Reds Edge Mets 1-0 In Sublime Pitching Victory
Cincinnati surged atop the NL West with a 1-0 win over the New York Mets as Jim Maloney, returning from arm trouble, limited the Mets to two hits while Joe Johnson drove in the decisive run on a sacrifice fly. The Reds’ seventh win in eight games moved them a half game up on San Francisco and one game ahead of Atlanta, with Chicago and Houston fading in the chase.
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East wins Athens City Olympics swimming meet at Crystal Pool
East captured top honors in the Athens City Olympics swimming event at Crystal Pool as Morrison led overall after the first night with 422 points while East trailed with 383. Highland-West took third with 253 and Chauncey-The Plains 249 as East earned 26 swimming points and five for sportsmanship.
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Jay Theissch
Michelle Mathews
Susan Lawrence
Ken Steinhoff
Athens
Spots Filled In Legion Tourney As District Winners Crown Titles
With 13 of 14 state American Legion tournament spots claimed, Steubenville battles Cadiz tonight at Massillon for the remaining district berth. Cadiz and Steubenville chase the district crown as Sidney wins the Second District and several other districts crown champs. The double elimination tournament runs all week, ending August 16 with the champion advancing to the Bowling Green regional.
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Veeck in Battle Over Suffolk Downs Racing Days
Bill Veeck accuses Boston politicians and the state of losing 1.7 million in revenue after the Massachusetts Racing Commission rejected adding 24 extra thoroughbred days at Suffolk Downs. Atty. Gen. Quinn ruled the switch illegal pending legislative amendment, as Veeck contemplates legal steps and possible new legislation.
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Golf Tourney Set at Hocking Hills Next Week
The Southeastern Seniors golf tournament will be held at Hocking Hills Country Club next Monday and Tuesday.
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New Home Run Baker in Baseball Inspires Yankees'
Frank Home Run Baker, 25, hit his first major league homer in an AL game after a week in the majors. He said hitting here is easier, sees the ball well under lights, and plans to swing at close pitches. Baltimore rolled over Detroit with strong hits as Minnesota toppled Detroit.
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Cleveland Tops Orioles 2 0 Behind Hargan Pitching
Cleveland pitcher Steve Hargan held Baltimore to four hits as the Indians rolled to a 2-0 win. Home runs by Baker and Ken Harrelson highlighted the victory while Baker continued a hot batting stretch with 11 hits in 24 at bats for a .458 average. Minnesota beat Detroit 7-1 to pull within three games of Oakland in the AL West.
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AFL Veterans Defenses Stronger, On Par With NFL Says Robinson
Liberty Missouri AP AFL safety Johnny Robinson, longtime Kansas City Chiefs veteran, argues AFL defenses now rival NFL units. He credits better defensive lines and deeper pass coverage, noting a shift from offense to defense in talent emphasis since the league’s early years and the Jets’ Super Bowl win.
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