Garr Emerges as Braves Prospect from Grambling Roots
Ralph Garr, praised by Sam Harris at Braves camp, emerges as a top rookie. The Grambling star hit .400 in Shea Stadium games and recalls mentors like Hank Aaron. Garr discusses hitting, fielding focus, and the tough adjustments facing Nolan Ryan.
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Henry Aaron
Grambling
Ralph Garr
Sam Harris
Braves
Nolan Ryan
Shea Stadium
Tom Seaver
Bob Gibson
Garr
Henry
Ruston
Grambling College
Hank Aaron
Ralph
East End
Racing Roundup from Belmont Garden State Suffolk Downs Arlington Hollywood Golden Gate
In Belmont at Shannon 2nd Purse Bold Inquiry defeated Gleaming by 1 length. Glan corr won Kiwanis Club Purse at Garden State by 1 length. Miss Pluck edged River Gold by 1 length at Suffolk Downs. Vivance triumphed by a nose photo in Chicago. Orange Juice sped to a two length win at Hollywood. Racy Time topped Golden Gate by 1% lengths.
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New York
Bold Inquiry
Gleaming
Belmont
Cherry Hill
N.J
Glancorr
Stray Shell
Kiwanis Club
Garden State
Boston
Miss Pluck
River Gold
Hanover
Suffolk Downs
Chicago
Vivance
Hank
Bruce
Arlington
Inglewood
Calif
Guest House
Hollywood
Albany
Mrs. Ironec
Golden Gate
Aiken Swim Association Members Get Feet Wet
Coach Larry Lykins leads the Aiken Swim Association as the team weighs prospects for a strong season. With 12 new members and aims for 40 to 50, the squad seeks skilled young swimmers to fill gaps especially in the eight and under and 10 and under girls. The program relies on returning stars and fresh talent for CSRA league battles against Augusta Country Club and Fermata Club.
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Larry Lykins
Aiken Swim Association
Lykins
Aiken
Bob Warner
Wallace Greer
Warner
Greer
University of South Crolina
Augusta Country Club
Fermata Club
Augusta
Fermata
The
Medical College of Georgia
North Carolina State University
Bill Gresham
Lisa Kingery
Darrel Boykin
Philip Davis
John Schumacher
Baseball Standings and Schedule from Major Leagues
The American and National League standings show Boston and Oakland leading their divisions. Thursday results include Cleveland over Baltimore and Detroit over New York, with a full Friday night slate across all four divisions and several matchups like Oakland at Boston and California at New York.
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W. L. Pet. G.B
Boston
Baltimore
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Washa
Oakland
Minnesota
California
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Chicago
Washington
Blue
Siebert
Wright
McLain
Messersmith
Kline
McDowell
Johnson
Cain
Parsons
McNally
Perry
Pappas
Pittsburgh
Walker
Houston
Wilson
Cincinnati
Gullett
Atlanta
Reed
St. Louis
Seaver
San Diego
Arlin
Montreal
Philadel
Francisco
Los Angeles
San Francisco
No Alibis From U S Golf Team
ST ANDREWS Scotland AP there were no alibis from the United States golfers today over losing the Walker Cup to Great Britain for the first time in 33 years. John Winters non playing captain said we have no excuses it was a great tournament. The British won six straight singles to overturn a 10 7 deficit and triumph 13 11 in the windup on Thursday.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
United States
Great Britain
John Winters
Clete Boyer Seeks Release From Braves Amid Tensions
Atlanta AP report details Clete Boyer arriving from Montreal to seek release from the Braves after four years of discontent with the club. He cited lack of team morale and excessive pressure, with manager Luman Harris imposing a curfew and Richards threatening suspension.
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Braves
Paul Richards
Atlanta
Grambling
Waxahachie
Tex
Clete Boyer
Montreal
The
Boyer
Richards
Luman Harris
Harris
Ber
League Leaders Post Victories in Aiken Softball Play
Clearwater and Southeastern Tool moved to 5-1 in the Aiken Recreation Department Men’s Softball League. Southeastern Tool beat Pizza Villa 14-2 and Clearwater defeated Barton Roofing 11-1 while City of Aiken won 11-1 to improve to 4-2.
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Clearwater
Southeastern Tool
Aiken Recreation Department
Pizza Villa
Barton
City of Aiken
the Invincibles
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Red Smith
Luman
Lyman
Dusty Baker
Mike Lum
Ryan
Ted Williams
Associated Press
America
Lanny Turner
Georgia Ave
N. Augusta
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Armour
U.S
Laurens NW
Walt” Burckhaiter
Dial
Lanta Braves
New York Post
Atlanta Constitution
Teale
Best Buys
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Chrysler
Parker Motors
Pendleton
Richland Dial
Bill
Bentiley
Furman
Bill Busch
Scotts
Coward-Corley Seed Co., Inc
Your Garden Center
Park Ave. SE
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