Boston Beats Orioles In Low-Run AL Matchup
Boston defeated Baltimore 6 to 3 in a back and forth American League game. Baumann earned the win, Wilhelm took the loss, with Buddin homering for Boston. Daley and Daley provided late runs as the Red Sox pulled ahead.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Highlights 1961
A compact listing of top players by at bats runs hits and other stats. Names include Kuenn Kaline Killebrew Mathews Aaron Banks Banks Mays Pinson Powell and teams Detroit Washington Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Includes leaders in runs batted in doubles triples home runs and stolen bases with pitching leaders Face Antonelli Drysdale and Jones.
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Mays
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Antonelli
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National League Managers Former Outfielders Mayo Smith and Eddie Sawyer
Mayo Smith of the Cincinnati Reds and Eddie Sawyer of Philadelphia are described as former outfielders who later managed in the National League. The note links their playing positions to managerial roles in the league.
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Pirates Take Twin Bill as Braves Lead NL Again
Ed Wilks reports the Milwaukee Braves retook the NL lead before the All Star break by routing the Phillies 5 0 behind Carl Willey s four hitter. The Giants split with St Louis to stay within a half game, Dodgers and Pirates split wins, while Cleveland and Chicago kept pace in the AL as White Sox and Yankees slipped in the standings.
Sons Defeat Fathers in 16-15 Extra-Inning Slugfest
In a Saturday Senior League clash, a Richwood group beat their fathers 16-15 in 10 innings after a tied 16-16 regulation that saw the youngsters pull ahead in the 10th. Key moments include Hurd scoring on a hit by pitch, and Jones delivering the deciding single. Weeks and Matheny homered for the boys while the fathers hit three solo shots. A Monday 5 p.m. rematch between Rotary and Odd Fellows is scheduled.
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Pitcher Brewer Leads Red Sox Doubleheader Sweep
Tom Brewer allowed only three singles in the first game as Boston swept Baltimore 9-0 and 6-3. Bill Mazeroski drove in the winning run with a third single in the 11th inning of the second game, giving the Pirates a 3-2 win and a doubleheader sweep over the Reds after two hits and an RBI in the opener.
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Glen Hobbie
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Clem Lavine
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Indians take lead in tight AL pennant race
Detroits Sunday win gave Cleveland a four game win streak and a two game edge over the White Sox at the All Star break. Manager Jimmy Dykes praised Cleveland saying the Indians look tough the rest of the way while noting the Tigers are still in the hunt despite faltering.
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Weird Running Causes Wise To Be Optioned
The Milwaukee Braves optioned infielder Casey Wise to the Louisville farm club after a bizarre baserunning play against Philadelphia. Wise, used as a pinch runner in the eighth with one out, dashed from first, passed second on Billy Bruton's double, paused at third, then moved forward, stopped, and returned to second where he collided with Bruton, prompting a double play that was scored as a single.
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Power Lined NL Picks Aim To Break AL Stranglehold
A star studded National League lineup led by Henry Aaron Willie Mays and Ernie Banks was announced to face the American League in the 26th All Star Game at Forbes Field Pittsburgh. The crowd of 35000 was expected for this mid summer classic with the NL boasting 13 players batting over .300 compared with six for the Americans.
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Star pitchers named for All-Star game at Forbes Field
AP report lists Don Drysdale of the Dodgers and Early Wynn of the White Sox as starting pitchers for the All-Star game at Forbes Field on Tuesday. Dave Grote says Lew Burdette of the Braves will likely be the NL’s second pitcher. The AL second starter was not announced. Casey Stengel had planned Hoyt Wilhelm but switched after Wilhelm worked six innings Sunday.
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All Star Managers Plan Pitching Shuffle For Game Start
American and National League managers Casey Stengel and Fred Haney will name starting pitchers and batting orders early today for the All Star game. Stengel weighs switching to Wynn with Wilhelm as a possibility while Haney considers Burdette or Drysdale. Both lineups favor right-handed starters and include a mix of left-handed batters like Nellie Fox and Eddie Mathews among others.
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Indians Rally to Nip Tigers in Extra Innings 5-4
Cleveland moves two games up in the AL as Herb Score and Gary Bell secure a 5-4 10 inning win over Detroit. George Strickland drives in the decisive run on an error as the Indians extend their lead while the White Sox, Yankees, and Senators also post wins.
Saturday Results From Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Saturday results show Baltimore 11 over Boston 5 while Washington defeats New York 100 to 67. Cleveland lost 6-12 to Detroit in a second game that went 11 innings. Detroit won 1-9. Monday has no games. Tuesday features the All-Star Game set for Pittsburgh. Sunday results include Pittsburgh 7 over Cincinnati 5 and Milwaukee 5 over Philadelphia 0. Los Angeles 4, Chicago 3. St. Louis 4, San Francisco 2. Pittsburgh 24, Cincinnati 3. San Francisco 10, St. Louis 3. Chicago 2, Los Angeles 1. Philadelphia 2, Milwaukee 1.
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Finsterwald and Wall Share Flint Open in Playoff Duel
In Flint Michigan AP Finsterwald and Wall battled to a final 72 hole tie and then a 18 hole playoff over 9000 in first prize in the Flint Open Golf Championship. Wall edged Barber and Middlecoff by one stroke to win as Barber and Middlecoff split 2800 each from a 52000 purse.
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Yankees Mantle Switch Hitter Faces Lefties Trio
New York and Sherm Lollar in Chicago. Haney arrays two southpaws Johnny Antonelli of the Giants and Warren Spahn against the Americans. Right handers Gene Conley Don Elston and Elroy Face also listed from Philadelphia Chicago and Pittsburgh respectively.
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