Giants Defeat Dodgers 11-3 in Decatur Little League Majors
In Decatur Little League Majors the Giants scored nine runs in the second inning and beat the Dodgers 11-3. The Yankees led 8-1 after two innings and finished 10-5 behind winning pitcher Russell who fanned six. Widner took the loss with five strikeouts. Grammer homered and doubled for a perfect day as the Tigers totaled five hits.
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Don Largen
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Roger Craig
Orlando Cepeda
Billy O'Dell
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John Sullivan
Birmingham
Seale
Gunner Gontkosky
Jim Stump
Macon
Tony Bartirome
Peaches
Billy Reynolds
Little Rock
Snyder
Max Macon
Yankees Rally Past Tigers in Big AL Turnaround
The New York Yankees beat Detroit to close within a game of first in the American League as Bill Stafford and key hits by Kuibek Mantle and Howard sparked a 31 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The win capped a 11 of 12 surge and started a 16 game road swing reaching Cleveland to face the Indians.
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Yankees and Dodgers with extra base hits in wintry season notes
Yankees collected seven hits led by Rowden Wakefield and Russell. Dodgers outhit Giants ten to seven with four doubles and a Dukes triple. Hammond earned the win with two hits. Orioles edged Yankees 2-1 and 3-2 in two Saturday games in the American League.
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Major League 7 Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights
Major League 7 Leaders list top batters with 125 at bats including Moon and Aaron. It covers runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases for players from Milwaukee San Francisco Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit and others. Pitching leaders feature Miller Latman and team marks including 5 0 1.000 and 3 0 1.000 while strikeouts highlight Koufax Drysdale Ramos and Ford.
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Piersall
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New York
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Gentile
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B. Robinson
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Romano
Wood
Black Hurls and No Hitter for Athens Lumber Co
Southpaw Donnie H. Black pitched his second consecutive no hitter as Athens Lumber Co. defeated Blanche Tennessee 6 0 in independent baseball. Black struck out 19 with no walks, contributed four singles in four at bats, and Athens improved to 9 2 while Barnes took the loss for Blanche. Rip Smith, Billy Tucker, and Charlie Hillis added multiple hits.
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Wiley Loan and Sales ad for 110 Lee Street
Local advert announces Wiley Loan and Sales at 110 Lee Street offering quick loans and property sales with contact EL 3-2503 for details.
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Indians Break Yankees Streak In Extra Inning Win
In Pony League action the Indians beat the Yankees 8-7 after an extra frame. Callahan pitched seven innings for the Indians, allowing 11 hits and seven runs before Lovelace closed out the win. Lips yielded eight hits and seven runs for the Yankees in seven innings, with Hinds taking the loss. Oak Grove defeated Summit 20-16, then lost to Caddo 8-7 in 10 innings over the weekend in two independent league games.
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Law Worried Over Future With Pirates
Ailing Vernon Law spoke of a strained right shoulder and torn rotator muscle after April injuries against Cincinnati. He warns he may lose his Pirates role if the ailment persists and says he cannot pitch effectively while resting or exercising. Doctors have not provided a cure as he awaits warm weather to aid recovery.
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Whitewash in Shreveport as Tillotson wins Crackers clash
Thad Tillotson blanked Atlanta as Shreveport handed the Crackers a 4-0 defeat. Birmingham beat Chattanooga 5-4 to trim the Lookouts’ lead to two games, while Macon defeated Little Rock 4-2 with Bartirome collecting four hits.
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Sears Free To Play For Saints
Kenny Sears is cleared to play for the San Francisco Saints while a Knicks lawsuit is resolved. The Knicks seek 175000 in damages, Sears sues for 90000 in treble anti trust damages alleging NBA monopoly. Sears left the Knicks for the ABL next season.
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Mantle Maris And Company To Cleveland
Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris lead the New York Yankees into Cleveland for a three game series with the first place Indians. New York aims to overtake the Tribe after a five game streak and a close one game gap.
Major Attendance Still Shows Drop
Major league baseball attendance in 1961 remains about 10 percent below 1960. Through Sunday, totals reach 5,845,453 for 1961 versus 6,501,438 last year with 16 teams. The National League trails by 693,000, while the American League stands 36,000 ahead due to new franchises Minnesota and Los Angeles contributing 548,000 gates.
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Golfers Face The Monster At Oakland Hills Open
Oakland Hills in Birmingham Michigan hosts the 61st National Open where heat haunts players. Arnold Palmer defends while Bob Rosburg and Ben Hogan note the course as the monster with skinny fairways and heavy traps.
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Raleigh Site For Trial Of Jerry Vogel
Former Alabama basketball player Jerry Vogel will be tried in Wake County Superior Court on charges he offered UNC Chapel Hill guard Lou Brown $1000 to shave points in a game. Vogel surrendered voluntarily and waived preliminaries. Bond set at $3000 as SBI handled custody.
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