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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1962
Page
1
Detroit's onrushing Tigers gain ground in the American League standings as rivals tread water. The Associated Press report credits their sharp early momentum to steady hitting and strong pitching, projecting renewed contention in the pennant race.
The Tigers extended their hot run to 12 wins in 15 starts by beating Cleveland 8-6, gaining four games and moving from seventh to fourth. Elston Howard led heavy Yankees scoring with a 6-3 win over the Angels as Minnesota's 7-5 victory over Washington tightened the top race. Chicago beat Baltimore 2-0, while Messis' shaky bid in Kansas City limited Boston and Oakland to rainouts.
Belmont Stakes to be run for the 14th time at Belmont Park with 10 expected starters in a $125000-added race. Kentucky Derby winner Decidedly and Preakness winner Greek Money are lock entries, aiming for a record purse as connections prepare 114 mile workouts for the Classic.
BEAUMONT Texas AP The rain soaked Babe Zaharias Open delays the final round as Betsy Rawls and Kathy Cornelius share the lead at 146 after 36 holes with four strokes ahead of the field. Rawls is from Spartanburg South Carolina and Cornelius from Scottsdale Arizona.
Wellsville launches its summer baseball program sponsored by the Louis H. Hanson post American Legion. Babe Ruth team hosts Ola at 6 tonight. Little League A faces Bucyrus at Wellsville school grounds on Tuesday June 5 at 8 p.m. Little League B No 1 meets Stillwell here Thursday June 7 at 8 p.m. Schedule for Little League B No 2 to be announced.
Lionel Hebert birdied 19th in a three way playoff to capture $6,400 at the Memphis Open. He, Gary Player, and Gene Littler finished regulation tied at 267. Littler and Player each earned $3,050 with Bruce Crampton and Jay Hebert close behind as the field posted low scores at Colonial Country Club.
Richard E. Barnes 51, a Salina golf professional, died of a heart attack Sunday at MacDonald Park course during a $12,000 pro am. He was native to Kansas City, worked in multiple BQUEEES, and played in Kansas and Parsons events. He won Heart of America titles in 1939 and 1941, qualified for the 1941 US Open, and left widow Ferne and daughter Diane.
The Mets, mired in a 12-34 slide, dropped to 10th as Giants and Dodgers dominated. San Francisco swept in New York after a 6-1 win, while Philadelphia toppled the Dodgers 7-5. Reds, Pirates, and St. Louis also faltered as Cincinnati trailed. Bob Miller impressed early but faded as Marichal sealed a key win for the Giants.
Milwaukee Braves manager Birdie Tebbetts charged NL plate umpire Stan Landes with flagrant abuse of authority after a 6-4 win over the St Louis Cardinals. Tebbetts, speaking from his clubhouse, defended players and described a tense exchange with Crandall in the fifth inning, accusing Landes of threatening to eject him for contesting a pitch. Landes said he warned Crandall about arguing and noted Tebbetts challenged the umpire’s conduct.
Classified note offers Harry Smith for 110 Main, phone CH 2-1522.
Rain forced the Ottawa Elks American Legion baseball team to delay its opener at Osawatomie and Paola. Andrews Phillips-66 softball canceled games with Lawrence at home and Richland yesterday. The Elks, rained out at Fort Scott Friday, will retry Wednesday hosting Chanute. Conrad Downing says practice will be held tomorrow at 5. Andrews faces Clinton in a league doubleheader Saturday. Rained out games have been rescheduled.
Wellsville FFA members camped at Toronto Lake enjoying fishing water-skiing boating and swimming. Larry Triplett landed a five pound carp while 23 boys joined by FFA director George Sherman and Wilmer Rader cooked meals outdoors and held a fish supper with their catch.
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