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Newspaper

Delaware County Daily Times

Location

Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1961

Page

8

Veteran Chester leagues figures highlight shuffled local sports

George Coe, 437, an aged Chester Major Softball League player, played seven innings for Upper Chi against Village Cafe after donating blood earlier Friday. Ralph Cella disputes a three homer record credited to Billy Kilby and a record search begins. Bill Reese, Swarthmore High coach, becomes part time principal and athletic director. Gallagher twins join Penn State after flirtations with North Carolina A. Howie Bedell of Potts Town sets consecutive game hitting streak at 43 and recalls 1954 deeds. Delco League and Chester Major Softball aid Warrington and McElwee, injured players, with benefit games planned. Warrington returns home to Linwood, McElwee undergoes plastic surgery recovery.

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Westbrook leads Calderons past McKenna in league tilt

Joe's Bar team, led by Elmer Jenkins on six hits, beat Village Cafe 7-3 and moved into third place as Westbrook hurled for Calderons. Don West topped McKenna in a three day span, with Westbrook walking five but striking out two as Joe's built a six run lead.

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Liberalized Draft Plan Sets Up New MLB Clubs

The National League adopted a sliding scale expansion draft allowing newcomers to stock 20 to 28 players. New teams must pick 15 from existing clubs and can select four premium players, with costs ranging from 50 000 to 125 000 per player. Existing clubs must transfer players while ensuring a mix of premium talent remains available. Warren Giles called the plan more liberal than the American League version.

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Ford Caps 13th as Yanks Soar

Whitey Ford won his 13th game in a dominant season, guiding the Yankees to an 11th inning victory over the Angels and widening their lead in the American League. The win followed a strong night for the Phillies and Braves in the National League with Skowron delivering a late three-run homer for New York.

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Rain Delays U S Hopeful at Wimbledon Opening Day

U S No 1 hopeful Chuck McKinley sees his center court test delayed by 24 hours as rain drenches Wimbledon. Neale Fraser defeats Rudy Hernando in straight sets while Laver dominates Tomas Lesus. McKinley, seeded eighth, faces Sergei Tacchini. Fraser shows peak form despite a knee issue.

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Seven stars decline Moscow trip for Olympic team

OBrien and Morris lead a national group that refused to attend the Moscow meet. Oerter Hall and other top throwers stay home citing job reimbursements and scheduling issues. New faces replace veterans in shot put and discus as AAU officials announce a strong, youth-filled squad for the 1964 Olympic cycle.

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Major League Standings and Wednesday Games

Major league standings and listed Wednesday games include Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Milwaukee at St. Louis with several twi night matches. Other matchups feature Cincinnati at Chicago San Francisco at Philadelphia Washington at Cleveland Chicago at Detroit New York at Los Angeles Baltimore at Kansas City and Boston at Minnesota.

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Leidy tosses four hitter to lift Dawn past Tinicum VFW

Leidy limited Tinicum VFW to four hits in a 5 3 victory for Dawn at Lawson Field. Al Beale had two hits for Dawn, Jim Olsen doubled for the VFW, while Bernie Sullivan allowed six walks and struck out ten.

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Phillies set makeup game as Ranke signs with club

Philadelphia Phillies announce a makeup game with Alley today at Chester Park. The signing of 18 year old right handed pitcher Larry Ranke from La Salle is noted in relation to the Delco Invitation League.

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Five simple rules to conquer self-consciousness

July Reader's Digest promotes five practical tips from a noted physician to overcome restraints on personality. The guidance aims to help readers feel at ease in new situations, in groups, and to boost social and business success by applying the ideas immediately.

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Owens Dominates Giants In Six Inning Shutout Victory

Philadelphia pitcher Jim Owens, recalled from Williamsport, shuts out San Francisco on four hits through six innings before tiring. Al Dark erupts in the dugout after Owens’ 1-0 win. Dallas Green preserves for the Phillies. Owens credits strong form and says he’s a capable pitcher as he downplays any surprise at his performance.

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Dark Tore Finger in Frustration After Giants Loss

In Philadelphia manager Alvin Dark injured the tip of his right middle finger while throwing a stool in the Giants clubhouse after San Francisco left 12 men on base in a 1 0 defeat to the Phillies. He was taken to Temple University Hospital for emergency treatment and returned to his hotel room early morning.

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