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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1961

Page

24

Dodgers July diary of games at Cincinnati and St Louis

A fragmented July chronicle from the Dodgers focuses on road games against the Reds and Cardinals, with notes on players like Drysdale Koufax and Podres. The diary records fan interactions at airports, locker room discussions, and Hall of Fame events, highlighting key performances and tensions within the team.

PIARY Cincinnati Frank Howard Howard Timothy Frank Atking Kathryn Walter Alston Cincy Dodgers Reds Drysdale Bob Purkey Dodger Who Bush Purkey Frank Robinsor Maury Wilts Sandy Koufax Leg Durocher Wills Marion Rizzilta Reese Gandfield Koufax Ron George Lederer Chase Holel St. Louis Norm Larker Jefry Curt Simmons Mayer Cowperstown Alston Cardinals Johnny Podres Chris Prickoudas Cards Bob Gibson Allie Reynolds Stan Williams Cooperstown Upper New York State Duke Snider Podres Frick Joe Becker Larry Sherry Becker Sherry Cy Young Larker

Parnelli Jones Wins Fifth Straight Sprint Car Race

Parnelli Jones of Torrance California won the 36 lap sprint car feature at Indianapolis Raceway Park, setting three track records with a 12 15.43 for five eighths mile, a 24 41 second single lap, and an eight lap heat in 3 16.97, while Jim Hurtubise finished second and Don Branson third. A. J. Foyt, Houston, also competed in the event that day.

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Drysdale Atones Beating Pirates To Push Dodgers Row

Dodgers rally past Pirates 7-3 as Drysdale earns his ninth win after a rough start. Wills singles, Hodges and Roseboro drive runs, Don Drysdale limits Pittsburgh to six hits. Dodgers extend winning streak to eight and sit ahead of Reds.

St. Louis Don Drysdale Tory Dodgers Ron Parranoski Bobby Shantz Dodger Davis Dick Stuart Dave Gil Hodges Don Hoak Reds Tommy Frank Howard Mavis Drysdale Duke Snider Mic Thikdinnine Danartuco

All Star Game at Fenway Promises Heavy Lineup

Boston hosts a packed All Star Day with AL manager Paul Richards listing a top heavy roster aimed at ending a three game skid. Detroit stars Kaline and Mantle join Yankee veterans Maris Kubek out with injuries as Purkey and Mataffey compete for starting duties. Independent writer Ross Newhan will cover the event at Fenway Park as rosters shuffle and fan interest peaks.

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Dodgers and Braves Clash in Windy Open at Fenway

Weather whips a mixed major league scene as Maury Wills and Eddie Mathews spark early action for the Dodgers and Braves with Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda expected to power the Giants at Fenway Park. The All Star series lead stands near 16-44 as the season opens amid gusts and uncertainty.

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Barber and January Tie For PGA Playoff Lead

Jerry Barber and Don January tied after fourth round in the PGA Championship with Barber sinking a 40 foot putt for an important birdie to force a playoff for the $11,000 first prize. Weather delays and a late finish left 65 players in Sunday’s final flow as Barber, 45, seeks the oldest PGA win while January eyes a fourth career title.

Chicago UPI Jerry Barber Mace Don January Barber PGA Chick Harbert January Barner Arnold Palmer Wes Ellis Johnny Pott Shreveport, Jr Gene Littler Singing Hills Cali Doug Yard Fort Lauderdale Fla Art Wall Pocono Manor Yale Secon Miss Moffitt Bricka Aspromante Pierro Fratcona Hinine Miss Ruuine Ne Moffitt Hettharka Leele Aoan A4 Ten Finkpon-Di Ifh Sigman P ' iv Sien Angels Lom William Dupont I Boustionl Maris Ret Varner Yotale Carol Calda Lacse Tilt Funk Jorwell Wagner Kluszewski G. Thomas But Ladians Ooo Angels Oir Athox Indians Anyx Romain Feld Hediana Tomano Phillips Sulewald Hel Nieman Francona Moran Power Jacke Fou Allen Stigman Hawkins Bowelield Ssegaeen Fowler

Bolt plans Supreme Court fight over PGA suspension

Angered golfer Tommy Bolt vows to appeal a PGA indefinite suspension for alleged abusive language. He claims he was not given a chance to defend himself and says the move blocks his livelihood. Bolt had withdrawn and restarted once in a PGA event.

Chicago UPI Tommy Bolt Supreme Court Assn Bolt

Angels’ Home Stand Ends With 8-6 Win Over Cleveland

The Angels closed a strong home stand with an 8-6 victory over Cleveland before 10,421 fans. They started eighth and finished ninth in the American League standings, but manager Bill Rigney stayed optimistic about a road trip and future gains.

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