Braves Triumph and Yankees Up Next for pennant chase
The Milwaukee Braves clinched a strong Labor Day showing by sweeping the Chicago Cubs 23 to 10 and 4 to 0, boosting their NL pennant hopes and signaling the Yankees may face a tough chase for the AL flag as the season momentum shifts.
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Baseball Standings and Highlights Across Major Leagues
The Orioles and Yankees split as Baltimore beat Chicago while New York dropped two to the Orioles. Lew Burdette faltered for the Braves as West Covington and Hank Aaron powered Milwaukee. Ted Williams, Billy Pierce and Mickey Mantle posted notable feats as teams jockeyed in the pennant race.
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Indians and Redlegs Sweep Doubleheaders
Cincinnati Redlegs pitchers Jeffcoat and Don Gross delivered wins in a doubleheader sweep as the club regained momentum after a slump. The hurling staff showed vigor and control, finishing games to secure victories in three straight outings.
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Men's League Title On Line At Athens Country Club
The Spoons lead the Men’s League at Athens CC and can clinch the title by beating Cleeks on Tuesday. Putters and Niblicks sit at 6–2, with a big slate of pairings and key matchups on the cards.
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Indians Split Labor Day Doubleheader Behind Garcia and McLish
Cleveland’s two veteran pitchers Garcia and McLish propelled the Indians to an 8-0 win over Kansas City in the opener as Garcia delivered his best season in years and McLish capped a 6-3 win with a fourth inning homer and late relief. Ned Garver took the loss for the A’s.
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Budge Patty Advances to Round of 16 in National Tennis
Budge Patty, 33, from Los Angeles and residing in Paris, advances to the round of 16 at the national championship with a five set win over Grant Golden. He faces Don Fontana of Canada next as Gardnar Mulloy notes Patty is ready for Davis Cup if selected. Fraser loses to Cliff Mayne in the upset of the day.
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Steelers Down Eagles 17-12 in Labor Day Exhibition
The Steelers beat the Philadelphia Eagles 17-12 to move to 1-2 in the pre season. Henry Ford scored the Steelers first touchdown from two yards, Perry Richards added a 34 yard score, and Gary Glick kicked a late field goal. Billy Barnes led the Eagles with a 36 yard TD run, plus a field goal and a safety in the final seconds.
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Two Squirrels Arrested For Offseason Hunt In Meigs County
Ohio Division of Wildlife reports no arrests on opening day of squirrel season in Meigs County but two men were nabbed for shooting squirrels out of season Franklin Eugene Lemley 18 of Charleston and a Charleston juvenile. Local officials conducted spot checks with 12 hunters verified 16 squirrels spotted amid dry windy conditions.
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Big Black Gridder Injured in Practice
Gallipolis A Point Pleasant football player Gary Bland fourteen son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bland of 130 Pleasant Street was admitted to Holzer Hospital around noon Monday with a back injury from practice.
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Cleveland Qualifies for National ABC Play
Cleveland wins the Ohio American Baseball Congress title by knocking off Cincinnati Glendale 5-2. The victory earns Cleveland a berth in the National ABC tournament in Battle Creek Michigan later this week.
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Labor Day Horse Show Draws 150 Horses at Cheshire Field
More than 150 horses competed in the Labor Day show sponsored by the Gallipolis Saddle and Sirloin Riding Club at the Cheshire athletic field. The event featured 16 classes including a first time jumping horse class in Gallia County. Judges were Bill Gleason of Huntington and Jack Creer of Bainbridge. Winners include Silver Sandy ridden by Karen Shamblin, Col. McIlvaine with Karen Grady, Saffo's Princess with John Houck, Starheart Montgomery with Marilyn Foglesong, and Ebony Flash with Nadine Carver among others. Awards honored Western Tack and English Tack riders across pony and horse divisions with multiple regional names listed.
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Braves Clinch Pennant Barred By 16 Game Magic Number
The Milwaukee Braves hold a 44 game lead over the Cardinals as 24 games remain. Manager Fred Haney says with pitching by Warren Spahn tomorrow the pennant is theirs if they keep winning. Red Schoendienst notes they only need to keep winning and the magic number is 16.
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Rutkoskie Tops Field In Holiday Tourney
Dick Rutkoskie posted a net 63 to win the Holiday Medal Handicap at Athens Country Club. Ray Cook was four strokes back with 67, while prize winners included Francis Fuller 68, Dick Phillips 70, Marty Hecht 70, Bob Wren 71, and Dan Merrick 71.
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Ray Cook
Francis Fuller
Dick Phillips
Marty Hecht
Bob Wren
Dan Merrick
Milwaukee and Chicago lead early pro baseball results
Results show Milwaukee 23 4 and Chicago 10 0 in a day of early MLB action. Philadelphia 10 7 and Brooklyn 4 4 tie as New York 11 4 meets Pittsburgh 5 3 while Cincinnati 10 3 defeats St. Louis 5 1 in 10 innings in the second game.
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Norris Wins Feature Race at Claybanks Speedway
Norris of Racine won the feature event at Claybanks Speedway near here on Sunday. Ken King of Pomeroy finished second and Byron Conrad of Apple Grove W V placed third. Bob Adams of Racine won the first heat with Bob Bauer of Chester and Glen Thompson of Pomeroy following. Ken King led the second heat with Eugene Willoughby and Norris in second and third. The Australian Pursuit saw King eliminate Norris on the final lap. Toppers Plains, a recent debut driver, was fastest qualifier per Bud Wilson.
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Olympic star Milt Campbell joins the Cleveland Browns
Pasadena report that Olympic decathlon champion Milt Campbell, a 217 pound sprinter with a 9.4 second 100 yard dash, will join the Cleveland Browns after Navy release. Coach Paul Brown says Campbell may play halfback or end in Friday's exhibition against the Rams and could form a quick backfield with Jim Brown.
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