Yankees Move Into Cleveland Series With Five Game Lead
The Yankees won their seventh in a row by beating Detroit 7-3 and now hold a five game lead over Chicago and a 514 game edge over Cleveland. Casey Stengel reshuffled pitching with Whitey Ford losing and Ed Lopat set to face the Tribe. Cubs beat Pirates 6 2 as Philadelphia’s Robin Roberts tossed a two hitter in a 2-0 win. Brooklyn sold Joe Black to Cincinnati for about 25000 and a minor leaguer.
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Seminole Football Clinic Draws 500 plus in Tallahassee
Doak S Campbell Stadium hosts the second annual Football Carnival led by Tom Nugent with Otto Graham, Doak Walker, Lou Groza and Tobin Rote among famed instructors. Speakers demonstrate passing, kicking and backfield play for high school and college coaches and players.
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Florida Mid-Summer Junior Tennis Championship Set
The fifth annual Florida Mid-Summer Junior Tennis Championship will be held at the Orlando Tennis Club from July 1 to 4. Chamber of Commerce Manager H. Stuart Johnston notes a record field of top-ranking players. 86 entries last year drew competitors from Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Cocoa, Daytona, Ormond Beach, Jacksonville, Pensacola, St. Petersburg, Tampa and Orlando. The event is directed by R. A. Robertson and Mrs. Bea Curry.
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Bisplinghoff Conrad Win French Amateur Meet
Conrad Bisplinghoff from San Antonio advances to the French Amateur semi finals along with Bill Campbell and Don Bisplinghoff. Conrad defeats Bruce Cudd 3 and 2 while Ken Thom falls to Bisplinghoff 3 and 2 and Campbell wins 1 up over Arthur Perowne. LaMaze beats Lt. Jim Gray 9 and 8 to reach the semis.
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West Va
Arthur Perowne
LaMaze
Jim Gray
Jacksonville
DeMarco Defends World Welterweight Title Tonight
Tony De Marco faces Carmen Basilio at Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium in a scheduled 15 round world welterweight title bout. Basilio holds 8 to 5 favorite odds, with NBC television coverage and 8,000-seat venue sold out, expecting more via a State Fair Coliseum telecast. Basilio, 28, has 44 wins and 11 losses. De Marco, 40 wins and 4 losses, both durable contenders since 1948 with recent wins and comebacks shaping a tightly watched title clash.
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Modified Cars Race Tonight at Sara Mana Speed Bowl
The modified stock cars race tonight at Sara Mana Speed Bowl features about twenty five entrants racing on slick asphalt. Starter Jimmy Frankland watches for yellow and red flags as guard rails need repairs by manager Bill Brownell.
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Baseball and Softball Schedule at Local Parks
Friday schedule includes Palmer Bank versus Merchants and Milk versus Kiwanis at Little League Park. Softball features First Baptist versus St Martha’s and Osprey Baptist versus Eastside Baptist at Payne Park. Evening racing at SaraMana Speed Bowl and rifle club events at VFW facilities. Additional baseball games occur at Payne Park Washburne Field and Babe Ruth League venues with multiple matchups.
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Koole Wins Nine Hole Tourney With Low Gross
Reno Koole captured the low gross at the Sarasota Bay Women's Golf Association informal nine hole event yesterday with a 43. The low net went to Mrs. Jim Saunders with 45-11-34, runner up was Mrs. G. M. Nelson at 45-9-36, and Ernie Thomas finished third with 47-10-37. Emma McMahon had the fewest putts with 12. Hostesses for next week: Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Thomas.
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G. M. Nelson
Ernie Thomas
Emma McMahon
Mrs. Saunders
Nelson
Thomas
Birmingham Wins Two By 4 3 Score
Birmingham swept Atlanta 4 3 and moved from fifth to second in the Dixie League standings. Nashville blanked Chattanooga 8 0 behind Gerry Lane, trimming Lookouts’ lead to 2 1/2 games and reaching .500. Memphis and New Orleans had rainouts. Mobile and Little Rock did not play.
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Scores From The Day Across Eight Cities
Reports show Boston defeated Cleveland 4 to 2 while Kansas City won 4 to 2 over Washington. New York led Detroit 7 to 3 and Baltimore faced rain at Chicago.
Washington at Chicago and other night games summary
Washington visits Chicago with Stone facing Trucks in a night matchup. Baltimore travels to Kansas City with Wilson meeting Hebert. Boston at Detroit features Nixon against Maas in another late game. New York meets Cleveland with Lopat opposing Garcia in a night duel.
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Chicago Beats Pittsburgh 6 to 2 in Rainy Day Action
In a rainy day slate, Chicago defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 2. Cincinnati at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at New York both faced wet conditions with Philadelphia edging St. Louis 2 to 0.
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Chicago at Brooklyn and Other Night NBA Tilt Schedule
Night games listed with Jones and Erskine for Chicago Brooklyn. Poholsky and Hearn for St Louis New York. Conley and Friend for Milwaukee Pittsburgh. Matches highlight pairings and active pitchers.
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Baseball Leaders of the Major Leagues
The 1961 season leaders include Kaline Detroit with a .376 batting average and 76 hits and 41 RBIs. Mantle New York led in runs with 51 and home runs tied at 14 with Zermal Kansas City. Ashburn Philadelphia hit .352 in the National League. Snider Brooklyn topped NL in runs 48 and in home runs with Campanella 17. Newcombe Brooklyn won 10–0 in decisions with 1.000 ERA.
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St. Louis
Fans Start All Star Voting In Interleague Classic
Chicago fans begin voting to determine the 16 All Star selections for the July 12 game at Milwaukee County Stadium. The Chicago Tribune sponsors the national poll with 761 outlets 22 days of voting ends July 1. Managers Al Lopez and Leo Durocher will name pitchers.
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Twilight Golf Set At Sara Bay Sunday
After last Sunday's twilight tour at Sara Bay Country Club, the tournament committee schedules another event this Sunday. Players form foursomes and call Clyde Kelpro for entry. The nine hole event starts at 4 p.m. A buffet supper follows the tourney.
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River Downs Joins TRA as 40th Member Track
The Thoroughbred Racing Association announces River Downs near Cincinnati as a new TRA member track, expanding the association to its 40th member.
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Conchs Defeat Sailors 3-2 in Key West showdown
Key West Conchs beat the Sarasota Sailors 3-2 in a post season tune up. Ken Kerr drove in Toney Hoper on a seventh inning sacrifice fly as Kerr and Beal combined for timely defense and pitching by Bop Mab. Sailors tied the game with a fifth inning rally before the Conchs pulled ahead. The two teams meet again tonight at the new high school stadium with Johnny Greene starting for the Sailors seeking his first win.
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