Gentile Caps Two Grand Slams In A Row For Historic Record
Jim Gentile, 26, became the first major leaguer to hit two consecutive grand slam homers as Baltimore crushed the Minnesota Twins 13-5. Gentile drove in eight runs, lifting his season total to 30 and tying Mickey Mantle for the AL home run lead with nine. Score, returning from a career-threatening injury, pitched a two-hitter in Chicago’s 4-3 win over Cleveland. Detriot split a doubleheader with Washington, and other AL/NL results followed.
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Notice of Proof of Debts in Mowrey Estate
Pe Commercial and Savings in Winchester Virginia, executor of Lillie B. Mowrey deceased, requests proof of debts against decedent. A proof date is set for May 18 1961 at 10:30 AM DST in the City Hall office Winchester Virginia. This notice issued April 19 1961 by John W Rice Assistant Clerk of Accounts Ick County Virginia.
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Ick County
Angels erupt for seven at Wrigley as season totals climb
The Angels tallied seven runs at Wrigley Field extending their season total to 26 in 13 games. Carl Yastrzemski hit his first major league home run, boosting the Angels to a 42 game average of four runs per game at their home park.
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Major Leagues Face Endelss Name Confusion in Box Scores
A Washington AP piece notes the frequent mix ups from players sharing common surnames across teams. Names such as Thomas Green Smith Williams Robinson appear repeatedly, creating difficult box scores for fans and writers alike.
Montgomery Sweeps Shenandoah In Twin Bill
Jurgess scouts the doubleheader as Montgomery Junior College wins both games 2-1 and 5-0 over Shenandoah College. Vaisas loses the opener in a two run defeat. Montgomery pitchers hold firm with a decisive second game while Shenandoah stranded eight and committed errors. The Hornets next play Potomac State on the 13th and Baltimore on the 20th in Winchester.
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Hornets
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Potomac State
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Cutdowns in Major League rosters as deadline nears
Major league clubs reduce rosters to 25 by midnight except Washington and Chicago. Senators and White Sox trimmed players, optioning Hicks and Hernandez to the minors and Boak to Syracuse. Red Sox sent Clinton to Seattle. Phillies shipped Curry to Buffalo and Bend released. Meyer retires. Pirates cut Umbricht and Mejias. Kansas City sold Johnson to Toronto.
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Associated Press
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Seattle
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Buffalo
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Toronto
Braves Place Brunet On Disabled List
The Milwaukee Braves placed left handed pitcher George Brunet on the disabled list after a recent injury while detailing the status of his replacement and the club’s pitching plans for upcoming games.
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George Brunet
Flyban Returns in Fauquier Purse at Shenandoah Downs
Flyban carries 10 starts into the Fauquier Springs Purse at Shenandoah Downs aiming to rebound from a dull last outing. Iolanthe, winner of two straight, also challenges with Princess Louise, Harridan, Aunt Mae, Spitgood and others in the field.
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Virginia Calendar sports schedule and results
Today's schedule lists baseball Virginia at William and Mary track Richmond at Georgetown golf Southern Conference Tournament at Richmond tennis Roanoke at Hampden Sydney lacrosse Washington College at Virginia. Yesterday results include Virginia Tech 9 Richmond 1 Hampden Sydney 11 Lynchburg 1 Randolph Macon at Washington and Lee postponed by rain, plus Washington and Lee 10 Randolph Macon 0 Hampden Sydney 8 Lynchburg 1.
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Loi and Ortiz Settle Grudge Fight Tonight
Milan Italy AP Duilio Loi of Italy and Carlos Ortiz of Puerto Rico meet in a 15 round world junior welterweight title bout at San Siro Stadium. The outdoor fight follows rain cancellation and a delayed schedule.
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Valley Riders Horse Club Sets Show Sunday
The Valley Riders Horse Club will stage a show Sunday at 2 p.m. EST at Berryville Show Grounds on Rt 7. Events include English and Western classes for juniors and seniors, saddled race, matron’s pleasure, clover leaf barrel race, wire race, and pole bending. Entry fees are 1 dollar for seniors and 50 cents for juniors. admission is free. The club elected Steven Starliper president. Three shows are planned for the season on June 11 and July 9.
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