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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1961
Page
15
Arnold Palmer cautions that forcing power leads to poor form and missed shots. He notes a smooth swing with proper leg action indicates balanced technique, while over‑straining tends to pull the shoulder and misstrike the ball.
The piece analyzes Milwaukee Braves and Kansas City Washington teams facing drifting attendance after recent pennants and World Series, citing weather and fan apathy, and contrasts with star players like Jim Piersall and Curtis McClinton as examples of box office draw and athletic crossovers.
In New York the grand jury term is extended to December 29 amid continued probes of college basketball fixings. District Attorney Frank Hogan weighs possible expansion to football after indicting Charles Tucker for bribery and conspiracy. The case links players from Connecticut Detroit Columbia and NYU with other figures across the sport.
EUB beat Centenary 9 0 to maintain pace in the Slow Pitch League as Thursday night results roll in. Other scores include Jayhawk Pirates 6 Bears 2 Cardinals 4 Tigers 4 Giants 6 Blues 1 and First Southern Baptist 9 First Baptist 4.
The Kansas Forestry Game and Fish Commission reports weekend and Fourth of July fishing prospects look generally good. Most rivers and lakes are in fair to good condition with clarity improving in many water bodies. several state and city lakes show strong catches of bass crappie catfish and bluegill while a few sites remain poor or fluctuating.
Topeka baseball officials said plans to televise a Sunday afternoon game between the Topeka Reds and Cedar Rapids have been called off. The Reds game with Fox Cities on July 4 remains scheduled for telecast on WIBW TV.
Pairings were set Thursday for the Centennial Open junior divisions at Wichita University. Singles start at 8 a.m. with doubles to follow. In men's open, Gene Land of Oklahoma City is favored for No 1 seed, followed by Don Russell of Australia, George Stoesser of Arizona, and Lt. Henry Jungle of Grandview Missouri. notable contenders include Neil Unterseher and Neil Roush of Wichita University.
Alejandro Lavorante of Argentina defeated Monroe Ratliff of Los Angeles in ten rounds in San Francisco venue. The bout showcased Lavorante’s superior points and control throughout the match.
A Stillwater Oklahoma duo Labron Harris Sr and Labron Harris Jr led a four ball event in Springdale Arkansas with a 6 under par 56. Shelby Futch and Duke Evans joined on the winning team. The Miami Oklahoma quartet of Johnny Stapp Bob Hill Doctor W D Jackson and Jack Myers finished second as a 54 hole amateur event with $1000 in prizes runs Friday through Sunday.
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