Cleveland Extends Its Streak To Seven
The Cleveland Indians stretched their winning streak to seven with a 7-5 victory over Washington, pulling within one game of Detroit in the American League race. Chicago White Sox shut out the Tigers 8-0 as Barry Latman earned his fourth win with four two hit innings.
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Cleveland Indians
Detroit
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Tigers
Barry Latman
Cleveland
Jimmy Piersall
Johnny Romano
Frank Baumann
White Sox
Phil Regan
Sox
Jim Landi
Sherm Lollar
Pirates Knock Dodgers Out Of First Place
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 as Vern Law won his first since last month, dropping Los Angeles from the NL lead. Cincinnati seized first with a 5-3 win over Milwaukee, while Philadelphia moved San Francisco to third with a 3-2 result.
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Pirates
Dodgers
ED Wilks
Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates
Vern Law
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Law
Ron Perranoski
ElRoy Face
Bill Mazeroski
Smoky Burgess
Reds
Lew Burdette
Frank Robinson
Jerry Lynch
Robinson
Lynch
Gordie Coleman
Braves
Ed Mathews
Joe Adcock
Joey Jay
Brave
Jim Brosnan
Bill Henry
Carry Back Treated for Leg Infection at Oceanport
Carry Back the 3-year-old Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner was treated for a left front ankle infection at Oceanport New Jersey. Dr. William Reed of Belmont Park examined the colt after arrival from New York. X rays showed no fracture and return to racing depends on response to treatment.
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Oceanport
Carry Back
Buck
William ©. Reed
Belmont Park
Jack Price
van Sunday
New York
Reed
NAIA Baseball Tournament Opens
SIOUX CITY AP The 1961 Intercollegiate NAIA Baseball Tournament opens with favored Sam Houston State vs Defiance College and three other first round games East Carolina State versus Winona State Omaha University versus Sacramento State and Grambling College versus Slippery Rock College. The event runs through Saturday.
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Sioux City
Sam Houston State
Defiance College
East Carolina State
Winona State
Omaha University
Sacramento State
Grambling College
Slippery Rock College
A's Split With Red Sox In Doubleheader
Kansas City Athletics split a Monday twin bill with the Boston Red Sox. They lost 6-2 in the opener as Mike Fornieles pitched the full game for Boston, then won 10-6 behind a five-run fifth inning for Kansas City. Norm Siebern reached base eight times with five hits including a homer in the second game.
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Jim Coates
Luis Arroyo
Roland Sheldon
Don Lee
Chuck Stubbs
Ted Kluszewski
Angels
Hec Brown
Klu
Baltimore
Moeller
Bird
Brooks Robinson
Jim Gentile
Jerry Adair
Dave Philley
Mike Fornieles
Boston
Frank Malzone
Ray Herbert
Joe Nuxhall
Bill Kunkel
Norm Siebern
A’s
Twinbill
Dave Hillman
Kansas City Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Red Sox
Fornieles
Kansas City
al Pilarcik
Lou Klimchock
Haywood Sullivan
Reno Bertoia
Wayne Causey
Nuxhall
Kunkel
Siebern
Garnett Hosts Expanded Lake Garnett Grand Prix
The Lake Garnett Grand Prix two day sports car event on July 1 and 2 will expand beyond last year with a divisional SCCA format. It is expected to draw 150 or more car entries and over 65 000 spectators. Last year’s winners included Jack Hinkle and Bob Price. a fatal crash occurred during the fourth race. The track has been widened to 27 feet at a cost over 20000 dollars, with faster starts and safer grids. Admission is 1.50 for adults with free entry for children.
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Don J. Stith
Lake Garnett Racing Association
Kansas City
Sports Car Club of America
Spector
Jack Hinkle
Wichita Racing
Baseball Standings and Results From Monday and Tuesday
Baseball standings show Boston and New York at 6 6 with Kansas City 2 10 and Minnesota 2 1. Los Angeles 3 Baltimore 0 and Cleveland 7 Washington 5 lead early in twi nights. Detroit trounces Chicago 8 0 as Cubs face Detroit and other matchups unfold across schedule. Results include Philadelphia 3 San Francisco 2 St Louis 10 Chicago 8 Cincinnati 5 Milwaukee 3 Pittsburgh 5 Los Angeles 2. Tuesday games list Pittsburgh at Los Angeles and Philadelphia at San Francisco with Chicago at St Louis and Milwaukee at Cincinnati and Chicago at St Louis.
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Kansas City
New York
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Baltimore
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Pittsburgh
W. L. Pet
Washington A
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Chicago Vee
W. L. Pet. G.B. Cincinnati
St. Louis Wee Vee
Chicago Weesaee
White Sox Sale Negotiations Stall Over 4.8 Million Bid
CHICAGO AP The Chicago White Sox bid of 4.8 million for controlling interest stalls as Bill Veeck Hank Greenberg and A C Alyn Jr. delay a decision. Bernard Epton syndicate lead threatens withdrawal. Greenberg says no sale without funds. Comiskey family retains 46 percent. Chuck Comiskey fights for control.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Bill Veeck
Hank Greenberg
A.C. Alyn Jr
Chicago Atty
Bernard Epton
Danny Thomas
Epton
Veeck
Greenberg
Veck
Dorothy Comiskey Rigney
Chuck Comiskey
Comiskey
Club
Archie Moore Ready to Ad Lib Style in Title Bout
Archie Moore declares he will adapt to Giulio Rinaldi’s tactics in the New York title fight, saying he is prepared for any approach and will counter with his own plan. Rinaldi intends to pressure Moore and stay away from his right, while Moore notes the prior Italy bout and confirms his weight at 17814 pounds.
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Archie
Monticello
N.Y
Archie Moore
Giulio Rinaldi
New York
Rinaldi
Italy
Giulio
Amateurs Play At Wichita for 64 Spots in Kansas Tour
Wichita AP report on the Kansas Amateur Golf Tour at Crestview Country Club with 95 players vying for 64 championship flight spots. Leading rounds included Bill Henley 76, Sam Salder 81, Virgil Parker 77, and other qualifiers from Wichita Salina Lyons and surrounding towns.
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Wichita
Kansas
Crestview Country Club
Bill Henley
Sam Salder
Salina
Crestview
Virgil Parker
Jim Bulard
Arkansas City
Dodge Engleman
Zack Wilson
Tuffy Mayern
Roberts Finally Wins A Game
In San Francisco Robin Roberts earned his first 1961 victory as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Giants 3-2, dropping San Francisco to third in the NL. Roberts, 34, had been 0-7 before this win and praised the quiet, thoughtful triumph. Both starters allowed six hits. Mike McCormick took the loss to fall to 5-5.
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Carl Sawatski
Bill White
Cardinals
Maury McDermott
Ed Bouchee
Ernie Banks
Cubs
Joe Schaffernoth
Robin Roberts
Giants
Chuck Hiller
San Francisco
Pancho Herrera
Mike McCormick
Philadelphia Phils
Roberts
Phils
Gene Mauch
Philadelphia
McCormick
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Tony Kubek
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Granpa
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Gene Littler
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