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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1961
Page
1
In Chicago AP reports the National League approves a liberalized sliding scale plan to supply major league talent for its new members the New York Mets and the Houston Colts. The framework mirrors the American League approach shaping early rosters and player distribution.
Braves coasted to a 7-3 victory over the Yankees at Forest Park led by co captains Duanne Campbell and Eddie Davison. Five Braves hits came off Rick Snyder while Terry Shaw allowed three. The Braves scored three in the second and third after a first inning run. Jack Sauer hit the lone extra base hit for the Yankees with a triple.
St Louis announces an $89 million downtown sports stadium with a $31 million loan commitment from Equitable Life. The 50,000 seat arena would host the Cardinals and possibly end Busch Stadium. Construction starts about 30 months from now after bond issues and equity goals are set. $17 million of $20 million equity has been raised.
An unnamed bettor won $39,412 on a $2 twin double at Suffolk Downs on Monday after a five minute delay awaiting confirmation. Jeddah Chant, the seventh race winner with a $36 payoff, faced a foul claim that stewards rejected after review. The payout set an American record for a $2 bet, surpassing the $35,758.80 prior high from May 24 at the same track.
New York 8 Los Angeles 6 led Monday action as baseball teams posted key wins. Tuesday brings Washington at Cleveland and Chicago at Detroit with two twilights, plus Baltimore at Kansas City and New York at Los Angeles among others. Philadelphia edged San Francisco 1 0 Milwaukee upset St Louis 9 6. Cincinnati visits Chicago and San Francisco travels to Philadelphia in nightcap games.
Three former Kansas track stars Cliff Cushman, Bill Alley, and Kent Floerke were named to a U.S. squad for dual meets in Russia, West Germany, England, and Poland. Al Oerter was eligible in discus but declined to travel.
Wimbledon opened amid rain and crowds seeking shelter as the 75th championships began under cloud cover. Neale Fraser dominated Rudy Hernando, Rod Laver defeated Tomas Lejus, while seeds Piatrangeli Emerson Santana Ayala won, and McKinley’s left knee showed trouble before his postponed match with Sergei Tacchini.
The Twins surpass 500000 attendance for three home games in a New York Yankees weekend series drawing 101291. Through 33 Griffith Stadium dates last season Washington had 322203 in attendance. Figures compiled by The Association.
Major league attendance figures show 7,727,828 fans paid to enter parks this season, down 83 percent from last season's 8,424,735 across 16 teams. Local schedule lists include Jaycee Little League Braves versus Cardinals and Giants versus Orioles at 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday with games at Forest Park and Garfield Ground, including Athletics, Dodgers, Yankees, and White Sox matchups.
Whitey Ford earned his 13th win, becoming the first pitcher to beat every American League club as the Yankees outslugged the Angels 8-6 at Wrigley Field. Ford allowed six hits, six runs, and struck out seven in eight innings, with Albie Pearson and Ken Hunt homering for the Angels. The Yankees, led by Mickey Mantle's 23rd homer and a late blast by Johnny Blanchard, pulled ahead after Bill Skowron hit a three-run homer in the ninth. The Phils beat the Giants 14-4 behind Jim Owens, while Milwaukee topped St Louis 9-6 in the other NL games.
Whitey Ford inched closer to a 20-game season with win No. 13 as the Yankees beat the Angels 86 thanks to an 11th hour homer by Bill Skowron. Ford noted he already has 18 starts and could reach 42, explaining 30 or 32 starts is about the limit.
Rubyvale in central Queensland has one hotel the Royal owned by Ida Fowler who writes the State Licensing Commission she is closing the hotel and surrendering the liquor license. She cites two pensioners dying and a heart attack customer joining the water wagon making the business unprofitable.
New York AP report says seven top U S track stars declined to join upcoming meets against the Soviet Union and others in Moscow delaying the team’s strong showing. Pinky Sober notes losses mainly in hammer and confirms some athletes would not travel without reimbursements. Coach Jumbo Jim Elliott praises a strong group of youngsters ready for 1964 Olympics.
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