Tigers Rally Past White Sox to Extend AL Lead
Detroit grips a 13-5 win over Chicago as Cash and Colavito heat up. Wood and Bruton drive in multiple runs while Foytack improves to 1-0 after returning to the rotation. Indians top Baltimore 4-3 to close within a game of New York. Walker fans six in a 1-0 KC win over Washington.
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Brewer Leads In Memphis With 64 Card
Gay Brewer Jr. shot 64 at Colonial Country Club to take a share of the Memphis Open lead and move into the second round. Arnold Palmer struggled to a 71 while Gary Player Billy Maxwell and Don January posted 65s in pursuit.
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Handley Tackle Wins National High School All Stars Honor
Loyd William Ashworth known as Bill Ashworth of Handley High is named to the 1961 National High School All-America All-Stars by Wigwam Wisemen of America for his standout performance as a 1960 Northwestern District Group 1-B lineman. The senior, son of Syldan E. Ashworth of Richmond, lives with aunt Mrs. Charles J. Cole and is praised by coach Eddie Siebert for his work on the team.
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Giants Return to Polo Grounds for Mets Duel
The Mets renew a long standing feud with the Giants as New Yorks NL entry visits the Polo Grounds for a high stakes showdown. Roger Craig pitched for the Mets in Candlestick Park sparking a bench clearing clash with Orlando Cepeda and Elio Chacon. Craig eyes a win to snap an 11 game skid while aiming to beat the Giants again.
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Handley Football Player Receives Wigwam Wisemen Citation
Sibert praises Bill Ashworth a 200-pound tackle for 100 percent efficiency and strong performance this year. Ashworth has three years on both junior varsity and varsity teams for the Judges. last Handley player honored was Dick Donica in 1958.
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DBs Narrow Three-Game Span in Ladies Triples
Frances Dodson led the DBs with 363 including 125 129 109 as they swept Team No. 5 in Health Center Ladies Triples. Leona Buckner 128 Eleanor Buckner 107 aided 987 total. Nellie Vaughn 338 with 122 108s powered Nurses past Ben Casey’s crew.
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Floyd Patterson Sonny Liston Title Fight Sets Record Gate
The Comiskey Park venue in Chicago will host the title bout with 46 500 permanent seats and 10 500 temporary seats. Tickets range from 100 to 10 dollars with most revenue from closed circuit theaters. Patterson to receive 45 percent of the live gate and 55 percent of ancillary rights. The bout marks Patterson eighth defense. fight approved by the Illinois Athletic Commission after New York denied a license.
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Giants Dodgers Stay Sharp In NL Race As Reds Surge
The Cincinnati Reds beat Milwaukee 7-4 behind Bob Purkey and Frank Robinson as Purkey became the majors first nine game winner with a seven hitter and Robinson homered. The Dodgers won their eleventh straight, 6-3 over the Mets, as Moeller Roebuck and Perranoski combined on the mound. Phils edged Giants 2-1. Pirates beat Cardinals 5-4 as Friend and Groat drove in two. Cubs Zeb Brock and Hubbs homer for a 6-5 loss.
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Bantam Champ Named Fighter Of Month by Ring
Pone Kingpetch of Thailand named Ring Magazine Fighter of the Month after defending his flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Kyo Noguchi in Tokyo. Harold Johnson earned light heavyweight recognition with his win over Doug Jones. Ring reshuffled divisions noting few major changes, including Moore and Patrano in heavyweight and Robinson dropped for inactivity.
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Oates Homers Twice as Lucky Inn Tops Republic Oil 2 0
Lucky Inn pitcher Eddie Grim allowed two hits and eight strikeouts as Donnie Oates hit solo homers in the first and sixth to back a 2-0 win over Republic Oil. Oil’s only threats came on two singles, while Clark County Esso rallied to a 7-1 win in the nightcap behind Buddy Willis and Pete Haymaker.
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Deacons Rally Past Mountaineers In NCAA Tourney Win
Wake Forest defeated West Virginia 8-3 as Tom Moore and Rod Thorn led a four run seventh inning rally. Bob Biddix earned the win while WVU starter Tom Shafer took the loss in Gastonia. Florida edged Florida State 1-0 in a pitching duel.
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Puse Adds Up To 124 515 For 500 Winner
Indianapolis AP Rodger Ward of Indianapolis and owner Bob Wilke split a record 324 202 payoff with Ward winning the 500 mile race at the Speedway. Len Sutton finished second for 44 566 and Parnelli Jones won 33 516 after leading 120 laps earning 18 000. Ward also received a 5 000 Studebaker Avanti sports car as part of the prizes.
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Ed Roebuck's Return Ignites Dodgers Bullpen Rally
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Ed Roebuck, once sidelined by shoulder issues and briefly listed on the disabled list in 1961, won a key relief showing as Los Angeles beat the Mets 6-3. Roebuck allowed one hit in five innings, overcoming doubts from doctors and reflecting a strong comeback effort.
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Fight results across cities prompt boxing standings
The Associated Press reports results from several bouts. Tim Ford of Jacksonville outpointed Willie James of Greenville in Miami. Alvaro Gutierrez of Mexico City knocked out Charlie Smith of San Francisco in Los Angeles. Jose Menno of Argentina outpointed Atillio Vit of Italy in Padova.
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Tiger) Smith
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Florida State Threatened but Falls Short in Baseball
A man on base helped Florida State score when Al Lopez Jr. drew a walk and Moore legged out a triple to bring home the run. The Seminoles loaded the bases with two out in the second but could not convert. They again threatened in the ninth with two on, but Price quelled the rally to preserve the lead.
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