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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
4
In a tight three team race across both leagues a pivotal game separated first from third in the National League. The Long Beach report notes speculation on a record bonus for Pirates target Bob Bailey with rumored figures near 175000 dollars, as Bailey reportedly weighed offers from multiple colleges to sign.
The New York Yankees defeated Cleveland 3-2 in 11 innings behind Ralph Terry's seven hitter as they rose to first in the American League. Johnny Romano tied the Indians in the ninth, Mantle homered, and a late double by John Blanchard drove in the decisive run. The Red Sox beat the Athletics 5-1 for their fifth straight, while Boston's Wertz hit a grand slam. Washington and Detroit also won, tightening the pennant race with Baltimore and Chicago.
U S airman Ralph Morrow from Oklahoma City defeated Geoff Dixon of England 3 and 2 in the quarterfinals at Turnberry Scotland to reach the semifinals where he will face British Walker Cup player Bonalleck Mitchael. Martin Christmas beat Tres Wright 5 and 3 to join the field.
The Pittsburgh Pirates swap outfielder Gino Cimoli for Milwaukee Braves shortstop Johnny Logan on Thursday night. Pittsburgh also sells catcher Bob Oldis to Columbus in the International League and buys catcher Don Leppert from Columbus, while placing waiver on infielder Gene Baker to clear room for Walt Moryn from St. Louis. Leppert, 27, hit .391 in 38 games in the loop and was selected to the IL All Star team. Moryn was acquired for cash plus a minor league player.
Bobby Brug of Menominee Falls Wisconsin sinks a putt on the 18th green at Oakland Hills to post a 69 and take the lead in the opening round of the U S Open. The moment follows his clutch finish as the crowd reacts to the strong start.
Milwaukee pro Bobby Brue, 26, posted a sub par 69 to remain the sole happy man among a 140 player field as the 61st U S Open reached its second round at Oakland Hills. Tommy Bolt, tied with Bob Gonlby at even par, endured spectator taunts after a dispute and a spectator call during the day’s round.
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