Notable MAC chatter and NBA links in Columbus sports roundup
The piece surveys MAC football outlook with Miami and Bowling Green, cites Look magazine picks, and notes Pont and Perry insights. It also mentions Jerry Lucas attention at Scioto Downs and Cincinnati fan reactions, plus Bobby Farrington harness wins and local Dayton Flyer ticket news.
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Dubble T Drives Indiana Star Power in Hambletonian Bid
Dubble T a 50-1 Indiana colt trained by Jesse Blessing and Harold Tyner goes to Du Quoin for the 37th Hambletonian trotting classic for 3 year olds with Jerry Landress driving. Spry Rodney, Tanker T and other elites loom as opponents while post position favors Dubble T No. 2 ahead of Spry Rodney No. 12. The purse reaches 116612 with 62854 to the winner.
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Crackers Tie NL Playoff Chase With 7-2 Win Over Jets
Atlanta Crackers beat the Jets 7-2 to take a 9-8 season series lead and open a one game edge over Columbus for fourth place. Leroy Gregory earned the win with seven strikeouts in his first complete game since May 24, as Atlanta surged with five runs in the third inning.
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Ralph Terry’s Three-Hitter Halts Yankee Slide
Ralph Terry 26, limited Cleveland to three singles in a 5-0 defeat that snapped the Yankees’ six-game skid. Mantle boosted the offense with a two-run double as Terry notched his 19th win in a season highlighted by three shutouts and a 12th complete game.
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Aguirre Denies Spitter After 7-4 Loss to Red Sox
Detroit pitcher Hank Aguirre denies spitting on the ball after umpire Ed Runge warns him during a 7-4 loss to Boston. Aguirre accuses Red Sox coach Billy Herman of stealing signs. Herman denies the charge as Runge cites a mound warning and a disputed first inning ball.
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Havlicek Signs One Year Pact With Celtics
John Havlicek star forward from Ohio State has signed a one year contract with the Boston Celtics, the pro champions. He was the Celtics No 1 draft pick and the deal is reportedly about $10 000.
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Browns Face Major Pass Defense Gap in Exhibition
Forest Grove Oregon reports the Browns, while 3-0 in exhibitions, struggle with pass defense as San Francisco QB John Brodie throws for 262 yards on 23 completions. Coach Paul Brown tests rookie Jim Shorter and veteran Tom Franckhauser in upcoming game versus Los Angeles. Bernie Parrish and Don Fleming anchor the left side with starters Bobby Franklin Jim Shofner and Ross Fichtner in reserve.
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Electric Co. Douglas win in Athens City Slow Pitch tourney
In opening games at the County Fair grounds six teams played Monday night. Electric Co. beat Ford Hack 20-16 and Douglas Ramblers defeated FOP 24-6. Tonight Electric Co. faces Beasley Mathews at 6 30 and Bob Hess meets Douglas Ramblers at 8 at The Plains Athletic Association building.
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Major League Baseball American League Standings and Results
The American League led by New York with a 77 win 55 loss record and a .583 percentage. Minnesota and Los Angeles follow, while Boston Detroit and Cleveland vie for position as schedule shows upcoming games and doubleheaders. Monday results include New York defeating Cleveland 5 0 Washington routing Baltimore 7 0 and Boston topping Detroit 7 4 with several games on the docket for today and tomorrow.
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Late stretch wins at Ohio State Trot at State Fair
C O L U M B U S Fred Walker a 2 year old trotter owned by C M Stables Archbold came from behind in the stretch to win the 29000 Ohio State Trot at the State Fair Monday time 2 04 3 5 a record Driven by George Sholty the colt was well behind favored B F Coaltown as the field moved down the stretch in the face off heat Ten yards from the wire however Fred Walker grabbed the lead and went on to nip Coaltown which had edged Fred in the second heat B F Coaltown won the second heat in 2 05 for his 16th straight win Quentin Hanover led the field in the first heat with a time of 2 10 2 5
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Plum Shifts Lions to Rally Past Steelers in Exhibition
Milt Plum directs Detroit from the start and rallies the Lions to a 26-20 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He completes 15 of 18 passes for two touchdowns after entering in the second period, signaling strong control of Detroit’s offense.
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Aqueduct to Stage 50 000 Added Jerome Handicap
Kentucky Derby winner Decidedly Preakness winner Greek Money and Admiral's Voyage head a strong field in the Jerome Handicap at Aqueduct on Saturday. Admiral's Voyage carries 125 pounds while Decidedly and Greek Money have 122 and 122 pounds respectively. Fred W. Hooper owns Admiral's Voyage. George A. Pope owns Decidedly. Brandywine Stable owner Donald P. Ross fields Greek Money.
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