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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1961

Page

16

Disclosures Grow In Basketball Bribery Scandal

The AP reports a widening college basketball bribery case with 10 players from six schools tied to point shaving. District Attorney Frank Hogan extended the grand jury to June 30 while a 37 count indictment names Wagman and several players and conspirators amid more expected disclosures.

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Indians hire Gabe Paul as new general manager

Gabe Paul is named Cleveland Indians general manager and aims to boost bench strength, with manager Jimmy Dykes backing the plan. Paul, 51, moves from Houston after a six-month stint, signing a three-year deal amid talks with Colts and board chairmen before taking the post.

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Bench A Baseball Executive Changes Teams On Short Notice

Gabe Paul left the Cincinnati Reds to take a three year general manager post with the Houston Colts, later moving to the Cleveland Indians. The move surprised the baseball world as Frank Lane had also jumped his contract with Kansas City Athletics. Paul cited personal reasons for the switch with speculation about promises and Texas prospects.

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What About Dykes It Doesn’t Matter Paul Left Houston

The piece discusses Paul leaving Houston for Cleveland and a AL try, and how Reds alumni like Bobby Mattick, Paul Florence, and Charley Morris moved to Houston, risking their jobs if a new GM arrives. It notes Paul’s reunion with Jimmy Dykes, whom he previously refused to reh rehired after Dykes managed Indians in 1958.

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Baseball scores and upcoming games from Friday to Saturday

A reel of box scores and schedules shows Chicago beating Cincinnati 5 2 with Friday matchups including Los Angeles at Chicago and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. American League leaders Minnesota Detroit New York and Baltimore listings follow with Thursday results and upcoming games. International League results show Rochester over San Juan and Jersey City over Syracuse with Richmond over Buffalo and remaining games listed.

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Orioles Snap Senators With Hall's Two-Hit Shutout Bonus

Pitcher Dick Hall delivered a two hit gem in his Orioles debut to blank Washington 4 0. Dick Williams Williams and Robinson sparked a four run eighth inning as Baltimore won on the road. In other AL action Minnie Minoso drove in five and Wynn and Minoso led the White Sox to a 9 1 victory over Chicago.

Dick Williams Baltimore Orioles Jerry Wajter Chuck Essegian Kansas City A's Dick Hall Washington Senators Hall Orioles Early Wynn Minnie Minoso Chicago White Sox Minnoso Minnesota Los Angeles Angels Detroit Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Cleveland Senators Danny O'Connell Joe Hicks Joe McClain Brooks Robinson Russ Snyder Vic Wertz Red Sox Russ Nixon Jim Bunning Dave Hilliman Micky Mantle Yankees Johnny Antonelli Bubba Phillips Art Ditmar

Don Elston’s At ’Em Pitch Foils Reds in Cubs Win

Chicago AP reports Don Elston, Cubs reliever, champions an at ’em pitch as he seals a 5-2 win over Cincinnati. Elston, 40-0 in wins, saves for Cardwell in eighth with bases loaded. He’s logged 12 1/3 innings this season with 10 strikeouts and 6 walks.

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