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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
3
Connie Johnson claims he was railroaded by Orioles manager Paul Richards. Johnson swapped charges earlier this week while in town with the Philadelphia Stars for an exhibition against the Carling Red Birds.
Connie Johnson recalls 1957 season with Richards, saying he was pushed out to favor younger pitchers. He describes bench time, lack of explanations, and a later waiver from the American League to Vancouver. Johnson also criticizes Richards as a leader and notes other players’ indifference.
Jefferson City's Junior American Legion seeks its first win in four starts as it meets Eldon in a District Fight opener at 8 p.m. at Washington Park. Lineup includes Ahern, Barry, Ide, Dahlstromer, Scott, DeBroeck, Barlerwine, Sillon or Basnett. catching duties split between Boessen and Fletcher.
The Cleveland Indians hold a half game edge atop the American League after a nine game streak, heading to Detroit for a twi night doubleheader to start a four game set with the Tigers. Jim Grant pitched six hit shutout support, while Don Messi and Frank Lary loom for Detroit in the opener. The day’s other AL actions saw the Yankees edge the Twins, the Angels sweep the Orioles, and the Red Sox defeat the A’s as Boston’s Schwall won his fourth straight decision off Daley.
Stan Musial powered the St. Louis Cardinals with two two run homers and four hits off four pitchers, boosting them to an 8-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium. The win completed a series sweep despite a prior 3-3 tie in the twin bill. Musial lifted his season average to .308 after a 4-for-4 night. Lefty Jim Brewer and righty Ren Elston were the homer victims. Musial played through a toothache.
Dodgers star Sandy Koufax allowed few hits as Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh to reclaim the NL lead. Roseboro and Willie Davis drove in runs, with extra support from a two run double, while Salazar notes on bad weather and other games.
Lincoln Tigers dominate the Midwest Regional meet in Grinnell outscoring 10 colleges from nine states. Strong relay and sprint performances, led by Wiley Rogers Eugene Jenks Luther Brown and Walter Gooley, powered a 11714 point total while Emporia State and Grinnell trailed. Lincoln swept events, with Whitfield second in hurdles and broad jump, and Williams 9.9 in the 100 yard dash.
American League standings show Ulovuland atop with 44 wins, Detroit at 33 and New York at 29. Wednesday results include Los Angeles 4 Baltimore 0 and Cleveland 11 Washington 6, with Kansas City 2 Boston 6 among others. National League lists Los Angeles leading with 56 wins, Pittsburgh 24 22, Milwaukee 22 24, and Chicago 46 30. Wednesday games featured San Francisco 4 Philadelphia 3, St Louis 8 Chicago 6, and Milwaukee at Cincinnati among others.
Oklahoma State, after a 4-1 run and claiming the Big Eight title, sits No. 2 in Collegiate Baseball’s ranking with Southern California No. 1 and Texas No. 3. The trio eye the College World Series in Omaha, opening Friday night. Rain postponed Park Board baseball and softball games Wednesday due to weather.
A scrambled recap notes players like Musial, Cardin, and Williams contributing home runs in an 8 to 6 Cubs win. Braves pitcher Nottenart outdueled Reds with a four-hit game and completed a full nine innings for a $1 victory, despite rough edges in the shaky report.
Jefferson City will host a two divisional nonpro baseball meet July 18 to August 18 with teams from eastern Missouri. Ernie Vivian, Carling Red Birds manager, chaired plans, while Raymond W. Jett was named tournament commissioner. The top eastern and western division winners meet in Nevada to decide two state champions and a representative for the national nonpro meet in Wichita.
DETROIT Tigers host Cleveland Indians opening a four game set in the American League first showdown of the season. First place at stake in the Battle of Lake Erie as Cleveland brings a nine game win streak and a half game lead over Detroit. Norm Cash paces the Tigers while Don Massingale and Frank Lary start for Detroit. Jimmie Dykes matches Jim Perry and Wynn Hawkins for Cleveland.
The report lists leaders across the league with figures for batting average at 100 or more at bats, runs, runs batted in, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching records. Notable names include Fiersall Colavito Mantle Pesky and Aaron, with multiple clubs such as Detroit Cleveland New York Baltimore San Francisco and Chicago cited among leaders.
Meadow Lake Acres Country Club unveiled a youth golf program to boost junior skills. Every Wednesday at 9 a.m. children of members receive free lessons under adult supervision, ages 7 to 16, with Don Falls and Josh as instructors and Dorothy Pappentort assisting, leading to a club tournament.
In a tense scene at St Paul, Minnesota, team executives discuss potential personnel changes as the Twins suffer a deep losing streak. Calvin Griffith and Cookie Lavagetto consider options while Sam Mele’s coaching staff remains under watch, with talks about bench depth and pitching needs shaping early plans.
HaWnee Oklahoma State and North Eastern Oklahoma State share seventh in the NAIA Golf Tourney after four-man squads post 62 at halftime. Lamar Tech leads, with Western Illinois third at 95 points in a tangle of early totals.
Jefferson City will host next Tuesday the second round of the women s inter city golf tournament. Tuesday s play at Fallon showed Columbia leading with 278 points while Sedalia 201 and Fulton 20014. Medalist for Jefferson City was Mrs Don Moreau with 89 strokes and 2714 points. Others include Mrs Ray Aldridge 20 and Mrs 7.8.
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