Tigers Extend Win Streak To 8 Games
The Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 4-3 to extend their winning streak to eight games and hold first place by half a game over the Minnesota Twins. The Twins won 10-6 in 10 innings at Kansas City, while Cleveland defeated Baltimore 5-1. In other AL action, rain washed out Chicago versus Los Angeles. Pittsburgh edged Milwaukee 7-6 in the NL. Frank Lary beat the Yankees, Steve Boros drove in two, Norm Cash homered, and Bubba Phillips hit his first grand slam for Cleveland against Baltimore.
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Monday Results From The Baseball Standings
Monday results show Detroit 4 New York 3 and Cleveland 5 Baltimore 1. Minnesota 10 Kansas City 6 in 10 innings. Los Angeles at Chicago postponed due to rain. Tuesday features New York at Detroit and other late games with several postponements noted.
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U S Basketball Team Defeats Russians in Moscow OT Victory
The undefeated U S men's basketball team edged Russia 84 to 81 in overtime in Moscow as Jerry Lucas scored 20 and hit the clinching basket amid a 16 000 strong crowd. The U S tour moves to Kiev for the next leg. The women's team fell 55 45 in their second loss to the Russians.
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Track Meet Here Today
Ottawa High School spring sports schedule lists a Cyclone track dual at Cook Field at 4 p.m. against Hasebell, a Wednesday Northeast Kansas League golf tournament at Ottawa Country Club, a Thursday track meet versus Haskell B at Lawrence, a Friday junior high dual with Garnett ninth grade at Cook Field, and a Saturday Baker Relays meet in Baldwin with a small Cyclone squad.
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National League Race Tightens Early Season Standings
National League managers predicted a five team battle with Cincinnati outside chances. After two weeks, the top four are within one game of each other and Milwaukee sits one behind Los Angeles after a 74 in Pittsburgh. Bob Friend won his third straight for the Pirates, with Clem Labine providing ninth inning relief to close out Milwaukee.
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Hebert Wins Houston Classic Playoff Over Venturi
Jay Hebert of Lafayette Louisiana won the Houston Classic in a sudden death playoff against Ken Venturi after both finished tied at 276. Hebert sank an eight foot birdie putt on the playoff hole to claim $7 000 and move to fifth in 1961 money winners list. Venturi earned $3 600 for second place and rose to seventh.
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Mantle to Play Through Knee Trouble for Tigers Game
DETROIT AP Mickey Mantle will play for the New York Yankees against Detroit despite a swollen inflamed right knee. Manager Ralph Houk said Mantle will start tonight while Clete Boyer is sidelined three to four days with a bruised hand. Deron Johnson will again start at third base. Mantle appeared tight and favored his knee in Monday's 4-3 loss to Detroit after Sunday's 4-1 defeat to Baltimore.
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Reed Named Big Ten Commissioner Replacing Wilson
CHICAGO AP Bill Reed was named commissioner of the Big Ten Athletic Conference, succeeding Kenneth L. Wilson. He signed a five year contract at $20,000 yearly and will take over July 1 after serving as Wilsons assistant since 1951. Wilson retired at age 65 last month and received a one year terminal pay.
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Appanoose Lads Shine At Iola Relays Three thirds earned by Ramshaw Heidner
Appanoose High School athletes Bill Ramshaw and Terry Heidner each earned third places at the Iola Relays with Ramshaw taking thirds in the shot put and 220 yard dash while Heidner was third in the 440. Ed Altic also placed fifth in the high hurdles and tied for fourth in the high jump.
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Basilio Retires From Boxing To Farm Life
Syracuse AP Basilio, 34, a world welterweight and middleweight champion, announces retirement from boxing after 18 years. He plans to rest, tend eight acres of apple trees on his Chittenango farm, and pursue a new life as a gentleman farmer. Basilio notes he will consider offers while moving slowly and seeking expert help. He suffered a knockout defeat to Paul Pender in Boston, a career setback that coincides with his final decision to quit. Basilio, born in Canastota, fought 79 bouts, winning the welterweight title in 1955 by KOing Tony Demarco and later reclaiming by defeating Johnny Saxton twice.
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Johnson Scores Easy Victory in Second-Round KO
PHILADELPHIA AP Harold Johnson, defending his National Boxing Association light heavyweight title, defeated Von Clay 174 to 175 in a second-round technical knockout. Johnson knocked Clay down in the first round and three times in the second before referee Dave Beloff stopped the bout at 2 98 of the second. Johnson, 32, said the fight proved his quick punch and timing would carry him through his title defense begun February 7 in Miami Beach. Under Pennsylvania rules, three knockdowns in a round end the match.
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Moore Diaz bout hangs on weight for title defense
Johnson awaits outcome after rounds, as light heavyweight champion Moore must make 175 pounds for a June 10 defense against Giulio Rinaldi. If Moore fails to reach weight, a substitute opponent may be considered for the title fight.
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Farm Manager Fired as A’s Change Hands
Kansas City Athletics fire farm manager Henry Hank Peters on Monday night and accept the resignation of Connie Mack III, last of the Mack family tied to the club. New owner Charlie Finley declines to explain Peters dismissal. general manager Frank Lane not available for comment. Peters led the farm system since 1955 and previously worked with the St Louis Browns and Burlington Iowa.
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