leads mild favorites with co-captains Larry Franks and Steve Carter. Injuries worry Franks and Bill Ward remains questionable though Ward is expected to play full speed. Football squads also practiced hard as Pete Ragus eyed scrimmage against the South with Walter McReynolds and Timmy Doerr praised for defense.
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Houston Austin
Pete Ragus
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Miller
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Galveston
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Broyles Forecasts Strong 1961 Southwest Title Contenders
Arkansas coach Broyles predicts tougher 1961 league race with Texas Rice Baylor and Arkansas fielding stronger teams than recent years. He cites multiple veteran quarterbacks and halfbacks, a large group of All-America possibilities, and bigger lineups though some speed may be lost.
Buffs Extend Winning Streak At Home Stand
Houston Buffs push their home stand to a 14 win in 17 games, beating Omaha Dodgers 3 2 behind Ben Johnson on the mound. The result pulls Houston to fourth in the American Association, with playoff hopes alive as Denver beat Indianapolis and Dallas Fort Worth topped Louisville.
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Pros 'Too Brutal' For Joe Colleges
A California woman watching the Eagles 20 14 victory over the college All Stars on TV told them at halftime that the pros were far too brutal for the college players, signaling dismay at the intensity of the game in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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