Freese, Gardner spark Reds and Twins past rivals
Cincinnati’s Gene Freese hustled home on a throw to score the winning run in a 3-2 Reds victory over Philadelphia. Minnesota’s Billy Gardner drove in Jim Lemon with a ninth inning double to beat Chicago 6-5 as the Twins stayed a game behind the AL lead.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Minnesota Twins
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Reds
Philadelphia Phils
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Jim Lemon
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Chicago White Sox
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Bob Allison
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Ray Moore
National League and American League Baseball Leaders List
United Press International summarizes top players across the National and American Leagues. Moon and Mays stand out with high averages, Aaron leads in RBIs for NL, Mantle tops AL home runs, and key pitchers like Lary and Pascual post strong records. Includes multiple players and teams across Dodgers Giants Braves Yankees Indians Tigers Orioles White Sox.
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Stock Car Racers To Hold Meeting
The Beckley Speedway organization will hold a meeting at 8 p m Thursday at J W Richardson's Garage 303 F St All drivers and race car owners planning to race at the Prosperity track for the 1961 season are asked to attend The meeting will discuss rules and starting times for the races A tentative opening date remains for Sunday if weather permits Track work is progressing and should be ready by Sunday
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Life-Saving Minnesota Fish Rescue Program
The Minnesota Department of Conservation rescued about 515 000 game fish weighing nearly 60 000 pounds from shallow lakes since October. Fish are moved to larger lakes where oxygen levels remain higher as winter kill risk rises from ice and snow blocking light, stopping plant oxygen production.
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Department of Conservation
Fisheries
April Skies Captures Top Weight in Toboggan Handicap
New York April Skies carries 128 pounds as top weight in the six furlong Toboggan Handicap at Aqueduct on a day of six races with total purse of 22,600 dollars.
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New York
Aqueiduct
Baseball standings and games summary for Monday to Tuesday
Major League standings show San Francisco 10-6 and Pittsburgh 9-6 atop the NL, with Philadelphia 6-10 and Cincinnati 7-10 in the lower half. Monday's only game was Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 2. Tuesday featured listed probable pitchers for SF at Chicago, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Los Angeles at Milwaukee, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, and Wednesday games including SF at Chicago.
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Seccuro Announces Changes for AL Junior Season
West Virginia American Legion junior baseball set new rules for 1961. Eligible players born after January 1, 1943, four fewer registered players allowed, 18 year olds may sign pro contracts anytime. Birth certificates required, team certifications due by June 15, eight areas with regional and state playoffs culminating in Charleston August 3-6. State winner advances to National Regional in College Park, Maryland. Williamson the defending champion.
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Charleston
College Park
Williamson
Throneberry Bolsters A’s Attack As Regular First Baseman
Marvin Throneberry has earned a regular role with the Kansas City Athletics as first baseman. In 13 games he hit three home runs, driven in 12, and batted .289, providing the team with power and lineup stability under manager Joe Gordon. The Throneberry brothers, Marv and Faye, stand out in the major leagues with Marv gaining fan support in Kansas City through his early-season power.
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Kansas City
Marvin Eugene Throneberry
Kansas City Athletics
Throneberry
New York Yankees
Bill Skowron
Athletics
Norm Siebern
Joe Gordon
Siebern
Marv
Faye
Los Angeles Angels
Umpire Passarella Turns Actor Hoodlum Roles in TV
Hollywood UPI notes Art Pasarella, ex major league umpire, becomes a professional actor, known for hoodlum parts in The Untouchables Malibu Run and Guestward Ho. He also played varied roles including a hayseed and a U.S. Army colonel, with a soon to air ABC episode featuring him as an umpire in a rhubarb with manager Joanne Dru.
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Nuremberg
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ABC
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Berardino
Pasarella
WVU to Host Richmond in baseball doubleheader recall
Wet grounds forced yesterday's cancellation of WVU vs Richmond doubleheader. West Virginia University and Fairmont were to play today on the baseball diamond in Morgantown. John Berberich, 6-9 230, signed with the San Francisco Saints of the American Basketball League after being the fifth draft choice of the St. Louis Hawks in the NBA.
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UPI
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Mantle Seeks to Help Houck Win This Year
Mickey Mantle spoke in a reflective mood about baseball and his desire to aid Houck in securing a successful season. He emphasized that his main goal is for Houck to win this year, sharing thoughts on teamwork and the path ahead.
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Houck
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UPI
Mickey Mantle
Ralph Houk
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Season to end for 2 Mullens leagues this week
The Mullens Handicap and Industrial Bowling Leagues near season end. Appalachian leads the Handicap race with 1.5 games over Otsego. Tralee Engineers top the Industrial League after key wins and high series by Ray Hall and Gene Farley. Other notable scores from Wyoming General Hospital, Thomehin's Furniture, and Poca Fuel are noted along with upcoming playoff implications.
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Ray Armentrout
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Buck Wood
Wilbur Reed
Fred Niswander
Jim McVey
Parsons Keeps Jets On Top In IL Standings
Tom Parsons, a 21-year-old Pirates farmhand, held the Buffalo Bisons to two hits as the Columbus Jets beat Buffalo 4 to 3 to remain atop the International League. The Jets improved to 8-2. San Juan Marlins beat Syracuse Chiefs 7-2. Rochester Jersey City game rained out. Humberto Robinson took the loss for Buffalo. Ed Olivares hit a three run homer for San Juan.
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TASTY a nd TASTY a nd No. 15 Stover The pitch
The article explains scoring zone techniques for pitching and chipping. It notes using a No. 9 or pitching iron, an open stance, ball played toward the right foot, and an open club face. To compensate, swing should arc slightly outside in, cutting across from outside to inside.
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