Spahn's Homecoming Marred by Blasingame Win at Milwaukee
About 19 000 fans at Milwaukee County Stadium watched Wade Blasingame overpower the New York Mets as the Braves beat Spencer Spahn 7 1 in his return to Milwaukee. Mathews hit a grand slam in a seven run fifth inning and Blasingame improved to 9 5 while Spahn, still sharp with coaching from Spahn, endured a rough night.
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American League matchups listed for Boston Cleveland to Chicago
Baseball schedule snapshot shows AFL teams Boston at Cleveland Baltimore at Detroit Washington at New York Kansas City at Minnesota Chicago at Los Angeles with partial entry N.
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MAC Action Begins To Decide Four Titles
Ohio University hosts a four sport MAC title push with golf tennis track and baseball events at Athens. Golf mostly completes Friday and Saturday rounds at Athens Country Club. Tennis singles finals Saturday 9 a.m. doubles around 11 a.m. Track finals start Friday at 4 p.m. at Peden Stadium. Admission 1.00 with OU student ID. Baseball faces Kent State with potential doubleheader if Friday rains.
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Coleman hits lead in NL with .416 average in 11-3 win
Gordon Coleman surged to the National League batting lead after Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 11-3. He raised his average to .416, surpassing Willie Mays as leaders praised by manager Dick Sisler for a new approach and platoon usage. Coleman credited a spring plan to a steadier swing and focus.
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Tournament Winners Announced at Rollerbowl Event
Winners of the two weekend headpin tournament at Rollerbowl are announced. In the women’s division Elaine Hawk 110 Sue Crawford 109 Irene McBride 108 Martha Vickers 107 Carla Snowden 105 Millie Hall Mary Bartlett 99 led scores. In the men’s division Noah Gibbs and Leon Henson 115 Virgil Conkey 114 Vic Whipper 114 Don Strawn 112 Jack Neal Bob Main Jerry Yates Strawn 111 Elmo Scott 110.
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Rookie Homero Blancas Shocks Leaders In Memphis Open
Homero Blancas, a 27-year-old Houston graduate in his pro debut, posted a 66 to tie for seventh after the first round of the $60,000 Memphis Open. He trails first-round leaders Mason Rudolph and Bob McCallister by one stroke as 35 players go under par and 10 equal it.
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Burke Named Cage Coach At Miller High
Herschel Burke, assistant basketball coach at The Plains for three years, is named head coach at Miller High School. He will fill the vacancy after veteran Walter Harrop Sr. died this season and will teach mathematics at Hemlock School. The Southern Local School District made the announcement. Miller's team finished 9 9 this past season.
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Million Dollar Draw Evy Woody In Stadium
In Iowa City a Big Ten meeting saw Ohio State Coach Woody Hayes and Iowa Athletic Director Forest Evashevski almost clash. Spectators called it a near-brawl as both men were restrained after a heated exchange about conduct and coaching rivals.
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Ten Teams Rise in Athens Mixed League Opener
Ten teams start play in the Athens Country Club Mixed League this evening with matches set each Friday through July 23 and a tournament on July 30 to end the season. Dick Jones chairs the league committee with Gerald Kyle Howard Eschenbacher Eleanor Musser Helen Dublin and Bernadine Main serving. Captains include Margaret Moffet-Nicklaus Marge Eschenbacher-Palmers Mary Hope-Sneads and others.
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NEL Sets Pre Season Schedule Amid NFL Announcements
The National Football League released a 37 game pre season slate headlined by the 32nd All Star classic in Chicago and a Cleveland doubleheader. The College All Stars meet the Browns August 6, with nine nationally televised games. Regular season begins September 19. Cleveland faces Green Bay. Detroit vs New York in Cleveland on Sept 4. Browns Eagles and Redskins each hold six exhibitions.
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Pony League Coaches Meeting Set at City Hall
Athens Pony League coaches and prospective coaches will gather at Athens City Hall on Sunday at 1 p.m. for player assignments, announced by Bob Burson, city recreation director.
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Rohr Asks Hospitality For Guests
Ohio University Athletic Director Bill Rohr invites the Athens community to extend hospitality to about 300 MAC visitors for the spring championships on campus. He says OU is defending champions and aims to uphold its gracious hosting reputation.
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Happy Helpers 4-H Club Plans May Social
West Columbia report states the Happy Helpers 4-H Club will hold a social on May 28 at Locust Grove Community Center. Proceeds fund 4-H camp for members. Club leaders are Mr and Mrs Raymond Lieving.
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