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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1961
Page
2
Chicago wins 6-5 and 11-1 at Detroit to pull within a half game of Baltimore and widen their major league lead in consecutive victories to 12. Minnie Minoso homered in the first game, Warren Hacker earned the win, and Juan Pizarro improved to 4-0 in the second game as Detroit's Tigers drop the nightcap.
Tuesday results show Detroit edging opponent 6 11, Boston 5 3, Kansas City 3 2, Cleveland 5 Los Angeles 7, New York 6. Wednesday games list Chicago at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, Boston at Minnesota, New York at Los Angeles, Baltimore at Kansas City, with multiple Thursday matchups including Boston at Minnesota and Washington at Cleveland.
Three Morris diving experts will travel to South Wilmington to the recreation club area Sunday for an exhibition. Steve Mattson Bill Sisler and Gary Lyons will dive from one and three meter boards. Divers from Joliet YMCA will participate.
The Angels, Twins, and Senators posted wins as Detroit failed to gain ground while New York slipped after a 7-6 loss in Los Angeles. Washington beat Cleveland 8-5 ending a string of losses. Baltimore swept Kansas City 5-3 and 7-2. Minnesota swept Boston 6-5 and 6-3. Eddie Yost fueled the Angels with a three run homer despite four RBIs from Ken Hunt. Rod Cerv and Billy Gardner homered for the Yankees. Ted Bowsfield earned the win with Eli Grba providing relief. Lennie Green and Willie Tasby homered for the Senators, Ed Hogaugh won on his 27th birthday. Marv Throneberry propelled the Orioles with four RBIs and two homers in the opener, and Chuck Estrada won the second game as Baltimore split. Bob Allison hit a grand slam for the Twins in the nightcap, while Danny McDevitt won the opener and Pedro Ramos pitched eight shutout innings in the second.
The Chicago Packers, a new NBA team, will face the Detroit Pistons in their Chicago area debut at Morris Community High School gym on September 30. Sponsored by the Morris Chamber of Commerce, with Ed Sobol as president, the Packers list players including Walt Bellamy, Howie Carl, and Archie Dees among others.
Schedule shows Pony League games on Wednesday at Marseilles Morris and Goodwill, Minor League between Waddell's Washburn's and Bloomfield's with morning starts. Tuesday results include Mettille's beating Hanouw's 13-12 at Morris field with Harold Olson the winning pitcher and Dave Berger top hitter.
Blair's defeated Woolridge's 11 to 8 in a Tuesday Midget League game at Goodwill Park. Winning pitcher was Ralph Varland, while Ed Prombo took the loss after giving up two home runs for Woolridge's.
Nascar stock car organization invades the Mazon Speed Bowl for the first time on July 4. The 100 lap race starts at 2:00 p.m. Entries include Tom Pistone Jim Burke Roy Crach Byron Tucker Eric Johnson Eddie Patrone LeRoy Roberts and Bob Wayrach driving 1957 or later models.
In New York four round bout Toronto defeated Willie Besmanoff by knockout. Toronto improved to 212 percent and retained the world flyweight title after the match in New York.
Laramie Wyoming pitcher Pat House launched a 465 foot home run against New Mexico in a decisive win. He added three singles in his first 13 at bats. Sam Ellis a Mississippi State sophomore struck out 73 batters in 50 innings this spring and was signed by the Cincinnati Reds.
Newark defeated Muffler's 16 to 9 in the County Line league with 14 hits and 1 error. Ropp and B. Anderson led Newark with a first inning multi hit burst and Severson belted a home run. Wilson's then routed Lisbon 11 to 2 in the nightcap, scoring four in the fourth and three more in the fifth with Cheshareck and teammates driving the offense.
Eddie Yost of the Dodgers Angels drove in four runs including his first homer of the season to spark a 7 6 victory over the Yankees. Bob Buhl pitched six hit ball for the Braves in a 3 0 win over the Cardinals, walking one and fanning five.
Wilson's led by ten runs when the game was halted under rule. Mc Cluckie earned the win, Johnson took the loss, with Nelson pitching in relief for Lisbon.
Milwaukee Braves move within one game of fourth place in the NL by defeating St Louis 3-0 as Bob Buhl (5-5) shuts out the Cards on six hits. Musial collects his 10,000th at bat, a milestone matched by few, while Ed Matthews belts an 18th homer to seal the win. Dodgers also beat Pirates 9-5, and Giants top Phillies 5-1 aided by late runs and strong pitching from Marichal.
Two coon dog field trial days set for July 2 and 4 at the Monk farm two miles southeast of Seneca. Events begin 11 a.m. with lunch served. Field marshal Ray Crase leads the Northern Illinois Southern Wisconsin Field Trial association event inviting local residents to watch both days.
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