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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1961

Page

4

Arcadia High Hosts Buckeye Hawks In Big Track Showdown

Arcadia High prepares for a 3 30 p m track meet against Buckeye with Jim Faltermeir of Arcadia favored in the 880 and a strong Titan sprint contingent led by Carl Grant and Jack Quick. Oviatt tops the list in distance with a fast 2 03 clocking but Faltermeir aims for improvement and a top half mile finish.

Arcadia Hawks Arcadia High Buckeye Eo the Titans Jim Faltermeir Jack Quick Gregory Chandler Tom Parker Sam Bartaluzzi

Player wins Masters as Palmer falters on final hole

Little Gary Player of South Africa captures the Masters title after Arnold Palmer stumbles on the 72nd hole. Palmer blamed misfortune and cursed sixes as his bid ended on Augusta’s final stretch while Player secured the victory with steady play and a clutch finish.

Augusta Gary Player South Africa Midas Palmer Sixes

Yastrzemski and Davis Top 1961 Rookies in UPI Survey

Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski and Los Angeles’ Willie Davis were named outstanding rookies of the 1961 season in a UPI pre season survey by 57 experts. Yastrzemski received 28 votes and Davis 34. no other rookie topped five.

NEW York UPI Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox Fleet Willie Davis Los Angeles Dodgers United Press International Davis Yastrzemski Ted Williams

Snider and Jensen Top Preseason Comeback Picks

New York UPI reports Duke Snider of the Dodgers and Jackie Jensen of the Red Sox are named come back players of the year by a panel of 57 experts after spring action. Snider, 34, played 101 games last year and hit .243 but batted .386 with five homers this spring. Jensen, 33, faces a tough return after a fullseason absence and a difficult adjustment period.

NEW York UPI Duke Snider Los Angeles Dodgers Jackie Jensen Boston Red Sox Snider Brooklyn Jensen

Donut King Debuts in Turf Paradise Dinner Stakes

Donut King owned by Vern H Winchell Jr will make his local debut in Wednesdays Dinner Stakes at Turf Paradise a 46 furlong race with added value of 1500 dollars He has started twice at Santa Anita winning one race and placing third in the other Also won at Arcadia California Other runners include Encore Fer B Js Baby Cathy Lo and more in the card with multiple races listed by horse names and entries.

Phoenix UPI King Vern H. Winchell, Jr Turf Paradise B.j.'s Baby Cathy Lo Wire Gold Naval Air Town Dog Ring Con Ifniwood

Dark Begins Managerial Bid in 1948 World Series Context

The piece recalls Alvin Dark entering his first World Series with the Braves in Boston and moving into a managerial role the next season alongside Ralph Houk of the Yankees. It notes rookies like Mickey Vernon and Carl Yastrzemski facing pressure, references past freshmen pennant winners, and sets a tone of grand debut and high expectations for 1949.

New York UPI Braves Dark Ralph Houk Yankees Order Mickey Vernon Houk Minnesota Twins Custy Stengel Vernon Hugh Jennings Detroit Pat Moran Phillies Kid Gleason White Sox Bucky Harris Senators Joe Gans

Opening Day Buzz Lingers Over 1961 Baseball Debuts

The Pirates and Yankees bring familiar pennant-winning lineups into 1961 as MLB opens with Washington’s Senators making a debut against the White Sox. Rookie Kennedy energizes the scene in Washington while new faces appear with Giants and A’s amid expanded leagues.

Washington ‘Senators Chicago White Sox Washington Dale ‘Longmake Pete Daley Sox Frank Baumann Chicago Dick Donovan Pirates Yankees San Francisco Giants West Coast Bob Friend Sam Jones Giants al Dark Harvey Kuenn Cleveland Charlie Hiller Tom Haller

Frey Extends Lead in Turf Paradise Jockey Standings

Paul Frey remains top jockey at Turf Paradise with 36 firsts 32 seconds and 30 thirds this season. Close behind, Paul Yeager holds 33 firsts 31 seconds and 28 thirds in the standings.

Paul Yeager

Baseball scoreboard from Monday shows Cubs 6 Washington 3

In the American League a game ended 6 to 3 with Baumann earning the win and Sievers hitting a first inning homer for the Chicago White Sox. No National League games were scheduled.

Chicago Washington Wynn Kemmerer Baumann Lollar Donovan Daley Hr—Sievers

Major League Standings And Schedules By United Press International

Baseball standings and upcoming games for the American and National Leagues. Key teams include Chicago Boston Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Minnesota New York Washington Los Angeles Baltimore and Minnesota with listed records, today’s results, and Tuesday and Wednesday probable pitchers.

Houk United Press International Major League United Press International American League W. L. Pet Chicago Baltimore Boston Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Los Angeles Minnesota New York Hwashington Washington Herbert Monbouquette Ramos Ford Los “Angeles Grba Pappas Los Angeles Cicigo Rathtati OV. L Pet Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis San Franchisco Hobbie O’toole St. Louis Broglio Spahn San Francisco Friends Jones Roberts Drysdale

Unclear OCR notes on game and sales outcomes

Vague fragment mentions money collection capacity and selling out a fourth game. No clear entities, dates, teams, or places identifiable from the readable text.

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