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Newspaper

Ottawa Herald

Location

Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1961

Page

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Debut Shine as Lew Krausse Shuts Out Angels

Lew Krausse Jr a frightened teen and sign of the Athletics $125 000 bonus delivered a three hit 4 0 shutout over the Los Angeles Angels before 30505 fans in Kansas City He walked five but struck out six and his manager Joe Gordon called him a major leaguer The 18 year old earned praise from club owner Charles Finley and teammates as the crowd celebrated his historic first start and victory

Kansas City Lew Krause Jr Chester Athletics Los Angeles Angels Krause Joe Gordon Krausse Joe Pignatano Leroy Thomas Charles O. Finley Finley Hank Bauer Yankees A’s Kraus

Westminster Presbyterian Dominate Sacred Heart 12 2 in Church League

Westminster Presbyterian routed Sacred Heart 12 to 2 as Harold Wallace and Gene Ramsey keyed early offense. Lauren Gaddis and Keith Gaeddert added key hits, while Eddie Garcia took the loss and John MacDonald earned the win. In the nightcap Wellsville Methodist crushed Wesleyan Methodist 21 to 0 behind a no hitter from Lyle McCarthy and Eugene Wingert, with Larry Averill belting two home runs.

Westminster Presbyterian Wellsville Methodist Forest Park Westminster Sacred Heart the Presbyterians Wellsville Wesleyan Methodist Lyle McCarthy Eugene Wingert Eddie Garcia John Macdonld Keith Gaeddert Lee Chambers Gene Ramsey Rev. Ellsworth Caylor Chuck Eisenbise Eisenbise Gaeddert Chambers Gaddis Larry Averill McCarthy Lee DePriest

No Poker Says Solly Hemus Ban on Air Travel Card Games

Pitsburgh AP Solly Hemus manager of the St. Louis Cardinals bans players from playing poker for money on airplanes as a temporary experiment to reduce mistakes and improve wins. He says the ban is not worrisome and that card games never got out of hand while traveling. Players should talk baseball instead to regain form.

Pitsburgh Soly Hermus St.Louis Cardinals Hemus

Derailment blocks Union Pacific line at Junction City

A derailed boxcar near Junction City blocked the main Union Pacific line for several hours today, disrupting traffic and causing railroad crews to work through the day. No injuries reported.

Junction City Union Pacific Railroad

Baseball Schedule for Babe Ruth and Jaycees Leagues

Baseball games line up across Forest Park with multiple matchups this week. Giants meet Athletics at 5 p.m. Monday, then Orioles face Tigers at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday sees Cardinals play Dodgers and Braves face Yankees at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday features Giants against Tigers at 7 p.m. and Athletics against Yankees at 8:30 p.m. at Forest Park.

Giants Athletics Forest Park Jaycee Little League Orioles Tigers Jaycee Little League Cardinals Dodgers Braves Yankees Jaycees Little League Giants White Sox

U.S. Team Beats Netherlands to Close Series in Holland

Grand Rapids Mich defeated the Netherlands 12 to 4 on Friday night securing its seventh straight win to finish the series of non pro baseball champions in Holland Michigan.

Holland Mich Grand Rapids Netherlands U. S

Cal Trojans In Runaway At NCAA Track Meet

Philadelphia AP The NCAA Track and Field Meet nears finals as Southern California leads with eight finalists and strong scorers in several events. Oregon and Villanova each have seven qualifiers while UCLA has six. Trojans include Munn in the 220, Staten in the 440 hurdles, Pierce in 120 high hurdles semifinals, Hayes in broad jump and hop, Long in shot put, Shordone in javelin, Jackson in hop and step, with Avant and Brewer available in high jump and pole vault.

Philadelphia Southern California Trojans Franklin Field Bill Bowerman Oregon Southern Cal Southern Cal Bowerman Villanova UCLA Bruce Munn Bobby Staten Bob Pierce Luther Hayes Dallas Long Bob Shordone Bill Jackson Bobby Avant Jim Brewer

Nunez to headline Madison Square Garden boxing card

Puerto Rican middleweight Dulio Nunez 24 ships in as main event at Madison Square Garden against Denny Moyer of Portland. Nunez 20-3, Moyer 29-4. Nunez subbed on short notice at St Nick's and last November, winning both shows. The 10 round bout airs on ABC at 9 p.m. EST with three judges and a referee scoring by rounds.

New York Dulio Nunez Nunez St. Nicholas Arena Madison Square Garden Denny Moyer Portland Ore Moyer St. Nick’s Babe Simmons Joey Archer Bobby Pena Jorge Fernandez Willie Jennings ABC

Tigers Sign Bonus Baby Freehan For Five Years

Detroit Tigers paid top bonus around $100000 to sign Bill Freehan from the University of Michigan. Tigers officials say they had eyed him since he was 14 and risked prestige by securing him to a five year contract to prevent him from joining another major league club.

Detroit Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers Michigan Tigers Freehan Jimmy Campbell University of Michigan

Softball Schedule for local church leagues and clubs

Softball tonight features Pomona Methodist versus First Methodist at 7 p.m. and Trinity Methodist against First Baptist at 8 30 p.m. Ottawa hosts Meadow Gold at 7 30 p.m. and Sunday Ottawa plays Clinton at Forest Park in a doubleheader. Additional matches include Church of the Nazarene against North Baptist at 7 p.m. First Christian vs First Methodist at 8 30 p.m. at Forest Park. Pomona Methodist meets Trinity Methodist at 7 p.m. Sacred Heart versus Wellsville Methodist at 8 30 p.m. Church of the Nazarene versus First Methodist at 7 p.m. Richter faces Westminster at 8 30 p.m. at Forest Park. Saturday action has First Baptist against Wesleyan Methodist at 7 p.m. and First Christian versus North Baptist at 8 30 p.m.

Pomona Methodist First Methodist Trinity Methodist First Baptist Forest Park Kansas Ottawa Meadow Gold Topeka Clinton Church of the Nazarene North Baptist First Christian Sacred Heart Wellsville Methodist Richter Westminster Wesleyan Methodist

Scandal Hits Detroit U Scandal Hits Detroit U

The University of Detroit dismissed two basketball players Charlie North and John Morgan for admitted contacts with individuals involved in a nationwide conspiracy. The move brings to 33 the number of players from 18 schools tied to the scandal, which began March 17. The school noted both players testified before a New York grand jury at the district attorney’s request and would cooperate as witnesses. A New York district attorney spokesman declined comment.

Detroit Motor City University of Detroit Charlie North John Morgan Géast Laurence V. Britt S. J New York Prand Jury Witneses Dist. Atty Frank S. Hogan New York

Redlegs Sign Outfield Star Dick Hopkins

Cincinnati Reds announce the signing of 21 year old outfielder Dick Hopkins from Washington University at St Louis. He will report to the Topeka farm club in the Three I League after batting .366 in four college seasons. He bats left handed and is named as a future Reds prospect.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Dick Hopkins Washington University St. Louis Hopkins Reds Topeka

Yanks Lose Lead as Detroit Tops Yankees 4-2 in Weekend Action

Detroit beat New York 4-2 to move into a first place tie with Cleveland after the Indians edged Baltimore 3-1. Boston defeated Washington 14-9, Minnesota beat Chicago 6-1 ending the White Sox seven game streak. Bruton had two hits for Detroit, Kaline doubled, and Regan won for Detroit.

Detroit New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Baltimore Boston Washington Minnesota Chicago White Sox Billy Bruton Bill Stafford Bruton al Kaline Phil Regan Bill Skowron Dick Stigman Barry Latman Indians Oriole Pedro Ramos Bob Allison Twins Jim Lemon Harmon Killebrew Don Larsen Sox Danny McDevitt

Baseball Scoreboard Friday to Monday results

Friday results include Cleveland 3 Baltimore 1 Boston 14 Washington 9 Minnesota 6 Chicago 1 Detroit 4 New York 2 Kansas City 4 Los Angeles 0. Saturday lists New York at Detroit Baltimore at Cleveland Washington at Boston Minnesota at Chicago Los Angeles at Kansas City. Sunday Washington at Boston and Baltimore at Cleveland both 2 games. Minnesota at Chicago 2 games. Monday games include Cleveland at Chicago New York at Kansas City also Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia 1 St Louis 5 Pittsburgh 2 Milwaukee Los Angeles 1 Chicago 12 San Francisco 6 and Milwaukee at Los Angeles Chicago at San Francisco Cincinnati at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Philadelphia 2 St Louis at Pittsburgh 2 Milwaukee at Los Angeles. No games scheduled.

Cleveland Baltimore Boston Washington Minnesota Chicago Detroit New York Kansas City Los Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee San Francisco Ww. Pet. G.B Il Chicago

Open field tightens as Rosburg Sanders lead

In Birmingham Michigan 57 players chase the title in the 61st U S Open after two rounds at Oakland Hills. Bob Rosburg and Doug Sanders lead at 139 1 under par while defending champion Arnold Palmer sits eight strokes back. Ben Hogan Sam Snead and other veterans remain in contention as Nicklaus leads amateurs with 69.

Birmingham Mich Bob Rosburg Doug Sanders Oakland Hills Arnold Palmer Ben Hogan Sam Snead Palmer Denver Cherry Hills Mike Souchak Doug Ford

Rains Blur Kansas Weekend Fishing Outlook

AP reports in Kansas the weekend fishing forecast is mixed. Northeast Kansas waters show varying results with Leavenworth County and nearby lakes offering fair to good fishing for black bass, crappie, bluegill and bullheads while other lakes and rivers show fair to poor conditions for multiple species. Local lakes such as Marais des Cygnes Refuge Lake and Lake Kahola report good catches in places, with Missouri River and Cottonwood River providing fair to good prospects for channels and carp.

Pratt, Kan Kansas Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission Leavenworth County Marais Des Cygnes Brown County Atchison County Mission Lake Chase County Lyon County Lake Kahola Council Grove City Herington City Neosho Cottonwood Missouri River Maris Des Cygnes

Morrow, American Airman, Loses British Amateur Semifinal

Ralph Morrow, 21, Oklahoma City native and U.S. airman, was beaten in the British Amateur Golf Championship semifinals by Jimmy Walker of Scotland. Walker faces Michael Bonallack in the 36 hole final after Bonallack defeated Martin Christmas 3 and 2.

Turnberry Scotland Ralph Morrow Oklahoma City Morrow Sixfooter Walker Bonallack Martin Christmas

Two Men Drown Near Chetopa

CHETOPA Kan AP Two men are presumed drowned after falling from a low water dam on the Neosho River near Chetopa Friday night Missing are Eldon Luman 25 of Chetopa and Elmer McCaffrey 41 of Welch Okla Police Chief Roy Smith said both men were fishing off the dam when one passed the other and they were swept into fast water About 50 people were fishing nearby during the incident Chetopa is holding its annual fishing derby.

Chetopak Kan Neosho Chetopa Eldon Luman Elmer McCaffrey Welch Okla Roy Smith

Milwaukee Knocks Dodgers From NL Lead

Milwaukee edged Los Angeles 2-1 behind Lew Burdette five hit pitching and a Burdette homer. Cincinnati won 4-1 at Philadelphia to move back atop the standings while San Francisco lost 12-6 to Chicago and fell a game back in third. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 5-2 as Burdette improved to 5-5. Cubs beat Giants 5-2 behind Billy Williams grand slam and George Altman homer. Cardinals rallied in seventh to pull away with three runs off Haddix.

Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Lew Burdette Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco Chicago Cubs St. Louis Pittsburgh Burdette Charlie Neal Braves Sandy Koufax Larry Sherry Koufax Reds Johnny Buzhardt Ken Lehman Frank Sullivan Gordie Coleman Gene Freese Wally Post Jerry Lynch Lehman Ken Hunt Jim Brosnan Billy Williams Billy Lees Cubs Sam Jones Jim Duffalo Jack Sanford George Altman Bob Anderson Felipe Alou Jim Marshall Sanford Giants Cardinals Harvey Haddix Tim McCarver Bob Gibson

Weave Tight Murder Case in Kansas City

Sharon Kinne faces trial for the 1960 murder of Patricia Jones, widow and mother of two, amid a mass of circumstantial evidence. The case centers on the slaying near a weed-grown lane southeast of Kansas City while prosecutors also tie in alleged connections to Kinne’s husband’s death and dates with the Jones family. The trial, expected to continue two to three weeks, features jurors and a focus on motive and opportunity.

Kansas City Sharon Kinne Brownette Walter Jones Internal Revenue

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