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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
4
Dick Donovan and Johnny Buzhardt snapped long slumps with a 12-4 Washington Senators win Friday night. Donovan ended a five game winless run by earning his first victory this season as the Senators finally snapped their skid.
Buzhardt finally beat the Kansas City Athletics after a streak of five losses. He received limited support from Philadelphia earlier, then helped cap a 6-0 win over Pittsburgh. Donovan faced rain delays before Washington’s nine-run burst. Detroit held a 2-0 edge over Minnesota while Cleveland, New York and Boston won, and Chicago ended Cincinnati’s streak in the NL. Tigers’ Colavito and Kaline homered, Bunning allowed four hits to even his record, and Yogi Berra and Roger Maris homered for the Yankees in Ford’s win over the White Sox.
Senators closed hearings on Gene Tunney's charge that Ingemar Johansson fought sick and trapped by promoters. Johansson's doctor called the allegations ridiculous while promoters' manager defended the pre bout medicals and conditions.
At the NAIA track meet in Sioux Falls Florida A M freshman Bob Hayes tied the world record with a 9.3 second 100 yards in a preliminary heat. Whitworth's Fred Schaeffer set a new NAIA discus mark with 185 feet 34 inches. Ralph Boston failed to reach his world or NAIA records with a 25 feet 6 14 inch broad jump.
Miami reports a plan to move the Jersey City franchise of the International League to Miami. The shift could occur during a home stand beginning June 19 if a favorable rental deal is secured at Miami stadium. Eduardo Benes, former attorney for Roberto Maduro, leads the group pursuing the transfer.
Speed-minded drivers from out of town compete in midget auto races at Hawk Eye Downs. Time trials start at 6 45 with the first race at 8. Featured drivers include Billy Woods and Bob Horstmeyer along with Buzz Rose LeRoy Newmeier and Owen Snyder driving various cars.
The Minnesota Twins bought First Baseman Julio Becquer from Buffalo of the International league and rejoined him with the team. Buffalo reported a profit from the deal and estimated the Twins paid about $25,000 for Becquer, with Saturday bringing an estimated $50,000 overall profit for the Twins.
Betsy Rawls dominated the Women’s Western Open in Nashville, entering the final flights with a 145 after 36 holes, five strokes ahead of the field. Her Friday 76 left her one over par, as she kept pace with a sizzling 69 from Thursday and dropped only one stroke to the rest of the contenders.
UNC coach Frank McGuire, amid an NCAA inquiry into recruiting irregularities and the basketball program fix scandal, says he cannot quit and views the crisis as a cancer that keeps resurfacing. He reflects on offers, his commitment to the university, and the need to face ongoing issues while acknowledging public scrutiny.
Major Jim Meaghan will throw out the first pitch Sunday as the M J baseball league opens its 38th consecutive season at Daniels Park. Defending champion Iowa Midland meets Kilborn Photo in the opener at 4 p.m. after opening ceremonies at 3:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids Cadet Bees perform during ceremonies.
Boston AP Sammy White, out of baseball for a year, applied for reinstatement and was added to the Red Sox 40-man roster. Not on active list, likely to be traded. White, 32, quit after learning he had been dealt to Cleveland for Russ Nixon. Nixon later joined Boston. White turns 33 July 7.
John Wayne leads the wartime epic Sands Of Iwo Jima as a television feature at 10 30 p m Saturday night. The saga follows Marines in a brutal Pacific campaign highlighting courage under hopeless odds.
Cedar Rapids beat Des Moines in overtime twice in a Friday night Swing, 5-0 and 1-0, in the Three-I league. Pete Cadella homered to set up Paul Roof's three hit win in game two, while Dick Kelley rebounded with a 4 hitter and his fifth straight win.
In the first game of the THREE-I League tilt, Newman scored on Joe Trenary’s sacrifice fly and Kelley crossed on Paul Snyder’s infield single as Des Moines failed to advance a man past second. The Demons threatened once, while Roof held firm. In the second game, Des Moines loaded the bases with one out but Roof induced Chico Heron on a popup and Pat Corrales on a grounder to escape.
In Dorado Beach Puerto Rico Sam Snead aged 49 and Jimmy Demaret aged 51 lead the United States as the 9th Canada Cup matches show a six-stroke cushion over Australia in the team race. Snead tops the individual standings with 134 after two rounds, Demaret tied for fifth at 143, and Ben Arda of the Philippines close behind.
Gardner Dickinson shot a 65 to complete 36 holes at 12 under par 128 and lead the Memphis Open by seven strokes entering Saturday. Tommy Bolt, Cary Middlecoff, Tony Lema, Gene Littler, Ken Venturi and Don Whitt were tied for second at 135 after Bolt and Whitt balanced Friday rounds.
Victor HLV defeated Williamsburg 7-2 on Friday. Doug Fetzer led HLV with two hits, Morrin added two hits, and the offense produced the decisive runs as the Tigers rolled to the win.
Cliff Malpass the 20 year old shortstop of Carson-Newman college baseball signed a contract with the New York Yankees. The former standout joined the team after a strong season with Carson-Newman.
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San Francisco versus Los Angeles with Koufax at 6 2. St Louis vs Milwaukee with Jackson 1 4. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Chicago at Cincinnati show 12 30 p m starts. Chicago at Cincinnati shows Hunt 5 2. Sunday lineup includes Philadelphia at Pittsburch and St Louis at Milwaukee with 3 p m game times.
The American League notes include New York 6 Chicago 2 Boston 4 Baltimore 6 Detroit 5 Minnesota 3 Los Angeles 4 Chicago 7 and more. Friday games list results and upcoming doubleheaders with Kansas City Boston and Washington among teams. Saturday and Sunday matchups feature Kaat at Detroit Mossi at Cleveland Grant at Chicago and more.
Jose Rigores, a Cuban featherweight boxer who fled the Castro regime, died in Roosevelt Hospital after brain injuries from a knockout at St. Nicholas Arena. He had surgery to relieve a brain hemorrhage before passing away at 3 a.m. Saturday.
Connecticut defeated Colby 15 to 4 to advance in district play. Boston College and others posted results as districts determined playoff progress in NCAA play.
At the Compton track meet Bruce Kidd of Toronto ran 3 miles in 13:26.6 en route to a 5,000 meter time of 13:56.4, breaking the American 3 mile record. Tommy Sullivan of Evanston ran the mile in 4:03.5, the fastest prep school time, and was second to Jim Grelle who clocked 4:02.7.
Summary of scattered minor league results with percentages and scores from Syracuse Toronto Buffalo Rochester and other cities. Postponements noted for Columbus and Salt Lake City. League standings include American Association Southern Association South Atlantic and Pacific Coast League with teams like Louisville Houston Denver Dallas-Fort Worth Seattle Portland Vancouver and others.
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