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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

7

League Leading Tribe Clips Detroit 5-4

Bubba Phillips homered in the ninth to lift the first place Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. Barry Latman earned his fifth win in relief, with the Indians expanding their lead to a game and a half over Detroit. The game featured four Cleveland runs in the third, including a Tito Francona run and Willie Kirkland’s homer, and ended on a double play after a Detroit baserunning attempt.

Detroit Bubba Phillips Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Barry Latman Latman Rocky Colavito Cleveland Tigers George Thomas Steve Boros John Romano Johnny Temple Thomas Temple Roarke Laumano Regen Iman Axwell Regan Bruton Held Heid Power Romano Colavite N . Schwarts

Washington Rally Lifts Nationals Past Chisox 10-9 in Ninth

In a 10-9 comeback at home, Washington erased a 9-9 tie with a ninth inning burst to top the Chicago White Sox. The thriller capped a wild major league June bonus spree as clubs signed budding talents from across the country.

Wright Grabs Robin Golf Lead

In New Rochelle, Mickey Wright shot 74 to take the lead in the Women's Round Robin Tournament after the third round. Wright benefited from an 81 by Marlene MacKenzie and two poor rounds by Marlene Hagge, moving ahead of Kathy Cornelius who led after the second round. Wright's morning par 72 on the 6293-yard Wykagyl course added eight points, then her 74 in the afternoon earned six more points.

New Rochelle N.C Mickey Wright Miss Wright Marle MacKenzie Marlene Hagge Mary Lena Falk Jo Ann Prentice Kathy Cornelius Mickey

Tony Jackson 1603 Points At St John’s University

Tony Jackson scored 1603 points over three varsity seasons at St John’s University. He totaled 521 as a sophomore 531 as a junior and 551 last season with a career high of 35 points against Rhode Island.

New York Tony Jackson St. John's University Rhode Island

On Call Caddies Dropped By Golf Club

Chicago AP reports George S May's Tom O Shanter Country Club shifts to golf cars replacing caddies. May previously added 450 on call caddies and now operates 122 cars for 450 active male golfers with around 200 women golfers.

Golf Club Chicago George S. May Tom O'Shanter Country Club May

Wynn to Celebrate 20th Major League Year

The oldest active AL player by service is Early Wynn of the Chicago White Sox. He will mark his 20th major league year next September 2 as a veteran pitcher continues his long career.

Early Wynn Chicago White Sox Wynn

Standings and Saturday games from yesterday

Standings show Cincinnati leading St Louis 8 to 4 with Chicago ahead of Milwaukee tat Saturday schedule includes Cincinnati at St Louis Philadelphia at Los Angeles Mets at San Francisco and Milwaukee at Burdette 4-5 Paid Political Advertisement

Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francine St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee Jay Sim Philadelphia Roberts Padres Mizell San Francisco Burdette

Senators Rally Past White Sox In 9th To Take Thriller

Washington overcome an early 6-0 deficit with a nine inning rally and four ninth inning runs to beat Chicago 10-9. Dale Long and Willie Tasby hit back to back homers in the ninth, Gene Green doubled, and Danny OConnell singled in the deciding run after Green’s two bagger in the frame.

Washington Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Dick Donovan Senators Dale Long Willie Tasby Gene Green Danny O'Connell Chuck Hinton Green Roy Sievers Jim Landis White Sox Marty Keough Hinton Bob Shaw Chicago Sor Sievers Fox Minnie Minoso Lollar Landis Gene Woodling Pete Daley Harry Bright MSE Staley Den Woodling Ebbseses Veal Cottier Cottier HR — Hinton Long

Maris and Mantle Hit Tie Breaking Homers for Yankees

Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle powered the New York Yankees past the Kansas City A's 8 4 6. Maris hit his 18th homer to break a 5 5 tie in the seventh after Tony Kubek extended his hitting streak and Mantle drove in three runs with a 16th homer and a run scoring single. Luis Arroyo earned the win in relief.

NEW York Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Kansas City A Maris Tony Kubek Mantle Yankees Ray Hebert Gene Stephens Yank Bobby Richardson Bill Kunkel Luis Arroyo Jim Coates A’s Coates Stephens Leo Posada Posada City Kansas Kubek Richardoos Skowron Kansas City New

Dodgers Beat Phillies 3-1 Behind Drysdale Four-Hitter

Don Drysdale pitched a four hit game to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over Philadelphia. The win returns the Dodgers to first place as key batting and fielding, including Roseboro and Wills, supported the effort.

Moon Drysdale Pace Dodgers Philadelphia LOS Angeles Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Los Wills Gilliam Taylor Herrera Eles Vargo, Crawford, Barlick Walters W.davis DelCreco T.davis Roseboro Awkmas Hodges Drysdale P bCallison Sullivan Be Amaro Malkmus

Summit Conference Set to Open September First

CAIRO AP A preparatory meeting announced the summit conference of uncommitted nations will begin Sept 1 in Yugoslavia The conference site is reported as the city of Bled in Yugoslavia by Yugoslav sources.

Cairo Yugoslavia Bled

First AL Game: Chicago Defeats Cleveland 8 to 2

In the first American League game on April 24 1901 Chicago beat Cleveland 8 to 2. The contest marked the league debut with Chicago taking a decisive early lead.

Chicago Cleveland

Duren Sets AL Record With Seven Straight K’s

Los Angeles pitcher Ryne Duren strikes out seven consecutive Boston batters in the nightcap of a doubleheader setting an American League record while earning the Angels a 5-1 win after Boston took the opener 5-3. Duren left after six with two outs as the Red Sox pushed across a run.

New York Yankees Tom Booker Louisville Greensboro Laramie Wyo Boston Red Sox Pete Smith Natick Mass Colgate Johnstown Prep Buckaroos Riverton St. Stephens Boston Los Angeles Ryne Duren Duren Angels Red Sox Billy Muffett Eli Grba New York Yankee Washington Frank Malzone Pete Runnels Jim Pagliaroni Don Buddin Mike Fornieles Chuck Schilling Gary Geiger Hal Smith Buddin Geiger Pagliaroni Smith Max Sarkont Milwaukee Braves Michael Welch New York Forn Eles Dave Hillman Sox

North Carolina warrants target two figures in college basketball bribery case

New York authorities received warrants seeking two figures in an NC bribery probe. Jerry Vogel 24 is free on 1000 dollar bail after a NY indictment. Aaron Wagman a gambler remains jailed on 60000 dollar bail. Vogel, former Alabama player, faces NC charges of conspiracy and bribery.

New York North Carolina Jerry Vogel Joe Aaron Wagman Tombs Wagman Justice of the Peace Raleigh N. C H. A. Bland Frank S. Hogan New York County

Negro Stars Withdraw From 61 Meet in Protest

World record holders John Thomas and Ralph Boston led a walkout at the 1961 Meet of Champions in Houston to protest segregated seating. About 30 Negro demonstrators picketed outside Jepperson Stadium as 5,000 spectators watched. Texas Southern University also withdrew citing segregation concerns.

Houston Tex John Thomas Ralph Boston Jepperson Stadium Boston Tennessee State Thomas Boston University Meet Johnny Morris Texas Southern University

Wages Rise For 1960 As Census Reports Incomes

Census figures show half of U S families earned at least 5600 in 1960 up about 200 from 1959 while despite a four per cent rise in money income real purchasing power grew about two per cent. Full time men topped 5400 and women remained at 3300.

Washington Census Bureau

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