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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1961
Page
3
Cleveland and Detroit split a pivotal doubleheader as umpire protests and heated exchanges dominated the night. Don Messi took a loss in the opener, while Frank Lary pitched Detroit to a 2-1 win in the nightcap as both teams narrowed the gap atop the American League standings.
New York AP reports Giulia Rinaldi, 26, vows to press Archie Moore for a knockout in their heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. Rinaldi, 05-5 with eight knockouts, studies film of prior Rome bout and aims to disrupt Moore’s aging pace, while Moore says he feels better and ready if Rinaldi delivers.
Summary of top players by league in 100 plus plate appearances or decisions. Highlights include Howard leading American League batting at .382 for New York, Colavito and Mantle among leaders in runs, and Moon and Aaron contending in National League batting. Pitching leaders include Grant and Schwall with notable win totals.
Minnesota snapped a 12-game skid by beating Baltimore 3-1 as Tuttle delivered a key play and Versalles fielded sharply. Bills Martin added a two run homer, while Miramsola and the Twins bullpen held off the Orioles’ threats and preserved the win Thursday night.
In Los Angeles Dan y Murtaugh hailed his six club NL forecast after Pittsburgh beat the Dodgers 4 2 on two run homers by Bob Skinner and Bill Mazeroski. He noted the Cubs and Phillies were rebuilding but warned no club is safely out of the chase.
Oklahoma State, Big Eight champion, leads a field including Duke and six other schools in a 1941 NCAA playoff series. The Cowboys’ bid recalls past runs with Oklahoma State’s 1959 title run and a 1960 semifinal loss to Minnesota. Other contending teams include Colorado State, Syracuse, Western Michigan, Boston College, San Bernardino, and Cal Tech.
Rain has washed out the Junior Legion’s Nid lifter twice in two weeks. Manager Wyman Dasinger expects today’s 8 p.m. action to resume if weather permits. District Eight action has Henley visiting, with Boonville on tap next Tuesday, and Eldon postponed last night. The lineup includes Schenpers, Scott, Ahern, Barry, Dahlstrom, Roessen, Fletcher, DeBroeck, Earley, Bitten and Basnett as weather allows.
Golf writer Rob Rosburg notes beginners benefit from mastering short shots with controlled rhythm. He warns against over wristy shots, stresses staying over the ball, and using forearm lead for consistent contact as body turn tightens near the hole.
Frank Lars and Tsere combined for a six hit, 21 victory as they struck out eight and earned a major league first this season. Hiluig-Gee Freese for the Reds drove in four runs, three with hits, as Winn secured the final win over Hruses, reclaiming first place for Tavis.
Bob Friend earned the win with 12 scoreless relief innings, helping the Pirates beat the second-place Dodgers 4-2. Willie Davis homered for Los Angeles as Ed Mathews Hank Aaron Joe Adcock and Frank Thomas aided the Braves in a high-scoring outing. Gene Freese drove in four for the Reds in a 10-8 victory over Milwaukee, leaving them atop the NL standings.
Mickey McDermott, long associated with major and minor leagues, finds a new fit with the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran pitcher, who battled back from earlier stints and injuries, joins a team seeking depth in its pitching rotation and hopes to revive his major league career.
Sedalia reports a 7-2 win for Kansas City after Keith Weber's 10 strikeouts, while New York Yankees clinched a 6-4 victory in game one. The A's split the twin bill as Archer pitched well in game two, with Bamb balls and errors shaping the contest.
Thursday results show Cleveland blanking Detroit 11 to 0. Boston beat Los Angeles 6 to 3 in a twin bill with 2nd game noted. Minnesota routed Baltimore 4 to 1. Upcoming games list matches several cities including Los Angeles Boston Chicago Washington New York and more with multiple doubleheaders on Thursday and weekend rounds.
New York report details baseball teams spending record sums on teen prospects amid expansion, with clubs like the Kansas City Athletics and New York Yankees leading the rush. Bonuses reach into six figures for players from California to Texas, drawing criticism from college coaches about education and amateur status.
The Red Birds face Iberia tonight at Washington Park as Augie Begeman plans to start Ray Hentges or Barry Brickey. After a 7-3 loss to Iberia earlier, the club seeks a win, with Bob Mosier leading batting at 417 and Hentges close behind at 417. The team owns 89 runs in 19 games, while pitchers Don Fouts and Milt Barton pace the staff.
Fridex publishes Park Boarel games with PeeWee and Midget divisions. Matches list Coca Cate and Lions for PeeWee at Lions Field, and Seroges and Guhieman vs Central Trust in Midget at Eagles Field AApth with 7pm start.
Vaughn Bowman scored 549 of 600 as the top mark in the United Sports men's Pistol Club meet held Thursday. Other high scorers included Blake, Cool Oustes, Colgan with 401, Lundy Batley and 472. Larry Gale and Joe Scher reported results.
The Associated Press notes Pacific Coast League results with Spokane 2 Vancouver 0 and Salt Lake City 9 Tacoma, plus San Diego B Hawaii 0 and Portland at Seattle postponed. International League games include Toronto 46 Richmond 1 and Jersey City 0 Rochester, with other matches postponed. American Association reports Omaha 4 Louisville 20, Dallas-Fort Worth 4 Houston 3, and Denver at Indianapolis postponed.
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