Giants Dodgers Clinch Wins as NL Flag Race Remains Tied
United Press International reports the Dodgers and Giants won, keeping their NL pennant duel tied with six games left. Haller powered the Giants past St. Louis with five RBI and two homers, while Davis hit two Dodger homers in a 6-1 win over Cincinnati. Orioles beat Athletics 6-4 in AL action.
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Boxscores from three major league games reported
Saint Louis, Cincinnati, and Chicago combined box scores show fielding lines, hit totals, and pitching decisions. Hart and J Alou highlight the St Louis game as SF battles with Spahn, Bolin, and Linzy on the mound. in Cincinnati Los Angeles, Davis homers twice off Podres with Ellis and Perranoski pitching. Chicago loses to Philadelphia as Banks and Rojas contribute runs behind Jackson and Bunning.
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Minnesota Twins hailed as big money makers in Minnesota
Calvin Griffith recalls Washington Senators poverty and the move to Minnesota in 1961. He notes the club would have quit baseball if rejected, and says five more years in Washington would have forced a withdrawal. The Twins, now AL champions, remain a major revenue source.
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Senators owner recalls hard times and spring training
Griffith recounts how the team bought radio and TV rights to fund spring training and how the club avoided selling players. He notes the Senators faced heavy financial limits, could not compete for bonuses, and only signed Harmon Killebrew through staged payments. He recalls brief profitability gaps and reliance on other events to stay afloat.
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Haller RBi focus boosts Giants in win over Cards
San Francisco catcher Tom Haller credited RBIs as the key to the 8-4 Giants victory over St. Louis, after belting two homers and driving in five. Haller, batting .257, emphasized clutch RBIs over mere hits as San Francisco presses Dodgers and Reds for the pennant. Manager Herman Franks praised the win despite pulling Warren Spahn early, while Haller reflected on playing every day and contributing RBIs.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Night Schedule Summary
The standings show San Francisco and Los Angeles tied for first in the National League with 92 wins each, Cincinnati at 88, Pittsburgh 86, Milwaukee 83, and St. Louis 75. In the American League Minnesota leads with 99 wins, Baltimore 91, Chicago 91, Detroit 86, Cleveland 83, New York 75, California 73, Washington 67, Boston 61, and Kansas City 58. Tuesday night matchups include Pittsburgh at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia, Milwaukee at Houston, Cincinnati at Los Angeles, and St. Louis at San Francisco.
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Cassius Clay Teases Patterson Ahead of Las Vegas Bout
Heavyweight champion Cassius Clay teased Floyd Patterson, calling him a rabbit in jest as he prepared for the November 22 title fight in Las Vegas. Clay beat a punching bag and offered no details on any new pre fight plan to curious onlookers.
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Betsy Rawls Tops LPGA Career Winnings Ranking
Betsy Rawls becomes the LPGA career money leader with $185,948 in earnings since 1948, surpassing Mickey Wright whose career totals reach $185,883 after Wright’s retirement. Kathy Whitworth leads the current year’s money list with $22,145, followed by Carol Mann at $17,269.
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Will Reds Replace Sisler Next Year
Cincinnati reporters and team officials debate manager Dick Sisler future as the Reds chase a pennant. DeWitt will delay any decision to season’s end while pitching woes and lineup choices draw criticism. Sisler cites pitching as the season’s key factor as OToole and Nuxhall deal with injuries and slump-driven misfires.
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Yankees Swamped By World Series Ticket Frenzy For Pope Mass
New York Yankee officials confirm record demand for Pope Paul VI mass tickets at Yankee Stadium on Oct 4. The team has no role in ticketing, offering stadium space and access to the archdiocese of New York. 90,000 Pope tickets printed, 22,000 to parishes, rest allocated to churches nationwide and abroad.
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Purdue Tops UPI Top Grid Power After Notre Dame Upset
Purdue rises to No 1 in the United Press international ratings after a 25 21 upset of Notre Dame. The Boilermakers, long a Big Ten underachiever, secure 15 first place votes and 298 points, with Texas and Nebraska challenging.
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Rankings Show Purdue Top In UPI College Football Poll
United Press International releases the first major college football ratings of the season with Purdue leading at 298 points and 2-0 record. Texas second with 285, Nebraska third, and Arkansas, Michigan, LSU, Michigan State, Kentucky, Notre Dame, and Southern California round out the top ten. Notre Dame drops to ninth after a loss to Purdue. LSU and Arkansas each notch early victories, while Michigan State rises after a 23-0 win over Penn State.
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Major League Leaders National and American Leagues
Top hitters and pitchers listed by league. Notables include Mays Giants with 50 home runs and Johnson Reds 125 RBIs in the National League, Colavito Indians 104 RBIs in the American League, and Koufax Dodgers 24 8 as a pitcher in the NL alongside Grant Twins 20 6 in the AL.
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