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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1961
Page
6
Paul Richards of the Baltimore Orioles calls for abolition of a second All-Star game saying money has turned the mid summer classic into mid season exhibitions. He argues one annual game best preserves fan confidence and the event’s value.
In Boston, American League manager Richie Richards defended his lineup and effort after a 1-1 tie. He opposed a second All Star game and said his players gave full effort while praising Miller and the NL pitching for shutting down top sluggers.
Jerry Barber defeated Don January by one stroke in a Monday playoff to claim the National PGA championship, becoming the oldest winner at 45 and 5 feet 5 inches tall. His absence of three putts throughout the tournament highlighted his win. Barber will serve as Ryder Cup captain as the team prepares to face Great Britain.
Boston AP reports the All Star game finished 1-1 after nine innings due to rain. Attendance was 31,851 with two-game total 75,966 and receipts of $172,298.19. Series lead shows American League 16 National League 14 with a tie in the overall standings.
American League standings show New York atop with 85 wins and Detroit 64 wins. Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, Washington follow with varying games back. National League lists Los Angeles leading with 62 wins. Cincinnati and San Francisco close behind. Tonight and TWInight doubleheaders mapped: Los Angeles at Boston, Kansas City at New York, Minnesota at Baltimore, Chicago at Cleveland, Washington at Detroit. No games scheduled Wednesday except listed twi-night pairings.
The Exchange moved to first place by beating Mercury Club 4-1 on the College diamond. Gary Holland pitched a two-hitter, with all runs on three first inning lines. The Mercury scored in the third, Exchange added in the sixth, and the teams meet again Wednesday at Harvell Park.
Jerry Barber of Los Angeles captured the PGA title at Olympia Fields North after a dramatic finish, rallying from two strokes behind to force a 18 hole playoff. He shot 35-35-70 and used a pace charted card file to guide his putting, beating Don January by one stroke in the playoff.
CHICAGO AP Jerry Barber new national PGA golf champion blasts deceitful greens on tour courses. He cites Olympia Fields as true, Oakland Hills as deceitful, recounts a near-miss at the Masters and Ryder Cup hopes. January and Barber both posted 68s in steamy conditions as Barber secured victory and $11,000.
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