Detroit Tigers Rally Past Angels for Sixth Victory in Row
Detroit built a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels as Rocky Colavito slugged a three run homer. Jim Bunning earned the win while Frank Robinson collected a homer, double and single for Cincinnati in a 9-3 rout of Milwaukee. Robinson extended his hitting streak to 19 games and led NL leaders in homers and RBI as the Reds widened their division gap.
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Frank Robinson
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Norm Cash
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Reds
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Cooperstown
N.Y
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Baltimore Toles
Orioles
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Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Kefauver Eyes Amendments To Boxing Racketeering Bill
Washington AP Sen Estes Kefauver D Tenn open to one or two of three New York proposed amendments to a racketeering bill for boxing He chairs the Senate judiciary subcommittee probing the measure Keating R N Y released letters detailing accepted changes Kefauver would allow federal licensing using state data and records The amendments also cover extending boxing commissioner jurisdiction and denying licenses to firms with questionable stock ownership Sources indicate Kefauver may partly meet New York proposals and discuss lowering stock ownership thresholds to 55 percent with potential subcommittee action.
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Washington
Estes Kefavyer
D-Tenn
New York
Kefavyer
Senate Judiciary
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Kenneth B. Keating
Rn.y
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Keating
New York State Athletic Commission
U.S
Subcommittee
New Bowling Loop Starts New Bowling Loop Starts
Kansas City opens a premier for the National Bowling League introducing a match and bonus point system and free substitution. Five man teams compete position by position with substitution allowed to boost spares and splits. League play begins October 13 and runs 26 weeks for 133 games.
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Kansas City
National Bowling League
Midland Stadium
Tigers Rally Past Angels as Jay Robinson Shines
Detroit trailed 10 in the standings but Jason Robinson earned his third win over his former team by defeating Warren Spahn and the Braves 5-2. Al Kaline extended his hitting streak to 11 games as Leon Wagner’s sac fly and a seventh inning rally produced Detroit’s runs. The scoreboard shows Detroit 63-34, New York 60-33, and Cleveland 53-45 atop the American League standings.
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New York
Cleveland
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Chicago
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Boston
Colavito
Washington
Jim Donohue
Los Angeles
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Angels
Minnesota
Kansas City
Leon Wagner
Cash
McAuliffe
al Kaline
Wally Post
Leo Cardenas
Robinson
Warren Spahn
Tony Cloninger
Robby
Jay
Spahn
Attendance Sparks Shift in American League
The Washington Senators led attendance with 420 115 at 42 Griffith Stadium dates as fans boosted the AL total by 7.8 percent. Cincinnati Detroit Kansas City and the Yankees also posted gains while White Sox and Orioles showed declines in the latest AP figures through Sunday. The Minnesota club drew 708 562, fourth in the AL, and the Angels had the lowest home attendance at 373 195. The NL total stands at 5 274 751, down 1 362 375 from last year.
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Start Horse Race Inquiry In Hot Springs Arkansas
Senate investigations subcommittee probes illegal horse race betting in Hot Springs Arkansas with on the spot interviews and subpoenas. Jerome Madden of Hot Springs is named among subpoenaed witnesses slated to appear in Washington as hearings loom next month. The inquiry targets mobster influence and possible new laws to curb underworld activity.
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Senate
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Ark
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Investigations Subcommittee
Jerome S. Adlerman
Qwney Madden
Madden
Subcommittee
Underworld
Kanses Non-Pro Baseball Tournament Scores Report
In Wichita AP coverage Topeka Deckers beat Coffeyville Packers 6-5 to reach the fourth round with a 2-1 mark Lyndon stayed unbeaten by defeating Kansas City Fiddlers 5-4 Wichita Rapid Transit moved to the fifth round after a 7-1 win over Hays Larks Today's slate includes Emporia Longhorns versus Wichita Rapid Transit at 5 pm Liberal Beejays facing Wichita Weller at 7 45 pm and Kansas City Muncies vs Topeka Deckers at 10 pm with losers eliminated
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Lyndon
Kansas
Topeka Deckers
Coffeyville Packers
Kansas City Fiddlers
Wichita Rapid Transit
Hays Larks
Emporia Longhorns
Liberal Beejays
Wichita Weller
Kansas City Muncies
Wellsville Moves to Ninth Victory in Softball League
Wellsville Methodist rolled over North Baptist 14 to 4 for their ninth win with Eugene Wingert and Randy Massengale combining on a four hitter. First Baptist exploded for 16 runs in five innings to defeat First Christian 16 to 10. Wingert credited with the win. Don Woodward took the loss for North Baptist while Luther Mustain earned the win for First Baptist.
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Eugene Wingert
Wellsville Methodist
North Baptist
Forest Park
Wellsville
Westminister Presbyterian
First Baptist
First Christian
Don Woodward
Wingert
Luther Mustain
Sonny Harford
Track Team Getting Well For Polish Meet
WARSAW AP The U S track team medical report shows improvement as they prepare to face Poland this weekend. About 10 of 40 are ill or injured including Bill Sharpes who is sent home. John Fromm may miss with a right side pull though rest should help after recent wins over Russia West Germany and Great Britain.
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Warsaw
United States
Poland
Jim Elliott
Elliott
Hop
Bill
John Fromm
Great Britain
Salina Youth Leads Field In Kansas Junior Golf Tour
Salina on home course Andy Nusbaum Jr. led medalists with a 67 four under par in the qualifying round at Salina Elks course for the Kansas Junior Golf Tour. The field of 64 under 18-year-olds begins two rounds today and two more Wednesday with first round pairings listed and scores in parentheses.
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Arkansas City
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Wichita
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Von
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Caney
Steve Storey
Brown
Dodge Engleman
Dick King
Charles Fish
Hutchinson
Jones
John Haase
Bill McDonald
Topeka
Dick Morris
Ray Charles
Scott Linsenti
Jim Chew
Lyons
Tom Stephenson
Women golfers to compete in fourth American Women's Open
About 50 of the nation's top women golfers start the fourth American Women's Open in Minneapolis. Defending champion Patty Berg leads a field including Mickey Wright, Marlene Bauer Hagge, Louise Suggs, Betsy Rawls and 20 amateurs. The $7,500 event opens with a clinic and pro-am day. competition runs Thursday through Sunday for 72 holes. Last year low amateur Car role Pushing of Olivia, Minnesota, is seen as a strong contender with a 5 handicap.
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Mickey Wright
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Louise Suggs
Betsy Rawls
Carlole
Olivia
Minn
Kansas State coach Shannon to take golf duties abreast
Manhattan AP reports Kansas State assistant basketball coach Howard Shannon will also serve as golf coach. T. M. Evans, golf coach since 1949, resigns to focus on his role as head of the men's physical education department.
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Manhattan
Howard Shannon
Kansas State
T. M. Evans
Spitball comeback urged by Hall of Fame inductees
Max Carey joins Ford Frick and Joe Cronin in backing the return of the outlawed spitter with a new nickname. The ceremony honored Carey and Billy Hamilton with plaques as Dodgers beat Orioles 6 2 at Doubleday Field in front of 10 000 fans amid rain and sun.
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N.Y
Max Carey
Billy Hamilton
Ford Frick
Joe Cronin
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Cronin
Milwaukee
Lew Burdette
New York
Whitey Ford
Carey
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Hall of Fame
Doubleday Field
Los Angeles Dodgers
Baltimore Orioles
Plan to buy 2000 acres for public hunting area in Kansas
Kansas Forestry Commission tentatively approves purchase of 2000 acres in Cherokee County, with federal funding covering 75 percent contingent on approval. The land would become a public hunting area if federal backing is granted. The body also considers quail stock release costs, channel cat fingerlings, a water warehouse at Pratt, uniforms for wardens, Nemaha Lake use by water skiers, and possible relinquishment of Cheyenne Bottoms refuge title. The August meeting is set for Great Bend.
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Columbus, Kan
Cherokee County
Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Cherokee
Crawford County
G. G. Bowling
Leavenworth
Pratt
Nemaha
Great Bend
Park Board
Cheyenne Bottoms i Waterfowl Refuge
Study of Sports TV Packages by Justice Department
The Department of Justice announced a study of all package television agreements in organized sports after Federal Judge Allan Grim voided the NFL CBS deal as a package that reduced competition. Officials stressed the Grim ruling should not be generalized to other contracts amid similarities but differing details.
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Justice Department
Allan K. Grim
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Columbia Broadcasting System
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Justice
Player Tops 1961 Golf Money List With $55,269
Gary Player of South Africa extended his 1961 money lead to $55,269, $4,684 ahead of Arnold Palmer of Latrobe, Pa. Palmer totaled $50,585, Doug Sanders $37,226, Bill Casper Jr. $30,208, and Bob Goalby $24,627. Player added $1,300 by tying for sixth in the Milwaukee Open. Palmer’s total remained unchanged.
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South Africa
Arnold Palmer
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Bill Casper Jr
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Palmer Favored In 72 Hole PGA Meet At Olympia Fields
Chicago AP reports Arnold Palmer is the favorite as 169 players begin the 72 hole stroke play PGA Championship at Olympia Fields North Course. The 7222 yard layout, known for par 70, demands accuracy as rough growth raises scoring risk. Palmer, aiming to complete the career Grand Slam, seeks the title amid a field heavy with past champions and top money winners.
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Loop
Arnold Palmer
Olympia Fields North
Jay Hebert
Palmer
Hebert
Lawson Little
PGA
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