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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1961
Page
7
Miss Helene Gregory Vona guides Sir Eknobbieneze Vona, a premier Joseline Hills Farms animal, as the Joseph Vonas of Frederick prepare for Morgan Horse Show events opening tonight with top show entries.
Pittsburgh snapped a four game skid by beating the Cubs 4 to 3 in the second game after Chicago won the opener 11 to 4. Roberto Clemente drove in three runs with two singles in the nightcap as Earl Francis earned his second major league victory. Chicago slugged four homers in the opener led by Ernie Banks and Ron Santo. Banks hit Nos 22 off Wilmer Mizell in the first and third innings. Francis and Roy Face preserved the win in relief in game two for Pittsburgh, while Jim Brewer took the loss.
Jesse Davidson the transplanted Kentuckian now rides at Charles Town and Shenandoah Downs where two wins Wednesday night push his meet total to 22 in 39 nights. He rose from fourth in the Charles Town day meet and has averaged more than a winner per night since his baby was born just before Shenandoah Downs opened.
US tennis opens the Davis Cup American Zone in Cleveland on clay as 20-year-old McKinley meets Rafael Osuna of Mexico. Bartzen faces Mario Llamas in Friday singles with Ralston backing McKinley in doubles Sunday windup.
The Mid-Atlantic Morgan Horse Show opens tonight at the Frederick fairgrounds with more than 80 horses expected to compete across 45 classes over Friday and Saturday. Local entries include Sir Knobbeinere Vona of Joseline Hills Farms and a new Justin Morgan Performance Class with harness and under saddle events, plus a joint sponsor hunter class with Jaycees.
Baltimore Colts host Minnesota Vikings in an NFL exhibition expected to draw about 15,000. Quarterback John Unitas and halfbacks Lenny Moore and Tom Matte will see limited action as coach Weeb Ewbank tests rookies and fringe players. Vikings plan features George Shaw at QB, Mel Triplett at fullback, and Hugh McIlhenny with either Tommy Mason or Dick Haley at halfback.
All-Pro Colt nurses a knee injury while coach Norm Van Brocklin attempts to blend veterans with rookies from the college draft. Minnesota Vikings added 16 players in the annual draft including Mason from Tulane, the top halfback prospect.
Irish Bob Murphy, 43, once TV boxing favorite, died in a head on collision with a truck in Boston. He challenged Joey Maxim for the light heavyweight title in New York a decade ago, losing in a 15 round decision. Born Edward Lee Conarty in Denver, he later changed his name to Murphy. He left a widow and two daughters, Maureen and Karen.
All-American Amateur Baseball Association action in Johnstown Pa. Second Round results show Maryland State defeating Clifton 3 to 2, eliminating Clifton, while Philadelphia defeated Baltimore 9 to 3, ending Baltimore’s run.
The Philadelphia Phillies, seeking a turnaround, extended their losing skid to 20 in a row with a 7-6 loss to Milwaukee. The record books show pre-1900s teams like Cleveland’s 24 straight losses as the all-time NL mark, while the Braves and Reds chased leaders as the Giants and Cardinals posted results elsewhere.
Reserve tackle Sherman Plunkett of the Baltimore Colts must shed weight or risk losing his job. The 28 year old, who arrived above 300 pounds, has shown slow progress over three weeks. Coach Weeb Ewbank warned he must prove real commitment or be replaced, noting Plunkett has high potential if fully utilized. The exhibition against Minnesota will see him substitute for Parker and Preas.
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