Aparicio Has Best AL Mark At Shortstop
Luis Aparicio posted a .979 fielding percentage at shortstop in 1960 the best in the American League. The White Sox led AL defense with a .9819 team fielding mark, aided by Sherman Lollar and strong infield and outfield showings. Pedro Ramos headed 60 chances with no errors as Washington pitchers piled up solid defense.
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Boston Red Sox
Brooks Robinson
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Charlie Maxwell
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Gene Woodling
Jim Piersall
Indians
Pedro Ramos
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Maris Secures Slugging Title in 1960 Baseball Year
Roger Maris was officially named the American League's leading slugger for 1960 with a .581 slugging percentage after 499 official at bats and 290 total bases. Mickey Mantle finished second at .558, as the Yankees set a club record with 193 homers in a season and led the league in overall slugging at .426.
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Rangers End Game With 2-2 Tie After Goalie Pull
The New York Rangers pulled goalie Gump Worsley late in the third period and six skaters charged the Chicago Black Hawks. Andy Hebenton scored on a 25 foot shot with 39 seconds left to force the 2-2 tie, a strategy praised by Rangers GM Muzz Patrick.
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Banks Davenport Among NL Fielding Leaders
Ernie Banks of the Cubs may move to first base despite leading NL shortstops with a .977 fielding average in 1960. Dick Groat trailed at .966. several Cubs favor Banks at first due to a weaker arm. Other leaders include Edlsworth at pitcher with 1.000, Will and Curt Flood in outfield, Mazeroski at second, Davenport at third, Adcock at first, Burgess as top catcher, and Los Angeles leading team defense with a .9791 average.
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Don Blassingame
Big Joe Adcock
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Norm Larke
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Pirates Lead NL Hitting Crown Amid Pennant Push
Pirates dominate NL batting and team stats led by Dick Croat who edged Norm Larker for the league batting title. Santo Croat’s Pirates topped runs, hits, doubles, total bases, and runs scored while Willie Mays and Roberto Clemente posted top individual marks. Hank Aaron and Banks led in home runs and RBIs respectively.
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Detroit
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Spaulding Seeks New Baseball Pact
Boston based A G Spaulding & Brothers seeks release from its major league baseball contract effective December 1, 1961. Edwin Parker says the firm supplied thousands of balls free annually and fears a switch would erase records tied to Spalding balls while Cronin and Giles push for negotiations.
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Wildcats Triumph In Kentucky Invitational Thriller
St Louis edged California 54 53 in overtime as Bob Nordmann scored 19 for the Billikens. Kentucky defeated Winds 83 78 and Baron Newman led the Wildcats with 24 points in the final. Newman and Parsifal paced Kentucky as they chase a strong tourney record.
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Eagles Pass Attack Faces Green Bay Power
New York United Press International reports Philadelphia has the league's second best passing offense while Green Bay ranks second in rushing. The Colts lead overall offense with 4,245 yards, Cardinals second, Steelers third, and Browns top scoring.
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Writer Backs Rafer Over Chris Farrell Others For Sullivan Award
Miami UPI report notes Rafer Johnson is the leading Sullivan Award candidate in an Olympic year with other nominees including Wilma Rudolph Don Bragg Dave Sime Chris Von Saltza Jerry Lucas Tarry McCann Tommy Kano Jeff Farrell and Mike Frouy.
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Tarzan) Bragg
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Cousy Still Powers Celtics Past St Louis in 120 108 Win
Boston star Bob Cousy at 32 displays continued feats with 25 points and 21 assists in a 120 108 win over St Louis, pairing with Sam Jones who added 28 as Boston tops the Western Division leader. Wilt Chamberlain’s Warriors beat the Knicks 122 117 to keep a half game behind Boston in the standings. Willie Naulls led New York with 31. No other games were scheduled.
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Bank America Tops Women’s Nite Owl Bowling Standings
Bank of America claims first place in the Women’s Nite Owl League after a 3–1 win over Betty’s Dress Shop and further 3–1 victory over Black Bart. Lucille Clawson led the day with 420, Betty’s Dot Dale posted 437, and Alberto Canelini paced B of A with 417 as teams take two byes until Jan. 5 while Samoa Club and Red Wood Valley chase top spots.
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