Orioles Regain First Spot as Pirates Slip Back
The Orioles moved back into first place in the American League by one game over the Yankees, led by Jim Gentile who had seven RBIs and a .347 average. Chuck Estrada pitched seven strong innings in Baltimore’s 9-2 win over Kansas City as the team rallied to retake the standings amid other AL results.
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Cubs Rally To Sweep Pirates In Pittsburgh Doubleheader
Chicago overwhelmed Pittsburgh with 7-4 and 7-5 victories as the Cubs ended the Pirates’ NL lead leaving Pittsburgh three games behind. Ernie Banks and Smoky Burgess provided late drama while Ron Santo and Mark Freeman contributed in the opener.
Ziske Surprises Romack in Western Open Playoff
Joyce Ziske edged Barbara Romack to win the $1,313 first prize in a playoff for the Western Open at Chicago. Romack, 27, had led Rawls by five earlier, but Ziske shot 72 to finish 301, then parred the 74th hole while Romack bogeyed after a good five-foot try.
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Orioles win as Gentile drives seven in 9-2 victory
Yesterday star Jim Gentile of the Orioles knocked in seven runs with two homers in a 9-2 win over Kansas City. Pitching duo John Buzhardt and Phil Wes held St. Louis to 3 hits in 12 innings as the Orioles split a doubleheader, 3-2.
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St. Louis
Illinois state flower named violet
The state’s official flower is the violet, designated as Illinois symbol. It represents the state’s natural flora and heritage.
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Violet
Soviet Star Dmitrieva Elevates Russian Tennis at Wimbledon
At Wimbledon Anna Dmitrieva, 19, advances to the fourth round before losing to Darlene Hard after a rain delay. Hard, the No.2 seed from Montebello, Calif., advances to quarter finals as Russians dream of future titles. Soviet team manager Semen Belitz-Geiman says more top players will join next year as the tournament moves into its second week with six men's singles quarterfinalists and seven women's singles quarterfinalists already decided.
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Matson to skip 1961 Kansas Women’s Amateur golf
Natasha Matson, 23, of the University of Wichita, after capturing her fourth consecutive Kansas Women’s Amateur title, will not participate in the 1961 tournament at Prairie Dunes Country Club Hutchinson. She defeated Diane Wilson 5 and 4 for the 1960 championship.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
Baseball results show New York, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Kansas City posting wins. Sunday and Saturday games span American and National Leagues with doubleheaders and extra innings noted. Pacific Coast and International Leagues list scores for Salt Lake, Seattle, San Diego, and more with standings abbreviations.
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Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery
New healing substance Bio-Dyne, discovered by a world famous research institute, purportedly shrinks piles without surgery and relieves itch and pain. Available as suppository or ointment under the name Preparation H from druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Fights Last Night in Buenos Aires and Cuba
A boxing card featured Federico Thompson from Argentina defeating Charlie Smith in a 10 round decision in Buenos Aires. Pedro Miranda knocked out Wilfredo Hurst in Havana. Jimmy Beecham stopped Alan Harmon in Kingston Jamaica in four rounds.
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Tombstone) Smith
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Palmer Heads for Scotland After U S Sweeps Tourney
Arnold Palmer heads to Scotland after helping the United States win the Canada Cup with Sam Snead at Portmarnock Ireland. Palmer praised the course and said he learned new shots he will use at St Andrews for the British Open while Snead missed the Open crown amid business commitments. The U S team finished with 565 points, England 573, Australia 574, Ireland 575, and South Africa 578.
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Houston Golfer Wins NCAA Golf Championship Again
Dick Crawford of the University of Houston captured his second consecutive NCAA golf title at the Broadmoor course in Colorado Springs. Trailing 6 down after 18 holes, he rallied with four birdies on the closing nine to defeat Stanford’s Steve Smith 2 up after 36 holes.
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University of Houston
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Jack Nicklaus
Clayton, Mo. Club II Valley AAU Winner
Shaw Park Swimming Club of Clayton wins the Class A Missouri Valley AAU meet with 191 points, Webster Groves Swim Club second with 12814. Florissant Swim Club tops Class B with 32 points, Kansas City Athletic Club second with 24. Pris Tanner of Wichita Swimming Club wins the 100 meter freestyle and the meter individual medley in the high school girls bracket.
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Lawrence Colts Rally to Beat Merchants in 12 Innings
Lawrence Colts edged Kansas City High way No 5 Merchants 6 5 in 12 innings to prep for the Lyndon district tournament. Mike Read allowed five hits as six errors troubled him. In the 12th Doyle Schick lined a long fly but Mark Sloop beat out an infield hit. Wolfson scored on a misplayed grounder with Cawley driving in the deciding run.
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Piersall Rest Ordered After Onfield Ejection
Boston AP Jim Piersall Cleveland outfielder is ordered to rest by team physician Dr Don Kelly to soothe nerves after a second game ejection in Cleveland. The rest was advised as he weighs fatigue and has a history of nervous issues including a 1952 hospitalization. Piersall suspends plans to return until he hears from General Manager Frank Lane. Teheran note appears in text but not relevant to the baseball item.
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