Nickname origin of Art Lewis debated by Athens resident
An Athens realtor disputes a wire obituary claiming Art Lewis earned the nickname Pappy after starting school in Ohio University. Nye says Dutch Trautwein coined the term during practice when Lewis’s stiffness and blocking drew the remark. The story adds context to Lewis, a noted athlete and later coach, amid regional tributes after his death.
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Twin Killings Power Syracuse Past Richmond Virginians 5 2
Syracuse pitcher Johnny Gabler earned support as four twin killings backed a 5 2 win over the Richmond Virginians. Toronto's 7 1 rout of Atlanta and Rochester 7 2 over Columbus were other MLB style results with Buffalo and Jacksonville rained out.
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Indians Host Yankees in 4-Game Series Opener at Municipal Stadium
Cleveland welcomed home after a 16 game road trip with more than 40 000 fans expected for the opener against the New York Yankees Jim Mudcat Grant faces Ralph Terry in a third meeting of the season both teams 1-1 in the first two games Cleveland leads the series 5-4 but trails in the overall standings Mickey Mantle may return after knee injury. The Tribe seeks a lift after a 4-3 loss to Washington ending the road swing Gary Bell earned the loss in relief for Cleveland
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Mudcat) Grant
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Reds hand Giants 8-0 shutout in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds pitchers held the San Francisco Giants to three hits as Joey Jay improved to 9-6 with an 8-0 win. Frank Robinson drove in three with a homer, Vada Pinson started the scoring, while Billy Pierce suffered a severe ankle spike that may sideline him 1 to 2 weeks.
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Scores and homers fill a crowded scoreboard night
Major league scores unfold with Milwaukee Aaron homer, Pittsburgh Hook, New York Throneberry, Baltimore Robinson and Gentile, Los Angeles Battey and Moran among others. Pitchers Shaw Friend Barber Jones earn wins as offenses surge in a slate of games across cities.
Rollerbowl Wins Pony League Game In Athens
Rollerbowl edged Gibson's Sinclair 5-4 in a Pony League contest in Athens. Kiwanis and Jaycees each posted wins in Little League action with Kiwanis falling to Jaycees 8-5 while Moose and K of C played to a 4-4 tie. Larry Sams of Kiwanis homered twice in a losing effort.
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Miami Boxer Grant Edges Robinson In Tough Bout
In Miami junior Grant 176 outpointed Sweet Jimmy Robinson 172 from Kansas City over six rounds.
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Par Eludes 168 Golfers At Scioto
Scioto Country Club opens the Ohio Seniors Golf Tournament with no one breaking par in the first round. Three players lead at six over 78 as Allen Rankin John Jacobs and G Ed Vaughn share the top after 18 holes. Local entries include Carroll Widdoes George Smith Claude Steppe and George Smith in their brackets.
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Three Way Knot in College World Series Race
Michigan, Texas, and Santa Clara hold 3-1 records in a three way tie at Omaha. Texas and Santa Clara duel in a decisive double elimination matchup, with Michigan awaiting the winner in the next round.
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Troubled Putting Fests Highlight U S Open Round One
Gene Littler shot 69 on the Oakmont course to lead the 62nd U S Open with Arnold Palmer Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus close behind in a four man chase. Palmer and Player each struggled with the greens finishing at 71 while Nicklaus posted 72 as Sam Snead trails after an opening 76.
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