Reds Power Topples Pirates in Record Homer Pace
Cincinnati’s Redlegs built a late rally led by Smoky Burgess three run blast to beat the Pirates 4 3 and move within reach of first place as they chase an all time homer pace. Harvey Kuenn homered for Detroit as the A's dropped.
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Jackie Brandt
Bill White
Daryl Spencer
Bill Sarni
Don Bessent
Marv Grissom
Virgil Trucks
Jack Mahon
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Pittsburgh
Kuenn
Tiger
Five New Swim Records Marred By Miami Coach Protest
At the Florida State AAU Outdoors Championships in St Petersburg five state marks were set but interrupted as Metro Miami coach Bill Burrell pulled his squad from the meet to protest official Don Stobs. Stobs defended officials and urged protest through proper channels. The Miami team faced possible reentry denial unless Burrell apologized publicly.
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Bruce Harming
Saraston Swimming Club
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Eddie Reese
Daytona Beach
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All-Star selections lean Reds as voting tallies favor Cincy players
Cincinnati led the NL starting lineup with five players, including Frank Robinson and Gus Bell, while Mickey Mantle topped overall votes in a close finish. Yankee and Brooklyn stars trailed, with American League starters dominated by Boston and Detroit selections.
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Milwaukee
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Chicago
del Ennis
Philadelphia
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Don Mueller
Jim Finigan
Kansas City
Baptists win 5-3 thriller on pinch homer
Arlie Hawkins crushed a three run homer after two walks and an error in the final inning to lift the Bee Baptist to a 5-3 victory over Concordia Lutheran in YMCA Church Softball at Payne Park. Dick Lee held Lutheran hitters to five and drove in a run, while Bob Piper contributed two hits. Orville Fowler limited the Methodist attack as Concordia recorded five safeties.
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Bob Piper
Concordia
Orville Fowler
Methodists
Jim du Bois
Demaret backs Middlecoff to win U S Open after 36 holes
Jimmy Demaret predicts Cary Middlecoff will win the U S Open after the first 36 holes as Middlecoff holds a 241 total and leads the field. Demaret says Middlecoff should prevail given his current form.
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Cary
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Yank Left In College Golf Meet
Rick Jones of Ohio State heads the North in the 50th National college golf championship at Columbus with quarter final match play starting today. Eight survivors from 64 qualifiers include Rex Baxter Jr. of Houston and marquee foes from Oklahoma UCLA North Texas State and SMU.
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Ohio
Rick Jones
Jerry Pittman
Southern Methodist
Gene Lookabill
North Carolina
Moore Leads Junior Golf Tourney at Tallahassee
In the All Southern Junior Golf Tour, Booker Moore of Tallahassee holds a one stroke lead after a 74 and a 75 to total 149 in the 17 18 year old group as final rounds begin. Howell Fraser of Panama City leads the 15 16 year old bracket with a 72 plus 81 for a 153 total. Marien Vogt of New Smyrna Beach stands runner up in the 15 16 group with 78 and 77 for 155.
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New Smyrna Beach
Kigers One Hitter Lifts Medics Past Moose in Babe Ruth
David Kiger pitched and batted the Medics to an 8-5 victory over the Moose. Kenneth Hare suffered the lone Moose hit off Kiger. Kiger drove in the winning run with a three run double in the sixth.
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FSU Coach Litwhiler to Address Sportsmen Club Dinner
Florida State University baseball coach Danny Litwhiler will speak to the Sportsmen Club of Sarasota County at Bobby Jones Golf Club Monday at 7 p.m. He is noted for a 187 game error-free streak and a Hall of Fame glove, and his Seminoles finished 17-6 last season with this year’s team reaching the NCAA regional finals.
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Boston
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Bobby Jones Club
Vols Struggle as Mobile Hurlers Sweep Series
Nashville's pennant hopes falter after three straight shutouts and a 5-0 loss to Mobile. Bob Yanen pitched a five run shutout on three singles as Mobile completed the series sweep leaving Nashville six games behind Birmingham.
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League Leaders Highlight Baseball Stats Blitz
The record summary lists top hitters and leaders across teams. Notable figures include Boyer of St. Louis with 19 home runs, Robinson of Cincinnati tied with Banks for 16, and Mussal of St. Louis leading runs with 57. St. Louis supports Mussal and Long with high RBIs, while Mays tops stolen bases with 15.
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Mantle Leads 1961 AL Stats With 27 Home Runs
American League leaders show Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees with 27 home runs and 64 runs batted in, followed by Berra with 18 and Sievers with 17. Kuenn and Lopez top steals with eight and seven respectively, while Mantle also posts 64 runs and 92 RBIs in 150 games.
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Bolesta Leads Florida Open After First Round
Bolesta of Tampa shot 66 to lead the Florida Open at Sunset Club in St. Petersburg as 183 entries began the second round. Bill Tinder of Miami Springs checked in 67, with Clyde Usina of West Palm Beach and Hugh Hayes of Tampa tied at 68. Don Bisplinghoff was absent due to business.
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