Cincinnati Reds Rally Past Braves to Extend Win Streak
The Reds, written off all season, earned a 10-2 victory over the Milwaukee Braves to run their last 28 games to 23-5. Jim O'Toole left after six perfect innings, and Frank Robinson provided the power with a grand slam and five RBIs.
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Moe Drabowsky Sold to Athletics as Freese Returns
The Cincinnati Reds sold pitcher Moe Drabowsky to the Kansas City Athletics and seek to reinstate third baseman Gene Freese to the active list. Freese has been out with a broken right ankle since spring training. The move clears roster space for Freese. Drabowsky, 27, had pitched 83 innings in 23 games this season with a 2-6 mark.
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Roberts Clothing Claims Athens Recreation Fast Pitch Crown
Roberts Clothing won the Athens Recreation fast pitch title by defeating Kasler’s 6 to 2 in a playoff at Marietta. Harold Sams earned the win over McGee as a two run seventh inning sealed the victory aided by an overthrow error at third. Roberts advances to the state finals in Ashland this weekend.
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Boxing notes from California bouts list fighters and outcomes
In San Francisco Henry Barrera 149 outpointed Arvil Burris 13934 Los Angeles. In Richmond Joey Reynolds 135 St. Louis KOed Willie Woods 137 San Francisco. In Richmond Dean Bogany 176 Fresno knocked out Jess Bowdry 179 St. Louis.
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Fresno
Jess Bowdry
Indians stumble as Bright paces Nats two game sweep
Cleveland loses 11-2 and 3-2 as Washington slugger Harry Bright hits a three run homer in both games. Don Lock adds a three run shot in the opener while Pedro Ramos faces Chicago next in a four game set with Frank Baumann starting for the visitors.
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Dick Donovan
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Frank Funk
Chicago
Pedro Ramos
Frank Baumann
Big Blacks to Open Season at Barbourville
Point Pleasant High School’s Big Blacks start the season on September 7 at Barbourville. Daily two a day drills run 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. at Ordnance School Grounds until school opens. Nine game schedule announced. Physicals given by Dr Dan Glassman last Saturday. Coach Robert Shertzer issued practice gear.
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Art Smith Upset At ACC Championship Playoffs
Fred Schleicher scored a potential upset by defeating veteran Art Smith in the ACC championship playoffs at Ath ens Country Club. Glen Hanger led medal play with 68 after a 78-10-68. Other top scorers included Tom Evans 70, Kermit Blosser 70, and Bill Matters 71 as the event advances to crown a new champion.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Summary
National League leaders include Los Angeles 79–40 and San Francisco 76–42 with Cincinnati 72–46 and Pittsburgh 65–50 close behind. Milwaukee 63–56 and Philadelphia 54–66 trail, while Chicago 43–75 and Houston 41–74 occupy lower spots. Monday results: Cincinnati 10 Milwaukee 2. Upcoming games list key matchups across cities.
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Missing Trotter Due At Roosevelt
In Roosevelt Raceway poised for the $50,000 International Trot officials race to gather nine starters from eight countries. Argentina’s Thomas Atkyns vanished after leaving Cordoba, prompting fears of kidnapping or sale. Other entrants include Newstar Italy Nicias Grandchamp France Mom Pulet Belgium Eid stedter West Germany Or deal New Zealand Tie Silk Canada and US reps Su Mac Lad Porterhouse. Su Mac Lad won last year’s world record and Porterhouse lowered the US mark in the latest American championship trot.
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Colby wins Scioto Downs featured C-2 pace in 2 06 3 5
In Columbus Chal lenger Colby captured the seventh race at Scioto Downs Monday night, a C-2 pace event run the distance in 2:06 3 5. Dickie Star paid $7.20 to place and Slick Adios paid $3.60 to show.
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Cardinal Owner Vows Trades To Shake Up St Louis Club
St Louis owner Gussie Busch lashed the fifth place Cardinals saying he is disgusted and ready to trade players. He hints top brass could be at risk after ten years with the NL club and 10 million spent on ballpark improvements and talent. The note of potential upheaval follows a string of pennantless seasons.
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Dow Among Low Scorers At Cleveland
Bill Casper Jr and Bob Rosburg each fired 67 at Beechmont Country Club in the Cleveland Pro Amateur, taking $687 apiece. Bob Goalby and Don Fairfield shot 68 to finish three under. The $110,000 Cleveland Open is set for next June on the Beechmont course.
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Lane Sued By Lucas For $100,000
Allan Bloch for Jerry Lucas sues Chicago Zephyrs general manager Frank Lane for libel claiming Lane’s remarks at a Aug 2 luncheon alleging Lucas signed a contract with the Cleveland Pipers while a Buckeye. Lane denies making the statement and cites witnesses.
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Intramural Setup Now In Spotlight
Canton McKinley High School votes to replace suspended football with an intramural program. Pete Ankney leads four rival teams for Saturday nights at Fawcett Stadium with seniors guiding offenses against key foes. Reds to field a Florida Winter League team. season runs Oct. 15 to Dec. 15 at Tampa base.
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