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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1963
Page
1
AP report recalls Jackie Robinson in 1962 Hall of Fame selection and his pioneering role as the first Negro player in pro baseball. It notes Rickey’s demand for restraint, Robinson’s enduring courage amid abuse, and the widening integration across MLB and other major sports.
In Detroit Gus Triandos unloaded a grand slam against his old club aiding a 9-1 Tigers win. Hank Foiles fueled Angels with the second game's lone run and a three-bagger in a 7-2, 1-0 sweep over Cleveland. Paul Foytack and Art Fowler limited the Indians to four hits in the nightcap as Angels rally within 14 games of the Indians. Charlie Lau and George Alusik sparked the Athletics to an 8-1 victory over the Red Sox in Kansas City. Ron Hansen hit a two run homer for the White Sox to beat Washington 8-2. New York Yankees shut out Minnesota 4-0 behind Jim Bouton. Dean Chance and Charlie Dees helped Angels top Cleveland for their first win over them.
The PeeWee Chiefs blanked the Angels 11 0 in a three inning game at Forest Park yesterday. Top hitters included Boucek one for two FitzGerald one for three and Drumright one for two per the Ottawa Recreation Commission box score.
Miami County Sheriff Martin Prothe said 25 gallons of moonshine were seized 14 miles northwest of Paola. A woman at the farmhouse was arrested on illegal untaxed liquor charges. The operation was uncovered after Johnson County officers stopped a car in Kansas City suburbs. occupants claimed the scent came from a blue liquid they bought in Miami County.
The Herald announces a weekly bounty of five dollars for the best tip submitted by readers. Tips must pertain to current news and be turned in to the newspaper office, with the winner selected based on news value and timeliness.
Baseball scores from Wednesday include Milwaukee 6 Chicago 4 New York 9 San Francisco 7 in 11 innings Philadelphia 10 Houston 9 in 10 innings Los Angeles 3 Pittsburgh 2 St Louis 3 Cincinnati 1 Tomorrow games list Milwaukee at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati San Francisco at New York Houston at Philadelphia Los Angeles at Pittsburgh Friday matches include Houston at St Louis New York at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at Milwaukee San Francisco at Cincinnati and standings show New York leading with 55 33 625 pct. Chicago 51 41 554 6. Boston 49 41 544 7. Minnesota 40 42 488 7% Baltimore 51 44 537 7 44. Cleveland 46 47 495 1144. Los Angeles 46 50 479 13. Kansas City 40 50 444 16. Detroit 37 50 425 1744. Washington 33 59 359 24. Detroit 9 Baltimore 1 New York 4 Minnesota 0 Chicago 8 Washington 2 Kansas City 8 Boston 1 Los Angeles 7 Cleveland 2 New Baltimore at Detroit New York at Minnesota Boston at Kansas City Friday games Detroit at Los Angeles Baltimore at Kansas City Boston at Chicago Washington at Minnesota Cleveland at New York
The Blue Valley League Babe Ruth tournament starts July 19 at Louisburg with games July 19 20 and 21. Friday features Stanley versus Wea and Louisburg versus Spring Hill No 2. Wellsville Pirates meet Spring Hill No 1 July 20. finals July 21. The Blue Valley all stars face Cottonwood Falls at 8 30 p m July 25 in district play.
Cassius Clay drew attention in Las Vegas ahead of the Liston Patterson title fight. Promoters and fans questioned his presence while Clay predicted Liston would win in two or three rounds and that they would meet in September. Patterson, speaking for himself, said he would win if possible, uncertain of outcome.
The Little Cubs defeated the Braves 16 to 2 at Forest Park, while the White Sox beat the Orioles 8 to 4. Box score per the Ottawa Recreation Commission.
Reliever Perranoski saved Bob Miller 3-2 over Pittsburgh, tossing 2 2/3 scoreless innings in his 36th appearance. He improved to 10-9 with a 2.36 ERA after a circuitous path from Michigan State to Chicago Cubs to the Dodgers, bolstering Los Angeles in the NL race while Fairly and Davis sparked key runs. The Dodgers widened their lead to 6 1/2 games as Milwaukee toppled the Cubs and St Louis closed in on second place with late punches from Groat White and Boyer. The Mets edged the Giants 9-7, and Philadelphia rallied past Houston 10-9 in 10 innings.
The Cardinals rely on Bob Gibson as he allows five hits and fans 12 in a 3-1 win over the Reds in Cincinnati. The A’s ride Charlie Lau and George Alusik power to an 8-1 rout of Boston in Kansas City, Lau with a three run shot and Alusik a grand slam. Tim McCarver drove in a first four run for St Louis while Diego Segui earned his fifth win for Kansas City. Ray Sadecki seeks a series sweep tonight against Reds opponents John Tsitouris or Bob Purkey.
The Wellsville Midget C baseball team defeated Stilwell 29 9 on Monday evening after two postponements from July 6 and July 13. Earlier, Wellsville beat Bucyrus 12 6 on their home field.
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