American Wins Race Amid Monza Crash Toll
The Monza Grand Prix left 12 dead and 25 injured as Baron Wolfgang von Trips was killed in a spectacular crash. Phil Hill won the race for the United States, unaware of the fatalities until after the anthem ended and he collapsed in shock.
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Baseball Standings and Results Roundup
The Associated Press reports standings with Boston at 8 Detroit 7 Baltimore 3 and Washington 2 while Los Angeles 4 Chicago 3 lead the NL. Sundays results include Philadelphia 14 Chicago 6 and San Francisco 7 Los Angeles 1 with several games listed for upcoming and Tuesday schedules.
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Forest Hills Loop Opens At Northside
The Forest Hills League opened Friday night at Northside with two new teams. Shawnee Squaws debuted by taking all four points from Luck Five. Mildred Brill led winners with 187 511. Pat Lamp 160 391 led losers. Irma Bryan 166 456 led Coca Cola to a 3 pointer over Peoples Cleaners. Jo Taylor 188 466 led losers. Lillian Farrell 160 416 sparked Cleaners to eight points over National Homes. Mildred Kennedy 168 463 led losers. National Fruit Girls beat Beta Sigma Phi by two and a half points. Mary Robertson 154 423 led winners. Glynelle Headley 162 458 led losers. Martin's Drug Store and GAA split games. Hilma Lillis 153 437 led GAA. Jo Ann Michael 168 431 led Drug Store. Coca-Cola high team game 762 and 2094 set. Mildred Brill of Shawnee Squaws claimed high individual set with 511.
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Portland fighter Denny Moyer outs Nunez in ten rounds
In Portland Oregon Denny Moyer outpointed Obdu lio Nunez over ten rounds at 1561s and 15812 pounds respectively. The bout took place in Mestre Italy where Francesco de Piccoli outpointed Frankie Daniels over eight rounds.
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Colts Edge Eagles In Lone Thriller Of Little League
In Saturday action at James Wood four teams played tight games. The Colts routed a two yard TD after a 60 yard reverse but the extra point failed and the Eagles tied with a late TD. Redskins and Rams drew 0 0, Colts 10 2 season record set for next Friday at James Wood. Eagles and Redskins meet Saturday at 2 p m with season wins on the line.
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Unitas Passes 5 Touchdowns in Preseason Blowout
Johnny Unitas threw five touchdown passes for Baltimore as the NFL preseason wrapped up. Green Bay beat Washington 31-24, Philadelphia routed St Louis 27-0, and Minnesota fell 21-17 to the Los Angeles Rams, leaving two teams unscathed for the upcoming season.
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Piersall Fends Off Two Fans In Stadium Altercation
New York AP reports White Sox star Nellie Piersall defended himself as two fans rushed the field during a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. He knocked one down with a left hook and kicked the other before authorities stopped the scene. Both fans were charged with disorderly conduct. Piersall, who boasted 117 fights, said it was his first win.
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Major League Leaders Highlights for Batting and Pitching
The leaders showcase Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh hitting .360 with 190 hits and 116 runs for the National League while Vada Pinson Cincinnati leads NL with 193 hits and 32 doubles. Willie Mays San Francisco tops RBIs 127 and 116 runs. Sandy Koufax Los Angeles strikes out 229 as Williams trails with 174. Padres Dodgers pitcher Brosnan collects 93 decisions with a .750 win rate.
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1961 AL at bats and team leaders spread across players
The data lists season leaders by category in the American League. At bats led by Howard of New York with 363. runs by Mantle of New York with 128 and Maris with 118. runs batted in topped by Maris of New York with 132 and Gentile of Baltimore with 129. hits led by B Robinson of Baltimore with 173 and Kaline of Detroit tied with Cash at 171. doubles led by Kubek of New York with 37 and Kaline with 36. triples led by Wood of Detroit with 11 and Lumpe of Kansas City with 9. home runs led by Maris with 56 and Mantle with 53. Stolen bases led by Aparicio of Chicago with 47 and Howser of Kansas City with 36. Pitching decisions show Ford of New York at 23-3 with .885 and Terry of New York at 13-2 with .867. strikeouts led by Ford with 186 and Pascual of Minnesota with 185.
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Orts Sof Spun Bread Triumphs In Evening Star Duckpin League
Orts Sof Spun Bread won two decisions over Coca Cola on Health Center lanes behind 560 and 569 plus a 1635 series led by Becky Cornwell 122 331 Dodson 111 315 Loma McIntyre 124 350 and Aggie McCall 128 340. Virginia Larrick led Cola with 122 356 sets 133 and 101 133 high. Connie Lineburg and Nancy Levi aided.
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Montague Splits With Esso In City League Doubleheaders
Montague, after ending the softball season, split three doubleheaders with top City League clubs Clarke County Esso Halltown and Hummer. In SenSenY action Montague lost 7 5 to Esso then won 2 1. Charlie Hill struck out 13 in eight innings and Eddie Grim won the opener on a six hit effort.
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Del Mar Futurity Rivalry Sparks 2-Year-Old Dividends
Green Ticket nose wins World's Playground at Atlantic City as 2-year-olds race for big purses. Cicada dominates Matron Stakes at Belmont Park fueling a possible filly championship. Weldy, ridden by Frank Childs, prevails in Del Mar Futurity as Ridan eyes the Futurity Stakes at Belmont. Endsville and Tud erich win Michigan Derby and Chicago Handicap respectively.
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Five to Go By Robert Moore Memo to Roger Maris
A baseball memo notes Roger Maris must raise his pace to break Babe Ruth 1927 season HR record. With 56 homers in 527 at bats, he needs 5 more in 40 at bats over 10 games, facing likely intentional walks and pressure from a 74 9-3 doubleheader sweep of Cleveland on his 27th birthday. Mantle trails with 53 homers in 483 at bats, needing 8 more in next 30 at bats.
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Lesson in English Word Study Cogent
W. L. Gordon presents a daily vocabulary note defining cogent as appealing to reason and convincing. The sample sentence shows cogent reasons for pursuing a particular course. The entry encourages building a robust lexicon through repeat usage of new words.
Canadian hydroplane ace Hayward dies in Detroit race
Bob Hayward 33 of Embro Ontario died in the Silver Cup Regatta when his Miss Supertest II rolled after attempting a pass between two boats. The Harmsworth Trophy winner and national hero was killed instantly from a broken neck and injuries. Miss Bardahl driven by Ron Musson won the Silver Cup based on the first heat.
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