Howard Learns Hard Way From Stengel Dig At Downgrading Costs
Oscar Fraley sketches a colorful comparison between Elston Howard and Billy Terry, noting Casey Stengel would approve of a rival’s jab and recalling 1934 Giants and Dodgers skirmishes. The piece links Howard’s 1962 Yankees remarks to Stengel’s managerial history and Terry’s earlier taunts, highlighting ego, rivals, and the shifting fortunes of teams.
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Aaron's 465 Foot Grand Slam Lifts Braves at Polo Grounds
Aaron belted a 465 foot grand slam into the left center bleachers at the Polo Grounds, fueling a 7 1 Milwaukee Braves win over the New York Mets. He raised his batting average to .325 since Memorial Day while maintaining his status as a top NL power hitter.
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Barefoot Running Advocate Defends Track Style
London AP report notes Bruce Tulloh, a 24 year old botanist weighing 112 pounds, has run the world’s fastest six miles this year and defends barefoot running on the track despite being seen as an eccentric. He scorns shoes and shrugs off criticism.
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Attendance Surges as Indians Star in Yankee Series
Major League attendance rose by over a million with the Cleveland Indians drawing 141,548 for their weekend series against the New York Yankees, boosting their home tally to 337,354 versus 211,271 last year. Dodgers lead with 907,228, while Milwaukee trails with the largest deficit. The 20 clubs total 7,814,433, up 14.6 percent from 1961 through 34 dates for Houston and 23 for the Mets.
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Favorites Pass Opening Rounds In NCAA Tennis
Stanford NCA A Championships begin with 67 players from 25 schools. Osuna of Southern California beat Ken Paulson 6 2 6 4 then Jim Tenney 6 1 6 4. Nagler UCLA defeated Ron Yamagami 6 0 8 6 while Bill Bond USC won 6 1 6 1 over Cal Williams. Dennis Ralston, USC, scratched from singles but to play in doubles after leg operation.
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Champagne Stakes Purses At Aqueduct Hit $239800
On October 14 at Aqueduct the Champagne Stakes day program distributed purses totaling $239800. Donut King owner Verne Winchell earned $146800 as his colt won the Champagne Stakes.
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Colored Softball Today's Games
Northside Church League games feature Avenue Baptist versus St James at 7 p m and Zion Traveler against Triumph at 2 p m Carroll field B, plus Northside Midget Carver Homes vs Boys Club at 3 p m and Swayze Street against Booker T at 4 p m at Carroll field. Minor league play includes Humphrey Quarters versus Bowie's at 4 30 p m and Hoggie Boy against Freeman's Lions at 5 45 p m on Marble Field. Major Foster Homes vs Carver Homes at 7 p m and Stampers Berber against Lions Trojans at 8 15 p m at Maine. Southside Church New Light versus Long Travel at 3 p m and Mt Nebo against China Grove at 4 p m at Johnson Field. Ihside Minor Bryant's Hawks against Richweed at 4 p m and Weston's Procery against Cann's Grocery at 5 p m at unknown field. Southside Girls Bryant's Beauties versus Teasing Tans at 7 p m at Johnson Pioneer League Richwood versus South Side at 8 p m and Sportsman against Jones Lane at 9 p m at Johnson.
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Angles Pitcher Dean Chance Turns 21
Youngest Los Angeles Angels pitcher Dean Chance reaches age 21 on June 1. The Wooster Ohio native emerged as a rising star for the club.
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Bowling League Scores and Highs From Monday Night Met
Highlights include Gentry with a 234 series and 821 four-game total for Gulf Point Service, Bates posting 2302 team series across four games, and Newcomer’s 201 game with 528 series for Edwards and Sons Apathelicas. Other top marks feature Acme Radiator with a 1046 team game and 300 team series in the Summer Major League.
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Machen Ready to Fight Williams in Houston Clash
Eddie Machen the No 2 heavyweight contender is available for a bout with sixth ranked Cleveland Williams for about 25 000. Texas Enterprises says promoter Earl Gilliam hopes to book July 10 at the Coliseum if timing and plans align within 48 hours. Machen has previously been ready for MSG without success due to injuries.
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League Leaders Tuesday's Major League Leaders
Major League leaders show batting averages, RBIs, and hits leaders across the American and National Leagues. Notable names include Rollins, Robinson, Wagner, Mays, and Koufax, with standout figures in batting, runs batted in, and strikeouts.
Morey Seeks Record Qualifying Score in Southern Amateur
Dale Morey of Morganton North Carolina shot 67 on the Ellinor Village course to near the Southern Amateur record. He noted trouble spots for future rounds as coastal winds proved unpredictable. Several rivals carded 69 or 70 in first round including Charles Harrison Marion Vogt John Mundy and Sonny Ellis. Patton, last year’s winner, will not defend his title.
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Sonny) Ellis
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Wagner's long ball fuels Angels push in pennant race
Los Angeles Angels surge toward the American League lead as Leon Wagner provides power with a string of home runs. The 1961 season momentum follows strong early impact from the former Toronto standout as skipper Bill Rigney guides the club toward the top of the standings.
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American League results and baseball standings update
Minnesota defeated Kansas City 9 to 4 in a night game. Nightly schedule includes Boston at Cleveland, New York at Baltimore, Minnesota at Chicago, Los Angeles at Kansas City, and Washington at Detroit. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4. Milwaukee trounced New York 7 to 1. St Louis at Los Angeles and Houston at San Francisco were listed as night games. Wagner, Mays, Aaron, Rollins, and Alou highlighted batting and RBI leaders with weekly shifts noted.
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Le Mans 24 Hour Race Brims With Death History
Le Mans prepares for the 24 hour race as 55 drivers await the start amid a festival of danger and crowds. The town reports no rooms within 30 miles and locals organize catering for race week. The event, Europe’s largest, attracts visitors from across the continent.
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Pelican League Sets World Series Pairings for Alexandria
Alexandria sports writer and league commissioner Bill Carter announced the Pelican Baseball League World Series pairings for July 30 to August 6 in Alexandria Louisiana. Contending teams include Houston vs New Orleans Huntsville vs Rapides Parish West Monroe vs Vernon Parish Concordia Parish vs Alexandria Madison Richland West Carroll Parishes vs LaSalle Parish Franklin Tensas Parishes vs Bossier City and Dothan vs Natchitoches. The league, five years old in Louisiana, now has 54 teams with expansion into Texas Mississippi and Alabama. The first senior women's amateur USGA championship will be at Manufacturers Golf and Country Club in Oreland Pennsylvania October 17-19.
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Sargent Dies at 79 Former PGA President
ATLANTA AP George Sargent native Englishman and 1909 U S Open champion died at 79 after a lengthy illness in Atlanta He began as an apprentice in Canada born in Dorking England and won the Englewood New Jersey Open with a record 290 Sargent led the National PGA as president from 1921 to 1926 and fathered 10 children His sons Alfred Harold and Jack became professionals with Harold later serving as PGA president.
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