Maris Aims For No 61 In Red Sox Clash At Yankee Stadium
Roger Maris chases No 61 to surpass Babe Ruth's 60 in 1927 as the Yankees host Boston. Mantle out with hip infection. Frick ruling bars tying Ruth’s mark, Maris to play without fellow slugger. Dodgers clinch second. Drysdale shines. Phils, Giants win. Cleveland tops Minnesota.
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Trotters and Pacers at Cumberland Fair Race Night
Harness meet highlights top performers from Eveleth and peers. Eveleth wins with a 345 rollup while Gayway Pat leads to second. Pine Tree Stake poses late pace battles. multiple classes feature fresh season action and purse money from 2500 to 400.
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Reinstatement of Liston Seen Much Improved
A source close to the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission says Liston’s chances for reinstatement are much better than a week ago after his acquittal on a police charge. The commission may act at a Monday meeting, potentially clearing the way for a title bout with Floyd Patterson next year and restoring Liston’s license.
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Ladies Summer League Bowlers Slated To Dine
The Ladies Summer bowling league will hold its annual banquet Saturday at the Wonderbar Steakhouse at 6 30. Over 40 girls will attend the affair to crown the Goofers 1961 Summer league champs. Trophies go to top teams and outstanding bowlers including the handicap rolloff winner Miss Sheila Mogan. Attendees should arrive between 6 and 6 15 with Nick Gillis of 20th Century Lanes serving as master of ceremonies.
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Heavyweight Title Bout Up In Air Over Boston Site
In Boston AP report Floyd Patterson vs Tom McNeeley may move or be canceled. McNeeley manager Peter Fuller cites uncertainty about location and conditions. Promoter Championship Sports Inc. president Tom Bolan says Boston is not viable for the Nov 13 date after talks with the Massachusetts Boxing Commission. The commission refused an out of state referee clause sought by promoters and Cus D Amato.
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Major League Leaders Listed by The Associated Press
National League batting leaders include Clemente and Pinson with averages above .343. Key stats cover runs Mays and Robinson, RBIs Cepeda and Robinson, hits Pinson and Clemente, doubles Aaron and Pinson, and Cepeda home runs. Pitching leaders show Padres with 185 decisions and Miller with 145, plus Koufax and Williams top strikeouts.
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American League Batting and Fielding Leaders Summary
Detroit’s Cash 355 at bats tops AL batting. New York’s Mantle 131 runs and 54 home runs. Maris leads RBIs 141 and hits 190. Kaline 40 doubles and Kaline 189 hits. Gentile 140 RBIs for Baltimore. Aparicio 53 stolen bases. Wood 14 triples. Ford 25-4 decisions. Terry 15-3 ERA.
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Tigers Gulls Clash Seen Tossup Penn State Takes On Miami Tonight
A tense matchup unfolds as the Tigers face the Gulls in a tossup contest while Penn State meets Miami in a late evening game. Key players from both teams are listed with recent form and standings in the league.
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Yankees Dominate Reds Except In Pitching Strengths
New York Yankees hold a wide edge over the Cincinnati Reds in most stats for the World Series after a pitching comparison. Yankees lead in runs, homers, double plays, and team defense, while Reds rely more on base stealing. Infield defense and power swing favor New York with key players Maris Mantle Skowron Berra and Kubek Richardson.
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October Jinx Strikes Mantle Early in Season
New York Yankee slugger Mickey Mantle, already troubled by a viral illness, is hospitalized at Lenox Hill with an abscess above the right hip. He will miss the remainder of the regular season, ending with 54 homers as Roger Maris reaches 60 in the 154-game stretch. The Yankees prepare for a three game series with Boston at Yankee Stadium.
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Rockingham Park Fall meeting features Open Handicap trot
At Salem New Hampshire Rockingham Park highlights include Open Handicap trot with Wee Irish Heathcliffe Jerry Dean and White Foot Joe in a $6 000 purse. Saturday Meredith Pace for 3000 features Matador Moyna Hanover Arlington Hanover and Knight Hal among others with two paces and a B trot on the card.
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Ample Parking At Eagles Grid Games
The St. Louis Athletic Association will open a parking lot on its new land beside the football field for tonight's game against Edward Little. Entrance on West Street with a three car exit on Prospect Street.
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Dodgers blank Phillies 10-0 behind Drysdale shutout
Don Drysdale pitched six innings of no-hit relief to hand Philadelphia a 10-0 loss as the Dodgers earned their third shutout of the season and their sixth straight win over the Phillies. Leon Wagner starred for the Angels with eight RBIs, including a grand slam and two doubles in a 13-4 victory over the Senators.
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Cupid Uses Pigeon Proposal For Surprise Wedding
A San Francisco man proposes by note attached to a carrier pigeon with roses and champagne. Merilyn Fagan releases the bird, and it returns to Robert Bourke waiting at his coop. The couple plans a wedding date yet to be set.
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Giants Edge Dodgers In Close National League Tilt
The Giants beat the Dodgers in a tight NL contest as teams push for standings. Key players from Los Angeles and San Francisco featured in a game that influenced pennant race momentum.
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Holy Name League Bowling Standings Report
Boston College leads after week one with a 3 1 record in the Holy Name League. Team totals show 1,433 pins and a 504 high single by J Conroy who also had a high game of 127.
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Saco-Lowell Ladies Bowling Open Season With Narrow Scores
The Saco-Lowell Activities Association ladies bowling league began the 1961 62 season at 20th Century Lanes. The Triggers lead with five points after a 1158 1059 win over the Firing Pins, while the Receivers claim four points over the Bolts 1166 1157 to rise to second. Blanche Minimi rolled a 273 and 99 to top individual marks as the Receivers posted 1166 team total and the Bolts and Receivers shared the 413 high team single score. Standings shown.
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Baseball Matchups Set Across Major Cities
Boston visits New York as Chicago travels to Baltimore and Washington faces Kansas City in a slate of intercity games. Fans anticipate key hitters and pitching matchups shaping the early season standings.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Including Los Angeles and Tokyo
Reports describe boxing results with fighters Torres in Los Angeles and Dejarnette in West Virginia, detailing knockouts and decisions. Other bouts mention Aoki in Tokyo winning a points decision and Tunney in Fayetteville and Singtong in Bangkok tied to 10 rounds. All names appear with city associations and outcome notes.
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