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Newspaper
Mt Vernon Register News
Location
Mt Vernon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
5
Pirates top Dodgers 5-2 as Vern Law overcomes a sore shoulder to drive in the tying run then Elroy Face saves. Reds rally past Braves and Brewers fall. Cardinals surge with a six run seventh to beat the Cubs. Burdette loses for Milwaukee as Robinson and Lynch pace Cincinnati's comeback.
National League standings list Cincinnati on top with 28 wins, followed by Los Angeles 29 and San Francisco 27. Recaps note Chicago 19 28 and Philadelphia 15 29 with several game results: St Louis 10 over Chicago 8, Cincinnati 5 over Milwaukee 3, Pittsburgh 5 over Los Angeles 2. Pittsburgh at Los Angeles and Philadelphia at San Francisco also listed with Chicago at St. Louis and Milwaukee at Cincinnati on the Wednesday schedule.
The Cardinals beat the Cubs 10-8 in a late-night Busch Stadium thriller. Bill White hit a grand slam in the seventh, Carl Sawatski added a two-run pinch homer, and Mickey McDermott earned the win in relief as Chicago used five pitchers. White’s homer was his third of the year. Sawatski’s was his second.
In a set of scores from different leagues, American Association results include Dallas-Fort Worth 5 over Houston 4, Denver 15 over Indianapolis 1, Louisville 13 over Omaha 1. Pacific Coast League games feature Portland 6 at Seattle 4 in 10 innings, Tacoma 7 over Salt Lake City 6, and Hawaii 4 over San Diego 1.
CHICAGO AP The $4.8 million bid for controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox faces indecision as Greenberg and A C Allyn Jr have not yet accepted or rejected the offer from a syndicate that includes Danny Thomas. Epton warned a withdrawal if no decision is made soon while Greenberg notes a sale cannot proceed if he cannot cover the required cash. Veek had only $100 at risk for an option.
Cincinnati AP reports pitcher Joey Jay of the Reds, the May NL player of the month after a six win flawless May, struggled in his first June start as Ed Mathews and Joe Adcock hit home runs in the first inning, helping Milwaukee Braves to a 3-0 lead.
Mrs. Dorothy Comiskey Rigney aided the purchase of 5 percent stock now held by the group, while Chuck Comiskey holds 46 percent not for sale. Comiskey has pursued control of the club since his sister sold her stake to Veeck.
Allen Geiberger of Santa Barbara led 11 sectional qualifiers for the National Open with a 36 hole total of 68 71 139 at Evanston Golf Club. Other qualifiers included Cliff Harrington Chuck Malchak Bob Harris Jim Ferrier Bob Brue Bob Shield Erie Ball Ray Botts and Ed Revolta. Botts Revolta won a sudden death playoff over Felice Torza for the final spots.
Instruction notes emphasize bringing the clubhead to the ball with an outside-in angle. The drawing shows the path and advises keeping the right elbow tucked close to the body during the downswing to maintain this across-the-ball cut.
Chicago White Sox blank Detroit 8-0 as Baumann notches first Sox win over Detroit this year and first White Sox shutout. Baumann goes distance on mound and adds three hits three RBIs and a stolen base. Landis Aparicio and Minoso contribute multi hits while Aparicio steals twice to reach 14 steals leading the majors. Cubs lose 10-8 to Cardinals as Bill White hits grand slam and Cards rally in seventh. Ed Bouchee and Ernie Banks homer for Chicago. Cardinals top Cubs after five pitchers used.
Arch ie Moore, 44, says he will ad lib to counter Giulio Rinaldi in their New York title bout. Rinaldi plans to push Moore off balance and avoid the right, while Moore claims he is prepared for any tactic. Moore weighed 178 1/2 pounds, above the 175 limit.
In San Francisco, Robin Roberts, 34, earned his first 1961 win as the Philadelphia Phillies upset the Giants 3-2 dropping San Francisco to third in the National League. Roberts, who had lost seven previous decisions, held six hits rival Mike McCormick to earn the triumph. Manager Gene Mauch noted the Phillies lacked run support but valued the win. Norm Siebern of the A's reached base eight times in a day split, going 1-for-? with four singles and three walks in a doubleheader against Boston, as Oakland split the twin bill, 6-2 then 10-6.
Sam Snead seeks his 21st Open appearance as 85 spots remain for the U S Open field. At Grose Isle GC Detroit he joins 32 pros and 16 amateurs in a 3 hole sectional aiming for one of 11 berths, with Oaklands Hills to host the Open June 15-17. Exempt players include Arnold Palmer Gary Player and 21 others.
Boston AP report says manager Peter Fuller expects unbeaten heavyweight Tom McNeeley to meet champion Floyd Patterson in September, likely in Boston. Fuller credits Sam Silverman for handling promo work and notes cooperation with Cas D'Amato to build Jose Torres versus Paulus Pender as local draw. Championship Sports Inc. lists Patterson under contract and signals the Boston bout is acceptable for September.
Cleveland climbs within one game of Detroit in the AL by beating Washington 7-5 as Barry Latman anchors a four-inning two-hit relief, breaking a 5-5 tie with a decisive triple. The Indians’ 15-hit output featured a 4-for-4 showing by the pitching trio and Johnny Romano extending his 20-game hit streak.
Frostie defeated Western Auto 8-0 behind Deanie Williams three hit shutout. Jim Lockwood homered and singled, Dave Keen added two hits as Frostie took early and built leads in third and fifth innings. Dick Miller suffered the loss. The Warriors edged Montgomery Ward 14-4 in five innings, Don Schumacher earning the win. Tonight Frostie faces Machinists Local 1417.
Columbus defeats Buffalo 5 to 2 while Richmond routs Toronto 8 to 2 Jersey City tops Rochester 3 to 1 in listed games Only games scheduled complete the brief rundown of results for the night
Carry Back the 3-year-old colt and Kentucky Derby Preakness winner arrived from New York and is hospitalized in Oceanport New Jersey with an infection in the left front ankle. Belmont Park veterinarian Dr. William O. Reed examined X rays showed no fracture. Recovery time uncertain as trainer Jack Price awaits word on when racing may resume.
Urbana Michigan AP reports a large new multipurpose arena at the University of Illinois with 18 000 seats. It will feature 16 200 permanent and 1 800 removable seats and a 400 foot diameter roof supported by concrete monoliths. Financing comes from a 7.75 million bond funded by student fees.
CHICAGO AP U S Open champion Arnold Palmer and PGA golfer Jay Hebert meet today in 18 holes of medal play with the winner's score likely the climax of National Golf Week. Players coast to coast will shoot net scores on courses of their choosing against the Palmer Hebert winner's card at Olympia Fields par 70. National Golf Week started last Monday with each player donating for 18 hole rounds to the National Golf Fund Inc. Since 1952 the fund has given $801647 to charities and golf projects.
Pitcher Frank Baumann of the White Sox delivered the club’s first shutout and became the first left-hander to pitch a complete game against the league leaders, who had won 30 games.
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