Milwaukee clinches NL flag in tense finish
The Milwaukee Braves clinched the National League title with a 6 5 victory over Cincinnati as Warren Spahn struggled in the seventh inning. Pittsburgh’s rainout aided Milwaukee’s 5 ½ game lead with four left, setting up a World Series showdown with the New York Yankees. Willie Mays lifted his batting average to .342 while other pennant races remained tight across the league.
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Washington at Baltimore Monday Game Leads Hoops Night
A limited Monday N schedule shows Washington visiting Baltimore in the lone game. Weekend results include Baltimore 3 New York 2 and Cleveland 3 Detroit 1. Other scores: Boston 2 Washington 0. Chicago 2 Kansas City 1.
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Braves Clinch Pennant as Milwaukee Roars in Rally
Milwaukee fans flood streets and airport terminal after the Braves clinch the National League pennant with a 6-5 win over Cincinnati. An estimated 14 000 at General Mitchell Field greet the team while 15 000 line the route to the airport. Manager Fred Haney jokes that it was never in doubt as players celebrate with champagne.
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Ted Williams Faces AL Action After Bat Toss Incident
Boston slugger Ted Williams, 40, awaits American League action after throwing his bat in anger and striking a woman fan, Gladys Hefferman, in the left eye. Hefferman, housekeeper for Red Sox GM Joe Cronin, was hospitalized overnight but not seriously hurt. Umpire Bill Cummers sent a report to AL president Will Harridge as speculation swirls over possible fines or suspension.
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NFL Scores From Weekend Showcase
Game notes list final scores: Green Bay 31 Philadelphia 31, 49ers 27 over Chicago, Washington 24, Baltimore 42 over New York 21, Los Angeles 31 over Pittsburgh 6. Saturday results include Cleveland 41 over Detroit 7.
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Old King Upset Rules Collegiate Football After First Week's Action
The Associated Press notes major teams like Ohio State Oklahoma and Michigan State opened the season with mixed results while Maryland Wake Forest and North Carolina suffered upsets. The new scoring rule for conversions after TDs debuted with COP California succeeding on three two point attempts.
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Two Gallia County 11s Beaten Saturday
In a rain soaked night at Rio Grande North Gallia Pirates fell 8-6 to Ironton St. Joe. J D Smith scored the Pirates lone touchdown from four yards out as Southwestern Highlands lost 45-20 to Parkersburg Little Reds in Parkersburg.
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Bears Cardinals in NEL Title Game Rumor Reignites
The final NFL exhibition standings hint at a Chicago Bears versus Cardinals world championship in December. Bears coach owner George Halas drives a revamped team post a 6-0 count, beating Washington 27-24. Cards sit 3-2-1 after a 31-24 win over Green Bay.
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Palmer Knight of the Links Aids Don Finsterwald Day
Arnold Palmer, Masters Champion and leading money winner, plans to attend Don Finsterwald Day in Athens. He rejects compensation, praising Dow as a great player and friend, reflecting their longtime college rivalry at Wake Forest and OU tours. Palmer's 1957 season includes four tournament wins and a top earnings mark near $41,127.
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Snyder Wins Athens Club Golf Title Over Coon
Larry Snyder, a junior at Ohio University, opened with a four under par 32 on the first nine to build a seven hole lead and defeated Les Coon 7 and 6 to claim his fifth Athens Country Club championship. Coon, past club winner in 1941 42 and 50, tried to rally with a late chip and a clutch 25 foot putt but Snyder closed out on the 30th hole as mist fell and the final score settled.
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Browns Face Cutdown to 35 as Season Opens
Coach Paul Brown must trim the Cleveland Browns roster to 35 by Tuesday amid a possible trade. After an exhibition win over the Detroit Lions, rookies Bobby Mitchell and Leroy Bolden impressed, while Ninowski and Plum combined for 20 completions on 24 passes. The team prepares for the opening league game in Los Angeles next Sunday.
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