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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nebraska
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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