LEAGUE INJURY NEWS
Saturday, 10/21/1961
Monday 3/6/1961 :
MIN: Rudy Arias was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 4-5 weeks.
WS2: Johnny O'brien was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Wrist.
He is definitely out for the season!
Tuesday 3/7/1961 :
CLE: Ray Jablonski was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 3/8/1961 :
BOS: Al Widmar was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
NYY: Dick Kokos was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Achilles Tendon.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
PIT: Pete Burnside was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 10 weeks.
Thursday 3/9/1961 :
BAL: Billy Bryan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CHN: Harry Chiti was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 3/10/1961 :
BAL: El Tappe was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
CHA: Lew Burdette was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
LAA: Ray Webster was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Tricep Tendon.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Sunday 3/12/1961 :
MIL: Norm Zauchin was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 3/14/1961 :
SF: Dick Brown was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Blurred Vision Eye.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Wednesday 3/15/1961 :
CLE: Ray Katt was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
LAA: Gino Cimoli was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Friday 3/17/1961 :
PIT: Julian Javier was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Stiff Knee.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 3/18/1961 :
MIN: Nelson Chittum was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
LAA: Jack Dittmer was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Sunday 3/19/1961 :
MIN: Bill Pleis was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
CIN: Danny Kravitz was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Monday 3/20/1961 :
WS2: Dick Schofield was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pinched Nerve Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Tuesday 3/21/1961 :
BOS: Hawk Taylor was injured as he tried to steal a base.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Abdominal Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHA: Billy O'dell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
DET: Don Hoak was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Wednesday 3/22/1961 :
LAN: Pete Daley was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 3/24/1961 :
LAA: Lew Krausse was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 weeks.
Saturday 3/25/1961 :
DET: Dick Rand was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 3/26/1961 :
BOS: Chris Short was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
MIN: Bob Miller was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CIN: Sonny Senerchia was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Monday 3/27/1961 :
KC: Bob Grim was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Broken Elbow.
He will be OK in about 9 weeks.
Tuesday 3/28/1961 :
CHA: Norm Bass was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
KC: Bob Greenwood was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
Wednesday 3/29/1961 :
CLE: Jim Woods was injured as he tried to steal a base.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
Friday 3/31/1961 :
KC: Jim Brosnan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Bicep Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
CHN: George Witt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He is out for about 7 weeks.
Saturday 4/1/1961 :
BAL: Johnny Roseboro was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 4/2/1961 :
NYY: Jim Brideweser was injured as he tried to steal a base.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 4/3/1961 :
DET: Zach Monroe was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
MIL: Alex Grammas was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 4/4/1961 :
MIN: Juan Pizarro was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Wednesday 4/5/1961 :
KC: Wally Moon was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/7/1961 :
BOS: Dave Ferriss was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
Sunday 4/9/1961 :
CLE: Roger Maris was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Foot.
He is definitely out for the season!
KC: Granny Hamner was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 4/12/1961 :
DET: Brooks Robinson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 4/13/1961 :
CHA: Billy O'dell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PHI: Richie Ashburn was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 4/14/1961 :
BOS: Jim Finigan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
CHA: Jim Lemon was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
CIN: Don Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Gil Mcdougald was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 4/15/1961 :
SF: Ron Hansen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about one week.
Sunday 4/16/1961 :
PHI: Gordie Windhorn was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Duke Snider was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5-6 weeks.
Tuesday 4/18/1961 :
PIT: Stan Williams was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 4/23/1961 :
MIN: Tom Qualters is sick.
Diagnosis: Cold.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Monday 4/24/1961 :
CHN: Tom Gorman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 4/25/1961 :
CHA: Charlie Maxwell was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
STL: Jackie Brandt was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 4/27/1961 :
WS2: Eddie Bressoud was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He will be OK in about one week.
PHI: Stan Lopata was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 4/29/1961 :
NYY: Ernie Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CLE: Sammy Esposito was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 4/30/1961 :
MIL: Lou Brissie was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 5/2/1961 :
BAL: Del Crandall was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Fractured Knee.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Wednesday 5/3/1961 :
NYY: Yogi Berra was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Groin Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
CHA: Billy Martin was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Heel.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
Saturday 5/6/1961 :
CIN: Don Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 5/7/1961 :
MIL: Don Cardwell is sick.
Diagnosis: Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 5/8/1961 :
NYY: Whitey Ford was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Elbow.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
Tuesday 5/9/1961 :
SF: Herm Wehmeier was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 5/10/1961 :
CHN: Nellie Fox was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Johnny Romano was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Monday 5/15/1961 :
LAA: Wally Post was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
PIT: Dale Coogan was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
CHN: Vada Pinson was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Tuesday 5/16/1961 :
NYY: George Strickland was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Wednesday 5/17/1961 :
STL: Andre Rodgers was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 5/18/1961 :
BOS: Tom Poholsky was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Saturday 5/20/1961 :
CLE: Bob Purkey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 6-7 weeks.
Sunday 5/21/1961 :
MIL: Bobby Thomson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Concussion.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 5/24/1961 :
KC: Bill Dailey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Bill White was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is out for about one week.
Sunday 5/28/1961 :
CLE: Mike Mccormick was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 5/29/1961 :
PHI: Joe Torre was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sprained Ankle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Tuesday 5/30/1961 :
MIN: Gary Bell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
LAA: Roy Sievers was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Wednesday 5/31/1961 :
LAN: Jack Fisher was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Sunday 6/4/1961 :
CIN: Don Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 6/6/1961 :
STL: Milt Smith is sick.
Diagnosis: Cold.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Wednesday 6/7/1961 :
BOS: Roy Hartsfield was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
BOS: Jack Cusick was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 6/9/1961 :
WS2: Ted Abernathy was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
PIT: Ken Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Saturday 6/10/1961 :
PHI: Stan Lopata Lopata was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Sunday 6/11/1961 :
CLE: Jerry Adair was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 6/13/1961 :
BAL: Don Buddin was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 6/14/1961 :
KC: Dick Williams was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 6/15/1961 :
BOS: Sam Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Sunday 6/18/1961 :
BAL: Jim Maloney was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
Monday 6/19/1961 :
LAA: Danny Mcdevitt was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Wednesday 6/21/1961 :
MIN: Eddie Kasko was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 6/22/1961 :
SF: Jack Kralick was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 6/25/1961 :
CHN: Tom Gorman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 6/26/1961 :
WS2: Jackie Collum was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5-6 weeks.
BOS: Roy Hartsfield was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 6/28/1961 :
CLE: Bill Monbouquette was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIL: Ron Jackson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Thursday 6/29/1961 :
CLE: Bob Bruce was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 7/1/1961 :
BAL: Frank Sullivan was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Sunday 7/2/1961 :
CLE: Jerry Adair was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 7/3/1961 :
LAA: Jose Pagan was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Sunday 7/9/1961 :
NYY: Whitey Ford was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
STL: Moe Drabowsky was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Tuesday 7/11/1961 :
CLE: Jim Kaat was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Thursday 7/13/1961 :
CLE: Tom Umphlett was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
PIT: Ken Johnson was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about one week.
Friday 7/14/1961 :
CHN: Gail Harris was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
Thursday 7/20/1961 :
MIN: Eddie Kasko was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 7/21/1961 :
NYY: Ewell Blackwell was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
This is a career ending injury for him!
Saturday 7/22/1961 :
PHI: Robin Roberts was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
Tuesday 7/25/1961 :
PHI: Gil Mcdougald was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Friday 7/28/1961 :
NYY: Yogi Berra Berra was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ulna.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
LAA: Art Houtteman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Bone Chips Shoulder.
He is definitely out for the season!
Tuesday 8/1/1961 :
DET: Jim Archer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SF: Rube Walker was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Bruised Foot.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Thursday 8/3/1961 :
MIN: Jim Delsing was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
MIL: Bobby Thomson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 8/6/1961 :
LAN: Bob Friend was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Monday 8/7/1961 :
CLE: Pete Whisenant was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
BOS: Johnny Antonelli was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Bicep Muscle.
He is out for about 3-4 weeks.
Tuesday 8/8/1961 :
BOS: Ray Semproch was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
CHN: Don Mossi was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
Friday 8/11/1961 :
BOS: Dick Howser was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Posterior Cruciate Ligament.
He will be OK in about 4 weeks.
Saturday 8/12/1961 :
KC: George Altman was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
Sunday 8/13/1961 :
BOS: Chris Short was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 6-7 weeks.
Monday 8/14/1961 :
PHI: Fred Kipp was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He will be OK in about 6-7 weeks.
Tuesday 8/15/1961 :
NYY: Billy Pierce was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Gordon Jones was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Wednesday 8/16/1961 :
PHI: Dick Stigman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 7-8 weeks.
PHI: Gil Mcdougald was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Friday 8/18/1961 :
STL: Dick Hall was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
Saturday 8/19/1961 :
STL: Lee Walls was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Broken Knee.
He is definitely out for the season!
Monday 8/21/1961 :
CLE: Ted Lepcio was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 8/22/1961 :
PHI: Alex Kellner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 weeks.
Wednesday 8/23/1961 :
NYY: Dick Kokos was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 8/25/1961 :
BAL: Bob Borkowski was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Steve Barber was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 8/29/1961 :
SF: Ron Hansen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
STL: George Alusik was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
Wednesday 8/30/1961 :
STL: Barry Latman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about one week.
Saturday 9/2/1961 :
CHN: Frank Robinson was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Sunday 9/3/1961 :
STL: Jackie Brandt was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Tuesday 9/5/1961 :
KC: Willard Schmidt was injured when he was hit by a line drive.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SF: Dick Gernert was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Wednesday 9/6/1961 :
MIN: Leo Posada was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
PHI: Owen Friend was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 9/7/1961 :
SF: Ron Hansen was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Strained Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Friday 9/8/1961 :
MIL: Bruce Edwards Edwards was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Ulna.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
DET: Randy Jackson is sick.
Diagnosis: Flu.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 9/12/1961 :
PHI: Murray Wall was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 7 weeks.
LAA: Johnny James was injured while working out.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 weeks.
Wednesday 9/13/1961 :
STL: Bob Talbot was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He will be OK in about 3 weeks.
Friday 9/15/1961 :
DET: Al Kaline was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 9/16/1961 :
CHN: Lew Burdette was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Monday 9/18/1961 :
STL: Bob Allison was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hamstring Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
PHI: Richie Ashburn was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
PIT: Wayne Causey was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Tuesday 9/19/1961 :
CHA: Roy Mcmillan was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is out for about one week.
Thursday 9/21/1961 :
CHA: Paul Foytack was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
Sunday 9/24/1961 :
STL: Billy Williams was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Monday 9/25/1961 :
BOS: Bob Speake was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Thigh Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 9/27/1961 :
LAA: Dick Gray was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
KC: Bob Grim was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 5 weeks.
CHN: Al Aber was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Elbow.
He is out for about one week.
Thursday 9/28/1961 :
NYY: Ruben Gomez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 9/30/1961 :
LAA: Bobby Tiefenauer was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Disc Back.
He is definitely out for the season!
Sunday 10/1/1961 :
PHI: Alex Kellner was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Monday 10/2/1961 :
NYY: Whitey Ford was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
MIN: Al Smith was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He is definitely out for the season!
Wednesday 10/4/1961 :
CHA: Charlie Maxwell is sick.
Diagnosis: Viral Infection.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 10/5/1961 :
BOS: Roy Hartsfield was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Saturday 10/7/1961 :
SF: Ken Boyer is sick.
Diagnosis: Migraine.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.

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