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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
5
Yanks crush White Sox 6 2 as Berra belts two homers and the offense explodes for six runs. Pitcher White Sox starter misplayed balls and Yankees capitalize with timely hits and rbi opportunities.
In Fair Condition Torrance California an 11 year old Little League player is reported in fair condition following surgery for a fractured skull caused by a line drive.
In drizzling rain the Chicago Cubs held off a ninth inning Reds surge to win 7 6. Rookie Jack Curtis pitched five strong innings before giving way to Don Elston in the ninth. Ed Bouchee and Ron Santo sparked the offense with key hits including Altman doubles and Banks sac flies.
Whitey Ford earned his seventh win as the Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-2. Berra homered twice and Maris added a solo shot, with Kubek driving in a run on a third inning sacrifice fly. The White Sox surged briefly but failed to threaten after an early lead.
Bluefield hosts wrestling tonight ending an eight month layoff with a three bout show. Count Roberto and Chief Whitehead challenge each other, Cousin Alfred faces Tony Gardenia, and The Striped Terror meets Bobby Fort in two out of three falls bouts refereed by Dominick Muscatello.
Carry Back remains the heavy favorite to capture the Belmont Stakes and complete the triple crown after picking up rival Globemaster, with post time Saturday at Belmont Park. Ambio poise, from Robert Lehman, joins the field after a Jersey Derby win following a 12th in Kentucky.
Betsy Rawls shot 76 to reach 145 after 36 holes at the Women's Western Open in Nashville. She leads over Mary Lena Faulk and Marilynn Smith who tied for second at 150. Amateur co-leaders Barbara Fitton and Mary Mills tied for low amateur at 156. Polly Riley posted 158.
West Virginia eliminated Florida State 4 to 3 to reach NCAA District 3 baseball finals against Duke in Gastonia North Carolina. If WVU defeats Duke another game would decide the district representative for the world series in Omaha.
Former champions Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey urged the Senate subcommittee to place professional boxing under a federal commissioner with broad powers. They warned of criminal elements and poor TV policies undermining the sport and called for tighter regulation to save boxing.
Green Valley Glenwood Kiwanis Club plans its third annual golf tournament on Saturday June 10 at Mercer Country Club. E K Johnston chairs a committee including James Haun Harold ROBINETTE George Johnston Dr James Bailey and Robert Akers. A dinner for Kiwanis and wives follows at 6:30 p.m served by the Valley Woman's Club. Lt Gov J R Van Meter of Beckley will be keynote banquet speaker. Invitations sent to 68 Kiwanis clubs in Virginia and West Virginia.
Clarence Bevo Francis, former Rio Grande college basketball star, was awarded a $15 431 judgment in a damage suit against Grand Rapids promoter Ted Rasberry. The ruling followed two days of testimony before Circuit Judge Fred N Sears. Francis alleged he received no pay on a $1 200 a month contract since April 1959.
Former President Eisenhower choosing Carry Back to win the Belmont Stakes as he attends the Belmont Park event with Mrs. Eisenhower. A Belmont victory would complete the triple crown after Carry Back claimed the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. The Eisenhowers plan to present the Belmont Trophy to the winning owner.
At 4 p.m. Friday the Greenbrier River runs normal and clear while Bluestone Reservoir is normal and clear with three gates open. The New River gauge at Hinton registers 2.5 feet.
Cleveland Erups past Los Angeles 6-4 as Woodie Held homered and John Romano sparked an eighth inning rally with a two run shot. Frank Funk earned his seventh win in 10 decisions while Johnny James took the loss.
John Buzhardt blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates on nine hits as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the defending world champions 6-0 behind a 12 hit attack. The game was a dominant pitching and hitting showcase for the Phillies at Pittsburgh.
Buzhardt struck out three with one walk for his first win of the season. Philadelphia rode six doubles and key hits by Tony Gonzalez Kenny Wallers Tony Taylor and Lee Walls to pull ahead. Gardner Open Golf at Colonial showcased Dickinson posting a 63 65 128, the circuit’s best 36-hole total. Whitt Bolt Middlecoff Littler Venturi and Lema chased in a six-way tie at 135.
The Welterweight title bout at the Olympic Auditorium features Emile Griffith of New York defending against Gaspar Ortega of Mexico. Griffith, 22, is a 2-1 favorite to win over 25-year-old Ortega in a 15 round match televised by ABC.
Yesterday results show Baltimore losing to Washington 12 to 2. The slate includes Detroit losing to Minnesota 6 2 and New York beating Chicago 6 to 2. Evening games feature matches: Los Angeles at Cleveland, New York at Chicago, St. Louis at Milwaukee, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, and Chicago at Cincinnati with various pitchers listed.
John Bakhtaris had a hole in one ride the ball bounced out at Nabanasset Golf Club in Lowell Massachusetts on Friday. Local AP report notes the ace slipped away after the bounce.
Minnesota Senate approves a 70 42 vote ending the Big Ten stand against a formal Rose Bowl contract and potentially clearing the way for a Big Ten renewal of the Rose Bowl deal. The move ends a five to five deadlock that halted the pact in May 1960.
Sam Snead fired his second 67 to reach 134 for 36 holes as the U S team built a six stroke advantage over Australia led by Peter Thomson and Kel Nagel at Dorado Beach. Jim DeMaret followed with 70 to stay within striking distance, while Ben Arda of the Philippines battled personal worries and posted a 69 for 138.
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