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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1961

Page

10

Reds Grounded by Pitcher D Johnson in Seventh

New York A scores first, but Cincinnati N shuts them out 7 to 0. Pinson drives in, Kasko, Chacon and Coleman key double plays. Richardson, Howard, Boyer lift the Reds with two base hits each as Brosnan and Ford exchange threats.

E—Pinson Kasko Chacon Coleman Kubek Richardson Skowron Freese New York Cincinnati Howard Boyer O'Toole Maris Ford Brosnan Berra Coates Robinson So— O'Toole Lopez Henry Lynch Donatelli Conlan Umont Crawford Stewart Eerer A Maris Rf Mantle Ener Lopes Rf Welves Howard ¢ Coves Berra Lf Coos Eater Ceeee Ford P Eee DB Neviscy Eerreee VW Habioa Chacon Eeree Ste Eeee Pinson Eon Robinson Ri D.johnson c-Bel Zimmerman b-Gernert d-Lynch Henry

Reds look to break World Series slump at Crosley Field

Reds manager Fred Hutchinson faced a sleep deprived night as Cincinnati failed to score in three of four vs New York, including two shutouts. He praised pitching and defense but admitted hitters need revival ahead of the next game at Crosley Field.

Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati Reds New York Yankees Crosley Field Hutch Reds Yanks Hutchinson Yankee

Reds face slump with same lineup as in series

Hutch plans to ride out the slump with the same hitters Frank Robinson Vada Pinson and Gene Freese who powered the season for Cincinnati. Freese hit four homers in game four as the Yankees’ Whitey Ford set a 32 inning scoreless streak while Yankee manager Ralph Houk joked about regular season pitching. Ford also spoke of keeping his record ball as a memento of his famed performances.

Hutch Frank Robinson Vada Pinson Gene Freese Reds Roger Maris Yankee Ralph Houk Cincinnati Whieky Ford Whitey Erio) Chacon Eddie Kasko Ford Christy Mathewson Babe Ruth Robinson Hutchinson Bob Purkey

Whitey Ford Shuts Down Reds as Yanks Take Lead in Series

Yogi Berra notes Ford's mastery on the mound dominating the Reds in the first inning as bunt attempts fail against his control. Ford, renowned defender and competitor, outfits the Yankees with key outs including a double play against Wally Post. The Yankees' lineup, led by Bobby Richardson and Mickey Mantle, drives momentum in the World Series early, with red hot hitting bolstering confidence in Ford's pitching masterclass.

Reds in World Series Down 3 1 After Game Four Setback

Cincinnati Reds trail New York Yankees three games to one after a 7 40 defeat as star hitters Frank Robinson Vada Pinson and Gene Freese struggle at the plate. Manager Fred Hutchinson plans a team meeting to calm and focus players ahead of Game Five while noting Whitey Ford’s varied pitching pattern limited the Reds’ chances.

Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati Reds New York Yankee Whitey Ford Reds Ford Jim Coates Fred Hutchinson Hutch Hutchinson Frank Robinson Vada Pinson Gene Freese Robinson Pinson Freese Bill Henry Cincinnati Coates Erio Chacon

Consecutive Aces Mark Sharon Golf Feat

YOUNGSTOWN AP A golf phenomenon delivered consecutive holes in one at Sharon Pennsylvania on Sunday. Tom O Shanter club champion Baltine and Youngstown resident Friedlob achieved the rare feat with precise shots on hole 14. It was Baltine s fourth ace and Friedlob s first.

Youngstown Sharon Atty E. R. Friedlob John Baitine Wheatland Friedlob Baltine Baltimo Friedob

Kent State quarterback reported fair condition

Akron Ohio AP Jim Flynn Kent State University football first string quarterback suffered a head injury in the Flashes 21 to 0 loss to Miami at Kent. He was reported in fair condition today at Akron City Hospital. The 20 year old junior from Toledo Central Catholic was carried from the field on a stretcher after an injury in the final two minutes of the opening quarter.

Akron, Ohio Jim Flynn Kent State University Flashes Miami Kent Akron City Hospital Toledo Central Catholic

Mick Plays On Despite Hip Abscess in World Title Bid

The speaker credits Mick for playing through a hip abscess described as a tulip lean, hoping to return to New York on the train as world champions.

Mick New York

Ford Ruth Have Much In Common After Record Pitching

In Cincinnati AP reports Babe Ruth would relate to the lively Whitey Ford as he set a World Series pitching record with 32 consecutive scoreless innings. Ford, after a 7-0 win over Cincinnati, left with a slight ankle tweak and a self-inflicted foul ball. The scene echoed Ruth era feats, while Ford’s two prior shutouts and a shutout against the Reds highlighted a historic pitching run in a game marked by a $5,000 California offer for Maris’ 61st.

Cincinnati Babe Ruth Whitey Ford New York Yankee Yankee California Roger Maris Yankee Stadium Erio Chacon Jim Coates Ruth Pittsburgh Reds

Maris Seeks Quiet Home After World Series

Cincinnati AP says Roger Maris plans to rush to Kansas City after the World Series to be with his four children. He will spend a week in seclusion at home in Baytown then join a hitting exhibition in North Carolina before returning home for the winter.

Cincinnati Roger Maris Kansas City Missouri Baytown New York Susan Jim Gentile Baltimore Harmon Killebrew Minnesota North Carolina

Series Facts And Figures From New York Baseball Series

Fourth game attendance 32 589 with receipts 213 533 91. Players share 108 902 29. Commissioner's office share 32 030 09. Each club and league 18 150 38. Four game totals attendance 190 658 receipts 1 266 526 04. Players share 645 928 28. Each club and league's share 107 654 70.

Atendance Commissioner's Office Yanks Reds

FIGHT RESULTS BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Louisville report shows Cassius Clay knockout of Alex Miteff in six rounds and Billy Pickett stopping Doug Odo in the first round. Boxers listed with weights and origins reflect a compact, early 1960s style of reporting of results.

Associated Press Louisville Cassius Clay Alex Miteff Argentina New Glasgow N.S Billy (the Kid) Pickett New York Doug Odo Thorsburg

Thunderbirds Open Ban Tam League Play With 55 Point Win

Middletown's 77 Thunderbird entry crushed the Friars Falcons 55 to 0 in Ban tam League action. The locals scored each period, with 27 points in the third quarter. Ken Goforth ran in three touchdowns, while Jim Brate Bob Love Ted Mosley Dan Slucher and Jim Schmidt added one each.

Middletown Thunderbirds Friars Falcons Ken Goforth Jim Brate Bob Love Ted Mosley Dan Slucher Jim Schmidt

Yanks 3-2 Picks The End Classic

The wounded Yankees were 3 to 2 favorites to close out the World Series at Crosley Field. Reds ace Joey Jay opposed Ralph Terry as NY sought a fourth win, with Whitey Ford chasing Ruth’s scoreless streak and Mantle sidelined by a hip wound. Ford left with a toe bruise. Maris and Berra also affected as the series neared its end.

Jerry Liska Cincinnati Ohio New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds Joey Jay

Clay Eyes Ex-Champ Ingemar Johansson For Fight

Louisville AP reports Olympic and heavyweight champion Cassius Clay has asked for a bout with former champion Ingemar Johansson now that Alex Miteff is out of contention. Promoter Bill King confirms an offer of 100000 dollars to Johansson to meet Clay within 90 days, with Johansson viewed as the easier opponent.

Louisville Alex Miteff Cassius Clay Ingemar Johansson Clay Bill King Johansson Miteff

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