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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1961

Page

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Tigers Resilient in Doubleheaders as Cash Shines

Detroit Tigers push past Boston with 6-1 and 7-4 wins while Norm Cash powers the offense with his 31st homer and a .364 average. Roger Maris and Mickey Mantle pace the Yankees in a dominating stretch as New York sweeps Cleveland 6-0 and 5-2.

Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Norm Cash Maris Mantle M and M Boys Babe Ruth Yankees Cleveland Detroit

Phillies Snap Losing Streak Ends 23 Game Drought

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Milwaukee Braves 7-4 to halt a 23 game modern losing streak, while Cincinnati and Los Angeles were beaten, keeping Cincinnati in a three game NL lead. The Dodgers lost 11-8 to San Francisco as Chicago edged Pittsburgh 1-0 in 11 innings.

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Anadarko Tops Hays to Reach Region 7 Final

In Sheridan Oklahoma’s Anadarko beat Hays 5 to 0 in a four hit pitching gem by Jerry Griffith to move into the final round of the Region 7 American Legion baseball tournament. Anadarko now has two wins in three games as Billings remains unbeaten in three contests with the two clubs set to meet tonight.

Anadarko Billings Hays Schafer Jacobs Swift Griffith Hedrick

Satisfaction Guaranteed Furniture Upholstering

Local shop offers upholstery services for truck seats tarps and combine canvas as well as canvas awnings. Owner Robert Barnes operates from 826 Ash, contact CH 2-3243.

Robert Barnes

Baseball Schedule and Results Snapshot

Schedule shows Saturdays results with Baltimore defeating Washington 5 to 0 and New York 3 Cleveland 2 in 10 innings. Detroit edged Boston 3 to 2 while Chicago beat Kansas City 5 to 3 and Minnesota prevailed 5 to 3 over Los Angeles. Tuesday games list matchups: Washington at Boston Detroit at Cleveland Minnesota at Chicago Baltimore at Kansas City New York at Los Angeles. Sunday results include St Louis 7 Cincinnati 4 Milwaukee 5 4 Philadelphia 2 7 Chicago 1 Pittsburgh 0 11 innings and other scores San Francisco 11 Los Angeles 8 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 3 11 innings Milwaukee 4 Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 5 Los Angeles 0 Cincinnati 3 St Louis 1 Chicago at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Pittsburgh San Francisco at Cincinnati Los Angeles at St Louis.

Chicago White Sox Kansas City Cleveland Baltimore Washington New York Detroit Boston Minnesota Los Angeles St. Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco W. L. Pet Cee Boston Caneae W. Pet G Cincinnati Vee Milwaukee St. Louis Acene

Sports Editor Target of A s Jibe

Kansas City AP Ernest Mehl, sports editor of the Kansas City Star, was mocked with a poison pen award during a doubleheader with Chicago. A truck circulated Municipal Stadium bearing Ernie Mehl Appreciation Day, a cartoon of a writer with poison ink, and a 1961 poison pen award sign as fans shouted a chant.

Kansas City Ernest Mehl Kansas City Star Kansas City Athletics Chicago Municipal Stadium Ernie Mehl

Brewer Wins Indian Spring Open in 3-Under Final

Gay Brewer Jr. seizes the Indian Spring Open title at Silver Spring Maryland with a 3-under 67 final round, finishing 4-round 277 to claim $35,000 prize. Billy Maxwell takes $3,450 for second after a 69. Bill Casper and Paul Harney tie for third at 279 after final-day struggles.

Silver Spring Gay Brewer Jr Indian Spring Country Club Billy Maxwell Dallas Brewer Maxwell Bill Casper Apple Valley Calif Paul Harney Worcester Mass

Player Dies After Practice At St Louis High School

A 16 year old football player Richard Warren Follansbee died of a heart attack after a practice with St Louis University High School. He collapsed upon returning home and died at Incarnate Ward Hospital. He was son of Mr. and Mrs Warren E Follansbee and had been working out with the team.

ST. Louis Richard Warren Follansbee Warren E. Follansbee St. Louis University Incarnate Ward

Semi Finals Set In Club Tourney

The 1961 Ottawa Country Club golf tournament reached the semi finals after the second round. Bob Soph Otto Reiter Red Schultz and Dick Peters advanced in the open division, with multiple flights unfolding including A B C D E FE and G. The field drew 52 entries and the event runs through September 3 with semi final matches due before August 27.

Bob Soph Otto Reiter Red Schultz Dick Peters Ottawa

Ottawa All-Star Nine Wins Title in Lawrence Tournament

An Ottawa Babe Ruth all-star team formed days earlier won the first annual 14-year-old baseball tournament in Lawrence. Dennis Morelet pitched all three games, fanning eight in seven innings, as Ottawa beat Overbrook 6-4, routed Lawrence 13-2, and edged Topeka 3-2 for the title. Terry Davis doubled thrice, while Ricky Bien and Ronnie Lloyd drove in runs.

Ottawa Babe Ruth Baseball League Lawrence Ottawa Kelly Lloyd Leroy Green Bruce Starks Green Don Woodward Dennis Morelet Overbrook Topeka Morelet Terry Davis Davis Ricky Bien Ronnie Lloyd Forest Park Mendell Brady Lloyd Woodward Motelet L. Brown Wright R. Brown Bryant Seymour Robbins Smith _ Powers Stewart E Knight Pearson Ee Sane Topeka Ottawa Ee Enee

Buffs Poised For Strong Big Eight Showdown

At the Big Eight preseason meeting Colorado coach Sonny Grandelius says his squad has depth and speed and may challenge Kansas this season. Kansas faces injuries to key backs Bert Coan and Lloyd Buzzi, while Missouri loses many players but expects capable replacements. Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State project improvements, with Iowa State and Nebraska noting unresolved issues.

Des Moines Iowa Colorado Sonny Grandelius The Buffaloes Kansas Teddy Woods Jack Mitchell Mitchell Coan Lloyd Buzzi Missouri Bert Coan John Hadl Dan Devine Keith Weber Gerald Stephenson Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma State Cliff Speegle Kansas State Doug Weaver Iowa State Clay Stapleton Nebraska Bill Jennings

Wichita Wins Non-Pro Game Advance to Third Round

Osceola Arkansas and Wichita Weller reach the third round of the National Non-Pro Baseball Tournament after wins Sunday. Osceola beat Anniston 7-3 and the Wellers edged Ogallala 1-0 for their second victories. First round games set for tonight include Ponchatoula Marmet Phoenix Hollandaie Concord Joliet.

Wichita Kan Osceola Ark Wichita Weller Anniston Ala Wellers Ogallala Neb Ponchatoula Marmet W.va Phoenix Ariz Hollandaie Miss Concord N.H Joliet Ill

Soapbox Winner Took Dad's Advice

Richard Dawson a 13 year old from Wichita Kansas won the All American Soap Box Derby in Akron Ohio with a teal blue racer after a tight fourth round photo finish. He posted 28.12 seconds on one run and 28.17 seconds to clinch the title beating Ross Furry and Gary Patchen for a $5000 college scholarship. Real good, the winner said.

Akron Ohio Richard Dawson Wichita Kan Gary A. Patchen Fort Lauderdale Fla Richard Ross Furry Indianapolis

Weekend Minor League Baseball Scores Across Leagues

Summary of Sunday results from Pacific Coast, International, and American Associations. Seattle edged Salt Lake in a tight 4 to 5 game, Portland and Tacoma combined for a 10 10 draw, while Hawaii defeated Vancouver 6 to 4. San Diego beat San Diego 1 to 3 and others posted varied results including Buffalo, Jersey City, and Syracuse wins.

Seattle Salt Lake Portland Tacoma Hawaii Vancouver San Diego Spokane

Four Games In One Day In Three I League Tripleheader

Bob Locker saved Lincoln from a winless day by tossing a four hitter to beat Fox Cities 5-0. The teams played four games Sunday after a Saturday night 16 inning duel won by Lincoln 8-3. Fox Cities won the suspended 7-0 continuation and then took the 4-2 second game as Lincoln pitcher Bob Hamet walked six in the third inning. Des Moines ended a winless streak at Cedar Rapids with an 8-3 victory on five-hitter Aubrey Gatewood. Topeka and Burlington were not scheduled.

Yankees Ralph Terry Roland Sheldon Terry Sheldon Mantle Cleveland Frank Lary New York Whitey Ford Detroit Bubba Morton Felipe Alou Willie Mays Los Angeles Dodgers Jack Sanford Dick Lemay Giants Alou Billy Williams Dick Bertell Cubs Don Cardwell Pirates Bob Friend Cardwell Bob Locker Lincoln Fox Cities Foxes Bob Hamet Locker Des Moines Cedar Rapids Braves Aubrey Gatewood Topeka Burlington

Kansans In Golf Spotlight

In Tacoma Washington AP report 17 year old Kathryn Farrer of Decatur Alabama faces Seattle champ Jo Anne Gunderson in the opening round of the 1961 U.S. Women's Amateur. Also pairing Torluemke Missouri and Ann Quast Decker Seattle, and Barbara McIntire Kansas Wichita against Jean Ashley Chanute Kansas.

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