Two More Maris Homers Will Break Wilson's Mark
Roger Maris closeto Babe Ruth's 60 with his 55th homer as the Yankees beat Cleveland 7-3. Mantle drove in the tie breaking run and the Yankees extended their lead to nine games over Detroit.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1961
Page
11
Roger Maris closeto Babe Ruth's 60 with his 55th homer as the Yankees beat Cleveland 7-3. Mantle drove in the tie breaking run and the Yankees extended their lead to nine games over Detroit.
The Midway League opened its third season at Northside with strong scores led by Kath leen Burleson 397 for the Mo reps and George Love lace 578. Individual standouts included Connie Baker 524 and Howie Megsler 184-500 for the Alley Oops, while team totals favored the Outlaws 2228 over the Fireballs 2211 and the Rangers posted top totals with 553 for Ralph Bowman.
News from several ACC programs centers on injuries and eligibility. UNC faces academic ineligibility for tackle Ben Gallagher and knee surgery for sophomore halfback Wally Dunham, likely sidelining him for the season. Clemson reports returns from injuries for Rodney Rogers Ron Crosley, with Tommy Gue expected back.
Cincinnati manager Fred Hutchinson warned the Reds are too eager to win the pennant as they hold a one game edge over the Dodgers. He cited a .500 stretch since Aug 16, Frank Robinson slumping with five hits in 27 at bats, and recent cliffhanger games. Hutchinson plans Jimmy O'Toole to start tonight against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Dave Hill posted an 8 under par 63 in the first round of the Denver Open to lead by two strokes at Meadow Hills Golf Course. Bob Rosburg and Rod Funset followed with 65 and 66 as a cluster of players chased the 24 year old.
The Winchester Committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped will elect officers at a 3 p.m. meeting next Wednesday at the George Washington Hotel. A discussion will cover the Handicap Shop, the October Handicapped Week, and local employment challenges.
A dinner guest should unfold the napkin only halfway and place it on the lap once the hostess begins. In social correspondence, distinguish a wife and widowed mother by appending Sr. after the mother's name Mrs Howard F Shields Sr.
In a possible historic shift by midweek the Yankees may place Mantle in centerfield as leadoff and Maris bat second. If New York clinches the pennant soon manager Houk could keep the top two spots in place to maximize on-base and power. The lineup includes Elston Howard Yogi Berra Bill Skowron Bobby Richardson and strong top pitching with Ford and Terry.
The American League opens its second season with exhibition games. Dallas seeks revenge after a Texans-San Diego test, with San Diego beating Houston 31-10 last week. Houston, defending champion, meets Oakland Friday night. New York faces Boston in Boston as Denver hosts Buffalo Sunday.
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