Yankees and Braves Edge Closer in Pennant Chase
Baseball wrap reports the Yankees hold a narrow advantage in the American League as they battle the White Sox and Indians for the pennant, while Milwaukee and St Louis try to extend their edge in the National League with Musial sidelined and Dodgers far back.
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Dow, Ford Lead In 1957 PGA Averages Before Dallas Open
Dow Finsterwald and Doug Ford vie atop the 1957 PGA performance averages as the Dallas Open approaches. Finsterwald holds .619 to Ford’s .592, with both having strong dollar winnings and multiple majors. Mayer leads money totals. Snead and Demaret post high averages but limited appearances.
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George Bayer Eee
Bing Crosby
Palm Springs
Seminole
Palm Beach
Jim Brown Seen as Super-Star Prospect for Browns
Cleveland coach general manager Paul Brown praises rookie Jim Brown from Syracuse as having football instinct and a nose for openings. In exhibition play Brown has 244 rushing yards on 37 carries and 14 receptions for 121 yards, while acknowledging room to improve blocking and yardage. Syracuse coach Floyd Schwarzwalder notes Brown is a couple years from his peak and would have loved to have him sooner.
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Conrath Electric Dominates In Ohio Valley Softball Tourney
Earl McGee pitched a one hitter as Conrath Electric from the Athens City League routed the J and L TV All Stars of Warren 72 to 0 Sunday in Marietta during the Ohio Valley Invitational. Conrath Electric advances on a one loss and out format with next game set for September 14 at 5 30 P M in Marietta.
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Dick Potts
Ten Ohio University end candidates seek 1957 football spots
Editor Rowland Congdon details ten contenders for first team end roles on the 1957 Ohio University squad. Veterans Jack Vair and Paul Gallagher, plus Jim Smith, lead a group that includes Bill Garrison, Bob Wisniewski, Marty Lenhard, Bill Gilbert, Paul Erdy, Myron Davis, and Henry Scott.
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Vair
Northfield
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Wair
Bob Wisniewski
Marty Lenhard
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Lima
Maple Heights
Bill Gilbert
Cincinnati Western Hills High School
Baltimore
Paul Erdy
Lorain
Myron Davis
Henry Scott
Cincinnati
Trimble High Prepares With Heart If Not Size
Coach Ken Neville lists Trimble Township High School as small in numbers and size yet strong in heart and desire. Twelve lettermen return from a winless 8 game season as the Cardinals plan a Split T offense and a cautious conditioning program ahead of games against Berne Union Rio Grande Rutland Glouster and more.
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the Plains
Patton Wins First Match in National Amateur Golf
In Brookline Mass Billy Joe Patton, a 35 year old from North Carolina, defeats Bobby Knowles 4 and 2 to open the 57th National Amateur Championship. Patton draws crowd interest after recent Walker Cup form and eyes a possible rematch with Reid Jack as four of eleven Walker Cup Britons lose early.
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Billy Joe Patton
Billy Joe
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Reid Jack
Bobby Knowles
Jack
Harry Haverstick
Lancaster
Redlegs at Giants Tonight in Last Home Stand
Cincinnati righty Brooks Lawrence starts for the Redlegs aiming for his 15th win as he faces Johnny Antonelli of the Giants in a single game. Manager Birdie Tebbetts is praised by GM Gabe Paul, who also notes plan to bolster pitching with Charley Rabe from Seattle.
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Seattle
Toronto Seeks Governor's Cup Playoff Victory
The Toronto Maple Leafs aim for their first Governor's Cup playoff win since 1934, opening today against the Miami Marlins after finishing atop the standings. The Canadians beat Miami nine of 21 in the regular season as Buffalo visits Richmond in the other semifinal.
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Pairings Announced For Thursday Bowling League
The Thursday Industrial Bowling League opens at Sportland Recreation on Sept 12 at 8 30 p m with first night matchups Commonwealth Telephone Co versus Belk Simpson Cussins Fearn versus Ted Williams Plumbing and Athens Appliance Television versus Beasley Mathews.
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Midwest football picture shows OSU injuries and lineup moves
Ohio State coaches report guard Bill Jobko sidelined with a head injury likely for a week or more. Northwestern moves Frank Calazza to left tackle while Pete Arena is out three weeks with a broken right hand. Purdue install Bobo Spoo at quarterback with Clyde Washington rising to right half. Various Big Ten schools list returns from injury and lineup shuffles as scrimmage drills continue.
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Bob Henderson
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Chuck Lima
Dave Hurd
Seagle Tuesday Baseball Schedule Highlights
Tuesday games feature Kansas City at Baltimore Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston. No Monday results. Wednesday brings Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston Brooklyn at Chicago Pittsburgh at Milwaukee Philadelphia at St. Louis New York at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at Milwaukee. Only games scheduled.
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Track Sets Bet Mark at Opening Day Meet
Cranwood track opened with a fall running meeting drawing 4548 fans as betting reached 307208 dollars, topping last year’s opening day total of 278096 dollars from 4508 bettors.
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Athens coach Widdoes honored as life member by SEC Officials
Southeast Ohio athletics scene notes Coach Carroll Widdoes earns honorary life membership from the SEC Officials Association Athens chapter after his field incident with Referee Dan Tehan. Vince Costello garners Browns praise. Ryder Cup team links to Finsterwald and Dow. Rutland HS standout Jim Cremeans joins West Virginia freshmen squad with peers from Wahama and Point Pleasant. Ferdy Bishop eyes Culver Military Academy backfield spots.
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SEC Officials Association
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Greenbrier Military Academy
Dick Herrig
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