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Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1961

Page

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Hitters Run Wild In Ottawa Church League Twin Bill

Ottawa church league doubleheader at Forest Park produced 66 runs in 10 innings. First Baptist overwhelmed North Baptist 28 21 with 17 runs in the fifth, while Wellsville beat First Methodist 14 3 after five innings as Wingert struck out four and allowed one run.

Forest Park First Baptist North Baptist Jim Grogran Gene McAdoo Wellsville Methodist First Methodist

Westminster Plays Wesleyan Methodist In Church League

Tonight two games highlight the church league schedule. Westminster faces Wesleyan Methodist at 7 p.m. followed by Sacred Heart taking on Richter Methodist at 8 30 p.m. at the gym.

Westminster Wesleyan Methodist Sacred Heart Richter Methodist

Bums Defeat Cincinnati Regain First

Don Drysdale pitched a four hitter for his first victory in a month as the Dodgers beat Philadelphia 3-1 to regain a half game on Cincinnati in the NL race. St Louis beat the Reds 8-4. San Francisco rallied to a 9-6 win over Pittsburgh. Chicago beat Milwaukee 11-10. Wally Moon hit his 11th homer, Ed Bailey drove in four, and Ed Cebeda added three for the Giants. The Braves, sparked by Moe Thacker and a grand slam by Lee Maye, came from behind to beat Spahn and Milwaukee 10-9.

Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Reds San Francisco Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Miwaukee Pirates Ed Bailey Bobby Shantz E Roy Face Ed Bolin Bailey Giants Orlando Cepeda Cubs Braves Warren Spahn Moe Thacker Spahn Joe Torre Joe Adcock Ed Mathews Lee Maye Maye Milwaukee Bob Anderson

Cleveland Expands Its League Lead

The Indians toppled Detroit 5-4 on Bubba Phillips ninth inning homer and Latman’s 4 2 3 innings of one hit relief to stretch the lead in the American League. New York won 8-6 over Kansas City to stay three back. Washington swept a twi night doubleheader over Chicago 1-0 and 10-9. Boston beat Los Angeles 5-3 in the opener as Rye Duren set an AL strikeout pace, then the Angels won the nightcap 5-1. Minnesota-Baltimore rainout. Phillips drove in the decisive run after a 3-2 pitch from Foytack. Willie Kirkland homered for Cleveland. Latman allowed a tying double by Colavito in the fifth. The game closed with a quirky double play on a foul pop. In Washington, Donov an and Klippstein earned wins, while Duren began a major league record string with a first out strikeout.

Cleveland Indians Detroit Bubba Phillips Barry Latman New York Cleveland Kansas City Washington Chicago White Sox Boston Los Angeles Angels Rye Duren Steve Boros George Thomas Senators White Sox Harry Bright Dick Donovan Sox Warren Hacker Frank Baumann Danny O’connell Dale Long Willie Tasby Johnny Klippstein Duren Frank Malzone Pete Runnels Jim Pagnaroni Don Buddin Mike Fornieles Chuck Schilling Gary Geiger Milwaukee Max Sarkont Red Sox Art Fowler Schilling Vic Wertz Billy Muffett American League Wil. Pet G.B. Cleveland Sss Wea Baltimore Boston Ecotene Minnesota Chicago Coerees

Lamar Tech Golf Sweep Clinches NATA Title

Lamar Tech of Beaumont Texas swept the NATA college golf tournament at Shawnee Elks CC par 72. The four man squad totaled 1164 strokes over four days to claim its second straight team crown and fifth in six events. Texas Wesleyan placed second 1187 followed by Stephen F. Austin 1189 and Western Illinois 1208. Eastern New Mexico 1215, Southwest Texas State 1232, Northeastern Oklahoma 1239, Central Oklahoma 1245, Fort Hays State 1246 and Ouachita Arkansas 1249.

Shawnee Illinois New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Central Oklahoma Fort Hays Kan State Ouachita College of

Kansas Star Sets Record at Houston Meet

Former Kansas star Cliff Cushman set a 440 yard hurdles meet record at Houston Track Meet of Champions with 0:51.38, two tenths faster than the previous mark. Don Styron of Southern Illinois and Rex Stucker of Kansas State finished 2-3. Kirk Hagan of Kansas won the 880 in 1:51.6, with Billy Stone Oklahoma State third and Bill Thorn of Kansas fourth.

Houston Cliff Cushman Kansas Don Styron Southern Illinois Rex Stucker Kansas State Cushman Kirk Hagan Billy Stone Oklahoma State Bill Thorn Lew Merriman Kansas City Athletic Club Mike Wiggs Bill Dotson Archison Romani Jr Wichita Styron Bobby Bernard Texas Christian Stucker Jerry Hooker Bill Hayward Bob Melgren Baylor Philip Johnson Jerry Dyes Abilene Tex Mark Brady Oklahoma Jackie Upton TCU Charles Strong Earl Young Abilene Christian

NSA Clerk Is Missing From Hush Hushed NSA

Washington AP reports a National Security Agency clerk William Hyter Covington 28 has been missing since Monday. Maryland state police, at NSA request, lead the search with FBI declining comment. Covington, on sick leave for two months after an operation, had returned May 31 but asked June 2 off for more medical treatment. The couple reside in Laurel Maryland.

Washington Hushbush National Security Agency FBI William Hyter Covington Maryland NSA Defense Department Covington Ft. Meade Security Agency Covingtons Laurel, MD

Vaults To New National Mark

Phil Manuel aged 15 from Kansas City set a new national pole vault record in the Junior Olympics intermediate division with 12-84. The record surpassed the previous 12-8 as more than 700 participants from Kansas and Kansas City competed at the AAU meet. Larry Irwin of Topeka set state senior marks in the broad jump and hop step jump at 23-04½ and 42-8¾ respectively.

Lawrence Kan Phil Manuel Kansas City Manuel Kansas Larry Irwin Topeka

Yankee Bats Too Hot For Athletics

In New York the Yankees defeated the Kansas City Athletics 86 as Mickey Mantle drove in four runs with a three run homer his 16th and a single. Roger Maris added his 18th homer in the seventh to clinch the game with Luis Arroyo the winner and Ray Herbert the loser. Leo Posada homered twice for Kansas City with a sixth inning tying blast and a sacrifice fly.

New York Kansas City Athletics Yankees Mickey Mantle Yankee A’s Roger Maris Luis Arroyo Ray Herbert Leo Posada Kansas City Posada

Archie Moore Set To Defend Title Against Rinaldi

New York dispatch says aging Archie Moore, 174 1/2 pounds, fights Giulio Rinaldi of Italy in a 13 round light heavyweight title defense at Madison Square Garden. Moore, 38, favored 8-5 to 2-1, seeks ninth defense. Rinaldi earned his shot by outpointing Moore in Rome last Oct. 29. If Moore shows stamina and power, he will wear down the Italian within five rounds.

New York Archie Moore Busines Husky Giulio Rinaldi Italy Marvel Anzio Madison Square Garden Rinaldi Archie Arriverderci Moore Yvon Durelle Canada Montreal Massachusetts Europe Joey Maxim Maxim St. Louis Olympic Sports Palace Rome

Le Mans 24 Hour Race Opens With Top Drivers

Le Mans France hosts the 29th 24 hour race as 200000 fans line the 8.36 mile circuit for the standing start at 10 a.m. EST. Notables Stirling Moss Phil Hill Ritchie Ginther Briggs Cunningham Joaquim Bonnier Pedro Ricardo Rodriguez Oliver Gendebien among entrants. The event, famed for danger, recalled 1935 disaster. Ferrari’s Iuly is favored after trials with Wolfgang von Trips and Ginther leading the way.

LE Mans France Europe Great Britain Stirling Moss Maurice Trintignant United States Phil Hill Santa Monica Calif Ritchie Ginther Granada Hills Briggs Cunningham Green Farms Belgium Ferrari Iuly Germany Wolfgang von Trips Ginther

Twin Bill Is On Tap For Ottawans

Ottawa's men softball team sponsored by Andrews- Philips 66 service station seeks its second win in a Sunday doubleheader at Forest Park. Gene Wingert starts game one, Larry Webker to pitch game two as Ottawa faces Richland in the Eastern Kansas Softball league. The club notes improved hitting and tighter play after a 1-1 split with Topeka's Marling Hornets last Sunday.

Ottawa Andrews- Philips 66 Forest Park Richland Gene Ramsey Gene Wingert Larry Webker Marling Hornets Topeka

Weekend Baseball Scores and Schedules From The Scoreboard

Friday results include Washington 1 Chicago 0 in 10 innings and Boston 5 Los Angeles 3. New York 8 Kansas City 6. Cleveland 5 Detroit 4. Minnesota at Baltimore postponed. Saturday matchups Cleveland at Detroit Kansas City at New York Minnesota at Baltimore Chicago at Washington Los Angeles at Boston. Sunday games Minnesota at Boston and other doubleheaders. Monday fixtures include Minnesota at Boston and several East and Midwest rivalries. Additional results show Chicago 11 Milwaukee 10 and St Louis 8 Cincinnati 4. Los Angeles 3 Philadelphia 1 and San Francisco 9 Pittsburgh 6 with multiple rearranged or postponed pairings.

Cleveland Detroit Kansas City New York Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Washington Los Angeles Boston Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh San Francisco W. L. Pet Eenee

Rains Push Varying Fishing Prospects Across Kansas

AP report from the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission outlines weekend fishing conditions by region. Northeast lakes show fair to good for black bass crappie and channels. southeast lakes vary from fair to good for various species. rivers list good to fair fishing for channels flat heads drum and carp, with some poor Neosho River conditions and blustery weather anticipated.

Topeka Kansas Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission Leavenworth County Brown County Marais Des Cygnes Osage County State Lake Lone Star Lake Atchison County State Lake Chase County State Lake Kaw Delaware Missouri River Fall River Lake Bluestem el Dorado Montgomery County Wilson County Cottonwood River Elk River Neosho River

New Track Planned for Municipal Auditorium in KC

Kansas City officials promise a new track at Municipal Auditorium for the Big Eight indoor meet next spring. The 21 year old surface was deemed hazardous and the meet could move. Estimated cost about 30000 dollars, funds to be found despite a tight city budget.

Kansas City Municipal Auditorium H. Roe Bartle

Race Trouble Cuts Houston Track Meet Field

Texas first segregation episode in sports led to withdrawal of 20 Negro stars including Ralph Boston and John Thomas from Jeppesen Stadium. Picketers blocked the meet after Texas Southern protested seating, 5,000 in attendance refunded as the Meet of Champions proceeded without the world record contenders.

Houston Tex Texas Ralph Boston Tennessee State John Thomas Boston University Jeppesen Stadium Texas Southern Eldrewey J. Stearnes Progressive Youth Association Boston Thomas Stearnes

Duren Sets AL Strikeout Streak Record In Rare Start

Durén Duren of Los Angeles struck out seven straight Boston Red Sox as part of an 11 strikeout game in a 5 1 victory. The right hander achieved a modern AL record by fanning 11 while emphasizing his desire to win over records. He had previously tied a major league mark by four strikeouts in a single inning.

Boston Rhyne Duren Red Sox Los Angeles Hurler Duren Milwaukee Braves Max Surkent

Smith In Hospital For Physical Exam

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Hal Smith is in Jewish Hospital for a physical examination and will miss the four game weekend series with the Cincinnati Reds due to abdominal pains.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Hal Smith Cincinnati Reds Smith

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