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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

26

Expansion optimism from Angel manager Rigney in Washington

In Washington and Los Angeles, Bill Rigney reflects on expansion as the Angels and Washington reach midpack in the American League. He notes surprise at improvements, citing players like Hunt and McBride who “can play better than their past records would indicate” when given daily playing time.

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Indians Take Doubleheader From Twins 7-5 4-3

Cleveland righty Barry Oatman held Minnesota to two hits over the last three innings to earn the nightcap win as the Indians beat the Twins 7-5. Don Dillard delivered a ninth inning pinch single for the decisive run, while Jim Grant improved to 5-0 in the opener and Bob Allison hit his ninth homer. Mike De La Hoz added a solo shot as Cleveland built a 6-0 lead after three innings.

Cleveland Barry Oatman Minnesota Twins Cleveland Indians Don Dillard Indians Jim Grant Twins Bob Allison Mike de la Hoz John Temple

Tigers and Athletics split as youth movement shapesfuture plans

Detroit and Kansas City split a doubleheader with Detroit winning the opener behind a grand slam and homers. Rigney notes the Athletics see eight young players, aged 20 to 25, as future major leaguers, while Mickey Vernon praises his club’s pitching and a budding outfield led by Chuck Hinton Willie Tasby and Jim King.

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Baltimore sweeps White Sox with strong pitching duo

In Chicago, the Baltimore Orioles routed the last place White Sox 6-0 and 2-1 in a doubleheader. Steve Barber held the Sox to three singles in the opener, Hal Brown allowed only two singles through eight, and Jim Lanz singled for a homer as Baltimore extended Chicago’s woes in 1961 meetings.

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Dayton freshman Brown barred from re enrolling

Dayton Ohio reports University of Dayton freshman Fi Rog er Brown named as intermediary in recent basketball scandals will not be permitted to re enroll after this semester. Brown was informed Tuesday he cannot return to the university for the next term following the findings.

Dayton Ohio Roger Brown University of Dayton

New York Raps Seven Homers In Rout Of Red Sox

New York’s batters Roger Maris Mickey Mantle and others hit seven homers in a 12-8 win over Boston. The attack tied or nearly matched the American League single game team mark, with Mantle two homers and Skowron Berra contributing as the Yankees outslugged the Red Sox led by standout pitching and fielding.

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Speedway Action Ends In Multi Car Wreck Near Wall

A high speed crash on a race track left Turner with minor injuries after his car rose over the outer wall near the spot where Jong Bettenhausen was killed last May. Shepherd Cheesbourg and McCluskey were banged up as their cars tangled near the inside wall. Loyd Ruby halted then continued. Len Sutton spun on the home stretch but recovered onto the apron. The yellow caution light remained on for the five car wreck as Dan Gardwell impressed with a fine performance later.

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Phillies and Braves split after Buhl gem in opener

Milwaukee pitcher Rob Buhl’s strong four hitter shut down Philadelphia until late innings. Frank Herrera homered, Tony Gonzalo driven in three, and Ken Walters added a key hit as the Phillies rallied past the Braves 4 2 in the nightcap, while Milwaukee won the opener 3 1 behind Buhl.

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City Softball Tonight Upsets Tossed in Confusing Text

A garbled local sports note lists many names and teams in a chaotic string. It mentions softballs, games tonight, and a mix of places and people with unclear scores or outcomes.

Dewey Fires Shutout at Huntington Park

Dewey Fires earned a shutout at Huntington Park with Dawe pitching a strong one hitter over Western Bal Conpresk rotary. Lake wood Mires scored a 20 run in the Western bal league game. Mark Tekecand and Haw iin WSO played, while Me Lakevrant contributed in the Deway effort and Tee.

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