SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS Of 1961: The year 1961 was one of the Golden ones of the past decade of Sports history. Here are the highlights in the World of Sports. . . . A Cavalcade of Thrills . . . . . . TRACK AND FIELD: Valerie Brumel of Russia dominated the high jumping field. The U.S. fared well in other events. HORSE RACING: "CARRY BACK" won the Kentucky Derby with a from behind finish while "KELSO" was named Horse of the Year. GOLF: Jerry Barber putted his way into the PGA championship. TENNIS: It was an All-Australian finals in the U.S. Men's Singles. DIVING: The U.S. launched some beautiful form in competition. BASEBALL: Roger Maris bettered Babe Ruth's Home Run record BUT - in a longer season. The Yankees won the World Series. FOOTBALL: The major thrills of the Pro and College season included some hair-raising runs.