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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1961
Page
9
Detroit Tech star John Molenda faces Arkansas ace Dick Sikes in the 36 hole Public Links final. Sikes plans two weeks of National Guard duty at Ft Chaffee Arkansas starting Sunday at 4 a.m.
Juan Pizarro and Jack Kralick provide pitching depth as the AL lead tightens. The text notes tense moments with runners stranded, late-inning drama, and pivotal performances by White Sox and Yankees, including Hank Pfeifer’s managing moves and Norman Cash’s key hits. The article reels through multiple games affecting the American League standings and pennant chase.
The Reds split with the Phillies this season and lost to the Cubs 7 6 in 10 innings as Frank Robinson drove in runs. Cincinnati held a five game lead in the NL, while the Phillies rallied past the Dodgers 7 5 in 16 innings. Pirates edged San Francisco 4 in extras to stay third.
Dodgers claim a share of the city Little League title by defeating the Pirates 3-1 at Ward Road Park. Dennis Cordray pitched three strong innings, Bobby Slack made a standout play, and Slack’s second inning homer helped secure the win.
The Colonels suffer a fourth straight defeat as Indianapolis gains the top spot behind Bob Krop's five hitter. Louisville driven by errors falls 1-0 at Indianapolis before 13,959, while Denver pummels Houston 10-4 and Dallas-Fort Worth-Omaha postpones due to wet grounds.
The message urges readers to stop avoiding health checks and see a doctor for thorough physical examinations. It emphasizes early discovery of causes and timely treatment, warning procrastination can jeopardize health and urging regular medical visits.
The White Sox crushed the Orioles 21-4 as Giants edged the Braves 2-1 in a pair of Junior League games. Ross Martin allowed seven hits over six innings in the Giants win while Mike Munoz took the loss for Atlanta. Giants and White Sox moved up in standings as weather delayed the second half start and league rules were discussed.
The Canadian Open Golf Championship at Winnipeg could yield a Texan one two finish after Friday's rain-soaked third round. Jack Cupit, 23, from Longview Texas, shot 64 to reach 199, while his brother Buster Cupit, 34, from Fort Smith Arkansas, posted 63 for a total of 200, driving strong chances at the title.
The United States faces Russia in an Olympic style Moscow meet with the U S favored in most men events and the Russians strong in distance and field events. Key U S athletes include Budd Drayton Williams Plummer Hayes Jones and Beatty in sprints and relays while Russia fields top jumpers and throwers in a bid to overturn past U S dominance. The first event was set for 9:20 a m EST with both teams evenly matched in some events and imponderables in others.
Birkdale England AP. Rain soaked final rounds of the British Open golf championship began with squads of workers ready by greens as play resumed after Friday’s washout. Palmer and Kel Nagle trailed leaders at 143 after two rounds while Paul Runyon stood 10 strokes back at 152.
Buffs top league plans move to Oklahoma City in 1962 as officials work with city and league directors to finalize a 10,000 seat stadium at the Fair Grounds. Mayors and executives from Houston and Louisville weigh the prospects amid a tense race to finish final rounds and secure the franchise.
Dizzy Dean, Baseball Hall of Fame member since 1953, adds his name to the ex Buff greats for the Last Roundup of Buffs on July 31 in Houston. Event chaired by Myer with Frank assisting, featuring a three inning pregame game before Buff–Dallas. Dean starred in Houston two seasons with 26 wins in 1931 including 11 shutouts and a 1.53 ERA.
In St Louis USA seeks one win to clinch the American zone in the Davis Cup semifinal. McKinley and Ralston face Eduardo Zuleta and Miguel Olvera of Ecuador as Bernard Bartzen and McKinley previously swept the tie with Bartzen’s 6 0 1 61 win and McKinley’s 6 4 1 6 2 victory. Ralston, 19, Bakersfield, CA, a Wimbledon doubles champion with Osuna, coaches top-ranked USA doubles pair with Buchholz.
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