Veeck Denies Sox Sale. Thomas Claims Options Reported
Danny Thomas announced an option to buy controlling interest in the Chicago White Sox from Bill Veeck, while Veeck and A C Allyn Jr denied any option exists. Thomas said the claim was confidential and he had not seen the option, though associates in Chicago allegedly told him it was signed. He suggested the move could affect Veeck if the option period lapses without action.
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Golf League Scores and Postponed Matches Tonight
Men's Golf Loop results show Ridge-Meersink defeating Central Bank 84 40 and Kent Feeds beating Hamm's Beers 61 20, with Ina Mac's and Coca Cola also naming teams. Notable postponements include matches between Richards and Coders and Ridge-Meerdik and Central Bank due to Memorial Day observance.
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NASA Tourney Opens With Sam Houston Clash
The NAIA baseball tournament begins Tuesday in Sioux City with Sam Houston College, 15-9- record, facing Defiance College at 2 p.m. Sam Houston seeks its first title bid after finishing fourth last year. East Carolina meets Winona State at 1 a.m. in the opener, while Sacramento faces Omaha, Grambling plays Slippery Rock later, and Omaha and Sam Houston return from 1960.
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Reds and Giants edge ahead in pennant chase as Reds win sixth
The Cincinnati Reds stretch their win streak to six behind strong relief from Bill Henry and Jim Brosnan, beating the Dodgers 8-7 after a late comeback. John Roseboro’s homer ties late, but Joe Amatilitano’s bases-loaded dribbler ends the game for the Giants, who win 2-1 to pull even with San Francisco in the chase.
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Don Elston
Oretan Gets His Big Chance In Title Fight
Gaspar Ortezan of Mexico faces world welterweight champion Emile Griffith in a nationally televised title bout at the Olympic Auditorium. The 25 year old TJijuana veteran, speaking through an interpreter, calls it his big opportunity to win the championship for his country. He promises his supporters they will not be ashamed if he wins.
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Cedar Rapids Opens Date Earns 3-1 Lead in Three League Race
Cedar Rapids moved into first place in the Three League standings after an open date night. Mardy Peterson doubled in two runs in the fifth as Burlington beat Topeka 4-2. Des Moines won as Ray Culp pitched seven and two thirds innings with Bernie Belan closing.
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Muskies Open 1961 Season With Shifting Pitching Plans
Muskings coach Lefty Schnack faces a puzzle as the 1961 Muscatine High School summer baseball team prepares for a Friday opener at Cedar Rapids Prairie. Mike Berlin will start, but Schnack plans multiple lineup changes as 22 players contend for positions while Hawkeye Boys State commitments trim the squad. The season features a 16-game regular schedule over five weeks with key early games at Bettendorf and Clinton and a stretch of tournaments and sectionals into late July.
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Yankees Mantle and Maris Power Third Place Charge
The Yankees with Mantle and Maris powering their offense moved into third place, closing to within three games of the front runners in the American League. Maris broke a 1-1 tie with his 5th homer, while detroit was edged by Kansas City 6-4 and Cleveland slipped further.
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Friday National League and American League games listed
Schedule and results for Friday games in both leagues. Notable matchups include New York at Boston Kansas City at Detroit Los Angeles at Washington and several National League games such as Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburgh Milwaukee at St. Louis with Pittsburgh and San Francisco also appearing on the docket. Results include Los Angeles a win over Pittsburgh 9 to 7 and other early scores as listed.
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Foyt Adds Gift for Record Indy 500 Purse Boost
A. J. Foyt of Houston received an extra 6575 from Tony Hulman, lifting his winner’s share to 117975 as the 500 mile race purse set a record. The total prize rose to 400000, 30850 more than 1960, with Eddie Sachs taking 3400 for second and Rathmann’s 10270 for 30th.
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7-Footer Faes Signs Tender For Iowa
Don Waes of Hem Mann Massachusetts has signed for the University of Iowa. The 223 pound 17 year old from St George High School is noted for 22.7 points and 15 rebounds per contest on a 29-7 team. Coach Scheuerman announced the commitment amid strong interest from 27 colleges.
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Predict 272 to Win at Memphis Open Golf Tourney
In the Memphis Open golf event at Colonial Country Club three leading players posted strong rounds. Dickinson from Tequesta Florida led the pro-am with a sub 63 and $200 prize, Fleck shot 64 for $250, while Still Tacoma and Littler California earned $21 each with 66s as the field began.
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