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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1961
Page
6
Debate over Roger Maris and Babe Ruth home run records centers on 154 vs 162 game seasons. Some insist Ruth’s legend remains unbroken, while modernists argue Maris’s 61st homer would redefine history despite an asterisk.
Maryland coach Tom Nugent praised the 146 victory over SMU and prepared the Terps for a Clemson game this weekend. Maryland expects full strength. Clemson lost their opener to Florida 21 17.
Emile Griffith has become a knockout puncher, scoring two welterweight title knockouts in 12 months. He defends the crown against Benny Kid Paret in a 15 round return at Madison Square Garden after training with Gil Clancy who emphasizes relaxation and body punching.
Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs in Chicago Tuesday for a key step toward clinching the National League title with a magic number of two. After Chicago, they conclude the season with three games at Pittsburgh as Dodgers also fight for the pennant race.
The Frederick Cadets, seeking the Cumberland Valley Athletic League championship, suffered a 7-0 defeat at Wheaton and then scrimmaged to improve offense. Quarterback Tom Richy completed five of 16 passes for 97 yards as Frederick totaled 100 rushing yards while Wheaton posted 202. Frederick heads to North Hagerstown next Friday for a league clash at McCurdy Field, after Allegany beat 18-13.
Al Lopez signed Monday to manage the Chicago White Sox for another year with an estimated near 50 000 salary. The team, after finishing third last season and fourth this year, plans to rebuild around a core of Luis Aparicio Jim Landis Juan Pizarro Ray Herbert Floyd Robinson J C Martin Camilo Carreon and GM Eq Shor.
An overflow of pacers forced the Freder ick Fairgrounds to split the 14 Pace into two divisions Tuesday. Six starters in each heat face the Irving Miller mobile gate with post time moved to 1:45. Pony races and multiple classes fill the program with detailed horse listings and weights.
Major League games listed for today include Cincinnati at Chicago and St Louis at Milwaukee with listed pitchers such as Purkey Simmons Burdette and Drysdale. Other matchups feature Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and Baltimore at New York among several East and Midwest pairs with win totals noted in parentheticals.
Detroit wins 6 to 4 over Kansas City in a night game. Aguirre earns the win after pitching 7 innings with Staley and Brown closing. Archer takes the loss. Siebern hits KC's 18th homer of the season.
Middletown defeated South Hagerstown 3 to 1 with goals by Charlie Morgan and Dick Kefauver in the season opener. Kefauver scored twice, Morgan added one as both teams started their campaigns.
Roger Maris and the New York Yankees head to Yankee Stadium for five final games of the season as he grapples with reaching 60 homers. He hit 59 last week in Baltimore, facing cautious pitching and slim odds as the 10 club league plays 162 games.
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