Enduring Spahn Praised By Baseball Peers In AP Profile
Veterans and contemporaries hail Warren Spahn for endurance concentration and control. Stan Musial Fred Haney Bobby Bragan Alvin Dark laud the Milwaukee southpaw's confidence intelligence and timing as the greatest pitcher of his era. Spahn calls baseball a fun business.
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Fred] Haney
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High Point Central Opens Season and NFL Moves Rumors
High Point Central plans its home opener at Albion Millis Stadium after a 6-6 season debut and season tickets go on sale for 7.50 granting entry to 22 home football basketball and wrestling events. Baseball star Stan Musial becomes a grandfather and hits a homer as the Cardinals chase the Dodgers. Reports discuss potential Braves relocation to Atlanta and a possible North Carolina AAA franchise move from Dallas. Obituary notes on football offenses track the decline of the single wing with Princeton and East Carolina keeping it, while Tennessee shifts toward the T formation gradually.
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Patton Leads Carolinas in U S Open Golf Delegation
Patton of Morganton NC tops a Carolinas delegation on day two of the U S Open as third round action continues. He defeats Fred Franz of Crystal Lake IL 3 and 2. Other results include Morey NC beating Jacobs CA 6 and 5 and Trayn ham SC defeating Hale TX in 10 holes.
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Houston
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Greensboro
Fletcher Jones
Los Angeles
David Griffith
Charlotte
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Easton
Frick Targets 3 A Realignment of Minor Leagues
Commissioner Ford Frick met 20 major league reps to discuss geographic reorganization of the International League and Pacific Coast League. He aims to prepare groundwork for December minor league meetings in San Diego and the major league meetings in Los Angeles. The plan would realign the Triple A circuits as travel costs rise.
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Musial Sets Grandfather Home Run Record With 2 Dingers
In a day night doubleheader Musial became the first major leaguer to homer for a new grandfather, delivering a two run shot as the Cardinals defeated the Cubs 8-0. Koufax added his 23rd win and 276 strikeouts, leading the Dodgers and widening the NL pennant race. Gibson and Groat supplied support with key hits, Moon added a seventh inning homer for the Dodgers.
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Tar Heel Starters Switched by Associated Press
North Carolina altered its starting lineup with Gene Sigman replacing Cole Kertner at left tackle due to Kertner’s broken nose. Jerry Cabe moved to left guard, Ricky Zarre to right guard, while NC State and Wake Forest noted lighter workouts and better kicking drills as teams prepared for September 21 games.
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NFL cuts teams veteran Perry among the looking by Bob Green
Veteran Joe Perry, once NFL rushing leader, was placed on waivers as the Baltimore Colts trimmed to 37 players for opening games. Perry, 36, joined the Colts in 1961 after star seasons with the 49ers and led the league in rushing in 1953 and 1954.
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Bo Belinsky Shines But Angels Fall In Ten In Boston
Bo Belinsky, back with the Los Angeles Angels, allowed eight hits and left with a 5-1 lead as Boston rallied to tie, but Lee Thomas delivered a bases loaded single in the 10th to lift the Angels past the Red Sox 6-5. The day also saw Kansas City beat New York 2-0, Minnesota rally behind Bob Allison who hit two homers, and other AL and NL results. Belinsky’s return drew 4,649 local fans, and the night featured several key performances across the league.
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Detroit Leads A L Incomplete Pitching Games In 1961
Detroit's pitching staff completed the most American League games in 1961 with 62, edging the Yankees who recorded 54.
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