Cardinals Sweep Pirates and Cubs Dip Into Name Rally
Cardinals defeat Pirates 9-6 and 11-3 behind Wehmeier and Jones as Musial returns with three hits. Cubs sweep Giants 7-6 aided by Ed Haas pinch single, Willie Mays 34th homer. Yankees extend lead while Tigers, Orioles win to tighten pennant races.
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Snyder captures fourth ACC title in rout of Blosser
Larry Snyder, 19, dominated Kermit Blosser 13 and 11 to win his fourth consecutive Athens Country Club championship. He opened with a 280-yard drive, racked up nine birdies, and sealed the 24-hole match as rain and wind pressured play. Blosser, Ohio University coach and sophomore Snyder, were the finalists.
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Snead Extends Open Lead in Dallas Tournament
Sam Snead held an eight stroke edge entering the final round of the Dallas Open after a 66 Saturday for 196 through 54 holes and a 60 on Saturday tied the world record. Al Besselink and Earl Stewart shared second at 204 while Cary Middlecoff Fred Hawkins tied for fourth at 205. Don Finsterwald moved into a tie for 11th with 209.
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Browns Top Lions 23 7 in Exhibition Clash in Chicago
Browns coach Paul Brown praised his fast 1957 squad after a 23 7 exhibition win over the Detroit Lions in Chicago. Chuck Noll returned a interception for a score and Lou Groza nailed two field goals to help lead Cleveland. Milt Plum directed the offense in his first exhibition test as Detroit scored late on Tom Tracy’s plunge. Other NFL results included Green Bay over Washington 20 17 Baltimore over Chicago 27 9 and Chicago over Pittsburgh 37 10.
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New York Yankees
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Washington
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Tenacious junior earns ace at Sunnybrook course
Thirteen year old Sharon Klump shot a hole in one on the 121 yard second hole at Sunnybrook using a No 4 iron. The feat marks a remarkable achievement for a junior golfer and highlights rising talent in local sports.
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Rutland Defeats Middleport 25-0 Behind Dugan Trio
In a rain soaked opener Rutland Red Devils beat Middleport Yellow Jackets 25 to 0. Larry Dugan scored three touchdowns and kicked two extra points while Rutland accumulated 211 rushing yards and limited Middleport to six rushing yards and two completed passes.
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The Plains Fall to Parkersburg Little Reds 27 12
The Plains Indians led 12 6 at halftime but a fourth quarter rally by Parkersburg Little Reds produced three touchdowns and a 27 12 defeat. Carlos Thompson scored and passed for a TD while Jack Wilson made five receptions as The Plains failed to score in the third.
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Kyger Creek Falls 33 7 in Opener at Wellston
Kyger Creek Bobcats lose their season opener to Wellston reserves 33 to 7 at Wellston. Lawrence Fellure scored Kyger Creek’s lone touchdown on a 38 yard dash in the third quarter after a scoreless first half. Wellston tallied twice in the third and once in the fourth to seal the win.
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Joe Mascio
Kyger Creek Bobcats
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Lawrence Fellure
Braves Hope Slump Ends as Haney Seeks Hitting Boost
Milwaukee manager Fred Haney pressed optimism after a 3-2 extra inning loss to Philadelphia, insisting the Braves will win and urging better hitting. He reshuffled the lineup, welcomed back Joe Adcock and Johnny Logan, called up Ray Shearer, Joe Jay, and Carlton Willey from Wichita, and noted the team must break a late-season scoring drought while clinging to first place in the league standings.
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Joe Adcock
Johnny Logan
Wichita
Milwaukee
Ray Shearer
Joe Jay
Carlton Willey
Association
Miami Football Squad Elects Yoho Captain
Miami University football team elects Mack Yoho 205 pounds senior end of East Canton as captain. Yoho was used as a tackle last year due to a shortage of linemen. university announced the election Sunday.
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Chestnut and Campos Triumph In Hollywood Bouts
Ike Chestnut from New York won a ten round decision over Jose Cotero of Los Angeles. Frankie Campos of Los Angeles defeated Pat Supple of Montreal on points in a welterweight contest at Hollywood California.
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New York
Jose Cotero
Los Angeles
Frankie Campos
Pat Supple
Montreal
National League Sunday results and Tuesday schedule
National League results show Philadelphia 3 Milwaukee 2 in ten innings. St Louis 11 Pittsburgh 6. Cincinnati 11 Brooklyn 6. Chicago 6 New York 2. Brooklyn hosts St Louis. Detroit visits New York. several N games and matchups listed for upcoming Tuesday, including Philadelphia at Chicago and Cleveland at Washington.
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Buckeyes to Run Diversified Attack Under Woody Hayes
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes plans a more varied offense as the Buckeyes prepare for the season opener September 28 against Texas Christian. He notes defense needs polishing but sees offensive improvements with new players like Jim Houston and Dick Schafrath contributing alongside pitched veterans.
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Joe Trivisonno
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Ohio State
Fenik Leads On Tackle Corps For 1957 Ohio U Football
Rowland Congdon profiles Ron Fenik the lone senior and a key tackle for Ohio University 1957. Fenik praised by opponents coaches and teammates as a top lineman and captain while 240 pounder John Yates fights for the other tackle spot alongside a wave of sophomore contenders led by Tom Tiny Graf and a slate of 200 pounders.
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Joe Trevis
Lowellville
Jon Peters
Sistersville
W. Va
Dean Jennings
Bay Village
Joe Ruhkamp
West Carrollton
Kreiger
Angles by Andy Jackson To Repeat As SEOAL Champ
A group of Southeastern Ohio sportswriters predicted the SEOAL champion for the season. Jackson and Gallipolis received top first place votes, with Seven other teams listed and Athens varied in placement. Writers offered brief scouting notes on Jackson Gallipolis and other contenders as the vote results showed Jackson as a potential repeat winner.
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