Spirit Is Good On Reds
Cincinnati Reds remain confident despite trailing NL pace by 104 percent as injuries bite since June. Manager Dave Bristol says one streak could revive them, while Vern Benson calls recent series loss to Cardinals a stunner but not crushing. They face Houston Astros next, with Milt Pappas and Gary Nolan pitching against Cuellar and Belinsky.
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Hodges Era Senators Rally To 5-0 Win Over Twins
Gil Hodges era moved closer as Washington blanked Minnesota 5-0 behind a three-hit game from Phil Ortega who improved to 9-5. Ken McMullen hit his 13th homer and Paul Casanova drove in two on a first-inning double. Washington rose to .500 and sixth in the AL, three games behind Chicago.
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Cubs Slump Deepens as Pirates Rally For Win At Wrigley
Chicago dropped their seventh straight, 6-3 to Pittsburgh, as darkness halted a Cubs rally in the ninth. Dennis Ribant carried a no-hitter into the eighth before a Banks needle sparked Chicago. The Pirates won the opener 4-3. Ron Hunt led Los Angeles past St Louis 6-4, while Philadelphia blanked San Francisco 8-0. Rich Allen drove in two for the Phillies in a 5-run fourth.
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Browns Holdouts Return to Camp Amid Fines and Trades
Browns players Leroy Kelly and John Wooten returned to Hiram training camp after jokes about their "vacation." Both fined 1400 dollars for late arrival as five holdouts rumble, with Mike Howell reporting later in San Francisco before an exhibition with the 49ers. Sid Williams was traded to the Giants and John Brown to the Steelers. Kelly, NFL rushing leader last season, plans to be a free agent next May 1 after says he will not sign a new deal. Modell expressed confusion over Kelly's shift despite attorney Carl Stokes advising.
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McDowell Suffers Arm Pain Likely Missed Start
Baltimore—Sam McDowell says a left arm injury from a car accident in Cleveland last Thursday is bothering him and may force him to skip a scheduled start against the Orioles. He soaked the arm in ice after the incident and noted improvement hasn’t returned, despite a 6 2 3 inning win over Detroit last Friday. The Orioles beat Cleveland 4–0 Monday, scoring in the seventh on singles by Frank and Brooks Robinson, Paul Blair’s sac fly, Dave Johnson’s double, and Bowens’ homer. Brabender earned the win in relief, while Tiant or Connolly was set to start for Cleveland tonight against Hardin.
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Granatelli Sentenced To Drive School
Andy Granatelli, developer of the turbine engine car near winning the Indianapolis 500, was found guilty of failing to stop at a traffic light and sentenced to four nights in traffic improvement school. The judge allowed a two week racing tour before attending the classes.
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Mississippi State Basketball Placed on SEC Probation
The Southeastern Conference executive committee placed Mississippi State University on probation through the 1968-69 season after finding violations of SEC recruiting by-laws.
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Slo-Pitch All-Star Team Wins Carroll Invitational Opener
The Athens All-Stars from the Athens Slo-Pitch League beat.Mode-O-Glass 5 to 1 in Carroll Invitational play Saturday night. They next face the Pickaway Stars at 8 15 p m Wednesday. Players include Jerry Yates Roger Dunkle Ed Kincaid Lee Bridgewater Barry West Milt Cooksey Wendell White Leroy Hashman Rich Gardner Bob Donahoe Ron Partridge Max Carsey Rodney Howery Roger Norman Joe Mulligan.
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AHS Grid Physicals Are Set For Fall Football
Athens High announces pre season physicals for grid players under team physician Dr. E. D. Mattmiller. Seniors on Monday, juniors Tuesday, sophomores Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Athens High stadium. Freshmen to pick up physical cards in junior high office and may join the fitness program and report for drills Friday August 18.
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Ashley Takes Grid Post At Racine High School
Bob Ashley former Middleport High grid coach and Warren Local football coach near Marietta reportedly accepts Racine High School grid coaching job. He will replace Don Van Meter who resigns to take a similar post at Wahama, according to The Messenger.
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Falcons Move to Improve Offense in Second Hecker Year
Norb Hecker enters his second season guiding the Atlanta Falcons with aims to bolster the offense, especially the passing game. The team adds three NFL veterans none were sacrificed to New Orleans, while 12 players underwent knee procedures. Randy Johnson shifts to quarterback with Steve Sloan backing, and running backs include Junior Coffey and Ernie Wheelwright. Tommy Nobis anchors the defense as the line seeks a stronger pass rush.
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Coach Circles Fitting One POST-GAME ANSWERS LISTED
AP reports NFL plans a quote questionnaire for postgame interviews. Winners and losers have separate lines, covering pregame and midweek remarks. Weiss aims to extend the system through the regular season, including postpostgame and cutdown day notes.
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Finley Meets Seattle Officials Over A's Future
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley met with Gov. Dan Evans and Seattle Mayor J D Braman and said he was pleased with city and county officials. He noted a move decision could come around Oct 1 after a league owners meeting. Seattle is not a competition area and Milwaukee is not of interest.
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