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Newspaper

Sarasota News

Location

Sarasota, Florida, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1961

Page

10

Baseball Night Upends Standings With Yankees Win

Ralph Terry pitched 11 innings to beat the Indians 8-2, lifting the Yankees into first in the American League by 0.005. Bill Mazeroski’s fame aside, Terry’s win started a crucial series victory as Johnny Blanchard delivered a clutch single for the decisive run.

Fred Down United Press International Ralph Terry New York Yankees Terry Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates Has Yankees Cleveland Indians

Softball results from Sarasota Bay area leagues Thursday

Multiple local league games produced decisive wins and tied scores. St Martha's beat Bay Haven Baptist 13 2 with Pedicini pitching and Garvey Husking driving in runs. Presbyterians topped Church of God 148, Bartlett and Wilhelm collecting three hits. Adams Houser tied 10 10 with Spanos Plumbing in Cadet League as Hancock homered for Fred Walden Shoes. Publix Market broke a 6 6 deadlock to win 12 6 in Babe Ruth League. Elks defeated Sarasota Federal 12 6 in Little League with Moore winning and Newton throwing one hit for Sertoma. Merchants edged Palmer Bank 5 4, and Citizens Bank beat Kiwanis 14 4. Golf results included Mrs Gerhardt leading Class A, Singleton Class B, Aloe Class C. In pro notes, USC trounced to win NCAA game while Pirates signed 18 year old shortstop and Tigers injury worsened before Red Sox series.

Terry Johnny Blanchard Bob Cerv Indians Vic Power Johnny Romano Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Dre Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Twins Kansas City Athletics Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Vic Wertz Red Sox Don Buddin Bill Monbouquette Jim Bunning Tigers al Pilarcik Ken Hunt White Sox Bill Pierce Eli Grba Danny O'Connell Dale Long Ed Hobaugh Senators Orioles Marv Throneberry Baltimore Sarasota St. Martha’s Bay Haven Baptist First Presbyterian First Church of God The C. Pedicini Butch Garvey Chuck Husking Presbyterians J. Bartlett A. Wilhelm Church of God Adams & Houser Spanos Plumbing Fred Walden Ludwig Walpole Cadet Field Frank Hancock Hancock Steve Houp Elks Sarasota Federal Little League Park Florida Loop Doug Moore Young McDonald Gary Newton Sertoma Dairies Mardee Newton Freeman Ressler Merchants Palmer Bank Citizens Bank Kiwanis Craig Stromatt Bundy Citizens Kiwan

Bucs and Braves Make Midseason Trades In NL Race

The Milwaukee Braves exchanged shortstop Johnny Logan for outfielder Gino Cimoli and acquired catcher Sammy White from the Red Sox. Pittsburgh Pirates added Walt Moryn from the Cardinals and bought catcher Don Leppert from Columbus, while dealing with the Braves. Leppert led the International League at .391 this season. The article notes roster moves and minor-league transactions affecting several clubs.

United Press International Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Braves Johnny Logan Pirates Gino Cimoli Sammy White Boston Red Sox Walt Moryn St. Louis Cardinals Don Leppert Columbus Jets Logan Roy McMillan

Brue tops Open field with 69 at Oakland Hills

Bobby Brue of Milwaukee shot a 35 34 69 at Oakland Hills to lead the U S Open after the first round. Tommy Bolt and Bob Goalby are one stroke back, with Hogan and Nagle two behind, while 49 players posted 74 or better and the cut will reduce the field to the low 50 and ties after 36 holes.

Leo H. Petersen Birmingham, Mich Bobby Brue Milwaukee Oakland Hills Country Club Ben Hogan Clayton Haefner Tommy Bolt Bob Goalby Hogan Kel Nagle Paul Harney Bruce Crampton Rex Baxter Marty Furgol al Geiberger California Doug Sanders Bob Tor Don Finsterwald Ford Dave Douglas Dick Wan Larry Mowry Blue Sammy Snead Jack Fleck PGA Lionel Hebert Gene Littler Mike Souchak Billy Maxwell Bill Hyndman Arnold Palmer Deane Beman Billy A. Julius Boros Cary Middlecoff Brue

Smith Specialty Edges News To Tie Hanip Lead

Smith Specialty won 9 percent over THE NEWS to pull even atop the Thursday Night Men’s Handicap League. Don Murray added a 48 net, and the team posted a 99 total. Carl Smith fired a 46 net and 48 gross to share low honors.

Smith THE NEWS Don Murray Carl Smith

American Morrow advances to British Amateur semi in Scotland

Ralph Morrow a 27 year old United States airman from Oklahoma City defeated Geoff Dixon of England 3 and 2 in the quarterfinals at Turnberry Scotland. Jimmy Walker a 40 year old Scot beat Joe Carr 39 the defending champion on the 19th hole and will face Morrow in this afternoon's semifinal.

Turnberry Scotland Ralph Morrow United States Oklahoma City Geoff Dixon England Jimmy Walker Joe Carr Walker Morrow

Rams Fall 3-2 in State Playoff After Avon Park Error

Rams drop a 3-2 decision to Avon Park in the state semifinal after an infield error in the seventh inning. Ted Dan dridge pitched well for Avon Park with 11 strikeouts as Russ Gatlin battles a pulled muscle and Kane S constants drive in Rams two runs. Jacksonville Lee captures Class AA title with 2-1 win over Boca Ciega in 10 innings. Class A final set between Avon Park and DeLand delayed by rain. Umpires name Class A all star team with Harold Lanier and Corky Rogers among honorees.

Riverview High School Rams Sarasota Ted Dandridge Russ Gatlin Jacksonville Lee Generals Boca Ciega St. Petersburg Avon Park DeLand Harold Lanier Marvin Dawkins Orlando Boone Bucky Fry Jacksonville

Gulf Coast Swimming Meet Opens With Record 634 Competitors

The seventh annual Gulf Coast Swimming and Diving Championships open at Lido Pool with a record 634 swimmers and divers. Finals are nightly at 7 p.m. over two days. trials begin at 9 a.m. today and Saturday. Featured events include the national men's junior outdoor 3800 meter freestyle relay and the national Olympic development program 400 meter medley relays for men and women.

Gulf Coast Lido Pool

Palmetto Bowling Leads In 3 Man League Highlights

Palmer Speicher bowled a 267 and Les McRae posted a 786 four game set in the Rip Van Winkle 3 Man League. Don Olmstead turned a 235 game 767 set while Leo Silverwood had 219 and 730. Tampa Tribune teams led standings as Stinnett Pontiac and Team 7 posted 3 1 records. In Sarasota Lanes Owens Paint League Clift 332 and Marie 455 led. Team 12 4 0 over Team 4, Team 13 3 1 over Team 1. A C McMakin 226 555 dominated Anderson Surgical Supplies League. Green’s Fuel honors went to Marion Caldwell 176 and Carolyn Caldwell 466. Team 4 led standings with Team 3 3 1 over Team 1.

Palmer Speicher Rip van Winkle Les McRae Don Olmstead Leo Silverwood John Marcone Tampa Tribune Stinnett Pontiac Team 7 Orange Ebbers Cliff Marie Owens Sarasota Lanes Clift Dick LaGasse Margaret Winters Team 12 Team 4 Team 13 Team A. C. McMakin Anderson Surgical Supplies Kegler B. Green Ice Bags Marion Caldwell Carolyn Caldwell

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