Braves Giants Winter Deal Seen Key to Pennant
The Bobby Thomson Johnny Antonelli trade between New York and Milwaukee shapes the 1954 National League race. Thomson, injured in spring training, returns this week as the series at County Stadium begins with the Giants visiting for a two game set as Milwaukee hopes to slow New York.
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Race to the NL pennant heats up with Braves Giants clash
The 1954 National League title race tightens as the New York Giants face the Milwaukee Braves in a crucial two game set with Brooklyn looming for four games. Key players include Gene Conley Warren Spahn Sal Maglie and Bobby Thomson for the Braves and Willie Mays Ralph Kiner Dusty Rhodes for the Giants. The Braves aim to close the gap and repeat their recent success against the league leaders.
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Rain Halts Somerville Rotary Little League Doubleheader
Rain halted the first game at Harmon Field after three innings. Somerville led 2-0 on Rusty Wamaley's fifth homer and a Rotary error in the third. The game does not count toward league records and will be replayed next Tuesday at 7 pm along with the Jones McNeil Kiwanis contest. Bobby Blessing pitched for Rotary.
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National League Standings and Friday Schedule Highlights
National League standings show New York leading with 78 wins and Milwaukee and Brooklyn close behind. Friday's matchups include New York at Milwaukee and Brooklyn at St Louis with top pitchers Maglie and Erskine scheduled. Saturday and Sunday games feature crucial games across multiple cities including Cleveland and Detroit matchups.
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Friday's Games in Major Association Matches
Friday results show Charleston at Columbus and Toledo at Louisville with Indianapolis at Kansas City and Minneapolis at St Paul. Columbus defeated Kansas City 6 0 and Louisville beat St Paul 5 4 while Toledo won 9 6 against Minneapolis. Thursday results include Columbus 6 Kansas City 0 and Louisville 5 St Paul 4. St Paul at Minneapolis and Indianapolis at Kansas City are listed for upcoming games.
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Braves edge Phillies on bases loaded single in ninth
Danny O'Connell drove in the winning run with a bases loaded single with two outs in the ninth as Milwaukee beat Philadelphia. Early Wynn pitched for the Indians, holding Washington to two hits in a 2-1 victory for his 18th win.
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Redbirds Move Up to Third in Association Playoffs
Columbus moved into third place in the American Association playoff race by blanking Kansas City 6-0. Toledo beat Minneapolis 9-6, while Louisville edged St. Paul 5-4 on a two run homer by Pete Daley. Indianapolis and Charleston have no games scheduled.
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Perfect Score Marked In Grand American Handicap Trials
A large field of more than 2000 shooters gathered in Vandalia to contest trapshooting’s Grand American Handicap, a 100 target event with prizes up to 1500 guaranteed and 10,000 possible. Vern Thornborrow of Hamilton Ontario scored a perfect 100 from 18 yards in the prelim, while other winners included Mrs Helen Ryan and John Zehmer in respective divisions. Rebels and contenders from across the U S also competed as Dan Ortich and Joe Schreiner led a zone singles shootoff at 100 straight before a dusk halt.
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Major Stars Shine In Baseball Standings Summary
Major league leaders listed by team and stat including Noren Mantle Doby Fox Vernon Minoso Runnels Doby Jensen Turley Snider Musial Moon Hiner Bell Schoendienst Hamner Mays Bruton Antonelli Roberts Highlights cover batting runs hits doubles and pitching wins and strikeouts across Cleveland St Louis New York Philadelphia Milwaukee and Brooklyn.
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Gallia Blue Devils Hold First Scrimmage
Gallia Academy High School completed the first scrimmage of the season as coaches worked two hours plus with a 15 minute session. Max Nelson and Earl Winters shared quarterback duties while Verlin Presson and Harry Hogan led the line on both sides. The team’s first game is set for Sept. 17 against Coal Grove.
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Glouster High names 1954 football candidates and returnees
Thirty three candidates join Glouster Tomcats under coach Robert Penrod and assistant John Dunnette for 1954. Five lettermen return Charles Hoffman Richard Whaley Tommy Williams George Goodman and Terry Holbert lead the squad as preparations continue for a season opener at Zanesville Olympia on September 10 against Roseville.
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Bob Crawford
Dean Spencer
Gerald Hook
Jack Craigo
Pete Gyure
Wayne Kirby
Larry Harding
Edly Sattee
Larry Waldeck
Joe Crawford
Chester Keith
Kenny Strickland
Reds Aim to End Slump Against Pirates at Crosley Field
The sixth place Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates aiming to halt a four game losing streak. Joe Nuxhall from Hamilton, Ohio will seek his fourth straight win and eighth of the season, opposing Bob Friend as Crosley Field hosts the Pirates final day in Cincinnati after a winless stretch at home.
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Talent Scarce for Russians at European Track Trials
In the European Championships at Neufeld Stadium, Soviet track teams show progress since 1952 but lack depth beyond a few stars. No Russian man reached the 100 meters final while Germany’s Heinz Futterer led sprint finals. Focused strengths appear in javelin, hammer, shot, and discus, with potential in 400 meters and hurdles but gaps in 800 and 1500 meter events.
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Browns Travel 2000 Miles for Rams Exhibition Clash
Cleveland Browns arrived in Los Angeles after a 2000 mile journey for a Saturday exhibition against the Los Angeles Rams. Coach Paul Brown said wins in exhibitions are secondary as he prioritizes solving problems and testing new players ahead of the regular season.
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Athens High football begins two-a-day drills under new coach
Fifty-seven candidates report for two-a-day workouts at Athens High School as George Riser succeeds Harry Lackey. The team aims to open the season September 17 at Circleville with mixed position certainty and a split-T offense, while scrimmages and veteran leadership shape the lineup.
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OWL Schedule Sunday Football Matchups
Nelsonville faces Reedsville in a Sunday game while Athens takes on Racine McArthur hosts New Marshfield and Albany visits Middleport in another set of Week schedule notes.
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