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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
12
Fowler earned the tour's outstanding player award after victories in two games including a one-hitter. He pitched three innings allowing two earned runs and 14 hits.
Sports writer Jim Murray profiles Parry O'Brien, detailing his revolutionary shot put technique, record-breaking career, and enduring influence on track and field. The piece contrasts O'Brien with the hard edged horse player, a gambler who remains unsatisfied even in victory.
A portrait of the horse player as a universal figure across regions and races. He chases tips despite losses, distrusts bookmakers, and keeps betting through a cycle of hope and defeat, from Aqueduct to the West. He clings to the thrill, showing stubborn consistency and unshaken resolve.
First Southern Baptist defeated Eudora 5-0 and E U B beat First Baptist 10-1 in Slow Pitch at Lincoln. Industrial League saw Haskell 9 Norris Brothers 2 and Eudora 10 Hallmark 6 at Lincoln. South Park League had Merchants 10 0 over V F W and Police 6 4 over Faces.
With Charley Finley and Frank Lane driving a flurry of moves, the A's purge reshapes the roster. Only Lumpe Siebern and Bauer remain from last season as 39 players pass through 17 deals with 10 clubs, including four trades with the Orioles and a Bud Daley for Art Ditmar swap. Lew Krausse Jr. joins for $125,000 and makes his first start tonight against the Los Angeles Angels.
Ray Sadecki the 20 year old left hander went seven innings for the Cardinals and Jimy McCarver 19 provided two RBIs with a triple and a double while Stan Musial 40 added two singles and a double. The Cardinals beat the Phillies 6 3 in Philadelphia.
Bob Allison delivered a three-run double in the third to put the Twins ahead 3-2, while Hank Bauer answered with a two-run homer for Kansas City in the same inning.
Southern California, led by pitcher Jim Withers, claimed the NCAA college baseball world series championship with a 10 inning win over Oklahoma State in Omaha. USC completed a 4-0 tournament run, with Withers earning his 12th win of the season and defeating OSU ace Littleton Fowler in a tight finale.
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