Mantle Repeats as AL Slugging Champ in 1961
Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees led the American League in slugging in 1961 with 353 total bases in 514 at bats and a .687 mark. Norm Cash of Detroit was second at .662, Tiny Gentile of Baltimore third at .616, and Roger Maris placed fourth with .620. The Yankees also led team slugging.
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Norm Cash
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Tiny Gentile
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Mantle Alsured
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Roy Sivers
Chicago
Leon Wagner
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White Sox
Plichre
Graey Green
Derwalt
Cleveland
Sadistic Faison Top AFL Rookie of the Year
San Diego Chargers defensive end Bar Faison, Indiana alum, named United Press International Rookie of the Year in the AFL for the season. He edged Kenne Tida and Sherrill Hendricky in the AP and UPI voting, with praise for his pass defense and disruptive ability. The rookie played key roles in the Chargers' defense as they prepared for the league title game.
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Associated Press
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Keg Highlights From Southgate Lanes Tournament
Southerte Lanes hosted a busy meet led by Blunt at 224 high, with other top scores including Bears 233 and Cardone 223. The event featured Men’s Doubles and multiple teams such as T Birds, Rare Cruz, and Hawks with strong individual marks and partner play across 18 games.
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Wiesiigtelen
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Willams
John Cardone
Don Ginn
Mel Wong
Nor Cal Softball League meeting set in Stockton
An article fragment notes a Nor Cal softball meeting slated in Stockton with representatives from the Northern California Softball League to discuss participation and related arrangements. The text references a Stockton Civic Auditorium and a payment of $25, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Stockton
AL Testis
Ming
Dan
Stockton Civic Audie
Doris Veleh Payal Pire
Joe Wilman's Strikes and Spares Feature
Joe Wilman discusses bowling tension and focus techniques in a playful column. He mentions chewing gum as a mental aid, timing, and pre-shot routines, noting star bowlers use rhythms to calm nerves and improve balance.
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Wilman
Walter Ward
Tis Season Of Confusion At All About Boats
A fragmentary holiday diary describes chaotic Christmas prep and travel. The writer details wrapping gifts, house cleanup, and last minute shopping, then recalls a boat trip with champagne christening, river trip to Louisiana, a cooperative dinner, and sharing joy in giving.
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Christina
Prandin Org
Fontern
Orwood Resor
Newcomers Boost Seals Hopes Tonight
San Francisco Seals add a wake and a full roster for a two game set with the Seattle Talents as George Wood steps in for veteran Rey Benlley. Coach Mas McNab from Springfield leads the American Hockey League veteran squad seeking wins to boost playoff odds.
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Seattle
Garwetine
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Aiew
Seals
Rey Benlley
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Vic Wool
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Mass
U S Cage Results From Regional College Matches
A garbled recap lists multiple college cage results across regions with scores and teams including Fullerton, San Diego, Long Beach State, Chapman, Orange County State, Cal Aggie, Iowa, Nevada, Drake, Tulsa, Hardin-Simmons, Peru, Missouri, Georgia Tech, Eastern New Mexico, Siena, Syracuse, and Wesleyan. The fragmentary results mention round outcomes and standings amid a crowded scoreboard.
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Redinnay
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San Omeo U
Kral Poly Pomona
Chanman
Orange County State
Cal Agaian
Minwest Elneinnall
Cokwado
Brodiey
Steigston
Rice
Iowa
Nevada
Our Store
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Caelasian
Syracuse
Prat
Earle
Lillard Named Field Manager of Santa Barbara Team
Lillard, a veteran home run hitter tied to Levine and the Pacific Coast, was chosen as field manager for the new Santa Barbara team in the Class C California League. His appointment came after a working agreement with the New York Mets and follows earlier speculation about Red revs for the same job.
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Pacific Piaast
Levine
Sanity Barbara
California Taaigne
Jlmn
Goleta
Phiyasd
Chicago Cabs
Naina Langue
Sind
Swiklird
Los Angeles
Leandro Sets Holiday Regatta in San Leandro
The city hosts its first annual Holiday Invitational Regatta next Saturday December 30 at the San Leandro Marina. It is open to El Tara craft and all Tara skippers may enter. Joint sponsors are San Lenora Boat Club Chamber of Commerce Golf and Shoreline Advisory Commission and Peter No Newell. The site previously hosted a successful El Tao rave last July and winds favor an annual event.
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San Leandro
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Tora
We San Lenlre
Chub
Chamber of Corameree
Golf
Shoreline Adviauty Comisssion
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Snail Boat Racing Ask
Norther California
Sin Lenora
Sailboat Showing Arranged for Bunl, Spons and Travel Show
Sailboats will be on display January 3 and 7 as part of the Bunl Spons and Travel Show. The San Jose Sailing Club arranged a show with three boats on exhibition including the Burtt man, El Pare, and Joy.
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Chisox To Keep Coaching Staff
CHICAGO AP Waite Sox Manager AL Lopez veteran for 1962 will retain coaching staff. Ray Berry pitching coach and Don Gutteridge first base coach stay with team. Tony Cuccinetly, third base coach, Roach, and others linked to Lopez remain in roles.
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Indoor Race Entries Due at Oakland Exposition
Entries for the WHS Pacific Coast Indoor Auto Races at Oakland Exposition Building open next Tuesday. The 15th championship series, sanctioned by the Bay Cities Racing Association led by Jack Londen, features six weekends of racing beginning February 10. Drivers from the Bay Cities association are expected to compete at the winter meeting in Oakland.
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California deer kill rises by 453, reaches over 69 thousand
California deer hunters killed 69,178 deer, up 453 from last year, per the State Fish and Game Department. The tally sits above the five year average in most counties but below in 18 counties, with no counties showing declines beyond that.
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Elue Fish and Game Department
California
LPGA Announces 1982 Schedule With Eight Figure Events
Cincinnati Ohio in a UPI report the Ladies Professional Golf Association unveiled a six month 1982 schedule carrying more than 100000 in prize money. The season opens at Sea Island and ends with the U S Women's Open on June 20 at the Divots Club in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, per the release.
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The Forgotten Goose and Black Brant in Pacific Coast Hunting
Ralph Stevens discusses the black brant goose aka Forgotten Goose, its habitat on the Pacific Coast, feeding habits on eel grass, and low tide feeding behavior. He notes small size, shy nature, decoy responses, and limited expert calling success, with local sightings in Oakland and San Rafael during a Western Sports Show. He also mentions a steelhead news item at Paper Mill flats and a duck-hunting report near Las Piedras.
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Comeback Filly Crowned Champion Older Mare
New York UPI reports Hugh A Grant's Airmans Guide, once thought finished after knee injury, rebounded to be named champion older filly by the Thoroughbred Racing Associations. The item also notes other racing anecdotes and holiday wishes.
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UPI
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Airmans Guide
Thoroughbred Racing Associations
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