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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
5
Ford wins his 13th victory while the Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Giants in a tight baseball matchup at ley Field. Ed Wilks reports a strong performance from Ford and clutch moments by the Phils.
Whitey Ford became the first pitcher to defeat every club in the American League as the New York Yankees outscored the Los Angeles Angels 8-6. The win tightens the AL race with Detroit leading and Philadelphia and Milwaukee winning in the National League.
The National League approved a liberalized talent plan for the New York Mets and Houston Colts with a sliding scale. New clubs will receive premium picks valued at 125000 each, and overall rosters are set to 32 players per new team with various $50000 and $125000 options. Warren Giles called the plan more liberal than the American League's and the vote was unanimous among 10 clubs.
The VFW edged the Elks 3 2 to stay atop the standings while the American Legion beat Naif & Bolz 3 1 in extra innings. Five Elks VFW hits and strong pitching fueled the first game, with Fred Midcap fanning 12. Legion relief sealed the 3 1 victory as Ron Briley and Ed Lindblad combined for the final outs.
American League standings show Detroit leading with a 45 24 record and New York at 42 21. Montreal no, Oops.
Santa Fe exploded for 17 runs on 15 hits through four innings to defeat Potter's Hatchery 17 to 9, moving into second place one half game behind Montgomery Ward. Tony Mitchell homered as Bret Richman and Mitchell pitched, Steven Goben catching. Potter's dropped to third after the short game.
A garbled sheet lists scores from Thursday Night and Monday Night Mixed Leagues. Names like Dick Rose, C Hinkle, J Gates, B Olsen, Jr. Ray, H Spurrier, and teams No. 1 through No. 8 appear with high scores, partial tallies, and phone-like numbers.
Presbyterians pest a 11 1 win over Christians and a 6 4 victory over Knights of Columbus with Marvin Seger on the mound. EUB stay within one game of leaders Methodists as Don White and Bill White fronted the win.
A downtown 50,000 seat stadium is set for St Louis with an $89 million project and a $31 million loan commitment from Equitable Life. The Cardinals may move from Busch Stadium as construction is slated to begin in about 30 months after bond approvals and equity goals are met. James F. Oates announced the loan, with over $17 million of $20 million equity raised.
Koch Furniture suffered its first defeat in seven games as Wilsons Clothiers won 7 to 5. Wilsons collected nine hits and scored in the middle innings, while Koch added six safeties. Mark Childers and Randall Wells pitched for Wilsons, Rocky Carter took the loss for Koch.
Pone King, Petch and young Mitsunori Seki clash for the world flyweight crown with Thailand’s champion favored to retain. Experts doubt the bout will reach 15 rounds as the 25-year-old champion holds edge on experience and skill while Seki, 19, has only fought 10 rounds as a bantamweight.
Wimbledon opening day was interrupted by persistent rain and cold, delaying the center court clash of Chuck McKinley. Neale Fraser defeated Rudy Hernando in straight sets, while Rod Laver dominated Tomas Lejus. McKinley, seeded No. 8, was set to face Sergei Tacchini as play resumed.
In Las Vegas Cassius Clay of Louisville outpointed Kilo Sabedong of Hawaii after ten rounds. In San Francisco Benny Medina stopped Al Medrano in four rounds. In Philadelphia Holly Mims of Washington knocked out Jimmy Remson of Detroit in three rounds.
Nation's Cleaners moved to second place in the Minor League standings by defeating Ash Grove Employer 11 6. Self Service Grocery beat Munger's 11 10 in a second division game. Nation's scored nine runs early and never trailed. Winning battery: Phillip Wichiter and David Benson. Losing: David Holloway and Rick Ranabargar. Pat Marks homered for Nation's with two on in the fourth.
Rates per word set for 1 day and longer periods with a 10 cent discount for early payment. Blind ads incur a 25 cent extra fee. Minimum 10 words, 60 cent one day minimum, contract rates for regulars, ads due by 2 pm for same day publication.
District meeting notices list Rence Levy as district superintendent and various local businesses such as LawReN, Service Grocery, J C Penney, B H Market and Ash Grove Employees. Corrected minor league standings appear for Lindale and Munger's, with shops like Self Service Grocery and Evan's Music noted. Under new management C Cafe offers Sundays open and carry out. Red Cross swimming instructor seeks private lessons. Alcoholics Anonymous contacts provided.
Job ad for local employment from Kansas State Employment Service offering $450 monthly, weekly pay, training, and advancement. Travel limited to five days weekly, near home. Eligibility includes age 21 to 45, car, high school education. Apply to Personal Representative Ceci on Wednesday June 28 from 10 to 12.
A collage of small ads and notices includes welding shop, blacksmith and machine shop services, brass and presswork, electrical and plumbing repairs, septic service, vacuum cleaners, painting and paperhanging, trenching, hedge trimmers and sweepers. Also includes personal thanks, a church meeting schedule, a reward notice, and contact details for several local tradespeople and services in Chanute area.
The Soviet Vassily Rudenkov won the Olympic hammer with a 220-142 toss. Mor ris and O'Brien offered to go only to the Moscow meet while Connolly disliked the last Moscow event. Pagoni and Backus cannot match Rudenkov's mark.
Carol Sue Pickering, five, was struck and killed by a car while crossing in front of her home in Kansas City. Her stepmother, Mrs. Jim Harvey Pickering, said the child may have been chasing a book in the family car parked across the street.
Seven top American track and field athletes declined to join the Olympic style meets abroad against the Soviet Union and others, possibly costing the U S a victory in Moscow. Pinky Sober said the squad loss hurts mainly in the hammer throw as several national champions declined selection.
In person applications sought at The Silver Grill for a waitress vacancy. Cosmetic woman position advertised for Box 184 in the Chanute Tribune.
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