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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
4
Roger Maris misses a final swing at Babe Ruth’s 60 homer mark as the Yankees clinch the AL pennant with a 4 2 win over the Orioles in Baltimore. Ralph Terry earns the win while Maris remains one homer shy of Ruth’s 60.
Standings show New York leading with 104 50 while Baltimore sits 89 65 and Detroit 93 59. Wednesday results include New York 4 Baltimore 2 and Kansas City 4 Cleveland 2. Friday games list Washington at Minnesota and additional matchups with rain postponements as needed.
National League top hitters include Roberto Clemente of Pittsburgh with a .354 average and Willie Mays of San Francisco with 120 runs. Cepeda leads with 43 home runs, and Ron Santo notes 131 RBIs for San Francisco. Pitcher stats feature Sandy Koufax with 259 strikeouts and a 0.857 for Los Angeles. American League leaders show Norm Cash and Al Kaline among batting, Maris with 139 RBIs, Mantle 59 homers, and White Sox Aparicio 52 stolen bases.
General chairman Randolph Rouse announced an outstanding collection of stewards for the Fairfax Hunt's incoming steeplechase program. The event takes place Saturday Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. on the Sunset Hills course in Virginia. Names include Thomas H. McKay Jr and Amory L. Haskell among others with committee heads and members listed for judges, stabling, trophies, admissions, subscriptions, and official entertainment.
Jonathan McFadden, 35, missed a curve and crashed his car into a small Baptist Church in Washington Arkansas. The vehicle tore a hole in the wall and damaged pews. He was arrested for drunken driving and services were suspended.
Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 on Wally Post power in the eighth, boosting their one-run game record to 8-1 in the last nine. Joey Jay earned the win to move the Reds four games ahead of the Dodgers, who won in 13 innings.
West Virginia prepares for a Vanderbilt game hoping Fred Colvard can spark a turnaround as coach Gene Corum warns defenses will adjust. Key injuries threaten WVU with guard Dick Struck out and end Ken Herock doubtful. Meanwhile Richmond looks to Army after practicing pass defense and punt coverage.
Duckpinning results from Health Center Lanes feature Jackie Billmyer on Glaize & Bro. with 399, team totals 1668, and Cornwell's TV close behind. Continental Homes posts 1698 over Clearbrook Woolen Co, with notable marks by Hill Renner Luttrell and Taylor Boden. College football notes mention Citadel, Furman, Davidson, and GW prep, ending with a waffle iron tip.
The report details high scores and totals from several leagues. Key notes include Fort Loudoun ACs shutting out Crown Cork and Seal Green, Nelson posting a 213 game and 52 series, and Clarke County Lions led by Harold Campbell with 461. Ellis Shopping Center and Harold Catlett post a 627 high series with a 2725 team total, a league record. Other results include Elm's Dining Room shuts out One Hour, Valley Pride Bread anchorman Buck Robertson with a 575 series, and Crown Cork forfeit over Johnson Roofers.
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