Indians Lose To Wynn As White Sox Roll On
Early Wynn led the Chicago White Sox to a 5 1 victory over the Cleveland Indians. Wynn improved to 7 3 against the Indians this year while Cleveland lingered a game ahead in the AL standings. Baltimore and Washington split a two hitter night, Detroit was rained out, and several NL results saw Milwaukee, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Cincinnati win. The note adds that the United States India and China top global cotton production.
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Runnels Powers Red Sox In Tight Boston Loss To Yankees
Boston second baseman Pete Runnels delivered a two run homer in the ninth and added a first inning single as Boston edged closer in a tight contest but fell to the New York Yankees 3 2. Runnels also made a key play to retire Tony Kubek on a bunt. The Red Sox remain near the AL cellar while Runnels holds a .322 average, fifth in the league. Duke Maas earned the win for New York with Ike Delock the loser. Ted Williams returned for Boston, and Skowron hit a decisive seventh homer for New York after Mantle walked to start the eighth. The Sox travel to Washington to face Pedro Ramos with Frank Sullivan slated to pitch.
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Bowdry Upsets Anthony in Ten Rounds in Chicago
In Chicago Stadium on Wednesday night Jesse Bowdry a 22-year-old slasher from St. Louis defeated Tony Anthony by a unanimous decision over ten rounds. Bowdry rose to No. 7 in the world light heavyweight rankings by dominating the former No. 1 contender Anthony a 3-1 favorite.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot
American League standings show Cleveland 24 14 and Chicago 24 16 with others, plus nightly results: Chicago 5 Cleveland 1 Washington 6 Baltimore 0 New York 3 Boston 2 Detroit Kansas City rain. National League shows Milwaukee 25 14 and San Francisco 23 18 with Los Angeles 23 21. Chicago at Los Angeles and Milwaukee 4, Pittsburgh 3 among results and upcoming games listed.
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Ladies Summer Bowling League Opens Fourth Season
The Ladies Summer bowling league began its fourth season at 20th Century lanes with eight six-girl teams on opening night. A triple tie for first place occurred as Fendy's team swept five from the Crackpots, Better Gussies took five from the Cool Cats, and the Jolly Six defeated the Safety.
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Major League Leaders Summary Top Players by Stat Totals
A compact rundown of leading 1961 players: Killebrew tops runs batted in with 36 for Washington, while Fox of Chicago leads batting average at .368 among 100+ bats. Colavito and Power post 12 homers and 30 RBIs respectively. Aaron hits 72 in the NL, Mathews 40 runs, Pinson 56 hits, and Jenkins-like tallies appear across both leagues, with Wilhelm and others leading pitching decisions in their leagues.
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Twi Golf Biddeford Saco Club Standings and Scores
Golf standings from Biddeford Saco Country Club show teams and players with best scores by position. Notable names include Dr S Polackwich and G Twomey with top finishes, plus multiple teams listed with member pairings and totals.
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Friday Night Racing Card At Beech Ridge Maine
The Maine State Stock Car Racing association opens Memorial Day weekend at Scarborough Beech Ridge speedway with a Friday program featuring four features plus rainout makeups. About 135 bombers and 18 class A stocks are expected for a 1 3rd mile oval at top speeds over 70 mph, capped by a 100 lap Sunday classic open to all stock types with entrants from New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Wells Coach Heads Sectional Track Group In Maine
Norm Holder of Wells was elected president of the Southwestern Maine track conference succeeding Stan Brown of Thornston Academy. Brown became vice president in charge of cross country events. Thornton Academy was named site for the fall cross country meet and teams were seeded for the conference meet at Bowdoin tomorrow.
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Fishing Derby Slated To Be Held At Kittery
The Southern Maine Fish and Game Inc of Kittery will sponsor a junior sportsman’s roundup on Saturday June 13 at the club pond on Martin road Kittery. Open to youths under 16, bait fishing only, five fish limit, registrations at noon with fishing starting at 1 30 pm under Maine fish and game laws.
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Manual Jacks Eliminated From Five Racers
INDIANAPOLIS AP The contenders in Saturdays 500 mile auto race expect a close contest. Mechanics install pneumatic jacks in five cars to shave seconds in pit stops. A crewman will attach a tank of air to lift the car on three or four legs, while five drivers Rathmann Sachs Bryan Ward are affected by removal of manual jacks.
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Roberts Struggles Mark Slow Start For Phillies
Roberts 2 4, loss to Reds 10-4 after five hitless innings opening day duel. Don Newcombe win, Reds rise to fifth place as Cubs fall in L.A. White Sox close gap on Indians with Early Wynn win. Washington blanks Baltimore, New York tops Boston. Detroit-Kansas City rained out.
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Thornton Rod and Gun Club Trails Hunter Safety Course
Nine members of the Thornton Academy Rod and Gun club completed the Hunter Safety course as outlined by the National Rifle Association. The program, in its fifth year at Thornton, is endorsed by the Maine Fish and Game Department for all Maine rod and gun clubs in secondary schools. Club advisor George Ange oversaw the effort for junior and senior boys. completers include Stephen Doe Bernard Nadeau Richard Belanger David Tarbox Richard Bourgault Amos Gay Richard Dubois William Pollock and William Jacobsen.
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Bernard Nadeau
Richard Belanger
David Tarbox
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Richard Dubois
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Thornton's Dick Kerry Tops Local Pitching Race
Sidney Griffith, new coach for Owen-Davis post Junior American Legion team in Tri County league, schedules tryouts for June 6 at Saco Memorial Field. Open to Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach residents ages 13 to 17. many spots open as champion squad aged out. Thornton Academy ace Dick Kerry leads with 7-1, 63 innings, 57 strikeouts, 36 walks, 37 earned runs. Other top hurlers include Bob Couture and Jack Charland, with Dumont and Small posting strong innings and records.
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Carters Win Two Bowling Crowns at Madison Square Garden
In New York Don Carter and Laverne Carter, known as Mr and Mrs Bowling, won the bowling world champions tournament at Madison Square Garden, finishing minutes apart as Don defeated Ray Bluth of St. Louis and Laverne edged Mary Louise for the titles.
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