Shuffling Riders and Players Highlight Reds and Others
Cincinnati and Cleveland squads showcase versatile lineups with multiple catchers and position switches as Reds hammer through shifts under Fred Hutchinson. Harper and Rose loom infield plans while Freese exits. Meanwhile Ohio University alumni trek to pro camps and minor leagues amid 1960s baseball chatter.
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Hutchinson
Tommy Harper
Pete Rose
Harper
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Cleveland
Wally Post
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Calgary Stampeders Dominate Rough Riders in Rainy Exhibition
Jim Dillard scored two touchdowns for Calgary including an 84 yard kickoff return as the Stampeders defeated Ottawa 24 to 7 Monday night. The game was played in the rain.
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Giants
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Lindy McDaniel
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St. Louis
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Cubs Rise to Second in National League Standings
Chicago clings to second place in the NL as mid July reveals a surprising Cubs surge. Once a cellar-dweller, they climbed from ninth last year to near the top, a marked turnaround since 1946 when they last finished first division.
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Cubs
Houston
Colts
John Romano Moves To Left Field For Indians
Cleveland adds outfield experiment with John Romano to boost power as they lose 13-1 to Minnesota. Twins pitchers dominate with 14 hits including Killebrew homer. Don Mincher and Battey also connect. Dick Donovan takes loss. Indians face Angels next in three game set.
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Pizzarro Beats Read In New Bedford Bout
Johnny Pizzarro of Erie Pennsylvania won a 15 round decision over Paddy Read of Providence Rhode Island in New Bedford Massachusetts. The score was not provided.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From The Night Games
American League standings show New York 54 33 and Boston 49 39 with various teams behind. National League results include Los Angeles and Chicago atop the table with several key games and doubleheaders noted.
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Schayes Named Coach of Syracuse Nationals in Philadelphia
Dolph Schayes, a longtime star and high scorer, is appointed coach of the Syracuse Nationals after moving to Philadelphia. He says the role will be a big change and hints at possible playing if needed. He promises fast breaking basketball from a team that finished second to Boston last season.
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Ike Richman
Alex Hannum
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Cincinnati
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Palmer predicts 275 to win PGA Championship
Ailing Arnold Palmer, battling a cold at the Dallas DAC Country Club, predicts a 275 score to win the PGA. Julius Boros, Gay Brewer, Jack Nicklaus, and Gary Player are among favorites cited as contenders in the buildup to the final major.
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PGA
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Boros
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Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
Hole-in-One Tournament Offers S300 for Athens golfers
Athens Lions Club sponsors a 10 day hole-in-one contest at Fairview Drive In near the fair grounds with a 300 prize. Event runs daily 6:30 to 11 pm and Sundays 2 to 11 pm through July 27. Closest-to-pin prizes and other awards add value while open to all.
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Athens Lions Club
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Fairview Drive
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Fair Grounds
Ray Shepard
Athens Country Club
Bob Littler
Fred Schleicher
Kermit Blosser
Bob Baur
Ohio University
Nine Younesters Compete In District Golf at Columbus
The Messenger area sends nine young golfers to the District Junior Golf Tournament at Stoney Creek Country Club in Columbus. Five qualified for the USGA National Junior Tournament in Florence South Carolina July 31 to August 3. Readouts include John Newcomb Athens 74 in Championship flight 15 to 17 and others across flights with scores from 81 to 101.
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USGA
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Athens
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Logan
George Blosser, Jr
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