Yankees Tigers Prep For Big Showdown In AL Pennant Race
The Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees gear up for a three game set starting Friday with stars such as Rocky Colavito Norm Cash and Roger Maris Mickey Mantle fueling the chase. Detroit aims to extend a hot stretch while New York seeks a pennant march in the American League as the White Sox and Orioles push in standings with key performances noted by Ed Wilks.
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ED Wilks
Associated Press
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Norm Cash
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Chicago
Spahn Nearing 20 Wins Again For 12th Time
Warren Spahn, 16-12, kept his bid alive in a Braves win over Philadelphia as 16th victory moved him four shy of 20 for the 12th time. The lefty now has 304 career NL wins, tops for a southpaw in the region, with Eddie Plank at 905 all time. Cubs edge Pirates 5-4. AL games note Detroit over Washington 7-3 and Baltimore over Los Angeles Angels 8-1.
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ED Wilks
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Dodgers
Braves
Warren Spahn
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Warren
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Eddie Plank
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St. Louis
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Spabine
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Bob Malkmus
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Tony Taylor
Joe Torres
Malone 181 MPH Run Wins $10000 At Daytona
Art Malone, 26, of Tampa, set 181 mph on the Daytona track in the Mad Dog IV built by Bob Osiecki of Charlotte. The run earned $10,000, with Osiecki collecting most of the prize and Malone taking 25 percent plus potential endorsements. The car, Indiana-type with rear stabilizer and wing foils, held steady despite a brief wobble after the finish.
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Art Malone
Bob Osiecki
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Osiecki
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N.C
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Bill France
Gophers Face Uphill Battle to Defend Title
Minnesota's 1961 Gophers, led by coach Murray Warmath, confront a thin lineup after 18 graduates depart. Key sophomores and new backs must step up as the team shifts to a faster, lighter attack. With end-of-spring injuries reducing freshmen readiness, Warmath plans three weeks of early instruction while aiming to challenge Big Ten rivals and defend the Rose Bowl heritage.
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Jim Rogers
Minneapolis
Minner
Robin Teller
Gophers
Carl Kling
Brizius
Murray Warmath
Warmath
Wsmlcl Pvoiwahu
Rose Bowl
Washington
Uncertainty Surrounds Hambletonian Future at Du Quoin
Speculation swirls as 13 colts and 18 Hambletonian Society directors weigh keeping the classic at Du Quoin. A tight vote looms over a five year renewal amid a silent field of drivers and officials. Caleb leads the field while debates over track safety and parimutuel betting surface.
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Quick Song
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John Simpson
Caleb Fair
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Don
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Quoin
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Reece Sree
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Goshen
N.Y
Simpson
Matastar
Mantle and Maris Face Twins in Bid for Ruth Record
Mickey Mantle said he isn’t getting the long distances he had years ago as pitches grow smarter and balls livelier. He and Roger Maris aim to resume their chase of Babe Ruth’s 60 home runs in a best of three series against Minnesota, with Mantle at 46 and Maris at 51. Mantle argues newer pitching and tougher dials in bats also affect his power and average, while noting equipment and technique have evolved.
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Tigers
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Scrambe
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Ed Hobaugh
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Camilo Pascual
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Ralph Terry
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Joe McClain
Frank Lary
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al Kaline
Ray Herl
Bert
White Sox
Jim Gentile
Ron Hansen
Orioles
Hal Brown
Angels
Ted Bowsfield
Gentile
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Gehrig
Hal Trosky
Jimmy Foxx
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Mickey Mantle
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Roger Maris
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Roger
Doubles champs say they were lucky in win
U S doubles pair Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston, both in their early 20s, said they were lucky to win the Nationals doubles title in four sets. The pair beat Osuna and Palafox to claim the crown, their first American men’s title since 1954.
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Mass
Atten
Athena
Sales
Douat Forest Hills
McKinley
St Ann
Ralston
Bakersfield
Calif
Ben Lesley Turner
Edda Buding
Mexi
Yola Ramirez
Rafael Osuna
Antonio Pala
World's richest fishing grounds lie in the north
Britannica states the northern hemisphere holds the wealthiest and most productive fishing grounds, with diverse catches and extensive fleets relying on these marine resources for livelihoods and commerce.
Raleigh II State Fast Pitch Champ
King Drug of Raleigh won the North Carolina fast-pitch softball title in Winston-Salem, finishing a four-game double-elimination run with a 1 0 victory over Earnhardt Salad of Burlington. The champions advance to Columbus, Georgia for a regional tournament Saturday.
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Dick Hunter
King Drug
Raleigh
North Carolina
Earnhardt Salad
Burlington
Columbus
Pro Squads Cut Rosters Ahead of 1961 Openers
The Associated Press reports NFL and AFL teams trimmed rosters on Monday as the 1961 season opening games near. Notable cuts include End Jim Martin from Wofford by the Cleveland Browns, Tackle Jim Brewington from North Carolina College by the Green Bay Packers, Defensive end Jim Toon from North Carolina A&T by Oakland, and Defensive halfback Lowndes Shingler from Clemson by Dallas.
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Associated Press
Jim Martin
Wofford
Cleveland Browns
National Football League
Jim Brewington
North Carolina College
Green Bay Packers
NFL
Jim Toon
North Carolina A&t
Oakland
American Football League
Lowndes Shingler
Clemson
Dallas
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