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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

12

Tigers Hold Lead as Maris Launches Homers

The Detroit Tigers held a one game AL lead with a 6-4 win at Washington. New York Yankees, led by Rogers Maris with a 27th HR, beat Kansas City 8-3. Orioles defeated Twins 6-2 and Red Sox edged Angels 3-2. Maris added two doubles and a single to his homer, part of a five run second inning.

Associated Press Detroit Tigers Washington New York Yankees Whiley Ford Roger Smith Kansas City Tigers Cleveland Indians Baltimore Minnesota Boston Los Angeles Angels Maris Norm Bass Yankees Rocky Colavito Norm Cash Senators Gus Triandos Orioles Twins Jim Kaat Harry Grayson Jt Squeeker Los Angeles Sox Nice Galen Cisco Soes Mike Fornieles Ouf Chuck Littler Gardner Dickinson Oakland Hills

The Machine Littler a Perfectionist Golfer Open Favorite

Gene Littler described as the machine of golf with a compact swing and steady, quiet demeanor. The article notes his Navy service, San Diego State College background, Walker Cup and U S Amateur wins, near miss in the 1960 U S Open, and his evolved, precise technique that yields power with balance.

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League Leaders National League Batting and More

League leaders from the National and American Leagues include Hosk of Pittsburgh and Moon of Los Angeles with 233 hits and 74 by Clemente, while Cepeda leads in RBIs with 53. Pitching marks show Miller of San Francisco with a 0 1,000 record and Koufax striking out 11.

Hosk Pittsburgh Moon Los Angeles Mays San Francisco Belling Milwaukee Cepeds Freese Cincinnati Pinson Clemente Coleman Pinton Virdan Wills Stuart Russ — Cepeda San Frantisco Mathews Aaron Miller Padres Koufax Williams

Full Day of Baseball in Carbondale Leagues

A Carbondale junior baseball day featured eight league games. Highlights include Tonstop Ipen beating the Pups 64 to 27 5, Wrens over Bees 5, Cubs edging Bugs 10-9, and Nats defeating Jets 16-3. Other results: Sox 14 Rains 10 Briting 9, Colts 7 Wolves 5 Owls 4 Cards 3 Giants 1.

Carbondale Bees Wrens Cubs Bugs Sox Rains Briting Colts Wolves Owls Cards Giants Nats Jets

Baseball Pitching and Strikeout Leaders Summary

In Kansas City cago notable pitchers Howser and Laiman posted 6-0 and 5-0 records with 1,000 strikeout marks. Schwall and Terry split wins for Boston and New York at 5-0 with 1,000. Ford led strikeouts in New York, while Pascual topped Minnesota with 78 strikeouts.

Cago Howser Kansas City Laiman Cleveland Schwall Boston Terry New York Ford Pascual Minnesota

Mauch and Umpires Clash Over Duster Pitch Ban

Gene Mauch manager of Philadelphia clashed with umpires after being ejected in the sixth inning of a 5-1 Pirates win. Smoky Burgess hit two homers and was involved in a controversial sequence with Pirates catcher, while Burgess was later hit by a pitch as Mauch disputed orders alleged to have guided Johnny Buzhardt.

Philadelphia Junie Gene Mauch Bob Friedd Pittsburgh Pirates Smoky Burgess Johnny Buzhardt Dalla Green Mauch Burgess Mauch Buzhardt Rand Pelekondas Jocko Conlan

Mays Sidelined By Sore Shoulder Temporarily

Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants has been nursing a tired right shoulder and a cold. After a 5-3 loss to the Milwaukee Braves on Wednesday night manager Al Dark said the rest was planned and not due to a serious injury. Mays sat out Tuesday, fueling rumors, but Dark noted the rest came with his cold and poor results from the game. Mays later hit his 57th homer, a line drive into the bleachers.

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Grid Stars Meet Tonight in Buffalo Alumni Game

The East and West squads clash in the All American Graduation Football game at Buffalo War Memorial Stadium with a 2-1 betting line favoring the East. Penn State coach Rip Engle questions the odds noting the West’s ready offense and four players from Washington’s Rose Bowl champions.

Buffalo, N.Y Buffalo War Memorial Stadium Strom Eaat Rip Engle Penn State Engle West Washington Roy J. McKasson Bob Schloredt

Owens to Rejoin Phillies in Pittsburgh Friday

Philadelphia Phillies announce that right-hander Jim Owens will rejoin the club in Pittsburgh Friday night after a spring training dispute with General Manager John Quinn. Owens had left the team and has been conditioning with the Williamsport farm team in the Class A Eastern League.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies Jim Owens Pittsburgh Owens John Quinn Phillies Philies Wile Lamsport

Explosive West Faces Strong East In Coaches Association Game

Engle noted Washington features explosive runners and accurate passers with Lee Folkins at end and George Flemming at halfback. The East, boosted by this depth, clashes with the West in a nationally broadcast ASCA showcase on Mutual.

Engle Washington Lee ‘Folkins George Flemming West The American Football Coaches Association

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