Reds Regain N.L. Lead after Sweeping 3 in L.A.
Aug. 17, 1961 - The Cincinnati Reds headed home today from Los Angeles with high hearts and a one-game lead in the National League. The...
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- Aug 17, 2021
TV: Sinatra and Martin to Appear with Garland on CBS Special
Aug. 17, 1961 - Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin will appear with Judy Garland on her special television show March 11 over the Columbia...
- Aug 17, 2021
Former Light Heavyweight Contender 'Irish' Bob Murphy Killed in Car Crash at 43
Aug. 17, 1961 - Irish Bob Murphy (pictured right with Danny Nardico in 1951), once a contender for the light heavyweight championship,...
- Aug 17, 2021
Movies: Gleason Signed for Serling's Film Adaptation of "Requiem for a Heavyweight"
Aug. 17, 1961 - David Susskind, the energetic head of Talent Associates, has signed Jackie Gleason for a leading role in Rod Serling's...