Region Five Legion Tournament Draws Local Support and Interest
Nolan Mace reports the Region Five American Legion tournament met its $1400 guarantee to the national headquarters and increased regional visibility. The event drew visitors to Athens and Ohio University, with hopes of securing the national tournament again if an $18,000 guarantee can be met. Two former Athens players join Northeastern A and M College football camp with sessions daily ahead of the September 5 start.
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Nolan Mace
K. T. Crossen Post 21
Athens
Ohio University
Ohio University Baseball
Bob Wren
Northbrook
Frank Battaglia
Bob Breitzman
Mace
Athens High School
Dick Adams
Bill Stanson
Northeastern A. & M. College
Miami
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Military Academy
Tulsa
Demand Equal Time As Movie Subject By The Associated Press
The article covers Denny McLain's 8-0 win for Detroit over Chicago, his path to 14th win, and his on and off form this season. It notes his nine strikeouts in the win, his 15-11 record, and mentions related games including California beat New York and Baltimore a late 4-3 win over Cleveland. It also references Lou Boudreau and a motif of film-night pennant memories.
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Lou Boudreau
Denny McLain
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
McLain
Tiger
Chicago
Denny
Tigers
Boudreau
Sharyn
Lou
California
New York
Baltimore
Kansas City
Phillies Open Four-Game Set At Crosley Field
Cincinnati Reds host the Philadelphia Phillies at Crosley Field in the opener of a four-game series. The Reds, fresh from an eight-loss West trip, sit in sixth place 13 14 games out of first with 36 games remaining. Manager Dave Bristol says the team can still rebound but needs an eight-game win streak.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia Phils
Crosley Field
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Dave Bristol
Broncos Seek Higher Finish After Mixed Exhibition
Den ver Broncos aim for improvement and a higher finish this season after two early losses. Key players include quarterback John McCormick and running backs Wendell Hayes Charlie Mitchell Abner Haynes with receivers Lionel Taylor Bob Scarpitto and Al Denson. Rookie help along with a recovered Willie Brown bolsters a rebounding offense and a strengthened defense with Archie Matsos and John Bramlett joining the linebacking group.
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Central Press
Denver Broncos
Mac Speedie
Cookie Gilchrist
Broncs
John McCormick
Wendell Hayes
Charlie Mitchell
Abner Haynes
Lionel Taylor
Bob Scarpitto
al Denson
Willie Brown
Willie
Hale
Archie Matsos
Oakland
John Bramlett
Murphy Sharp in Hawaii Shines as US Draws Philippines 6 3
HONOLULU Tom Murphy ace hurler for Ohio University last spring pitched a four hitter and struck out 15 as the United States defeated the Philippines 6 to 3 in the World Amateur Baseball Tournament. Murphy had trouble in the second and fourth innings but settled down and allowed only one base runner thereafter. He also scored the final American run after singling and advancing on a sacrifice, then crossing home on Eddie Leon's single.
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Honolulu
Tom Murphy
Ohio University
United States
Philippines
Murphy
Eddie Leon
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