Milwaukee Holds Off Dodgers as Braves Rally for Sweep
The Braves swept a doubleheader from the Phillies after top NL rivals Milwaukee and St Louis won key games. Hank Aaron drove in runs and Spahn earned his 200th MLB victory as the Dodgers were pressured in pursuit of the pennant. In the AL, Mickey Mantle’s 48th and Whitey Ford’s win kept New York atop the pennant race.
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Itimore
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Billy Pierce Teague
Confession of Black Sox ringleader shocks era of scandal
The article details Arnold Gandil’s confession about the 1919 World Series fix and includes rebuttals from Oscar Felsch and Eddie Cicotte. It notes Gandil’s claims, Cicotte’s denial, and lists the eight players banned for alleged involvement, with locations and current statuses. A second item mentions Lebanon Trotting Assn opening its fall harness race meeting.
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Lebanon Trotting Assn
Blue Devils Favored To Defeat Oak Hill
Gallipolis rated three touchdown favorite as Oak Hill visits for Friday night clash. Little Rio Grande beat the Oaks 60 minutes earlier, Oak Hill counters with a bigger, senior heavy lineup led by quarterback Don Tolbert and fullback Paul McCorkle. Coach Clarence Thompson's 1956 Blue Devils prepare with 23 players in new blue uniforms and a probable starting lineup featuring Sam Hamilton Dan Joseph center George Gilmore Bert Smith Ron Carr Albert Lee and others.
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Jackson County
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Ron Fraley
Chuck Beachout
George Gilmore
Bert Smith
Ron Carr
Albert Lee
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Paul McCorkle
Don Tolbert
Gallipolis
Leafs Lead Playoffs: Marlins Rise in Standings
Leafs overpower Montreal 12 to 1 to take a 2-1 lead in the best of seven series as Toronto hitters produce 14 hits. Miami pitchers rack up 13 strikeouts in a 3 2 victory, lifting the Marlins in the race against Rochester's Red Wings.
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Miami
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Marlin
University Names Samuel E Barnes Athletic Director
Samuel E Barnes, longtime faculty member and coach since 1946, has been named athletic director and head of physical education for men at the university. A native of Oberlin Ohio, Barnes earned a PhD at Ohio State University last month.
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Ohio State University
Shave Falls in fifth round of amateur golf tourney
Willoughby Ohio golfer Robert Shave Jr. was eliminated in the fifth round of the National Amateur Golf Tournament, losing to Charles Kocsis of Royal Oak Michigan by 2 up.
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Bobo's Knee Sprain In Ohio State Report
Ohio State football coach and team physician clarified that Bobo may not miss as long as first feared. Initial reports suggested three weeks to a month out, but updated assessment indicates a less severe knee sprain.
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Hubert Bobo
Ohio State
Richard Ton
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Albany Triumphs Over Coolville In League Clash
Albany defeated Coolville 13 to 5 in an Athens County League game. Each side had six hits. Larry Hoover led Albany with three hits and Russell Seel belted a homer with one aboard. Albany executed a triple play in the second inning after Simmons lined out, Hoover doubled on a step on, then threw to Carsey to retire the side. Coolville scored in the fifth on a pair of runs.
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Big Sticks American League Batting Leaders
Mantle leads AL in batting based on 325 at bats with 353 points and 122 runs. Fox tops hits with 177 and leads other leaders in runs and doubles. Kluszewski leads NL RBIs with 101 while Aaron paces NL batting with 181 hits and Robinson stars in home runs with 38.
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Panthers Open Season Versus Wahama On Pomeroy Field
Coach Cile names starting 11 for Pomeroy Panthers in a split T effort. Key players include Wildermuth Bee le Kart Kert Barnitz Werry Smith Spencer Morris Hawthorne, with backfield hopefuls Harrison and Lettie not yet named. Reserve strength cited as a concern.
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Johnson Beats Wise On Points In Los Angeles Bout
Young Jack Johnson, boxing in Los Angeles, defeats Ben Wise of Oakland, Calif., by decision over ten rounds. The bout ends with Johnson earning a clear victory and Los Angeles as the venue.
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Ben Wise
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Two Veteran Entries Reach National Amateur Semifinals
By Hugh Fullerton Jr, Lake Forest, two veteran golfers advanced to the National Amateur Championship 36 hole semifinals alongside two weekend contenders. The field included past national champions and Harvie Ward beneficiaries as the event moved toward a decisive finish.
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National Amateur Golf
Baseball League Scores and Schedule From Friday to Saturday
The report lists league standings and results with teams such as New York, Chicago, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Brooklyn. It notes Friday results including St. Louis 0 New York 0 and Cincinnati 5 Pittsburgh 4, plus Milwaukee 34 Philadelphia 1 in 13 innings, and Saturday matchups Milwaukee at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh among others. It also covers later games with New York beating Cleveland 78 to 60, Chicago 7 6 and other scores like Boston 3 4, Detroit 7 2, and Baltimore 4 1, detailing outcomes and extra innings where noted.
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Playoff Semifinals Update Sparks Mixed Scores
Denver leads Omaha 6 0 while Syracuse University remains ahead 2 1 in a tied playoff semifinals. Indianapolis and Minneapolis clash 5 4 with Indianapolis holding a 2 1 edge.
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Two Youngsters Meet Amateur Semifinal Play
Ward faces Joe Campbell in a tense semifinal as 43 year old Buck Kocsis and 22 year old Jerry Magee provide contrast. The era difference shows in pairings between 1935 and 1956 tournament styles.
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Joe Campbell
Buck Kocsis
Jerry Magee
Toronto
Indians Face Bosox Then Play Yankees
In a tight three way race for second Cleveland opens a rough weekend hosting Boston Saturday then a twin bill with the New York Yankees Sunday. A 4-1 loss to Baltimore left Boston four games behind Cleveland and a half game behind Chicago. Pitcher Herb Score and Mike Garcia to face Boston's Dave Sisler and Mel Parnell. Manager Al Lopez plans to use veteran right handers.
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