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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1961
Page
6
At midway in 1962, debate grows over one versus two umpires. Maryland State League keeps one official per game, while Tri-County uses two in most games, a system praised by managers for improving calls and game quality.
Veteran outfielder Hank Bauer takes over the Kansas City Athletics and faces a tough stretch after replacing fired manager Joe Gordon. The A's, 8th in the league, have won only two of 11 since Bauer's interim run began, while Bauer vows a comeback and posts clubhouse signs to spark hitters. Friction with former team NY Yankees compounds the challenge as Frank Lane jokes about the club’s struggles.
Rookie catcher Jimmy Schaffer hit his first league homer a grand slam as St. Louis Cardinal scorers built two big innings to defeat the Chicago Cubs 11 to 4. Sadecki pitched the win against Brewer who took the loss. Kindall and Williams homered for Chicago.
The Monocacy Pony Trotting Assoc held its second season race at Friendly Acres Pony Farm, Frederick area. Results show multiple heats with riders and earnings, listing winners like Shot's Ko Ko Light, Prince Albert, and Colleen Cody across Maiden, 2 Year Old, Class D to A trots, with times ranging from 1:51 to 2:34 and handlers from Frederick, Walkersville, Purcellville, and Mechanicsburg.
Germantown and Yellow Springs vie for second place as Tri-Co League action returns Sunday. Mt. Airy hosts Frederick in Maryland State League play while other matches include Middletown at Buckeystown and Creagerstown at Broad Run. Ted Marshall starts for Yellow Springs with Dennis Floyd poised for Montgomery County duties.
Tammy Davis and two friends travel from Frederick to Gary Indiana for the women's national AAU track meet. They hope to meet Wilma Rudolph at the Hotel Gary and secure autographs while Debbie and Judy run times today. Tammy notes plans to call parents after Mrs Griffin returns. Dante Lavelli joins Otto Graham College All-Star staff for August game.
The article notes the strip being lengthened to three quarters of a mile and details Wayne Engle of Frederick converting a 1951 Chevrolet into a custom two door with extensive body work and a 1956 Chevy V-8. It highlights growing drag racing interest and mentions safety regulations and teen participation.
Jefferson versus Sjamsville Harrison Frederick at Mt Airy Newton at Pt Rocks Lu man New Market faces Brunswick Smith meets Lovettsville Lake Middletown plays Buckeystown Watkins Doubs takes on Walkersville Brandenburg Creagerstown duels Broad Run Myers Germantown clashes Yellow Springs Curry Remus.
Brief listing shows matchups in Maryland and Virginia districts with Frederick at Taylorstown Virt s, Knoxville at Liberty Miller, and Lucketts at Harmony Horine. Short sports card format reflects a late edition fixture list.
Tall Cedars outslugged Oxco 18 to 15 as a late rally fell short. Ambrose powered Tall Cedars with a one hitter and homers by Ambrose Schattenburg and Keller. North End beat Optimist 9 to 1 on strong pitching and timely hits. Bonus committee named six officials to address rookie bonus payments. Cardinals sign two rookies Caldwell and Montgomery for 1961 season.
PittsburghCenter fielder Bill Virdon drove in two unearned runs with two out in the ninth, lifting the Pirates to a 4-3 victory over San Francisco. Roberto Clemente supplied two early runs with a first-inning triple and a sixth-inning homer as Willie Mays scored for the Giants on an Alou sacrifice and Bailey fly.
Charlie Maxwell lined a 12th inning single to drive in the deciding run as Detroit beat Baltimore 6-5. Terry Fox earned the win in relief, and Hoyt Wilhelm took the loss after a long relief stint.
Whitey Ford limited Washington to one unearned run as Mickey Mantle hit a 25th homer, a towering 440-foot shot, to clinch New York's 5-1 comeback win. Roger Maris added two RBIs after a first-inning deficit, with Kubek doubling and Richardson singling in a run.
Atlantic City AP The National Education Association adopted its strongest stance yet in favor of desegregated schools pledging continued support of the Supreme Court desegregation decision. The assembly marked the first NEA policy state ment to mention the 1954 ruling, amid a lengthy debate. Also noting the longest US presidential inaugural address by William Henry Harrison at 8500 words.
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