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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

14

Powerful Barry Mackay Returns to Pro Tennis on Local Court

Barry MacKay, once a 1948 Verity Courts debutant for Wyoming Junior High, spoke at a Middletown Tennis Club clinic. Now ranked fourth among pros after Davis Cup glory in 1959, he reflected on adjusting from amateur to pro life and his plans to tour until 27 before settling. He also hinted at future exhibitions in Moscow and hopes for more open tournaments.

Barry MacKay Dayton Paul Nisbet MacKay Verity Courts Journal Bill Weith Don Crowley Barry Wyoming Junior High Dayton Oakwood High Western Lawn Middletown Oakwood John Cook MTC Bob Kramer Kramer University of Michigan State Department Russia Reds Moscow

Engle mocks East favored in All-American Graduation game

Buffalo AP report notes East as 2-1 favorite to beat West in the All-American Graduation game at War Memorial Stadium. Rip Engle of Penn State questions the pick, pointing to West strength with Rose Bowl players and a coordinated Washington trio at center and quarterback. He cites West depth in offense and notes Matte moves from quarterback to halfback to bolster the East.

Buffalo N. Y War Memorial Stadium Rip Engle Penn State Engle West Roy MecKasson Bob Schloredt Washington Lee Folkins George Flemming East Ohio State Tom Matte American Football Coaches Asso

National League Standings and Thursday Results

The National League standings show Cincinnati leading with 41 wins and 4 losses, followed by Los Angeles at 27 and San Francisco 27. Chicago beat Los Angeles 7 to 5, while Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1. Cincinnati topped St Louis 7 to 5, and Milwaukee won 8 to 6 against San Francisco. Additional planned games list Los Angeles at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.

WW. L. Pet Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Chicago

Baseball scores and schedule from Friday and Saturday games

Final scores include Baltimore 8 Philadelphia? No, Baltimore 8 Minnesota 2 and Detroit 6 Washington 4 with N marks. New York 8 Kansas City 4 and Boston 3 Los Angeles 2. Friday matchups list Detroit at Cleveland New York at Minnesota Baltimore at Los Angeles Washington at Chicago Boston at Kansas City. Saturday include Detroit at Cleveland Washington at Chicago New York at Minnesota Boston at Kansas City Baltimore at Los Angeles N. International League Toronto 2 Charles 2-3 2nd 14 innings Syracuse 8-5 Richmond 4-6 2nd 1 innings Columbus 6 Rochester 5 Buffalo at Jersey City postponed.

Baltimore Minnesota Detroit Washington New York Kansas City Boston Los Angeles Cleveland Chicago Toronto Charles Syracuse Richmond Columbus Rochester Buffalo Jersey City W. L. Pet. GB Detroit Oo Coe Kansas Cil

Fair Fishing Conditions Across Ohio Report

Ohio fishing ranges from very good to poor with some excellent catches reported to the Division of Wildlife. Northwestern area lakes like St Marys and Oxbow show fair conditions as bass bluegill and crappie dominate. Streams are rolly and high with poorer fishing. southwestern lakes show fair to good fishing with bass bluegill crappie and catfish common at Grant Kiser Clark Spring Valley Indian and Acton.

Columbus, Ohio Ohio Division of Wildlife Lake St. Marys Grant Kiser Clark Spring Valley Indian Acton

Television blackout blocks area for 9 p.m. kickoff

A national broadcast will show the game with much of the immediate area blacked out. The kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT.

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Robinson Sparks Reds Lead With Powerful Season Start

Frank Robinson's hot hitting fuels Cincinnati as he bats .308 with 17 homers and 52 RBIs, guiding the Reds to a 7-5 win over St. Louis. He eyes the Dodgers series as Drysdale and O'Toole prepare to duel, hoping to keep the pace for three more games.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Frank Robinson Robinson Los Angeles Dodgers Ovens Reds St. Louis

Rampaging Reds Face LA Next

The Reds beat St Louis 7-5 to gain a two game NL pennant lead as the Dodgers lost 7-5 to the Cubs. Dodgers open a three game series in Cincinnati. Cubs hitters Altman Williams and Kindall homered driving in two.

Duster Rubs Lustre In Pirates Win Over Phillies

Gene Mauch was ejected in the sixth after an altercation with umpires following a dustup over Smoky Burgess. Burgess homered twice and drove in four as Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 5 1. Burgess was hit by a pitch after Mauch’s ejection, and Mauch denied ordering the hit.

Philadelphia Gene Mauch Bob Friend Pittsburgh Pirates Smoky Burgess Johnny Buzhardt Dallas Green Mauch Chris Pelekoudas Pelekoudas Buzhardt Burgess Homer Mauche

Banks to End Streak If Doctor Advises Rest

Ernie Banks aims to end his 717 game consecutive games streak if his doctor recommends rest for a knee injury. The Cubs star plans to meet Dr. Ralph Metz before leaving for Milwaukee to face the Braves. Banks has a history of knee trouble dating back to military service in Germany and a recent aggravation in San Francisco. John Holland says surgery is not urgent, leaves decision to Banks.

Chicago Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Ernie Ralph Metz Cubs Milwaukee Braves Banks Germany San Francisco John Holland

Ties To Stay In Pro Circuit

The NFL's executive committee rejected extending sudden-death playoff treatment to all league games and declined a rule change mandating kickoff returns unless the ball goes beyond the end zone.

Buffalo N.Y

Fight Results by The Associated Press

Montreal boxer Bob Cleroux stopped Alex Miteff in seven rounds. In Los Angeles Franklin Haynes outpointed Irish Roy Smith over ten rounds. Jim McCarter won on points against Dave Furd in ten rounds. Cal Elmer manages the Richmond Virginians the No 1 farm team of the New York Yankees.

Associated Press Montreal Bob Cleroux Alex Miteff Argentina Los Angeles Franklin Haynes Roy Smith Torrance Calif Jim McCarter Dave Furd Phoenix Ariz Cal Elmer Richmond Virginians New York Yankees

AAU Showdown to Name U S Traveling Squad

In New York Downing Stadium hosts the National AAU Track and Field Championships with a marquee duel between Cy Burleson and Jim Beatty as trials Saturday and final Sunday determine the team to tour Russia West Germany England and Poland for Olympic qualifying meets next month. Burleson aims for 3 56 after a 3 57 6 American record, Beatty holds 3 58 best, world record is 3 54 5. ABC TV coverage 4 00 to 6 00 p m EST.

New York America Downing Stadium Randalls Island Russia West Germany England Poland ABC Cyrol Burleson Oregon Jim Beatty Santa Clara Burleson Beatty Herb Elliott

Freese Stars as St. Louis Thunders Past Reds in Slugfest

Groundouts and hits fuel a 5 to 7 scoring finish with St. Louis scoring two in the top of the ninth and Cincinnati unable to rally. Gotay White and Robinson pace the offense with two bases and Robinson circling for a homer and stolen base. Purkey earns the win while Jackson takes the loss as 10,066 fans watch at the ballpark.

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Yesterday's Stars Hitting And Pitching Highlights

Yesterday the Braves' Frank Thomas hit two home runs and a single driving in four in an 8 4 6 v ic t or y over the Giants. Galen Cisco and Mike Fornieles combined for a two hit 3 2 win for the Red Sox over the Angels with Fornieles tossing five innings of no hit shutout relief.

Frank Thomas Braves Giants Galen Cisco Mike Fornieles Red Sox Angeles Fornieles

Detroit Maintains One-Game AL Lead With 64 Win

The Detroit Tigers held a one game lead in the American League after a 64 victory over Washington on Thursday night. New York Yankees, led by Whitey Ford who earned his 12th win and Roger Maris 27th homer, beat Kansas City 8-3. Orioles shut out Twins 8-2 and Red Sox edged Angels 3-2.

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