Cubs and Pirates salvage split as pennant race tightens
In a Sunday baseball recap the Cubs split a doubleheader with St Louis after a 5-3 loss and 5-4 win, Whitey Lockman praising the nightcap. Pittsburgh Mariners? correction: Pirates beat Phillies 5-2 and sit 50-50 for first time since June 5. Dodgers beat Giants 6-2 as Crawford and Garvey power late. Padres top Reds 7-2, Expos edge Mets 6-4 on Fairly's eighth inning hit. Detroit and Baltimore also listed with key scoring plays and standout pitchers.
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Three Honored By Pro Football In Ceremonies At Hall Of Fame
Canton Ohio AP Raymond Berry joined Jim Parker and Joe Schmidt as immortalized figures in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Berry called it unreal while reflecting on the tiny induction class. Joe Reed led the 49ers past the Patriots 20 to 7 as the season kicked off with the Dolphins beating the College All Stars 14 to 3.
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Athens Track Club shines at Ohio State meet
Seven Athens Track Club athletes competed at the Ohio State AAU Junior Olympic Championships. Mark Mayhew swept the 10-11 mile and 220-yard dashes and placed fifth in long jump. Karen Bleigh won discus in 14-15 girls and medaled in long jump and mile. Mike Mayhew, Kay Feallock, Iwalani Mayhew, Lynn Feallock, Bunny Bell, and Gayle Feallock also posted finals and heat times.
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Ohio fishing report highlights mixed catches across Lake Erie reefs
Within Lake Erie and nearby central to northeastern Ohio lakes anglers report fair to good action. Walleyes and white bass at Locust Point Gull and Chick islands reefs. yellow perch at Locust Point. catfish at Sandusky Bay Catawba and Bass islands. freshwater drums, smallmouth bass and bluegills also present. Outlook generally good with variations by lake and reef areas. all regions note best results near rocky shores and shorelines.
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North South All Stars prep for Ohio clash at Canton
North and South squads held first workouts at Fawcett Stadium in Canton Ohio as they prep for the Ohio All Star Game Friday August 10. Each 33 man team had medical checks and photos before daily practices starting Tuesday. The North leads series 12 12 with three ties and will face Pennsylvania in the Big 33 Game August 18 in Hershey. South rerouted Bill Lukens into the lineup replacing Rick Applegate who needs operation. South head coach Ken Amlin leads a staff including Jim Rockwell Skip Baughman and Larry Foltz, while Babe Flossie heads the North with aides Ted Federici Don Hertler and Phil Hahn.
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Electric Company Clinches Pony League Title With All Star Friday
Final regular-season games this week include four makeup games after Electric Company clinched the Pony League crown. An all-star game is set for Friday with details pending. Standings show Banat Electric Company and Athens National Bank leading among others. Schedule features matches Monday through Friday with several team pairings.
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Clark Draws A Crowd At Bengals Scrimmage
Wilmington Ohio AP Charles Booby Clark the Bengals late draft pick and 240 pound rookie shined in the first major scrimmage of the season gaining 65 yards on eight carries and prompting coach Paul Brown to say the club may have found a big back to pair with Doug Dressler Clark said he fears crowds but his performance proved otherwise and his odds of becoming a top back improved after his 4.6 clocking on a rough field.
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