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Tucson Daily Citizen

Location

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

20

Wildcats Face Elimination as Texas Drives Mental Barrier

Arizona lost the District 6 playoff opener to Texas 4-2 at Billy Goat Hill. Marv Dutt and Gordon Bergthold were set to start the de ciding game as Coach Lancet blamed mental lapses and fielding jitters for the defeat while Bibb Falk warned of further adjustments if a third game is needed.

Austin Tex Arizona Wildcats Billy Goat Hill Texas Cats Marv Dutt Longhorns Frank Lancet Gordon Bergthold Lancet Bibb Falk Omaha Frank Dutt Bergthold Tom) Belcher Falk Bob Callaway Bob Maxwell Terry Jackson Skaisgir Dan Bales Tom Celli Celli Ken Hunt Luis Bachelier Callaway Tucson Cat Tales—Zeller Lancer Gus Bob Bob Smith Craig Morrison John Vincent Eddie Wilson

Indians Ride Bullpen Aces To Tight AL Race

The Cleveland Indians surged within one game of first place with a seven game winning streak led by right-handers Frank Funk Barry Latman and Bob Allen. Latman improved to 4-0 in a 7-5 win over Washington as Cleveland piled up 15 hits.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Jimmy Akes Frank Funk Barry Latman Bob Allen Cleveland Ing Frank Baumann New York Minnesota Twins Los Angeles Angels Baltimore Ron Moeller Kansas City Boston Red Sox Cincinnati Milwaukee Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Philadelphia San Francisco St. Louis Chicago Cubs Indians Johnny Antonelli Bobby Locke Washington John Gabler Latman Jimmy Piersall Johnny Romano

Spirit pays off Tigers shock Detroit fans

Tigers surge to first in the American League under manager Bob Scheffing as good pitching and hitting drive long-season optimism. Scheffing credits balance and breaks, praising a gutty lineup that refuses to quit despite setbacks. He notes no magic formula, just a cohesive, determined team.

Detroit Tigers Bob Scheffing Scheffing Tiger Clubs al Kaline Chicago Cubs

Baseball scoreboard shows mixed results across leagues

The scoreboard lists games with several doubleheaders and night matchups. Chicago beats Detroit 8-0 while Cleveland tops Washington 7-5 and New York defeats Minnesota 66-2. Other results include Los Angeles 3 Baltimore 0 and Boston 646 Kansas City 210 with numerous scheduled games tonight and yesterday's scores from the National and American leagues.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Washington New York Minnesota Los Angeles Baltimore Boston Kansas City Bunning Wynn Cleveland Bell McClain Kratick Ford McBride Grba Pappas Estrada Walker Monbovavette Ween Minnesota Sweer

Archie Moore Ready for Any Giulio Rinaldi Tactics in Title Bout

Archie Moore the 44 year old light heavyweights veteran says he will ad lib to counter Giulio Rinaldi’s plan to press and crowd him. Moore weighs 178 1 2 pounds and vows to dominate, while sparring partner Greatest and Dr Schiff tout his speed and reflexes.

Monticello N. Y Archie Moore Giulio Rinaldi New York Archie Rinaldi Giulio Catskill Mountain Moore

Lenoir Opens First Extended Test In Blue and Gray

Bill Lenoir a University of Arizona freshman and former top junior resumes his tennis career today in the first round of the Blue and Gray Tournament in Montgomery Alabama. The competition marks his first extended test in open play since his standout junior year.

Bill Lenoir Montgomery Ala Lenoir University of Arizona

Carry Back Under Treatment for Ankle Infection

Carry Back the 3 year old Derby and Preakness winner was being treated for an infection in the left front ankle at Oceanport New Jersey. Dr William O Reed confirmed no fracture and said lameness stems from bacteria after a race while the horse arrived from New York for care. Price, trainer for Katherine Price of Miami, said the horse has a fever and may be out of training depending on his response to treatment.

Oceanport N.J Little Carry Back William O. Reed Belmont Park Carry Back Reed Jack Price van Sunday New York Monmouth Park Louisville Price Katherine Miami

League Leaders in American and National League Batting and Pitching

Baseball batting leaders across the leagues are led by Brandt and Piersall with .383 and .368 averages respectively in the American League. Colavito and Gentile lead RBIs, while Piersall, Robinson, and Wood top hits. In the National League Moon hits .366 and Cepeda leads RBIs with 38, with Aaron and Robinson among leaders in runs. Pitching leaders include Latman and Wynn, each with strong win totals and high strikeout-like markers, across a season acknowledged in these leader lists.

Brandt Ball Plersall Gentile Cash Colavito Boros Mantle Maris Piersall Wood Det Sievers Chi Latman Moon Aaron Mil Altman Santo Hoak Pitt Bolling Wills Mathews Aeron Robinson Cin W. Davis Cepeda T. Davis Mays We LA Clemente

Syndicate Presses Bid for Chicago White Sox Amid Indecision

Bernard Epton says the Thomas-led syndicate will press to close a 4.8 million offer for the Chicago White Sox and may sue after a 30 day window if motion is refused. Bill Veeck Hank Greenberg and A C Allyn Jr. delay decision citing lack of funds. Greenberg notes money must be posted to secure an option.

Chicago Chicago White Sox White Sox Bernard Epton Danny Thomas Bill Veeck Epton Tually Veeck Hank Greenberg A. C. Allyn Jr Greenberg

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