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Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1961

Page

10

Middletown Fairmont grid feud prompts coach clash note

Fairmont athletic head Paul Wagner sends Middletown a letter defending phone use and press access after Middletown coach Glenn Ellison criticized alleged spying and off field actions. Wagner details equipment, schedules, and past scores while seeking to resume friendly football relations.

Middletown Dayton Fairmont Glenn Ellison Barnitz Stadium Dragons Paul Wagner Fairmont Ellison Chaminade Fairborn WHIO Fairmont-Middletown Newark Marion Harding Springfield South

Griffith Paret Rematch Set for Madison Square Garden

Emile Griffith defends his world welterweight title against Benny Kid Paret in a rematch at Madison Square Garden New York. Griffith, 23, 25 2 and Paret 24, 33 10 2 both have nine knockouts. The 15 round bout airs on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.

Associated Press Emile Griffith Benny Kid) Paret Madison Square Garden New York Griffith Paret Miami Beach Gaspar Ortega Los Angeles ABC

Snead Awaits Cup Decision on Ryder Cup Team

Sam Snead awaits a decision after a six month PGA suspension and $500 fine for playing in a Cincinnati pro am that conflicted with the Portland Open. Tommy Bolt and four others received the same penalty for the Cincinnati event.

Portland Ore Sam Snead Professional Golfers Association U.S Great Britain Snead Cincinnati Tommy Bolt

Spahn’s 20th Victory Caps 1961 Milestone Season

Warren Spahn, at 40, reached 300 career wins and tied for 11th on the all time list with 308. He notched his 20th win in a doubleheader against Chicago after a slow start, adding two doubles and a single, while St Louis edged Los Angeles 8-7 to tighten the pennant race and Musial delivered a pinch double in the seventh.

Warren Spahn Milwaukee Spahn Marvel Hoss Radbourne Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson Cy Young Chicago Cubs Cincinnati San Francisco St. Louis Los Angeles Dodger Musial

Spahn Aims for Better Season After 20-Win Feat

Warren Spahn, age 40, of the Milwaukee Braves, declared he will be a better pitcher next year after his 12th season with 20 or more victories. He tied for third on the all time list with Walter Johnson and set his sights on Christy Mathewson's 13 season record, saying he needs a challenge to stay driven.

Milwaukee Warren Spahn Milwaukee Braves Spahn Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson

National League Standings and Weekday Results

The National League standings list Cincinnati as 91 59 leading with a .607 pace, Los Angeles 86 62 at .581, San Francisco 82 60 at .548, Milwaukee 79 70 .530, St. Louis 78 71 .523, Pittsburgh 71 76 .483, Chicago 62 88 .413, and Philadelphia 46 103 .309. Sunday results include San Francisco 12 Cincinnati 5 and St. Louis 8 Los Angeles 7 among others.

W. L. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati

Rosi Faces Possible Title Bout After KO Win

Paolo Rosi halted Jackie Donnelly in the second round at Boston Garden to win by technical knockout. Referee Joe Zapastas stopped the 10 round bout at 2:20 as Rosi eyes a title shot against defending champion Joe Brown in a planned late year defense. Brown has been offered a $530000 guarantee but has not yet agreed to the match.

Boston Paolo Rosi Joe Brown Jackie Donnelly Rosi Italy New York Donnelley Boston Garden Joe Zapastas Ross Brown Sam Silverman Ross Donnelly

Pressure Worse Maris Doubts 60th Home Run This Season

Boston AP report says Roger Maris doubts reaching 60 homers as he laments ongoing pressure after a 3-1 loss to the Red Sox. He notes bad pitches, multiple walks, and a shrinking average while citing his stubborn swing at outsiders.

Maris

Donovan Shines With Best ERA in Major League Pitching

Dick Donovan, once a rejected prospect, pitched a one hitter against the Minnesota Twins to cement a 2.32 ERA unofficially and raise his season total to 16-31 innings pitched over the required minimum. The Yankees, Orioles, Tigers, and White Sox results accompany Donovan’s standout performance amid a crowded pennant race.

Dick Donovan Chicago Washington Senators Minnesota Twins Joe Altobelli Donovan Twins Luis Arroyo New York Hoyt Wilhelm Baltimore

Billy Casper Captures Third Straight Portland Open Title

Billy Casper Jr. of Apple Valley California sealed his third straight Portland Open golf championship in Portland Oregon. He shot a 273 total 15 under par on the 6675 yard Columbia Edgewater course with 67s in the final two rounds. Dave Hill of Denver finished second at 274 after a 71 round.

Portland Ore Chunky Billy Casper Jr Apple Valley Calif Casper Columbia - Edgewater Dave Hill Denver Colo

Sadowski Sets World Series Hitting Records in Stampede

Buffalo shortstop Bob Sadowski hit two homers driving in five as the Bisons exploded for nine runs in a first inning and 23 hits in a 18-8 win to take a 14 lead in the Junior World Series against the Louisville Colonels. Moe Drabowski to oppose Buffalo tonight with Bill Smith on the mound. game three set for Tuesday in Buffalo before the series shifts to Louisville.

Buffalo N.Y Bob Sadowski Bisons Louisville Colonels Sadowski Stampede Charleston Rochester Louisville Moe Drabowski Bill Smith Colonels Toronto Maple Leafs

Reds Defeated 12-5 as Giants Surge at Crosley Field

Cincinnati manager Fred Hutchinson called it a bad ball game after the Reds fell to San Francisco 12 to 5 in Cincinnati. Joey Jay took the loss as the Giants exploded for nine runs in the fourth inning. Frank Robinson hit his 32nd homer, his first since August 26, extending the NL pennant chase with four games left in Cincinnati's season.

Giants Orlando Cepeda Joey Jay Reds Los Angeles Stan Musial Pittsburgh Dick S Groat Don Clendenon Dick Stu Cincinnati Fred Hutchinson Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Jay Hutchinson St. Louis Chicago Frank Robinson

Stars and Giants Power Past Reds and Braves

Yesterday's Stars bat for San Francisco as Orlando Cepeda belts his 45th homer in a nine run first inning in a 12-5 win over league leading Cincinnati. Warren Spahn earns his 20th win for the Braves with a two hit shutout over Chicago in the opener.

Associated Press Orlando Cepeda Giants San Francisco Cincinnati Warren Spahn Braves Chicago

Mets Scouts Finish Reports for Debut Season

Chicago AP The fact finding committee nears completion as Rogers Hornsby chief scout for the Mets evaluates NL and AL teams. He predicts a stronger draft class than 1961 Washington and Los Angeles entries and notes reports will guide drafting decisions at Polo Grounds with GM George Weiss.

Rogers Hornsby Mets Chicago Hornsby Washington Los Angeles Polo Grounds George Weiss New York

Boxing Briefs: Donnelly and Valdes Knocked Out

Boston promoter Ross stops Donnelly in Buffalo as 135 class match ends early. Panama promoter Grant scores 1 percent as Valdes is defeated. venue not fully confirmed.

Boston Paolo Ross New York Jackie Donnelly Buffalo Panama Bunny Grant Jan Quillermo Valdes

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