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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1961
Page
1
Hank Bauer, longtime major league right fielder and ex Marine, began with the Yankees after three early hits off Lou Brissie. The Associated Press reports Bauer is ending a storied career in baseball as a player with a long history in the game.
The Pomona Lions defeated the Braves 2-? as Jim Hogue and Craig Collins held them to two runs. Dan Mullen homered for the Braves. In the Giants 17 Athletics 6, Sammy Wright and Tom Wellington limited the A’s to six runs. The article also reflects on Yankee legend Bob Bauer, his career, and Casey Stengel’s praise, including Bauer’s quotes about hitting and perseverance.
Texans Don Massengale and Fred Hawkins shared a one stroke lead in the Milwaukee Open at North Hills Country Club. Massengale shot 65 with Hawkins, a 38 year old El Paso pro, matching five under par. Also at 67 were Jack Nicklaus and others.
Dodgers hammered Reds 10-5 at Cincinnati to shave the lead to one game. Bob Purkey and Joey Jay pitched in defeat as Los Angeles pulled off a two game sweep. Dodgers got four home runs led by Duke Snider Willie Davis and Wally Moon. Koufax improved to 12-6 with the win.
The district Little League baseball tournament in St Joseph opens today with teams from Missouri Kansas and Nebraska, running through July 26 as the first elimination round toward the national World Series in Williamsport. Missouri clubs include Clinton Platte Valley Carrollton Whiteman Air Force Base Columbia and Bethany. Kansas entries feature Olathe East and West Atchison North and South and Ft Leavenworth.
In the Classic League, Bowler Burress posted 207 and 310 series, L Meador achieved 218 and 578 for Retreads, C Wolgast 211 and 533 for Happy Foursome, J Peterson 293 in Worn Outs, D Cordle 197 and 518, with B Pogue's 183 and a 473 team high shared by B Pogue and C Fritts.
The article profiles Ty Cobb as a stubborn, fiercely independent star who never surrendered to official orders or opponents. It notes his relentless on-field aggression, quick temper, and tendency to fight back after setbacks, marking him as a loner who endured many licks but always returned to the game.
When Ty Cobb rose to fame in 1907 he outgrew managers, learning to trust his own judgment. He later led the Tigers as manager from 1921 to 1926, spent two seasons with Philadelphia, and retired at 42. Wealth from Coca Cola stock and General Motors helped him live well, with career earnings debated but sizable.
Federal Judge Allan K. Grim ruled the NFL CBS television contract invalid for antitrust violations. The decision affects the league’s 14 teams and CBS exclusive rights to regular season telecasts, while AFL and NBA contracts face uncertain implications.
Pirates face Angels and Red Sox meet Cubs at 8 30 a m at Forest Park. Cardinals challenge White Sox in the afternoon at Forest Park. Athletics host Dodgers at 5 p m at Forest Park.
Detroit moved atop the American League with a 15-8 win over Baltimore as Rocky Colavito drove in five with two homers, including a three run shot in a seven run seventh. Cleveland edged Boston 12-11 in the other AL game, with Jim Piersall and Tito Francona tallying seven RBIs between them. Hal Woodeshick earned the win for Detroit while Steve Barber took the loss for Baltimore.
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