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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

12

Braves Hit Five Homers To Beat Giants 8-6

Milwaukee Braves slugged five homers led by Hank Aaron Frank Thomas and Gino Cimoli to defeat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 at County Stadium. Bob Buhl pitched into relief as Don McMahon closed out the win for Milwaukee now five of six and nine games behind Cincinnati. Mays homered twice for San Francisco as Warner and Bolling homered for Milwaukee in a high power game.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves San Francisco Giants Braves Frank Thomas Giants County Stadium Hank Aaron Frank Bolling Gino Cimoli Thomas Bob Buhl Don McMahon Willie Mays Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles San Francisco Aaron Bolling Cimoli Pittsburgh Johnny Logan Mays Buhl Willie McCovey McMahon Juan Marichal Billy Lees Ed Vargo Bob Hendley Louisville Chicago Cubs Jack Curtis Ieee ABRH Kuenn A’fitano Jones McCovey Pagan Eer Amalfitano Adcock Cimolit Torre W—Buhl L—Marichal Buh Cepeda McCormick Bolin A—Vargo Crawford Barlick Jackowski Smoky Burgess Pirates John Buzhardt Burgess Beaniball

Nibbe Faces Tough Return to Lacrosse Logan Football

Raymond W. Nibbe returns to Swanson Field to coach a Logan High School squad that loses its entire offensive unit and 17 players from last season. He notes a young, inexperienced roster but expects the team to improve with hard conditioning and leadership from assistants Wayne Lukas Jack Fendt and Gerrold Stofler.

Raymond W Ray) Nibbe Swanson Field la Crosse Logan Nibbe Marsh Haugen Bob Kuehl Joey Aylsworth Gary Hall Fred Abraham Ted Paulson Ron Sommerfeldt Dave Zluticky LaVern Grimslid Pete Smith Stan Johnson Dave Jensen Tom Nibbe Ken Barker Jon Strehl Dale Conrad Monte Beck Ken Knutson Steve Rebhan Charles Lukwitz Dan Luedke Dave DuMez Logan Chippewa Falls Superior East Menomonie Winona Marinette la Crosse Central la Crosse Aquinas Eau Claire Wayne Lukas Jack Fendt Gerrold Stofler Eau Claire State College Lukas Fendt Efort Stofler

Niebe's Success Story at Logan and Tracy High Schools

The article notes Niebe achieved success at Logan and Tracy High School, with Tracy compiling a 29 game unbeaten span. It reports Niibe plans to switch from single wing to the T formation this fall and vows dedicated effort despite thin material.

Niebe Logan Tracy Minn Will Nibbe Rangers

Yankees Close In On Tigers In AL Pennant Race

The Yankees trail Detroit by one game as they head to Minnesota for a three game set after a 8 3 win over Kansas City. Whitey Ford improved to 12 2 with six straight wins and Roger Maris hit his 27th homer with two doubles and a single. Detroit beat Washington 6 4 to keep a slim lead with Rocky Colavito homering in the Tigers comeback win.

Associated Press Whitey Ford Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Yankees Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Yanks Minnesota Twins New York Washington Kansas City Ford Maris Baltimore Boston Los Angeles Angels Senators Colavito Terry Fox Los Angeles Red Sox Galen Gisco Mike Fornieles Chuck Schilling Ryne Duren Detroit A Regan Woodeshick Foytack Fox Brown Roarke Hobaugh Daniels Katyna Burnside Sisler Green W— Fox L—Daniels

Cincinnati Reds Take Two-Game NL Lead Over Dodgers

The Reds hold a two game edge in the National League race after winning 7-5 at St Louis while the Dodgers lost 7-5 to the Cubs. Milwaukee moved within four games of San Francisco with an 8-6 win, and Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 5-1 as the pennant chase tightens. Bob Purkey improved to 9-3 with Jim Brosnan preserving in relief. Gordie Coleman drove in the decisive run with a fourth inning sacrifice fly.

Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Xeen Reds St. Louis Dodgers Chicago Cubs Milwaukee San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Philadelphia Larry Jackson Gordie Coleman Bob Purkey Jim Brosnan George Altman Billy Williams Jerry Kindall Cubs John Roseboro Daryl Spencer Duke Snider Mark Chittock Brawley Calif Mark UPI

Palmer Geiberger Lead Western Open After Round Two

Palmer and Geiberger shot 65 to lead the Western Open at Blythfield Country Club in Grand Rapids Michigan. Dave Hill Don January Sanders Snead Kroll trailed by one stroke as 15 others finished at 67 amid a 61 player scoring surge. Frank Thomas Smoky Burgess and a high scoring Pirates game also appear in this day's sports wrap.

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Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Highlights

The standings show Cincinnati leading with 41 wins and 24 losses, followed by Los Angeles and San Francisco. Weekend results include Cincinnati defeating St Louis 7 5 and Los Angeles beating Chicago 7 5. Upcoming games feature Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and San Francisco at St Louis among others.

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Minor league baseball and boxing results from Montreal

International League games ended with Toronto 2 Charleston 3 in 2nd 14 innings and Syracuse 8 Richmond 4, plus Columbus 6 Rochester 5 and Buffalo at Jersey City postponed. American Association scores Indianapolis 2 Houston 6 and others. Pacific Coast League Seattle 7 Hawaii 4 and more. Boxing notes list Montreal’s Bob Cleroux 206 and Argentina’s Alex Miteff 208 on the card.

Toronto Charleston Syracuse Richmond Columbus Rochester Buffalo Jersey City Indianapolis Houston Louisville Dallas-Fort Worth Denver Omaha Seattle Hawaii Spokane Tacoma San Diego Portland Vancouver Salt Lake City Lincoln Cedar Rapids Burlington Des Moines Fox Cities Topeka Grand Forks Eau Claire & Aberdeen Duluth-Superior Montreal Bob Cleroux Wom Alex Miteff

Slumps Rise As Orioles Visit Twin Cities

In Minneapolis Saint Paul, Baltimore reels from a slump but wins two to open a series with Minnesota. Jim Gentile powers the offense with a home run and three RBIs while Gus Triandos drives in five. Pitchers Milt Pappas and Chuck Estrada show recovery as the Orioles seek momentum against the Yankees.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Twin Cities Baltimore Orioles Twins The Birds Paul Richards Minnesota New York Yankees Camilo Pascual Yanks Bob Turley Jim Gentile Metropolitan Stadium Gentile RBI Gus Triandos Triandos Brooks Robinson Jackie Brandt Russ Snyder Earl Robinson Milt Pappas Richards

Brue Opens Western Open With 73 In Detroit Area Event

Milwaukee golfer Bobby Brue carded a 73 in the opening round at Blythe Field Country Club as 61 players shot under par and 20 matched the course par. The field will be cut to the top 70 after Friday's second round.

Grand Rapids, Mich Milwaukee Bobby Brue Blythefield Country Club

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