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Newspaper

Scottsdale Progress

Location

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1961

Page

4

Freese and Gardner Spark Brisk Wins for Reds and Twins

United Press International reports that Gene Freese of the Reds and Billy Gardner of the Twins, both journeymen players, helped secure key victories. Freese scored the winning run from second on a deep shortstop error in Cincinnati's 3-2 win over Philadelphia, while Gardner delivered a two-out ninth inning double to drive in the winner as Minnesota edged Chicago 5-4. Gardner also contributed three of the Twins 14 hits as they stayed within a game of the AL lead after beating the White Sox in St Paul.

United Press International Gene Freese Cincinnati Reds Billy Gardner Minnesota Twins Freese Reds Phila Delphia Phils Gardner Jim Lemon Minnesota Chicago White Sox Jim O’toole Robin Roberts Phils Ruben Amaro Chico Cardenas Don Blasingame Amaro Blasingame O'Toole Roberts Bobby del Greco Twins St. Paul-Minneapolis White Sox Scrappy Lemon Turky Lown Chicago Jim Landis al Smith Camilo Carreon Chuck Stubbs Harmon Killebrew Lennie Green Bob Allison Green Ray ‘Moore

Knick draftee Tom Stith signs then contracts illness

Brooklyn-born star Tom Stith, No 1 Knicks pick, signed a three year deal with the New York Knicks last month. He is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis and his playing status is uncertain. Stith led St Bonaventure to a 24 4 season and 830 points. He weighed 215 pounds, dropped 15 pounds, and now ranges 190 to 195. He married Gladys Smith on April 8.

Clean N.Y UPI Tom Stith Brooklyn Tom Knicks Stith St. Bonaventure Gladys Smith Olean Whitey Martin Irish

Murry Warmath To Coach Stars

The All-American Bowl in Tucson has signed Murry Warmath of Minnesota to coach the major school squad for a December 30 game. Warmath, a near unanimous 1960 Coach of the Year after Minnesota’s national title, will arrive December 26 to begin drills as the small college head coach position remains unfilled.

Tucson UPI Murry, Warmath Minnesota Warmath Gophers

Two Baseball Games Feature NL and AL Actions

In Philadelphia a 2 6 1 line score shows the National League beat Cincinnati 3 1 1 0 0 0 with Roberts Baldschun and Neeman managing and O Toole Schmidt the losers. Coleman homered. In Chicago a 5 9 1 line score the American League loss to Minnesota 6 1 4 0 2 0 1 with Baumann Lown and Carreon in action and Moore the winning pitcher. Landis Killebrew Smith also homered.

Phila Roberts Baldschun Neeman O'Toole Schmidt Hr—Coleman Chicago Baumann Lown Carreon Stobbs Giel Moore Henry Landis Killebrew Smith

Derby Trials Open Day In Louisville Stakes Field

Derby Trials at Churchill Downs set with ten runners led by Four-and-Twenty the 8-5 favorite. Crozier He's A Pistol Dr. Miller Injune and others chase spots for Saturday's Kentucky Derby with Lavin predicting at least 14 starters. Field includes speedsters and stretch runners in a decisive final prep.

Louisville UPI Churchill Downs Doc Lavin Carry Back Blue Prince Keeneland Alberta Ranches Johnny Longden Fred W. Hooper Crozier J. Graham Brown Ethel D. Jacobs Dr. Miller Red Oak Stable Gayburn Star X Gay’s Pal Prince Nerida Harry N Lavin Injun

Major League Baseball Scores and Standings Snapshot

MLB standings show San Francisco and Pittsburgh atop the NL, with Detroit New York Chicago and others in the AL race. Monday results include Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 2, while schedules list Tuesday and Wednesday pitching matchups across NL and AL parks. International League standings feature Columbus and Richmond trading leads with Jersey City and San Juan in pursuit.

Wz. L. Pet San Franciscis Pittsburgh Los Angeles Milwaukee Chicago Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco San‘ford Cardwell Green Hunt Williams Nottebart St. Louis Haddix Broglio Washpod New York Minnesota Ditmar Pascual Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston Kan Baltimore L.A W. Ly Pet Columbus Richmond Jersey City San Juan Toronto Buffalo Rochester Syracuse

Berberich Signs with Saints of San Francisco

John Berberich a 6-9 230 pounder signed a contract with the San Francisco Saints of the American Basketball League He was the fifth draft choice of the St Louis Hawks of the NBA.

Saints San Francisco UPI John Berberich San Francisco Saints Berberich St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association

Reno Event Described in Fragmentary Tone

Fragmentary OCR notes a dramatic burst and embrace in Reno suggesting a public or personal moment captured amid incomplete details. The readable words hint at sudden action and intimate gesture but lack clear participants or context.

Baseball Run Totals and Pitching Notes Across Leagues

The text lists multiple players and teams with runs batted in and pitching results from the American and National Leagues. It mentions Mantle Yan kes, Colavito, Gentile, Aaron, Mays, Moon, Davis, Allison, Mizell, Cardwell, Duffalo, Pascual, Ramos, Wynn, Ditmar, Hawkins, Mossi, Wilhelm and others with various 4 14 2 0 scores and win losses across Tigers White Sox Dodgers Cubs Pirates Giants and other clubs.

Aaron Braves Mays Giants Moon Dodgers Davis Allison Phils Marinle Yankees Francona Indians Cash Tigers Gentile Orioles Twins Minroso White Sox Elston Cubs Friends Pirates Padres Mizell Cardwell Duffalo Lary Pascual Tene Ramos Wynn Shaw White * Sox Ditmar Allen Hawkins Mossi Wilhelm

Sancet Named To Playoff Committee Despite Rules

Tucson based UPI report states baseball coach Frank Sancet was named to a six member playoff selection committee in July. Under NCAA rules he must withdraw if his team is under consideration. Sancet refuses to resign until he confirms Arizona State is being considered for a seventh College World Series berth in eight years.

Tucson UPI Frank Sancet Sancet Lancet

Lost ice in track shapes fall sports notes

A fragmented segments notes athletes across sports. Mentions Matz Gus Zeller Bill Weese Jim Burke and a focus on football baseball and track. No clear events or outcomes provided.

Nive Weat’ Tay Matz Gus Zeller Bill Weese Jim Burke

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Gardner Pace Murry Warmath Stars Wash W. L. Pet Vancouver Seattle Hawaii Scottsdale High Glendale Butch Riggs Jim Palmer Riggs Palmer Fen Scottsdale Kenneth McDonald Reno Ae Coleman Mantle Yankes Colavito Klus White ‘Sox Pet Kai Aaron Milw Virdon Pitts Mino Sieve Ruy Deach Valley OF the Sun Tory Country Day Judson Arizona Lincoln Ali FSLIC E Road N. Scottsdal Family & Friends
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