Reds Edge Dodgers Rally Stays Two Behind NL Race
The Dodgers hold a 2 percent gap on the Reds in the NL title chase as Duke Snider fuels Los Angeles with 14 hits in 90 at bats and Cincinnati rallies at Candlestick Park. Walley Post drives in four as Reds win 8 of 11 at the park, while Milwaukee’s Lew Burnett wins his 4th and Eddie Mathews homers in an 8-3 win over Chicago. Mathews later hits career homer No. 361, tying Joe DiMaggio for 10th on the all time list as the Pirates and Phillies mix in offense and defense across a busy score-filled day.
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Mantle and Maris Reach Ruth Pace With 45 Homers
The New York Yankees trio Mantle Maris close on Babe Ruth record pace with 45 homers each in 117 games. A split with the Senators leaves New York two games up on Detroit as Bill Tuttle belted a grand slam for Minnesota. Other highlights include Luis Aparicio hitting thrice and Joe Koppe’s grand slam for the Dodgers.
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Baseball standings and results from National and American leagues
National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 69 40, San Francisco 60 80, Cincinnati 7 46 in a crowded table while Milwaukee trails at 87 51 and Philadelphia 30 00. Sunday results include Pittsburgh 13 Philadelphia 4 and Los Angeles 8 St Louis 0. Monday schedule lists 81 games with several matchups. American League table lists New York 77 9, Detroit 72 42, Baltimore 67 51, Cleveland 53 60, and Chicago 59 57 with multiple one or two game outcomes and upcoming games across cities.
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Big League Stars Lift Sox in 4-3 Win Over KC
Lilis hit three times with four runs and two stolen bases powering the White Sox past Kansas City 4-3. Williams pitched the Dodgers to a sixth straight win, blanking St. Louis on eight hits. Weekend action includes Teddy Wright and Don Fullmer in New York and Detroit, with Senators and Orioles scoring. Boston and Baltimore tied late as Warley’s error helps Nationals fall. Mike Fortunatos suffers loss as crowd peaks in Washington.
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Pennsylvanian Hightower to play in Spain this season
Wayne Hightower, former University of Kansas star from Philadelphia, will play for Real Madrid in Spain’s Amateur League for the 1961 62 season and plans to attend the University of Madrid. His ABA eligibility starts June 1962, a U S rule noted.
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Local Member Guest Golf Tourney Attracts Local Pairings
Local golfers held a 18 hole member guest event with teams led by Al Sumer and guest Leon ard Clark of Union City finishing first with 72 points. Mel Cobbett and Dr. Francis of Sherman took second at 71, while Ed Kaiser earned low gross with a 74 on the 18 holes. Out-of-town partners tied for third as guests Sue Bla of Erie and Maurice Wilkins of Pindley Cake joined their players.
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Carry Back Seeks Top Year-Two Ranking Amid Derby Hope
Carry Back battles to regain top three year old status as Florida Derby winner and Derby hopeful. Beau Prince from Calumet Farm, trained by Jimmy Jones, won the American Derby at Arlington and then the Travers at Saratoga, with Steve Brooks riding. Merry Rit won the Ventnor Handicap at Atlantic City, giving jockey Sellers another big day as top circuits see yearling stars clash. NYP league results note Wellsville and Jamestown matches, while a note on prohibiting players who quit college until class graduation closes the section.
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Carolyn House Leads Youngest U S Swim Team of All Time
Carolyn House, 15, headlines a 12-member U S swimming squad selected after the national AAU outdoor meet to compete against Europe in five meets Aug 16 Sept 5. The Los Angeles and Vesper clubs figure prominently with standout juniors Robyn Johnson and Laurel Watson also in the contingent.
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Little Leaguers See Yankees in Cleveland Trip
Corry Lite League senior members and 11 qualified umpires head to Cleveland for a 4 hour afternoon game featuring the New York Yankees. Sponsored annually by the Little League Ladies Auxiliary, the trip includes managers and local officials with Mrs. William Roehrig as president and Mrs. Homer Black as secretary-treasurer.
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Levittown Eyes Another National Title Run in Wil Williamsport
Levittown, defending Pennsylvania Little League champion, seeks a third straight title at the World Series in Williamsport next week. The team, a near-new squad with only three holdovers, rallied to beat Punxsutawney in the state final with a late sixth inning rally. The World Series opens August 22 in Williamsport.
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McKinley Wins Eastern Tennis Crown
Chuck McKinley, age 20, captured the Eastern Grass Court Championships title, defeating Leonard Foreling 6-3 6-4 6-2. McKinley called himself fortunate and said he must play better to win the national championship at Forest Hills.
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County Stars Edge West Penn 14 12 in thriller
County High School al tar football team defeated a West Penn squad 14 to 12 Saturday. The winning score came on a late field goal by guard Ted Harris of Westinghouse High School, whose boot secured victory and disrupted a West Penn conversion attempt.
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Jurgensen Leads Eagles Past Bears
Philadelphia Eagles led by Sonny Jurgensen defeated the Chicago Bears 31 to 0 in a pre season showcase. The game highlighted Jurgensen's scoring punch as the Eagles pressed without Norm Van Brocklin.
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