Indians sweep doubleheader as Essegian drives five runs
Reserve outfielder Chuck Essegian homered twice and drove in five in the first game while adding a double for the winning run in the ninth of the second as Cleveland beat Kansas City 7-3 and 4-3. The sweep moved Cleveland one and a half games up on Detroit, with Detroit needing 11 innings to win 7-6 in the nightcap.
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Redlegs sweep doubleheader to take NL lead
Cincinnati romped St Louis 6 2 and 9 3 to move atop the National League standings. Freese drove in four in the two games, including a bases loaded single in the eighth to seal the sweep. Hunt earned his sixth win in the opener.
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Chanute Junior College to Add Cross Country Team
Chanute Junior College plans to add a fall cross country program the first in its history. Coach Jerry Steele aims to build a strong squad with local and out of state distance runners including Jim Orth Clink Smith Dale Ward Ranier Nooteboom and Eddie Jenkins. The team will compete regionally at Hutchinson Coffeyville Kansas University Wichita University and Arkansas University with three mile runs before home football games.
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Record Catfish Beckons Anglers on Neosho River
A 388 pound four foot catfish hooked on a rod and reel with worms as bait caught attention though not a state record. The Kansas Fish and Game Commission recognizes a 64 pound fish landed by Wesley Whitworth and Ira White of Erie from the Neosho River as the official record.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues and Cities
The daily results feature multiple leagues with scores from major and minor circuits. Notable outcomes include New York 2-5 over Boston, Los Angeles 8-5 at New York, Cleveland 7-4 over Kansas City, Baltimore 8-1 over Chicago, and Washington 7-6 with Detroit 4-7 in extra play.
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Moore's Varied Act Booked for Europe
Arch Moore, world light heavyweight champ, plans a Europe tour this summer with exhibitions and several 10 round bouts leading to a defense against Lennart Risberg and a possible clash with Ingemar Johansson. promoter Jack Kearns aims for Stockholm July 2 as Pastrano pursues Johansson.
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A's White Sox complete four for four trade
The Kansas City Athletics and Chicago White Sox agree on a four for four swap. Ray Herbert and Don Larsen move to Chicago along with Andy Carey and Al Pilarcik. In return the A's receive Bob Shaw Gerry Staley Wes Covington and Stan Johnson.
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Moore Outpoints Rinaldi in New York Bout
Archie Moore wins on points over Giulio Rinaldi in a 174 pound matchup in New York against San Diego, California based Moore prevailing over the Italian challenger by decision after 15 rounds.
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Chanute Tribune World Light Heavyweight Title Notice
In Chanute June 12 1961 a boxing recap notes Manila light heavyweight Ray Asis dominating Sontichai Ka nongsku with a knockout in the bout listed at 118 pounds.
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Trojan Club Favored To Win College World Series Meet
The Southern California Trojans are favored to win the NCAA college baseball World Series as the only undefeated teams enter the double elimination tourney. Oklahoma State remains the sentimental favorite among Big Eight fans. The game starts tonight at 8:30 with Boston College facing Duke at 2 p.m. and Western Michigan meeting Syracuse at 6 p.m.
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