Detroit Gets Big Test Now
Detroit's Tigers, riding an eight win in nine road stretch and a 22 game AL lead, open a four game series at the New York Yankees. The Yankees aim to halt a home losing skid while San Francisco hosts Milwaukee as Warren Spahn seeks a no hitter replay. Frank Lary starts for Detroit against New York with Art Ditmar for the Yankees. Baltimore defeats Minnesota as Camilo Pascual falters and Steve Barber wins.
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Friday Baseball Results and Friday Schedule Highlights
The Associated Press lists American League results and Friday games with teams such as Kansas City Detroit Boston and New York set for matchups. National League standings show San Francisco and St Louis amid scattered notes as Thursday results include Birmingham Mobile and Chattanooga events.
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Nagle Sizzles In Colonial National Invitation Round
Kel Nagle fired a five under par 65 to take a three stroke lead at the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth. Arnold Palmer Ben Hogan Deane Beman trailed at 68 as Bob Goalby led a group at 71 while Boros posted a 78.
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Tigers stay hot despite Kaline injury after Yankee stop
The Tigers, led by a .333 No. 2 hitter Al Kaline who sat out with a pulled leg, have won 7 of 9 heading to Yankee Stadium. They split a Detroit-Yankee two game set as New York ended Detroit’s eight game streak. The Yankees, back from a 64 road swing, slipped from first place but gained bench help via Bob Cerv and Tex Clevenger in a trade with Los Angeles.
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Spahn recalls pitching refine thru years before first win
In a wartime feature, Warren Spahn shares lessons from mentors like Bobby Hogue and Bob Coleman that sharpened his pitching. He recalls debuting in relief in 1942, winning his first big league game at 25, and how John Sain influenced his curveball and approach. He notes updated grips and spins, plus advice on elbow position and the arc of the throw.
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Grzenda Recalled by Barons in Detroit Swap
Left handed pitcher Joe Grzenda 16 7 for Birmingham in 1958 has been optioned to the Barons again by the Detroit organization. Grzenda hurt his arm in spring 1959 and finished 1960 with the Barons posting a 4 5 mark. Birmingham GM Eddie Glennon cited a swap involving Denver Bob Dustal and Jersey City. To clear room he sent Bob Humphreys to Knoxville.
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Trammell Star In Tide Windup
In Tuscaloosa Alabama the Alabama Crimson Tide completed spring drills with an intrasquad game. Pat Trammell led the Red team to a 28-23 victory over the Whites via seven of eight passes and a 66 yard rushing effort with a two yard TD run. Ray Abruzzese added 92 rushing yards and two receptions.
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Orioles, Yankees Play To Tie In Little League Showdown
The Orioles and Yankees battled to a 2-2 tie after seven innings as darkness halted play. Giants defeated Cubs 6-4 with Giants players Miller and Arthur collecting multiple hits while Hammond earned the win and Singleterry the loss.
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Gun Club Lights Range For Night Skeet Shooting
Morgan County Gun Club on Burleson Mountain near Indian Hills Golf Club tested a newly lighted skeet range with a Saturday night run. Shooters from South Alabama plan to attend night events while top scores over the weekend included Minor Cliett, World Champion, hitting 125 of 125.
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Barons Edge Into Second
The Shreveport Sports defeated Little Rock 3-2 with Leo Posada driving in the decisive run on a bad hop double in his 1961 debut. Butch Romberger earned the win as Birmingham moved into second place behind Chattanooga and ahead of Atlanta after a 5-2 win over Mobile.
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Water Ski Club Meeting Planned in Decatur
Water skiers from Decatur and nearby areas are invited to a meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. in Perrylanes Bowling Center conference room to discuss forming a local water ski club. Lovelady and Morris urge charter members, with open eligibility for boat owners and interested supporters to promote safer skiing on the Ten.
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Bearcats Sweep Two Tournaments in TVC and 8th District
Cullman Bearcats dominated Thursday action advancing to the TVC final with an 18-1 semifinal win over Hartselle and set to meet Coffee after Coffee beat Deshler 7-2. Earlier Cullman topped Cotaco 12-0 in the 8th District semis with James Richards firing a one hit game, sending Cullman to a district final against Sparkman.
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School group eyes skiing show in Decatur
A student speaker from Tennessee described plans to form an organization to learn skiing tricks. They hope to combine these skills into a water ski show for the people of Decatur, showcasing talent and entertainment.
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Soviet Basketball Shows Improvement on US Tour
US men won eight straight during their Soviet Union tour and the women posted a 44 record. Both teams added wins in Stockholm on the trip home as impressions note growing Soviet talent and quiet spaceflight coverage.
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