Pirates Edge Dodgers as Law Delivers Tie In Sixth
Pirates defeat Dodgers 5-2.Justice for Cincinnati as Reds top Braves 5-3. Mazeroski Burgess homer for Pittsburgh while Law struggled with a sore shoulder but delivered the deciding single in the sixth. Elroy Face recorded two innings of one hit relief.
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Milwaukee
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
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Jerry Lynch
Robinson
Cinnati
Gordie Coleman
Braves
Joe Adams
Edcock
Jim Brosnan
Bill Henry
Record Betting By 4 082 Fans At Gorham Opening
Gorham Raceway in Maine opened its 16th season under new ownership with a record opening night pari mutuel handle of 66 026 and 4082 spectators. Promoted events included a $1 000 Free Ride contest to pick winners from races two through eight, with a rollover if no winner. Merry Ensign won race five in 2 05 4 for owners Ferguson, paying 5 20 2 80 2 40. Loretta Lynn trotted in 2 11 for a new lifetime mark, paying 10 60 4 60 3 20.
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Gorham Raceway
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New England
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Ensign Hanover
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Harold Ralph
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Loretta Lynn
Titan Hanover
Michael
Malcolm Sky
Loretta
Golf Tourneys Set At B S Country Club
Tournament director Al Polack announces a two day two ball net event for Biddeford Saco men with hat draw partners. Registration ends Thursday at the clubhouse and teams are revealed Friday with matches possible Saturday or Sunday. Ladies announce a separate Wednesday tournament at the same club with gross and net prizes.
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Biddeford-Saco Country Club
Jose Torres Kayo Triumph Adds Middleweight Contender Claim
Jose Torres extended his unbeaten record to 20 wins with 16 knockouts by stopping Mel Collins of Trenton in the seventh round of a scheduled 10 round bout in Boston. Torres weighed 164 1 2 pounds to Collins 158.
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Jose Torres
Mel Collins
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Baumann Throws First Sox Shutout Versus Tigers
Frank Baumann of the White Sox pitched a complete game shutout, defeating the first-place Tigers 8-0. He became the club’s first left-hander to complete a game against Detroit in that spot. Siebern Sustains On-Base Streak in Doubleheader. A's Split with Red Sox
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Frank Baumann
White Sox
Sox
Tigers
Norm Siebern
A’s
Boston
Roberts Delivers First 1961 Win In Phillies Narrow Victory
In San Francisco Robin Roberts finally breaks his winless run, edging the Giants 3-2 as Philadelphia snaps a skid. Both starters allowed six hits with Roberts earning his first 1961 win while Mike McCormick falls to 5-5. The Phillies, in last place, grab a big win asGiants drop to third in the NL.
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Bill White
Cardinals
Maury McDermott
Ed Bouchee
Ernie Banks
Cubs
Joe Schaffernoth
Robin Roberts
Giants
Chuck Hiller
San Francisco
Pancho Herrera
Mike McCormick
Philadelphia Phils
Roberts
Phils
Gene Mauch
Philadelphia
McCormick
Dr Frank Baxter Retires From USC For TV Work
Hollywood AP writer Bob Thomas notes Dr Frank Baxter, famed USC English professor and pioneer of Shakespeare on TV, retires at 65 after 41 years in teaching. He plans lectures nationwide, a 15 minute radio series for Westinghouse, narrations for Bell Telephone science hours, and TV projects, enjoying renewed vigor despite aging.
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Hollywood
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Mr. Chips
Dr. Baxter
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Baxter
University of Southern California
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Trotters and Pacers Racing Card Highlights
A dense list of horse names and owners for races one through nine in a pacing and trotting meet. Includes drivers such as P Jamieson and G Fenno, with purses from 400 to 600 dollars and numerous eligible entries across multiple heats.
Little Towners Open Up Season In Beach Loop
The Little Town league opened with the Democrats defeating the Elks 16 to 8 at Old Orchard Beach. John Hayes hit a grand slam for the Dems, while nine-year-old Walter Jolovich held the Elks scoreless four innings. Elks had 15 hits and 12 errors. Dems had 23 hits and six errors. Season schedule lists games through July with teams D&S, Kiwis, AMVETS, VFW, Cubs, Dems, Elks, and others.
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Rotary
Martha Rosecroft Set for First 1961 Gorham Test Tonight
Martha Rosecroft faces a royal trotters field at Gorham Raceway, owned by Chick Atherton and driven by George Fitch. Top rivals include Zither, Isolator, Machias trotter, Newport Ritz, and other contenders in a card featuring two $500 pacing races. Post time 7:45 p.m. with daily double windows closing at 7:00.
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Gorham
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Anson
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Rockingham
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Tom Riley
Art Smith
Wake Lee
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Frank Lowe
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Lowe
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Monticello
Baseball Standings and Results From An Odd Ledger
The American League standings show Detroit Cleveland New York Baltimore Kansas City Washington Boston Minnesota Chicago Los Angeles with varying records. Monday results include Boston and Kansas City, New York and Minnesota, Los Angeles and Baltimore, Cleveland and Washington, Chicago and Detroit. Tuesday eyeing Detroit Chicago Cleveland Washington Minnesota New York Los Angeles Baltimore Kansas City Boston. Wednesday lists Minnesota at New York as the only scheduled game, with other games noted as twi night or N. In the National League, Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago St. Louis all show differing records and recent results. multiple games and twi night notes appear including Pittsburgh at Los Angeles and Philadelphia at San Francisco.
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Tanners Rally Over Wasco Sox In Wild LL Scraps
Babe Loranger hit a three run homer in the final inning to cap a four run rally giving Saco Tanning a 16-14 victory over Wasco Sox in Biddeford. Wasco led 14-12 in the seventh before Loranger's first game homer sealed the win for the Tanners.
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Archie Moore Ready For Rinaldi Bout In New York
Arch ie Moore at age 44 by his reckoning and 47 by his mother’s insists he will counter any Rinaldi plan in the title fight set for New York Saturday night. The veteran says he is prepared for all tactics whether Rinaldi pressures or stays off balance and notes his recent scale reading of 178 pounds confirms he’s on target despite rumors of a 175 limit overrun.
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Offer To Buy White Sox May Be Withdrawn
Chicago AP report says indecision over a 4.8 million bid for controlling White Sox stake may lead to withdrawal. Veeck Greenberg and Allyn have not decided. syndicate spokesman Epton warns. Greenberg notes lack of cash to back an option. Comiskey remains with 46 percent, not for sale.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching Highlights
Top performers include Brandt and Piersall leading batting averages with over 100 at bats. Colavito tops runs, Gentile and Cash drive in. Piersall and Robinson pace hits with 68 and 63 respectively. Power leaders include Mantle and Maris with 15 homers. Spitzers of pitching show Grant and Mossi at 6-0 and 1.000, while Koufax and Drysdale pace strikeouts.
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Letellier's Pitchers Game Ends After Two Hours
Umpires Ardif and Martin monitor a tense contest involving pitcher Letellier as the game stretches to two hours, keeping close watch on tempo and calls.
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