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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1961

Page

6

White Sox surge shocks majors as they chase pennant

Chicago White Sox win 11th of 12, beat Indians 5 3 to extend hot stretch. Al Lopez notes past doubt, compares to 1951 Giants, while Reds, Dodgers, Yankees, and Braves also win or lead standings amid a flood of late-season results. Cash hits 20th homer for Tigers in win over Senators and Maris clocks 26th for Yankees as pennant race tightens.

Cash Norm Cash Tigers Senators Jim Bunning Hank Aguirre Washington Dick Donovan Roger Maris Yankees A's Bill Stafford Jim Coates Joe Nuxhall Julio Becquer Jack Fisher Twins Earl Robinson Harmon Killebrew Chuck Stubbs Bill Monbouquette Red Sox Angels Leon Wagner Earl Averill Steve Bilko Carl Yastrzemski Eli Grba Monbouquet Grba Warren Spahn Giants Braves Mike McCormick Hank Aaron Frankiy Bolling Dick Stuart Don Hoak Pittsburgh Phillies Hame Art Mahaffey Harvey Haddix Phils Roy Face Tony Taylor

Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Across Leagues

National League standings show Cincinnati atop with 39 wins, Los Angeles 38, San Francisco 36, and St. Louis 28. Tuesday results include Los Angeles 3 over Chicago 0 and St Louis 6 Cincinnati 3 in night games. Pittsburgh topped Philadelphia 6-2. Probable-pitcher matchups list Williams and Podres for LA vs Ellsworth and Cardwell, Mizell vs Buzhardt, Broglio vs Purkey, Sanford vs Burdette. American League standings place Detroit 41-23, New York 39-24, Cleveland 40-25, Boston 33-30. Tuesday results: Washington 4-5, Minnesota 5-4, Chicago 5-3, New York 6-2, Boston 11-0? Los Angeles 8-? Wednesday notes include doubleheaders in Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at Washington with listed starters.

W. L. Pet Cincinnati Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Philadelphia Cin Sanford Burdette Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Baltimore Washington Kansas City Minnesota Twinight Stigman Hawkins Baumann Pizarro Regan Hobaugh Estrada Katt Daley Shaw Schwall McBride

Area's Coaches Summer Odd Jobs Across Tri County

A survey of 32 high school coaches from 17 schools reveals 14 hold profitable jobs and four seek further education this summer. Coaches across counties like Raleigh, Fayette, and Mullens report activities from teaching and umpiring to painting, farming, and garden work, with several attending college or university programs.

Tri-County Raleigh County Woodrow Wilson

Gregory On Mound For Marlins Tonight

Leroy Gregory will start for Charleston tonight against Toronto in an International League game after Tuesday’s rainout. The Marlins led 2-1 in the top of the fourth when play was halted with bases loaded and two outs. Bob Charkales will oppose for Toronto.

Charleston W.va Leroy Gregory Toronto Marlins Bob Charkales

Chargers Sign North Texas State QB Robert Lee Duty

San Diego California UPI reports the American Football League Chargers have signed quarterback Robert Lee Duty from North Texas State. The move adds depth at the quarterback position for the Chargers as they prepare for the upcoming season.

San Diego Calif UPI San Diego Chargers American Football League North Texas State Robert Lee Duty

Allamon Rolls Highest Series In Monday League

Tom Allamon of the Regulators rolled a 546 series and games of 172 170 and 204 to lead the Monday League as his team swept two from the Receivers. Frances Dixon led the women with a 428 for the Green Hornets who lost to the Demons. Jerks beat Flashes and Mug Wumps down Alley Cats two of three. Standings show Demons 6 3 Jerks 6 3 Regulators 5 4 Mug Wumps 5 4 Receivers 4 5 Alley Cats 4 3 Green Hornets 5 Flashes 6. The Assistant manager at Oak Hills bowling alley reports winter leagues organizing with eight new alleys opening July 1 bringing total to 10. Eight new are completed though pin setters not yet arrived. J D Burgess will have Fayette County Handicap League results by Thursday if reachable, with a Friday round-up in this column. The league has 12 teams.

Tom Allamon Regulators Bureau of Mines Tom Frances Dixon Green Hornets Demons Jerks Flashes Mug Wumps Alley Cats Receivers Oak Hill Tommy Plasha J. D. Burgess Fayette County Burgess Fayette County Handicap League

New Colonaid laxative claims three way relief

Aging colon weakens bowel propulsion causing hard dry waste. New COLONAID laxative promises three key actions: moisturize waste, rebulk and stimulate nerve reflexes for mass movement. Claims gentle overnight relief, hospital tested safety, and no vitamin absorption interference. Introductory size 43 cents.

Colonaid CoLonamo

Major League Leaders Averages and Key Stats List

National League leaders Cepeda Freese Robinson Mays Freese Aaron and others top batting counts and home run threats. American League leaders Maris Mantle Colavito Cash Gentile and more drive runs batted in with top totals. Pitching leaders include Miller Koufax Latman Schwall and Grant among the best in wins and era.

Cepeda Giants Freese Reds Robinson Aaron Braves Mays Cash Tigers Maris Yanks Mantle Gentile Orioles Colavito Miller Padres Dodgers Shantz Pirates Koufax Purkey Latman Indians Schwall Red Sox Terry Grant Mossi

Tomlinson Signs With Florida U

Wheeling high school basketball star Dick Tomlinson accepts a basketball scholarship to the University of Florida. He was a two time Class AAA all state center and excelled in football and track, quarterbacking the Wildcats and running the dashes.

Lawrence Wiseman Woodrow Wilson High School Victor Peelish Little League Elks Nelson Bragg Don Warden Florida Shady Spring _ Noel Babe” Riffe al Harper Shady June Dix Manning University of Tenn Knoxville Wheeling W.va UPI Dick Tomlinson University of Florida Tomlinson Wildcats

Littler Fires 68 in Western Open Practice Round

National Open champion Gene Littler shot 68 in a practice round at Blythefield Country Club, matching Miller Barber and John Barnum as three players at three-under. Littler and Barnum qualified for the championship which starts Thursday. Barber led the qualifying for remaining entrants among 156 total players in the $30,000 tournament.

Grand Rapids Mich Gene Littler Finer Littler Blythefield Country Club Miller Barber Eldorado, Ark John Barnum Barnum Barber Jackie Burke Jr Houston Tex Lionel Hebert Lafayette Sam Ove White Sulphur Springs W. Va

Snead and Palmer Set for August Exhibition Match

Arnold Palmer of Ligonier Pa will face Slammin Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs WVa in an exhibition at the Thendara Golf Club Old Forge New York on August 5. The former National Open champion meets Snead in medal play with a winner take $3 000 prize.

Old Forge N.Y UPI Arnold Palmer Ligonier Sammy Snead White Sulphur Springs W.va New York State Palmer Snead Thendara Golf Club

U S Retains Carling Cup in St Louis Golf Match

The United States won a Carling Cup defense, defeating Canada 72-445 at Old Warson Country Club. Led by Julius Boros and amateurs Bill Campbell and Ed Meister, the U S rallied from a deadlock after nine holes to seal its third straight Carling Cup title. Canadian pair Al Balding and Phil Brownlee posted the low round of 69 to lead their side.

ST. Louis UPI United States Old Warson Country Club Julius Boros Bill Campbell Ed Meister U. S al Balding Phil Brownlee Paul Harney Bob Cochran Boros Charles Kocsis Stan Leonard Gary Cowan Don Finsterwald U.S Bill Kerr Keith Alexander Canada

Whitney Bell Signs with San Francisco Saints

Whitney Bell, a two season Knickerbocker, signs with the San Francisco Saints of the American Basketball League. Bell becomes the fourth former Knickerbocker to join the Saints after Kenny Sears Jim Palmer and Mike Farmer.

Saints San Francisco UPT Whitey Bell New York Knickerbockers National Basketball Association San Francisco Saints American Basketball League Bell Knickerbocker Saints Kenny Sears Jim Palmer Mike Farmer

Smith Told By Doctors to Quit Baseball for Heart Ailment

St Louis Cardinals catcher Hal Smith, 30, was told by doctors to rest and quit baseball due to a coronary artery condition. He described feeling fine, with tests taking eleven days revealing heart trouble. Managers offered him a future with the club, and Smith weighs options including a radio show and country music ties while father of three contemplates life after baseball.

ST. Louis UPI St. Louis Cardinal Hal Smith Smith Smitty Barling Ark Bill Sarni The Redbirds

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