Maris Nears Ruth Mark as Reds Top Dodgers Again
In a dramatic NL showdown at Dodger Stadium, the Cincinnati Reds swept Los Angeles 6-2 and 6-0 to reclaim the lead. Bob Purkey and Jim O'Toole combined for two-hitter nights, while Frank Robinson and Gene Freese fueled the offense with homers and four RBI apiece. The Dodgers’ skid stretched to four, their first doubleheader shutout drought since 196? years. Meanwhile Roger Maris hit his 48th and the Yankees beat the White Sox 5-4 as Boston’s 19th straight loss tied a modern NL record for longest skid. Other scores featured San Francisco and Milwaukee wins, and Chicago’s Cubs beat Philadelphia to keep pace.
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Football Exhibition Pro Fotball Result And Schedule
The Associated Press reports Detroit defeated Pittsburgh 17 to 14 in a Wednesday exhibition. Friday’s schedule includes National League games Green Bay at St. Louis and Minnesota at Baltimore along with American League Dallas at Buffalo. San Diego faces Illustou at Houd hu.
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When to Fish or Hunt Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight
Solunar periods from John Alden Knight guide readers to plan days for fishing or hunting. The text notes Major and Minor periods with times listed for Thursday to Sunday, highlighting peak windows and shifting daily schedules for optimal activity.
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Alden Knight
Standings and schedule from midweek baseball update
Standings show multiple teams with wins and losses including Minnesota seven and Baltimore eight. Today’s games list Los Angeles at Washington and Chicago at New York among others with Friday schedule notes and mixed results from Wednesday across major leagues and minor leagues plus Southern Association and Pacific Coast League results.
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Hog Attack Better Says Broyles Eyes Improved Kansas City
University of Arkansas coach Frank Broyles said the hog offense could be better than last year as the Cotton Bowl Advocay Committee gathered. Coaches from Texas and the Southwest Conference weighed team strengths, noting backfield depth and line concerns, with optimism for improvement across several programs.
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Tes
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Lowe
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Nely
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J. T. King
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Jim Myers
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Conter
Legion Regional Tourney Opens With Balboa, Denton Pairings
MEMPHIS opening game of the American Legion South Central regional baseball tournament pits the Pananga Canal Zone squad from Balboa against Walnut Ridge Ark. Mosiroc La. meets Denton Tex and Memphis faces Jackson Miss. Two losses eliminate, winner advances to the nationals in Hastings Neb. Aug. 24.
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Worth Louisville Match Result
Worth defeated Louisville 4 to 2 with Nouston scoring Omuba contributing six goals and Dervis adding four in a high scoring game involving Worth and Louisville.
Reds Back on Top Beating Dodgers in 3
In a high scoring game on the eighth anniversary of Ruth's deal, the Yankees beat the White Sox 3-4 as Roger Maris homered twice off Billy Pierce, lifting him to 48 on the season and 15 games ahead of Babe Ruth on pace to challenge the 60 record. meanwhile other AL and NL results shift pennant races and home run totals with J. Landis, Pappas, and Milt Gentile delivering key blasts.
A's Rumored Move to Texas City Sparks Dallas Talks
Kansas City AP report says Athletics owner Charles Finley, unhappy with his first AL season, may move the franchise to Dallas. Rumors cite contacts and discreet discussions among team officials and players. Move requires league permission and a sale price threshold, with Kansas City then contending low attendance.
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Doug Sanders Poised To Bolster Pro Golf Run
Washington AP reports Doug Sanders, Cedartown Georgia, could leap from third to second in money list by winning the Indian Spring Open in Maryland. With Gary Player and Arnold Palmer out, Sanders could claim the $5,300 top prize and boost his 1961 earnings by about $52.45.
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Miss Hard fumes over Wightman team snub in U S squad
Darlene Hard, 25, of Malibu Beach California, laments being left off the U S squad to face Great Britain in Chicago. She accuses political string pulling and hints captain Margaret Du Pont tried to keep her off to play doubles. Hard, ill with hepatitis in May, had not played since.
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Margaret) du Pont
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Beard Ahead in Colonial at Memphis
Beard from Kentucky held a slim lead in the second qualifying round of the Colonial Invitational at Colonial Country Club Memphis as 84 amateurs competed. Frank Beard, 22, shot 33 82 65 and used 22 putts for a subpar round while Dale Morey of Morganton NC and David Dixon of Memphis posted strong 66 and 67 respectively as the field narrowed ahead of the second round.
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Laver
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Morganton
N.C
David Dixon
Golf Event Brings 189 Competitors to 72 Holes
The field includes Julius Boros Duy Finstepwidd Paul Harney and Doug Ford among 189 entrants with prize money of 55 804 at the 72 hole event marking a major swing for Indian Spring winners and former champions.
Mex. Tennis Team Given Nod on U.S. Mexico finals start Friday
The Mexican squad, seen as a strong threat to the United States in the American zone finals, faces a sharpened American team. Draws set singles and doubles plans with players like Bautzen and McKinley likely to open for the U.S. while Osuna and Palafox may lead for Mexico. Ralston may miss due to a sore throat.
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Qualifying round shapes championship field at match play start
The 29 low scores earned places in the championship flight as match play opens Friday. Jackie Nicklaus defends from Columbus. Ed Branley tied LSU star Bert Burdick with 64 while Md Hopkins matched Sid Solaman at 69. Three players earned automatic spots: Nicklaus, Dick Sikes, and Billy Joe Patton.
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Maris Nickname Drama and Ruth Record Chase
New York AP coverage frames Roger Maris as "the phgry man" or "the red-necked Roger" amid his record pursuit. The 26 year old star criticizes reporters while noting a tough season, a 42,500 dollar salary, and his 48 homers in 119 games. Mantle lags by 15 back with 36 games remaining as the expansion schedule adds eight contests.
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Fishing Around Arkansas Lakes Report
Fishing Around Arkansas Lakes: Lake Norfolk reports fair black bass at night on jigs eels and plastics. catfish fair on trot lines. crappie fair on minnows. bluegill and bream good deep with worms. Bull Shoals water clear bass good on jigs eels plastics. catfish fair on minnows and worms. Lake Conway water clear and normal bass fair to good on artificial baits. crappie fair on minnows. Lake Ouachita water good bass fair on artificial baits. bream fair on crickets. crappie poor. Lake Hamilton water mood bass fair to good early and late on artificial baits. bream goats on crickets and worms. crappie fair on minnows. Lake Catherine water good bass fair early on artificial baits. brown fair on crickets and worms. crappie poor.
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Grand American Trap Opens Friday in Vandalia Ohio
American Trap Shoot opens its 62nd Grand American event in Vandalia Ohio with a three day tuneup and a multi day championship through August 26. About 3 000 shooters from across the country gather for 114 mill in shot attempts on a mile long course with major cash prizes. Titles awarded across 16 yard, handicap, and doubles divisions for juniors seniors and professionals among others.
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First Vlag Day Observance in Fredonia 1885
The record notes that the inaugural formal observance of Vlag Day is believed to have taken place in Fredonia Washington in 1885 marking an early instance of the annual commemoration.
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Notice of sewer district petition in Hope Arkansas
Legal notice informs all owners of described real property that a petition, signed by more than two thirds of owners, seeks the creation of a municipal sewer improvement district. A City Council hearing is set for September 4, 1961 at 4:30 p.m. to determine if signatories represent a quorum and to hear objections. City Clerk Chas Reynersary signs August 1961 notice.
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