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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

5

Yankees Rally to Take Crucial Series Opener

Ralph Terry went 11 innings for a 3 2 victory that put the Yankees in first in the American League by 0.05 games. Johnny Blanchard lofted a pinch hit RBI single to win as Terry moved to 5 0 on the season and the Yankees swept the series two games to one. Mantle hit his 19th homer.

Fred Down United Press International Ralph Verry New York Yankees Terry Bill Mayeroski Pittsburgh Pirates Yankees Tigers al Pilareik Ken Hunt White Sox Bill Pierce Eli Grba Danny O'Connell Dale Long Ed Hebaugh Senators Orioles Mary Throneberry Baltimore Jack Kralick Jose Valdiviello Earl Battey Twins Hank Bauer Athletics Tommy Davis Dodgers Dick Farrell Ron Santo Cubs Jim Gilliam Joey Jay Gene Freese Wally Post Reds Jay Pirates Pittsburgh Milwaukee Willie MccCovey Dick LeMay Giant Frank Bolling Joe Torre Mike McCormick Tony Cloninger Stan Musial Ray Sadecki Philadelphia Art Mahaffey Tim McCarver St. Louis

Air mail rate increase touches international routes

A 13 cent air mail stamp will apply to international destinations after June 28. The change makes the new rate effective for letters sent to overseas points, marking a shift in postage costs and service terms.

Golf Promoter Bob Blue Tops Open Field In Milestone Round

Bob Blue of Bob Blue Backers Inc wins the U S Open lead with a 69. He plays against major rivals Arnold Palmer Sam Snead and Ben Hogan as his investors group of 70 friends bets $5500 on his pro tour debut. Blue plans weekly $200 draws and reinvests half profits while awaiting dividends. The stock-like hype fades as he resumes tour play after reserve duty.

B.B.B. Inc Blue Bell Telephone Bob Palmer Snead Ben Hogan Sam Snead Arnold Palmer Milwaukee University of Miami Golf Cam New Orleans St. Petersburg Army University of Miami Bob Blue Backers, Inc

Valdez stops Herrera in Los Angeles bout

Dan ny Valdez of Inglewood California knocked out Tony Herrera of Los Angeles in the eighth round in a boxing match held in Los Angeles. The result gave Valdez a decisive win by knockout.

Los Angeles UPI Danny Valdez Inglewood Alif Tony Herrera

Milwaukee's Robby Brue Leads U S Open Field At Oakland Hills

Robby Brue, the underdog from Milwaukee, shot a 35 34 49 for a 68 to lead the U S Open after the first round at Oakland Hills Country Club. Tommy Bolt and Bob Goatby trailed by one stroke, with Hogan and Nade close behind at 71. Palmer stood at 74 as 49 players shot 74 or better. the field will be cut to the low 50 and ties after round two. Brue credited a magic putter and a finance background as factors in his performance.

Birmingham Mich Wall Street Bob Brue Rue Bob Blue Backers, Inc Blue Tommy Bolt Bob Goulds Thunder Bolt Robby Brue Milwaukee Oly Oakland Hills “Country Club Ben" Hogan Tite Clayton Haefner Bob Goatby Prds Hogan Kel Nade Paul Harney Bruce Crampton Rex Paxter Marty Fur PGA Lionel Hebert Gene Littler Mike Souchak Billy Maxwell Bill Hyndman Boros Cary Middlecoff Gary Player Jack Nicklaus

Major League Leaders And Standings Snapshot

The report lists top performers by league in batting and pitching. American League leaders include Cash and Mantle with RBIs and runs, Colavito and Wagner in hits and runs, with pitching led by Giants Indians and Latman. National League leaders feature Cepeda Mathews Moon and Robinson, with pitchers Miller Haddix Koufax and Gibbon highlighted.

Mavis Yanks Cash Tigers Mantle Colavito Wagner Angeles Cepeda Giants Mathews Braves Moon Dodgers Robinson Reds Mavs Maris Gentile Orioles Freese Aaron T. Davis Giant Indians Latman Schwall Red Sox Teery Mossi Miller Padres Dodgers Koufax Haddix Pirates Gibbon G. AB. R. J. Pet. Piersall Cle Det Howard Brandt Bal Romano Killbrw. Minn Sievers Chi Kubek N.Y B.abasa Temple National League Hoak Pgh L.A Mil Clemente Pinson, Cin Santo Gonzales Phil Bolling Altman

Major League Standings and Saturday Games

Major League standings show Chicago 3 Los Angeles 2 Boston 10 Detroit 1 Washington 5 Baltimore 2 Minnesota 4 Kansas City 3 New York 3 Cleve 2. Saturday schedule includes Washington at Boston Baltimore at Cleveland Minnesota at Chicago Los Angeles at Kansas City New York at Detroit. NL leaders Los Angeles 36 24 .600 San Francisco 34 23 .596 Cincinnati 34 23 .596 Pittsburgh 28 25 .528 St. Louis 25 28 .472 Milwaukee 24 29 .453 Chicago 21 34 .382 Philadelphia 18 34 .346. Thursday results San Francisco 6 Milwaukee 3 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 8 Pittsburgh 1. Chicago at San Francisco Milwaukee at Los Angeles.

Terry Johnny Blanchard Indians Vic Power Johnny Romano Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins Kansas City Athletics Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Boston Detroit Washington Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City New York Cleve Cleveland W. L. Pet San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Me . W. L. Pet Los Angele

Braves And Pirates Make Trading Deals

The Milwaukee Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates made two deals each before the trading deadline. Johnny Logan moved from Milwaukee to Pittsburgh for outfielder Gino Cimoli after the Braves acquired catcher Sammy White from Boston. Pittsburgh also added veteran Walt Morgan from St Louis and purchased catcher Don Leppert from Columbus, while placing Gene Baker on waivers and selling Bob Oldis to Columbus.

United Press International Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Braves Johnny Logan Pirates Gino Cimoli Sammy White Boston Red Sox Walt Morgan St. Louis Cardinals Don Leppert Columbus Jets Logan Roy McMillan Cimoli Dodgers Cardinals White del Crandall Red Sox Leppert Columbus Gene Baker Bob Oldis Kansas City Athletics Jay Hawkins Stan Johnson Honolulu Minnesota Twins Dick Rollins Charlotte N.C Ed Palmquist Syracuse

Okie Golfer Morrow Reaches Brit Amateur Quarterfinals

Ralph Morrow of Oklahoma City is the lone American survivor in the British amateur golf championship from 23 starters. He defeated Raymond Munro 2 and 1 and David Moffat 3 and 2 to reach the quarterfinals at Turnberry. Morrow, 27, serves as an airman first class at Prestwick.

Turnberry Scotland UPI Ralph Morrow Oklahoma City Okla Geff Dixon England Morrow Raymond Munro David Moffat Prestwick Joe Carr Ireland Jimmy Walker Carr Henry Timbrook Los Angeles Alex Kyle Scotand

Victoria Grabs Win as Clapp Blanks Senators Until Ninth

Victoria rallies to tie and then wins 3 2 over Austin's Senators thanks to Marvin Williams 11th inning homer. Tom Arruda earns the victory with Vic Davis and James Gibson backing him as Clapp goes the distance for Austin. Amarillo and Tulsa had games postponed or rained out with make up dates set.

United Press International Victoria Giants Roger Clapp Austin Senators Marvin Williams Amarillo Ardmore Tulsa San Antonio Tom Arruda Vic Davis James Gibson Clapp San Antono Austin Victoria

Noon Cotton Prices in New York and New Orleans

New York quotes show July at 33.3 cents, up 2, with October at 34.16, up 3. New Orleans lists October at 33.28, up 2, while October futures remain unquoted. The report notes 1962 futures are unquoted.

United Press International New York New Orleans

Dow Jones Falls Amid Broad Market Slump

Stock report shows Dow Jones industrial average down 3.89 points to 685.58 as utilities slip to 112.83 and transport index eases. overall index stands at 298.48 with sales reaching 2.44 million by 2 p.m. and 3800000 in late trading.

United Press International Dow-Jones Oe Indus

Record Heat Tops U.S. Weather Bureau Readings

The day sawThermal California hit a high of 118 degrees while Saranac Lake New York recorded a low of 27 degrees, according to the U.S. Weather Bureau report.

United Press International U. S. Weather Bureau Thermal Calif Saranac Lake N.Y

The Mexican Chihuahua Declared World's Smallest Breed

The Chihuahua is identified as the smallest dog breed, with some individuals weighing as little as 16 ounces. The report highlights its status as a compact, portable companion breed.

United Press International

Zeus myth inspires baton twirling incident in Ventura

In Ventura California 12 year old Steven Hardina was practicing baton twirling when his throw sent sparks and a cloud over KVEN radio. A power line was severed and the station stayed off the air for nearly an hour.

Zeus Ventura Calif

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