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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

4

Scott City Girls Sweep Finnup Park Twin Bill

Scott City swept a doubleheader at Finnup Park, Garden City, in women’s softball. Bryan’s Hardware beat Smith Packing 7 6 in six innings. Ideal Foods of Scott topped Welder’s Supply 24 14 in three innings. Vicki Startton Jed led with three singles. Merle Grosshans manages the Scott team. Welder’s is managed by John Carr. A tripleheader is planned Thursday at the local field with Lakin supplying two B groups and Welder’s Supply.

Scott City Girls Finnup Park Scott City Garden City Bryan's Hardware Scott Tip Smith Packing Co Ideal Foodsloe Smith Scott Citlans Garden Packers Vicki Startton Jed Vickie Ronna’ Fouquet Vicki Finken~ Kinder Marilyn Hast Donna Cranmer Norma MecReynolds Merle Grosshans Seobt Jack Knight Sharon Nusser Pace Smith Ruth Safela Linda Pauley Shirley Desemo Janice Nusser Rosie Pickett Rita Pickett Nickie Hernandez Vicki Finkenbinder Bryan’s Ideal Milt Mollhagen Welder John Carr Wilma Miller Donelle Lang RHE Welder’s Oor Lakin Smith Packers Jocal

Knights of Columbus win two Knothole baseball games

Knights Blue beat Knights Reds 13-2 at Little League Field while Knights defeated Kiwanis 16-2 at Clint Lightner Field. KC Blues surged to 10 runs in fourth inning of the Minor clash. KC Reds and Blues combined for 7-2 margin in hits. Knights' pitchers were J. Rupp and Berker, while Marine took the Kiwanis loss.

Knights of Columbus Knothole Little League Field Knights Blue Knights Reds Clint Lightner Knights Kiwanis KC Blues Wheeler M. Rupp J. Rupp J. Garcia KC Reds Stoner J. Johnson Collier Herman Keller Highberger Pauley Hornung Ludwig Medina Berker Marine Odd Fellows Lions Pairy Rotary

IOC Tightens Amateur Code and Adds 1964 Olympic Events

The IOC tightens the amateur rule requiring athletes to hold normal occupations and have never been paid for competition. It also approves a 20 sport program for Tokyo 1964, adding volleyball judo canoeing and the modern pentathlon. Controversy over amateur definitions persists as nations debate inclusions and subsidies.

Athens International Olympic Committee Tokyo IOC

Americans Lead U S Tennis Charge at Wimbledon

Stocky Chuck McKinley, 20, from St. Louis, and 18-year-old Karen Hantze of Chula Vista, California, are the sole American seeds for the English championships. Both are eighth in their divisions as United States hopes hinge on their performance at Wimbledon next week. McKinley seeks the first U S men's title since 1953, while Sandra Reynolds of South Africa holds the top seed in women's singles amid Maria Bueno's absence.

London Chuck McKinley Karen Hantze America U.S McKinley St. Louis Miss Hantze Chula Vista Calif United States Tenni Tony Tr‘ert Sandra Reynolds South Africa Maria Bueno Brazil

Frank Epp Scheduled To Play Pair Tonight

Frank Epp Chevrolet of Dodge City hosts a twin bill at Finnup Park Diamond in men s league softball. The Dodge Citians face Southwest Carpet and Tile at 8 p m and at 9 p m Epp meets Las Palmas Tavern. Southwest and Las Palmas are top local entries, making tonight’s doubleheader a strong early-season showcase with no admission.

Frank Epp Chevrolet Dodge City Finnup Park Dodge Citians Southwest Epp Las Palmas

Kaline Plays Third Base for Tigers in Washington Loss

In his first professional infield game Kaline went 2 for 4 with a run driven in and an RBI as Detroit beat Washington 5-4. Manager Scheffing used him at third because of injuries to Boros and Fernandez, with Kaline remaining a capable fielder who can still hit.

Washington al Kaline Detroit Bob Scheffing Steve Boros Chico Fernandez Boros Kaline Tigers Billy Klaus Gene Green Scheffing

Fifth French General Sentenced to Prison

Paris AP reports air force Gen. Jean Nicot was stripped of rank and given a 12 year prison term for aiding the abortive Algiers mutiny against President Charles de Gaulle. He led the air force in Metropolitan France and helped Gen. Maurice Challe reach Algeria to begin the uprising.

Paris Algiers Charles de Gaulle Air Force Jean Nicot France Maurice Challe Algeria

Hal Smith Faces Uncertain Baseball Future Due to Heart

Hal Smith of the St. Louis Cardinals entered Jewish Hospital on June 10 with upper abdominal and chest pains. Doctors diagnosed a coronary artery condition and recommended complete rest for an indefinite period, casting doubt on a return to baseball with manager Bing Devine noting it is uncertain. Smith, 30, is known for his humor, steady catching, and pitch calling.

ST. Louis Hal Smith St. Louis Cardinals Smith Redbird Jewish Hospital Bing Devine Cardinal

Family Walks To New Home

A family of six travels roughly 200 miles from Wichita to Merriam Kansas on foot and by hitchhiking. Father Lester Davidson 48 will start a new job with a Granite City landscape firm while mother undergoes major surgery. Children Robert 10 Clyde Earl 7 Wanda 3 Leroy one year old ride in a stroller. The journey follows a move from Tyler Texas driven by poor local employment.

Kansas City Tyler Texas Granite City Lester Davidson Wichita Merriam Kan Davidson Leroy Robert Clyde Earl Wanda

Buffs to Place Facts Before Big Eight

University of Colorado says Maurice Wilky Gilmore is temporarily ineligible for intercollegiate competition. Athletic Director Harry Carlson stresses the action concerns a Big Eight rule on off campus amateur play, not the New York basketball scandal. Gilmore admitted playing in an off season league near New Canaan and testified before a New York grand jury, denying any shaving of points. Colorado to present facts to conference officials in Kansas City and seek review. The board of regents has asked New York District Attorney Hogan for a confidential report, pledging cooperation and maintaining Gilmore’s innocence. Gilmore, once top scorer, suffered a knee injury last season and dropped to second with 362 points.

Boulder Carlson Gilmore New Canaan Conn New York Kansas City Don Saunders Colorado U. Board of Regents Frank Hogan

Yankees win sixth as Maris hits 26th homer

The Associated Press reports Roger Maris belted his 26th homer helping the New York Yankees beat Kansas City 6-2 Tuesday night moving into second in the AL pennant race. Mickey Mantle drove in the clincher. Bill Skowron added two RBIs in a three-run third.

Associated Press Roger Maris New York Yankees Kansas City Cleveland Detroit Washington Chicago White Sox Boston Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Balltimore Yankees A’s Mickey Mantle Maris Joe Nuxhall Bill Skowron al Kaline Tigers Kaline Steve Boros Chico Fernandez White Sox Indians J. C. Martin Mudcat Grant Carl Yastrzemski Red Sox Bill Monbouquette Leon Wagner Earl Averill Steve Bilko Julio Becquer Twins Jack Fisher Orioles Earl Robinson

Standings and results from the National and American Leagues

The National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 39 wins and 24 losses, followed by Los Angeles 38-26 and San Francisco 36-25. Pittsburgh 31-27, St. Louis 28-31, Milwaukee 27-30, Chicago 22-37, Philadelphia 18-39. Tuesday results include Cincinnati 4-3 and St. Louis 3-6 in 11 innings. Wednesday notes list remaining games and upcoming matchups. American League standings show Detroit 45-23, New York 24-19, Cleveland 25-15, Boston 30-24, Baltimore 33-49, Chicago 20-34, Washington 30-35, Kansas City 27-34, Minnesota 25-39, Los Angeles 23-43. Daily results include Detroit 5-4 over Washington and New York 6-2 over Kansas City.

Associated Press W. L. Pet Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia Twilight We Francisco L. Pet Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Baltimore Washington Kansas City Minnesota

Kansas Women's Golf Tourney Opens With Notable Pairings

Hutchinson Kansas AP two four time state champions Natasha Matson Fite of Wichita and Tillie Becker of Topeka paired in first round match as Mia Fife seeks a third straight title. Fife shot 76 at Prairie Dunes. Becker shot 90 in qualifying with 130 players competing for 32 berths. 36 hole final to be held Sunday.

Hutchinson Kan Natasha Matson Fite Wchita Tillie Becker Topeka Kansas Mia. Fife Prairie Dunes Country Club Natasha Fife Wichita Carolyn Dunham Salina Pink Crapper Margaret Wentz Blondie Rothwell Mrs Otis Smith Sylvia Fleming Dorothy Graham el Dorado Evelyn Grigeby Coffeyville Beth Engleman Gladys Snowbarger Lila Adamson Larned Kay Parker Alta Holgerson Joan Ashley Chanute Jeanne Ashley Chaute Kay McBride Helen Davidson

Bolling Sees NL Pitching Edge in Braves Rise

Milwaukee second baseman Frank Bolling, amid stars Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron, has become a key all star candidate. In 57 Braves games he hit .319 with 73 hits, 44 runs, and 31 RBIs, including a 10th homer to beat the Giants 2 1. Bolling credits the NL pitching and says he is not sure what he’s doing differently.

Milwaukee Eddie Mathews Hank Aaron Frank Bolling Milwaukee Braves Detroit Tigers Bolling Braves Warren Spshn San Francisco Giants Detroit

Pirates Hope Law Returns as Haddix Leads

Philadelphia AP Danny Murtaugh said Vern Law will return to pitch when ready and could boost the Pirates as they cling to fourth place, with Haddix and Shantz stepping up. Don Hoak leads NL at .347 while Clemente and Stuart provide support, but Law's absence and Friend's slump bite the club.

Philadelphia Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Pirates Vern Law Law Murtaugh Pirates Harvey Haddix Bobby Shantz Haddix Don Hoak Roberto CleMente Dick Stuart Bob Friend The

Houston Loses NCAA Golf Title

In Lafayette Indiana Ohio State’s Jack Nicklaus won the NCAA medal and Purdue captured the team crown ending Houston’s five year run as champion. Houston’s Dick Crawford failed to reach match play while Homero Blancas advanced a lone Houston scorer. Purdue totaled 584 to win the team title led by Slim Darnell with 68-73-141 while Nicklaus paced the field.

Lafayette Ind Ohio State Jack Nicklaus Purdue University University’ of Houston Nicklaus Purdue Dick Crawford Texas Homero Blancas Slim Mark Darnell Boilermakers

Koufax Fires Two-Hitter At Chicago

Dodgers' two hit pitching by Sandy Koufax powered a 3-0 win over Chicago lifting Los Angeles to second place in the NL pennant race. Ernie Banks broke a hitless spell in the seventh, but Koufax improved to 10-3 as the Dodgers kept pace with a pitcher’s duel.

Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Sandy Koufax San Francisco Milwaukee Warren Spahn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cardinals Jay Charlie James Cincinnati Carl Sawatsk Jay Hook Reds Jerry Lynch Bob Miller Braves Spahine Hank Aaron Frank Bolling Mike McCormick Dick Stuart Don Hoak Art Mahaffey Harvey Haddix Phils Elroy Face John Roseboro Maury Wills Charlie Neal Dodgers Glen Hobbie Koufax Ernie Banks

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