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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1961
Page
7
In an AP interview, a 37 year old Yankee star recalls thrill of wearing theuniform, notes his 12th World Series, and reflects on values over money. He mentions past records, starting this series as an outfielder, and a pinch homer in 1947.
Wellsville news notes the city water tower interior cleaned and painted by Central Steel Tank Co Wichita with exterior touch ups. Also reports on Rock Creek Social Club meeting at Mrs Otis Broers home and FFA district leadership school attendees from Wellsville Chapter. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Davis of Seattle visited relatives in Kansas before departing. Garden Club meeting led by Mrs Bernhard Fleming featured opening remarks Legends of the Thistle and wildflower show. Sixth grade class viewed foreign coins collected by Forrest O Neil, relatives and service connections noted. Birthday party for Emma Fiehler held at Cedar House Nursing Home Ottawa hosted by Mrs Heffner and Mrs Todd.
In the latest bowling results, Royal-F L-L & B-1 lead with high 10-30 marks. Players such as G. Miller 168-482 and W. Lewis 214-595 posted top scores, while Sunrise 3 and Crowell 218-562 also posted notable totals. Independent-3 and Engineers-1 posted strong numbers, with Kirland 160-431 and Trout 487 among the high scorers.
New York Mets and Houston Colts will select from lists of 15 former stars including Rob ins Roberts Gil Hodges Red Schoendienst Sam Jones Richie Ashburn and Johnny Antonelli The names appear on lists from eight clubs and will be chosen the day after the World Series ends by New York and Houston The league will not disclose the lists publicly but the AP confirms several prominent players among the options such as Clem Labine Johnny Logan Vinnie Bond Mizell Bobby Shantz Pancho Herrera and others with Cincinnati’s list reportedly limited to players not World Series eligible.
In Melbourne Australia a train struck and killed a three ton elephant named Topsy after she ran amok at a local circus and dashed onto the railway. The locomotive was slightly damaged.
NEW YORK AP Birdie Tebbets talked with Johnny Keane on the stairway as the night before the 1961 World Series between the Reds and Yankees began. Gabe Paul nearby spent time with friends. Tebbetts and Paul helped build the Reds from the outside, shaping a club that reached the World Series while managing trades and signings that brought players like Blasingame and Jay, plus others connected to their regimes.
Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges said many officially designated low in spirits areas should pull out of the federal aid program and pursue their own development efforts. He criticized the program's shortcomings while noting his department both designates areas and administers aid. He called the term bad for morale.
A local notice lists numerous residents moving addresses across several states. Glor ia Britain moves from 230 8 Oak to Route No 3 Lawrence Kansas. Castel Mrs Leon relocates from 313 E 2nd to 404 E 5th Denham Cecil E moves from 629 Willow to Route 4 Ottawa Kansas.
Baltimore Orioles asked waivers on veteran outfielders Jim Busby and Dave Philley to enable unconditional releases and open roster spots for two minor leaguers. Both players were used in relief roles this season.
Williamsburg News reports Leo Santee unit 179 of the American Legion Auxiliary held an all day carpet rag sewing at the hall with six members and two guests attending. The goal is to collect 100 pounds for Wadsworth Hospital. Mr and Mrs Irwin Heth returned from a visit with their daughter and family the Ralph A Browns at Mullin ville. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Lowell Johnson and Kay of Yates Center and Mr and Mrs Charles Young of Garnett. Mrs Turrell notes her husband George is much improved from his recent illness.
Manhattan AP Gov John Anderson agrees to serve as honorary chairman for Kansas State University's forthcoming 2.5 million Second Century Fund drive. He praised the university for its forthcoming campaign success.
Floyd Patterson will defend his world heavyweight title against Tom McNeeley in Toronto on December 4 after a dispute over referees in Boston. The Boston bout was canceled when the Massachusetts Boxing Commission rejected Patterson’s request for an out of state referee. Promoter Tom Bolan announced the move.
A report references Robert Barnes of 826 Ash CH and a canvas awnings matter identified by case number 2.3243. Details are limited but indicate a local civil matter or business dispute connected to Barnes and the canvas awnings.
Announcement Tuesday confirms Patterson McNeeley boxing match to be staged at the 15 000 seat Maple Leaf Gardens. The fight will be televised in Canada and the United States with a blackout within roughly 100 miles of the venue.
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