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Mt Vernon Register News

Location

Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1961

Page

6

Maris and Mantle power Yankees past Red Sox to move up

The Yankees beat Boston 7-6 as Maris hit his 12th homer and Mantle contributed a key shot. Detroit’s lead narrowed after Kansas City’s 6-4 win over the Tigers, while Baltimore fell to Chicago and the Angels won in 12 innings at Washington.

New York Yankees Maris Mickey Mantle Detroit Boston Cleveland Kansas City Tigers Baltimore Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Washington Billy Muffett Roland Sheldon Frank Malzone Red Sox Luis Arroyo Danny McDevitt A's Frank Lary Joe Nuxall Bill Kunkel al Smith White Sox Orioles Jim Landis Sox Frank Baumann Chuck Estrada Angels Senators Ken Aspromonte Nats Ted Bowsfield Marty Kutyna

Little League American League Pitchers and Home Runs

In a youth league recap Terry Hilliard of the Yankees struck out Mayes of the Orioles for 0 strikeouts and hit a home run alongside teammates Max Puffer and Jerry Hilliard. In the National League John Johnson of the Cubs fanned 15 as Gary Bareees of the Dodgers took the loss with no outs recorded and Ray Johnson and Harry Lohman of the Cubs hit inside park homers.

Terry Hilliard Yankees Mayes Orioles Max Puffer Jerry Hilliard Yohnson Cubs Gary Bareees Dodgers Ray Johnson Harry Lohman

Favorite in Belmont Carry Back Not For Sale

Belmont stakes favorite Carry Back rebuffed a $1.2 million offer from a syndicate. Breeder Jack Price said the colt will not be sold, aiming for the Belmont after Derby and Preakness glory. Odds were 3 to 5 for Carry Back to complete the Triple Crown with potential rivals including Bal Musette at about 4-1.

New York Jack Price Katherine Price Carry Back Citation Nsix Aleady King Ranch Bar Musette Max Hirsch Bal Muselle Hirsch

Standings Wednesday Results and Schedule Report

Baseball standings and results list New York 7 Boston 6 in 12 innings Los Angeles 5 Washington 3 Chicago 9 Baltimore 4 Kansas City 6 Detroit 4 Minnesota at Cleveland postponed New York at Boston Kansas City at Detroit Los Angeles at Washington Cincinnati 8 Los Angeles 7 Pittsburgh 9 Milwaukee 1 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4 San Francisco 3 St Louis 2 St Louis at San Francisco Chicago at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Pittsburgh St Louis at Milwaukee Chicago at Cincinnati San Francisco at Los Angeles

New York Boston Los Angeles Washington Chicago Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Minnesota Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh Milwaukee Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis Me Francisco W. AL G.B Troit Baltimore Tenn Ss Washington Eaene Erteeene iChicago

Downstate Fishermen's Guide Sees Mixed Spring Fishing

The Downstate Fishermen's Guide notes slow recovery with crappie and bass fishing generally poor across major waters. Little Grassy Lake shows the best conditions while Redcar bluegill and Lake Murphysboro redcar fishing are fair to good. Predictions hint at crappie and bluegill runs resuming by early June weekend as impoundments slowly improve.

Winosis Grassy Lake George Rose Benton Ed King Whittington Lake Murphysboro Redcar Tthe Mur Ky Horseshoe Lake Lake Glendale

Boxing Now Is A Racket by Joe Louis

Joe Louis former heavyweight champion told Senators federal action is needed to drive racketeers from professional boxing. His letter, made public by the Senate subcommittee, supported Kefauver’s bill to create a federal boxing commissioner in the Justice Department with licensing powers to curb underworld influence.

Washington Joe Louis Senators Louis Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee Estes Kefauver Dtenn Justice Department Kefauver Rocky Marciano Gene Fullmer National Boxing Association Tommy Loughran

Minor League Baseball Scores By Associated Press

Pacific Coast League results include San Diego 9 Hawaii 4 Portland 8 Spokane 4 Vancouver 7 Seattle 6 Tacoma 15 Salt Lake City 5 International League games Rochester 16 Toronto 6 Buffalo 10 Syracuse 6 Charleston 9 Jersey City 1 Columbus 9 Richmond 2 American Association Louisville 3 Indianapolis 2 Dallas Fort Worth 2 Omaha Poly gems scheduled

Associated Press San Diego Hawaii Portland Spokane Vancouver Seattle Tacoma Salt Lake City Rochester Toronto Buffalo Syracuse Charleston Jersey City Columbus Richmond Louisville Indianapolis Dallas-Fort Worth Omaha Poly Gemies

Reds rally past Dodgers to keep NL lead tied

The Cincinnati Reds won their sixth straight by beating Los Angeles 8-7, with Bill Henry and Jim Brosnan sealing it in relief. Jerry Lynch delivered the go ahead two run single in the ninth. Gene Freese hit a two run homer and Hank Aaron homered off Joe Gibbon as Pirates beat Milwaukee. Cubs, Giants, and others also won or lost, keeping the tight NL race intact.

Cincinnati Reds Bill Henry Jim Brosnan Joey Jay Los Angeles San Snider Frank Howard Henry Howard Brosnan Giants Joe Amalfitano Curt Simmons Stu Miller Joe Gibbon Hank Aaron Pirates Bucs Spahn Ron Santo Cubs Robin Roberts Bob Andersson Don Elston

Golf tip for Cary Middlecaly Magnesis clubhead path

The guide explains how to hit the ball long and straight by bringing the clubhead into the ball along an inside out path. It warns that an outside in pattern reduces power and causes slicing and notes how to check this point if distance is lacking.

Foyts Winning Share Is 117 975 At Speedway Race

A J Foyt of Houston received 117 975 for winning the 300 mile race at Indianapolis as Tony Hulman added a personal gift of 6575 making the total purse a record 400 000 Eddie Sachs earned 53 400 for second place Jim Rathmann moved from last year 110 000 to 5 270 for 30th place The purse surpassed 1960 totals by 30850

Indianapolis Young A.J. Foyt Houston Tex Tony Hulman Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foyt Hulman Jim Rathmann Eddie Sachs Center Valley Rathmann

Danny Thomas May Buy White Sox

Las Vegas reports singer Danny Thomas may own the Chicago White Sox after saying he and associates had acquired an option to buy controlling interest from Bill Veeck. Chicago sources dispute the option, with A.C. Allyn Jr. denying any signed agreement. Thomas said the option signing was confidential and would not hurt his bid if not exercised.

Las Vegas Nev Danny Thomas Chicago White Sox Thomas Bill Veeck Beck Chicago A.C. Allyn Jr Sox Veeck

Majo League Stars Hit Four-Run Highlight vs Tigers

Majo League stars Hitting-Joe Pignatano and the A's surged to a 6-4 win over first-place Tigers as Pignatano collected four hits including a home run two singles and a double while driving in the first three runs and scoring the go-ahead tally. Stu Miller and the Giants remained in a first-place tie with three innings of no-hit relief in a 3-2 victory over the Cardinals.

Majo League Joe Pignatano A’s Tigers Stu Miller Giants Cardinals

Cards Strive To End Three-Game Slide In San Francisco

The St. Louis Cardinals aim to halt a three-game skid as Ernie Broglio takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants, who beat them 3-2 on Wednesday. San Francisco inching ahead of Cincinnati in the National League standings after the win.

SAN Francisco St. Louis Cardinals Redbirds Ernie Broglio Bob Sanford Giants Cards Loreles Cincinnati

Sore Foot Is Handicap To Irish Golfer

Ireland’s Norman Drew and Christy O Connor open Canada Cup matches at Dorado Beach under a sore left foot. Sam Snead leads the U S team with Jimmy Demaret after Palmer sits out. Ireland paired with Mexico while Australia faces Canada and South Africa meets Wales. The par 72 course plays 7 15 yards through tropical jungle.

Harold Clausen Associated Press Dorado Beach Puerto Rico Ireland Norman Drew Sam Snead U.S Snead Jimmy Demaret Arnold Palmer South Africa Canada PGA Palmer Gary Player Stan Leonard Drew Christy O'Connor

Fight results Manila Flash Eldore vs Giordano Campari

Eldore of Manila outpointed Campari of Italy over 10 rounds in a 134 pound bout held in the Philippines. Both fighters weighed 134 pounds. The decision awarded Eldore the win in a clear points victory.

Associated Press Manila Eldore Philippines Giordano Campari Italy

Opening Games on June 13 Junior League Rosters Released

At a recent tryout session for Junior League baseball boys ages 15 to 17 selected for four teams this season. About 60 showed interest but 30 attended. Managers Jim Skelton John Skelton Bill King and Paul Friedman will have teams ready for opening game Tuesday June 13 at 6 00 p m All games this year start at 6 00 p m Rosters include team sponsors and managers with player lists for Rotary Jaycees First National Bank and Ace Grocers.

Jim Skelton John Skelton Bill King Paul Friedman Kenneth Keller National Bank Jim Siton Bob Dillon Bob de Baun Frank Tolley Nipper Milward Marvin Rightnowar Eugene Szperra Terry Pigg Jim Carter Russell Robinson Jerry Musgrave Mickey Gossett David Keen Marty Helsing Larry Poston Joel Jinkerson Ace Grocers Jim Wilbanks Jack Downey Ed McGuire Walter Armstrong Dennis Hale Gary McKinney Rod Harper John Rhynes Charles Gregory Norman Newcomb Jim Temehoff Tom Long Jack Montfort John McCarthy George Felty

Cliff Roberts Signs with San Diego Chargers

Cliff Roberts former University of Illinois tackle signed a contract to play this season with the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League the team announced Wednesday.

San Diego Calif Cliff Roberts University of Illinois San Diego Chargers

Outdoor Sports Report From Southern Illinois Lakes

Spring floods have faded and anglers report improving bass and crappie as lakes like Little Grassy and Lake Murphysboro clear. Horse shoe and Crab Orchard show catfish activity while a Mt. Vernon archery meet draws dozens and announces winners. A new food preservation process promises lighter, long lasting gear friendly to fishermen campers and hunters.

Grassy Crab Orchard Crab Orchard Creek Lake Murphysboro Ramsey Lake Conservation Department Horseshoe Lake Jim Wilson Mt. Vernon

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