Cleveland Closing In On Detroit
The Indians, on a seven game win streak, near first place in the AL race as manager Jimmy Dykes keeps the team focused. Latman Funk and Allen form a strong relief trio with 13 3 record and 7 saves, helping Cleveland tie Detroit and chase the pennant with pivotal wins and big home runs by Mantle and Kubek. Also notes Michore, longest place horse in Preakness history, at 238 to 1.
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Open champions meet in 18 holes National Golf Week
U S Open champion Arnold Falmer and PGA titlist Jay Hebert clash in 18 holes of medal play to decide the winner's score as National Golf Week concludes. Palmer Hebert rounds challenge net scores on their own courses with $1 per 18 hole round to the National Golf Fund. The event starts last Monday with proceeds to charity.
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Archie Moore Ready For Rinaldi In New York Bout
Monticello N Y June 6 AP Archie Moore the veteran light heavyweight says he is ready to meet any style Giulio Rinaldi uses in their title fight in New York Saturday night He insists he will ad lib and do better than Rinaldi who previously decisioned him in Italy Rinaldi plans to press Moore and stay away from his right Moore weighs 178 1/4 pounds and spars with longtime partner Greatest Crawford who hails his speed and preparation Dr Alexander Schiff of the New York State Athletic Commission calls Moore a physical marvel and notes his reflexes are top tier despite age
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Tiger Dilemma How Long Can It Last Detroit AP
In Detroit a Tiger fevered by optimism asks how long the surprising team can stay atop the American League. Under new manager Bob Scheffing the Tigers lead the league with a resilient lineup, good pitching and timely hitting. Scheffing praises his players for grit and mutual respect, noting no single savior but collective effort.
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Boat capsizing while towing skiers on Illinois River kills father and son
In Havana Illinois, a boat towing water skiers on the Illinois River capsized Monday night, drowning Eugene Bale about 90 and his three-year-old son Lynn. Two skiers aboard, Ronald Las celles 19 and Sue Standard 16, swam ashore after seeing the boat flip in mid river.
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Law and Pirates Snap Dodgers With Win
Vern Law won for the first time in over a month as the Pirates beat the Dodgers 5 2, moving into fourth and within 2 1/2 games of first. Mazeroski and Burgess homered, while Carl Sawatski and Jill White provided key Cardinals offense in a separate NL action.
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Crider Wins 1961 Southern Minors University P E Award
Jack Crider, St Louis wrestler and Normandy High School graduate, earns the 1961 Southern Minors University physical education award with a 4.4 scholastic average. He served as a graduate wrestling assistant at SIU this season and has held multiple InterState Conference and Ozark titles. He will teach P E and assist wrestling at Ladue High School in St Louis.
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Fairfield Wins Pro Senior Golf Tourney
Fairfield wins the pro senior golf tournament at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort with 163 team points. Carl Pankey of Fairfield takes individual honors with a two under par 70, after rounds of 35 and 35.
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Sweatshirt Capital of the World Named for Martinsville
In Martinsville Virginia the AP notes five textile plants have earned the city the Sweatshirt Capital of the World title. About 5 million sweatshirts are produced there annually representing 50.4 percent of the world’s production.
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SIU dominates Interstate Conference sweep in 10 sports
SIU teams dominated the league in 10 sports, winning most titles while earning 95 of 98 possible points to claim the all-sports trophy for the third straight year. The Salukis swept in football and basketball, piled up strong swimming and wrestling scores, and athletics officials noted cross country and track honors with several gymnasts and other squads contributing.
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All American SIU gymnasts named to 1961 first team
Three Southern Illinois University gymnasts Fred Orlofski Bruno Klaus and Fred Tijerina were named to the 1961 collegiate All American first team marking a standout season for SIU in college gymnastics.
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SIU Gymnasts Sweep First Team Honors in 1960s
Orlofsky won still rings while Klaus claimed high bar and Tijerina led parallel bars. The year marks SIU's first ever first team awards for gymnasts. Earlier recipients include Jack Wiley with second team berths in 1958 and 1980, Len Kalakian as runner-up in 196¢ and Ed Foster with a third-team spot in 1959.
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