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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1961

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3 Run First Too Much For A s

The Boston Red Sox tagged Norm Bass for three runs in the first inning and ended up with a 4-3 victory over the Athletics Monday night at Kansas City. The defeat was the fourth straight for the Athletics, already mired in the American League basement. Carl Yastrzemski drove in the first two Boston runs with a single, then scored on Peter Runnels's single. Kansas City answered with a Dick Howser triple and Wayne Causey single in the first, a walk to Jerry Lumpe and a single by Art Ditmar in the second. In the ninth, singles by Deron Johnson Haywood Sullivan and Joe Nuxhall produced another Kansas City tally. The St. Louis Cardinals were idle Monday.

Boston Red Sox Norm Bass Athletics Kansas City Carl Yastrezemski Boston Yastrezemski Peter Runnel Dick ‘Howser Wayne Causey

Change Duck Rules Would Allow More Captive Birds

The Interior Department proposed regulatory changes to gain tighter control over migratory birds kept in captivity. Mallards and black ducks reared for more than two generations removed from the wild would require permits and marking to distinguish them from wild birds, while killings could occur at commercial shooting clubs. A $15 fee for propagating and taxidermist permits is proposed to recover costs. Proposals will appear in the Federal Register with comments due by Oct. 15.

Washington Interior Department Ter

Eight Home Runs Hit In Topeka Doubleheader Sweep

Topeka split a Monday night doubleheader with Lincoln, 12-8 and 3-2, then Cedar Rapids beat Des Moines 6-3 while Burlington beat Fox Cities 8-3 as Bob Priddy fanned 16 in the win. Lincoln’s Fred Loesekam clouted a grand slam and added a solo homer in the twin bill, driving in seven runs.

Topeka Cedar ‘Rapids Hawks Lincoln Cedar Rapids Des Moines Burlington Bob Priddy Fox Cities Fred Loesekam Bill Dicrosta

Williams punched at Lusaka airport on Africa trip

G Mennen Williams, assistant secretary of state for African affairs, was reportedly punched in the face at Lusaka airport by a white man unhappy with U.S. policy in Africa. A spectator said the assailant's hands were bloodied. Williams did not acknowledge the incident and showed no sign of injury when he arrived later in Leopoldville for a refueling stop on his return to Washington, after a six week goodwill and fact finding tour across the continent.

Lusaka Northern Rhodesia G. Mennen Williams U.S Africa Williams Leopoldville Congo Washington Michigan Nancy

Bats Crackle as Yankees Tigers Clash In AL Race

The Yankees open a three game set at Minnesota as Maris and Mantle chase Babe Ruth 60. Detroit, 1 game back, hosts the White Sox with Colavito near an RBI mark and Cash atop the league at .370. Wood belts a grand slam to spark a five game Detroit streak and tie for RBI lead.

Detroit Tigers Rocky Colavito Norm Cash New York Yankees Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Yankees Minnesota Twins Maris Mantle Babe Ruth Tigers New York Chicago White Sox Colavito RBI Cash Bronx Detroit Yankee Stadium Washington Jake Wood

Mantle says pitchers slicker smarter than before

In Minneapolis Mantle concedes his long balls aren’t as frequent as in 1956 and attributes distance decline to smarter, tougher pitching. He notes improved equipment and changes in batting requires lighter bats. Mantle and Maris chase Babe Ruth’s 60 home run mark tonight vs Minnesota.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Mickey Mantle New York Yankee Mantle Roger Maris Babe Ruth Minnesota Twins Maris Roger

Finley Pledge Split by Kansas City Council

Nine member City Council split on pledging support to Charles O Finley owner of the Kansas City Athletics One councilman refused to sign one declined to comment another councilman and Mayor H Roe Bartle were away Gavin sent a telegram to Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick asserting unequivocal endorsement Bartle said he knew nothing of the telegram Four councilmen backed the telegram in varying degrees

Kansas City Charles O. Finley Kansas City Athletics H. Roe Bartle Bartle Thomas J. Gavin Ford Frick Finley New York

Drag Race Winners Earn $10,000 at Daytona Speedway

Art Malone the 26 year old Tampa drag racer and Bob Osiecki builder of the Mad Dog IV split a $10,000 prize after Malone posted 181 mph around Daytona International Speedway. Osiecki receives the major share while Malone earns a quarter plus likely future endorsement and appearance money on the NASCAR circuit.

Daytona Beach Fla Art Malone Bob Osiecki Malone Daytona International Speedway Tampa Osiecki Charlotte N.C The Speedway Bill France

Baseball Scoreboard Monday Results and Schedule

Baseball scores show Detroit defeating Washington 7 to 3 and Boston 4 to 3 while Baltimore defeated Los Angeles 8 to 1. Today’s games include Cleveland at Washington and Chicago at Detroit with several other matchups listed for the night and Wednesday.

Detroit Washington Boston Kansas City Baltimore Los Angeles Cleveland Chicago New York Minnesota St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Pittsburgh San Francisco Milwaukee G.B Minnesota Oe

Spahn Near 20 Wins in Braves 7 1 Rout of Phillies

Warren Spahn moved within four victories of his 20th win as the Braves topped Philadelphia 7-1. The 40-year-old lefty yielded 10 hits in seven innings, extending his win streak to seven while reaching 304 career victories, the most by a NL left-hander and one behind the all time by a southpaw. Robin Roberts took the loss for Philadelphia, as Chicago beat Pittsburgh 5-4 in the NL other game.

Braves E’m Warren Spahn Spahn Spahnie Warren Philadelphia Eddie Plank St. Louis Spahine Phils San Francisco Giants Roy McMillan Robin Roberts

Arkansas sets longest duck season this year

Arkansas will allow a 30 day duck season from November 24 to December 23, chosen as the longest consecutive period under federal rules. The daily limit is two ducks and the possession limit four, both reduced from last year’s limits. last year’s season lasted 40 days and also ran through November and December.

Little Rock Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Ralston Suspended by USLTA Over Bad Conduct

Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield Calif a U S Davis Cup team member and third ranking player in the country was suspended by the U S Lawn Tennis Association today for bad conduct. He was declared ineligible for the national championships starting Friday and other amateur events of the USLTA.

Forest Hills N.Y Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif U.S U.S. Lawn Tennis Association Today USLTA

Wichita Dreamliners Upset Grand Rapids in NNPT

In Wichita Kansas the Dreamliners defeated defending champion Grand Rapids Michigan 97 to advance unbeaten into the NNPT fourth round. Ron Maser hit a two run homer in the first, with Rocky Krsnich and Richard Rose adding four baggers in a 13 hit Wichita attack. Grand Rapids drops to 2-1 in the marathon double elimination event.

Wichita Kan Wichita Dreamliners Grand Rapids Mich Ron Maser Rocky Krsnich Richard Rose Dreamliners Des Moines Yowa Ogallala Neb Littleton Fowler Cherokee Okla Albuquerque N.M Anniston Ala Concord N. H West Liberty Wichita Weller Ann Arbor Eureka Calif Joliet, Ill

USGA Tests Four Berths in KC Qualifier at Blue Hills

A 36 hole test at Blue Hills produced four USGA championship qualifiers from Kansas City and western Missouri. Bill Stewart 40 Springfield MO led with 69 71 140. Jack House 45, Tom Stephenson 44, and Jim Colbert Jr. 20 matched 143 to claim the remaining spots. The national amateur tourney will be at Pebble Beach Sept 11 16.

Kansas City Blue Hills Bill Stewart Springfield Kansas Missouri Jack House Tom Stephenson Jim Colbert Jr Kansas Citians Pebble Beach Calif

Johnson Rated Over Cotton in Seattle bout

Defending light heavyweight champion Harold Johnson holds a 2-1 favorite as he defends the NBA title against No. 4 contender Eddie Cotton in a 15 round outdoor fight at Sick's Stadium. Both expected to weigh 175 pounds with the bout starting at 1 a.m. Ottawa time and not nationally televised.

Seattle Harold Johnson Eddie Cotton Johnson National Boxing Association Cotton Sick’s Stadium Ottawa

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