Williams Retires as Yanks Extend Win Streak to 12
Ted Williams ends a storied career after 19 seasons with the Red Sox. In his final at bat he belts his 521st home run as Boston defeats Baltimore 6-4. Yankees tie AL home run record at 190 with three off Chuck Stobbs, while Mantle and Maris lead with 40 and 39. Whitey Ford shines in tune-up, and Elston Howard injures finger against Washington.
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Al Lopez Signs His Fifth Contract With White Sox
CHICAGO AP Al Lopez signed a one year deal to manage the Chicago White Sox in 1961 at a reported salary of 50 000 to 60 000. The contract ends rumors he might join the New York Yankees if Casey Stengel retires. The Sox open a three game windup series with Cleveland Friday night and trail Baltimore by a half game in the standings.
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Cyclones Seek Home Win as Highland Park Visit
Ottawa High Cyclones chase its first home football victory in five years as Highland Park comes to Cook Field for the Northeast Kansas League opener. Ottawa quarterback Ronnie Reusch is recovered and ready, while coach Harold Wallace notes Highland Park has shuffled lineups each game and will present a different challenge.
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Bowling Scores From Various Leagues Night Results
Night bowling results list scores across multiple leagues including Knights of Columbus, Wen Night Ladies, First National and Independents. Standout figures include Horn 227 and Cheney 202 for Kansas State, Wassmer 155 and Haller 200 in others, with team totals and high games noted across several clubs.
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Rumor KC Offer To Casey Stengel
The New York Times dispatch from Washington says Casey Stengel may become General Manager of the Kansas City Athletics for 195. Stengel, born in Kansas City, would be welcomed back by local buyers ready to purchase the A's. He has dodged retirement rumors and vowed to announce future plans after the World Series.
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Ted Williams Belts Homer on Last Major League Appearance
Ted Williams belts a 450 foot homer in his final Fenway appearance sealing a 5-4 win over Baltimore. The crowd roared as Williams, retiring after 19 seasons, tipped his cap and the team retired number 9.
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Batting Race In National Gets Tighter
In a tight National League race, San Diego beat Bob Miller and improved to 14-12 in the fifth. Maury Wills stole his 49th base after reaching on an error, tying the NL mark since 1924. Ed Mathews hit his 38th homer as Del Crandall drove in three for the Braves to defeat Jim Owens. Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-2 as Larker doubled and scored, while Mays went hitless in four as Cubs topped Giants 6-3. Milwaukee beat Philadelphia 9-3 with Lew Burdette winning his 19th, tightening the second-place chase. Groat eyeing return. Cubs/ Pirates updates noted.
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Baseball Scores Thursday and Friday Games Summary
The record lists Thursday and Friday baseball games with locations and teams including Fastan at New York, Cleveland at Chicago, Detroit at Kansas City, St Louis at Los Angeles, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Los Angeles, and St Louis at San Francisco. Several entries are marked as no games.
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Schedule Set For Grade School Football Teams
At a coaches meeting the fall grade school football schedule was drawn up with Oct 15 opening games. Garfield vs Field 9 am Hawthorne vs Lincoln 10 am. Oct 22 Hawthorne vs Garfield 9 am Field vs Lincoln 10 am. Oct 29 Hawthorne vs Field 9 am Lincoln vs Garfield 10 am. Orlis Cox, director, noted possible evening exhibition with each team in a different quarter. Coaches listed for each school. Location undecided. past games held at Ottawa University.
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Garfield Orlis Cox
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Chuck Pierce
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Alan Lawson
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Ottawa University
Pitt players testify in bribe case against dentist
Pittsburgh AP report states two 21 year old Pitt basketball players John Fridley and Dick Falenski testified that dentist Edward H. Sebastian offered money and other lures to fix games. Fridley described riding with Sebastian to meetings in December and the first bribe proposal.
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Dentists Becomes Central Figure in Mystery Offer Case
A fragmentary report describes Sebastian James and Falenski discussing a discounted $1000 diamond ring and a half price cat as part of a broader offer. The dentist was asked to contact Falenski and inform school officials while the district attorney’s office was notified.
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