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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

10

Indians Narrow Gap With Seven-Game Win Streak

The Cleveland Indians, riding a seven-game winning streak and a strong bullpen led by Frank Funk Barry Latman and Bob Allen, moved within one game of first place in the American League. Latman’s 4-0 mark and a late rally at Washington sparked the 7-5 victory, tying Detroit for the top spot as the White Sox beat the Tigers.

ED Wilks Associated Press Cleveland Indians Jimmy Dykes Frank Funk Barry Latman Bob Allen Cleveland Latman Herb Score Chicago White Sox Indians Washington Senators Detroit White Sox Tigers Frank Baumann New York Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Ron Moeller Kansas City Boston Red Sox Cincinnati Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodger Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco St Louis Chicago Cubs Johnny Antonelli Bobby Locke John Gabler Tribe Jimmy Plersall Johnny Romano Vern Law Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Bucs Law Bob Friend Champs Los Angeles Dodgers Giants St. Louis Chicago Cubs Minnesota Ron Perranoski Face Bill Mazeroski Smoky Burgess Reds Lew Burdette Frank Robinson Jerry Lynch Robinson Lynch Gordie Coleman Braves Ed Mathews Joe Adcock Joey Jay Brave Jim Brosnan Bill Henry Carl Sawatski Bill White Cardinals Maury McDremott Ed Bouchee Ernie Banks Joe Schaffernoth

Snead Seeks 21st Open Work for Elusive Crown

Sammy Snead faces 85 remaining spots in a 150 man field for the U S Open with 32 pros and 16 amateurs competing in 36 holes at Grosse Ile Michigan to earn berths. The Open finals run June 15 17 at Oakland Hills Birmingham Michigan with many touring pros seeking qualification over 36 holes in eight sectionals.

Detroit Grosse Ile Golf and Country Club U. S Oakland Hills Country Club Birmingham Mich Bakersfield Calif Washington D. C New York Cleveland Oklahoma City Ken Venturi Gene Littler Marty Furgol Don Whitt Fred Hawkins Bill Collins Bob Goalby Arnold Palmer Gary Player Don January Bill Bisdorf Denver Atlanta Chicago Kansas City Cincinnati Portland Ore Dallas Dallas A. C Columbine Country Club Frank Stranahan Toledo Dave Douglas Clayton Chick Harbert Pete Cooper Freddie Haas Jim Ferrier Billy Maxwell Doug Higgins Jack Burke Joe Conrad Skip Alexander Charlie Sifford

Nashville Vols Sweep Mobile To Tighten Third Division Pace

The Nashville Vols swept Mobile in two games 2-0 and 6-4 to raise their doubleheader record to an 11-3 mark and tighten their grip on fifth place. Jerry Davis pitched the first win, Jim Dunn plus Bruce Swango supplied relief in the second, while Ed Dick earned his second straight victory for Atlanta. The circuit saw Atlanta, Birmingham, and Macon posting varying results as Shreveport, Birmingham, and Macon also won, with Hogg homering for Shreveport and Douglas excelling for Macon.

Vols Mobile Atlanta Chattanooga Shreveport Birmingham Macon Whammy Douglas Little Rock Jerry Davis Nashville Charlie Gorin Jim Dunn Bruce Swango Dunn Ed Dick Richmond Sam Hitcher Douglas Pesaches Shrevesport Birminham Ron Hogg Frank Jaciuk

Kluszewski hits two run homer against Orioles in win

Angels top Orioles 3 to 0 as Ted Kluszewski belts a first inning two run homer. Rookie lefty Gene Conley shines with six hitless innings, while Kluszewski adds to a season pace that includes 16 extra base hits.

Baltimore Ted Kluszewski Orile Los Angeles Oriole Klus Angels Orioles Itone‘oeller Kill Klusvensii Chicago Cincinnati Reds Kin Mon Honus Meer

Indians Sell Pitcher Russ Heman to Los Angeles

Cleveland sold pitcher Russ Heman to the Los Angeles Angels Monday night. The 28 year old right hander appeared in 10 innings for the Indians this season but had no decisions. Heman was dropped from the roster Sunday to make room for the return of southpaw pitcher Dick Sigman from the disabled list.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Russ Heman Los Angeles Angels Herman Indians Dk Sigman

Sears Moves To Legalize League Change

Ken Sears seeks to legalize his jump from the NBA to the American Basketball League. He asks a US District Court to dismiss a May 1 suit by Graham Paige, owners of the Knickerbockers. Sears claims NBA acts harmed him and seeks counter suit against the NBA and Graham Paige.

SAN Francisco Ken Sears Sears Graham- Paige Club New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association Knicks San Francisco Saints NBA Graham Paige

Garden keep its college hoops schedule amid scandals

Madison Square Garden's college basketball program remains unaffected says Ken Norton a Garden committee member and Manhattan College coach. He notes no sentiment to withdraw and ongoing inquiries from schools about future Garden playing dates.

New York Madison Square Garden Garden Ken Norton Manhattan College

Twi night games and schedule in major leagues

Listings of Tuesday and Wednesday baseball games across the majors with matchups including Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at Washington, plus twilight doubleheaders and night games. Also notes Tuesday results from the American leagues and minor leagues with scores for several cities and teams.

Detroit Bunning Chicago Wynn Baumann Cleveland Bell Washington McClain Minnesota Kralick New York Ford Los Angeles McBride Grba Baltimore Pappas Estrada Kansas City Walker Boston Monbouquette Pittsburgh Gibbon Craig Philadelphia Sullivan San Francisco O'Dell Hobbie Curtis St. Louis Broglio Jackson Milwaukee Willey Cincinnati Purkey

Monday Night Ladies and Major League Scores

League standings and top performers across Monday events. Madeline Duncan and Mary Abrams lead individual scores in CaLG SVT and Summer leagues. Has Beens and S and H show strong team totals. Don Spatafora and Sue Streetman post high game scores as teams like Has Beens and Webb's Club post big series totals.

Madeline Duncan Dizzy Dames Charmers Braves Mary Abrams Edith Shepherd M. Abrams Clarrie Lesinewarde Sart Ad Banister Ridgecrest Subdivision Riverside & DeLoach Clay& S Sam Thomas Ait Cloyd’s Sue Streetman Patsy Clay S and H

Farmerville Edges Bernice Jr. Legion in Tight Duel

In Farmerville Louisiana Curtis Allen hit the winning run in the sixth inning to lift Farmerville past Bernice 3 to 2 in junior Legion baseball. Danny Albritton pitched four hits for the win while John Jeffcoat took the loss allowing three hits. Doc Hearn triple started the sixth and scored on a walk and a miscue.

Farmerville Curtis Allen Danny Albritton John Jeffcoat Bernice Junior Legion Jeffcoat Dubach High Farmerville High Doc Hearn Hez Fkins Hearn Larry Green Albritton Green

Archie Moore Ready to Ad Lib Against Rinaldi in Title Bout

Archie Moore says he will adapt to any Rinaldi tactic in the 175 pound title fight set for New York Saturday night. He weighs 179 pounds, insists on control throughout, and notes Rinaldi’s less aggressive recent workouts.

Moore Giulio ED Corrigan Monticello N.Y Archie Moore Giulio Rinaldi New York Archie Rinaldi Italy Catskill Mountain Crawford Alexander Schiff New York State Athletic Commission Dr. Schiff

Carry Back Colt Treated For Ankle Infection

Oceanport N J AP Carry Back the 38 year old Belmont winner was treated for an infection in the left front ankle Dr William O Reed Belmont Park said X rays showed no fracture and the lameness comes from bacteria in a rundown during the race The trainer Jack Price said Carry Back is running a temperature and the injury could clear up within a week if treatment works Pending dates include the Dwyer at Aqueduct July 15 Choice Stakes at Monmouth Aug 2 and the Travers at Saratoga Aug 12

Oceanport N. J Little Carry Back Uyutolivitawics William O. Reed Belmont Park Carry Back Reed Jack Price van Sunday New York Monmouth Park Louisville Price Katherine Miami Aqueduct Saratoga

Yachtsmen from eight nations enter Baltic Regatta

MOSCOW AP Yachtsmen from eight countries including the United States will compete in the Baltic Regatta in Tallinn from June 18 to 25 Soviet officials announced today.

Moscow United States Tallinn

Ruston Wins 7-0 as Morris Grand-Slam Shuts Out Monroe

Ruston defeats Monroe 7-0 in Junior Legion action behind Sonny Ramsey’s one-hit pitching and a sixth inning grand slam by Robert Morris. Ruston improves to 3-0 and ties Rayville for the league lead. Zarro, Causey, Kincaid, Walton, Ramsey, Clark, and Storekeeper Harris listed.

Ruston Robert Morris Monroe Zarro Causey Kincaid Walton Ramsey and Clark Storeikeeper Cleddie Harris

Boxing Results From Boston and Mexico Cards

Jose Torres of New York knocked out Mel Collins of Trenton in Boston. In Mexico Ignacio Pina of Mexicali stopped Kanji Yonekura of Japan in nine rounds.

Associated Press Boston Jose Torres New York Mel Collins Trenton Tluana Mexico Ignacio Pina Mexicali Kanji Yonekura Japan

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