Fellow Atlantan Likely to Extend Bobby Jones in Play for Amateur Golf Laurels
Watts Gunn of Atlanta dominated day one of the national amateur championship at Oakmont. He defeated Y L Bradford 12 up 10 to go, won 15 straight holes, and showed superb putting and long driving. Bobby Jones also advanced, beating William Rockie 11 up 1 to go, with Guilford and Sweetser poised as possible finalists.
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Cooney Twirls Braves to Win Over Dodgers
Boston beat Brooklyn 4 to 2 as Johnny Cooney pitched the win and helped the Braves extend their grip on sixth place Johnston of the Robins hit a homer in the south. Fournier, DeBerra, Burrus and Johnston had two base hits apiece for Boston. Vanquished starter Petty allowed seven hits in five innings.
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Hogan Stars as Panthers Beat Pittsfield 8-3
In Pittsfield on September 2 Worcester defeated Pittsfield 8 to 3. Hogan hit two doubles and a single while pitcher Douglas left the mound after wildness in the eighth. Dave Harris of the Boston Nationals joined Worcester today.
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Rocco Signs with Billy Gibson Aims for Lightweight Honors
Johnny Rocco, New Rochelle lightweight, signs year contract with promoter Billy Gibson. He has defeated Mickey Travers and Georgie O Day among others, and debuts Friday night under new management at Gong Branch No 6F.
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Babe Ruth Expected to Be Reinstated Saturday
New York AP reports Babe Ruth likely to be reinstated to baseball by Saturday while the $5,000 fine remains. Miller Huggins, Yankees manager, suspended Ruth last Saturday for alleged misconduct and will confer with him Friday to decide the suspension status. Ruth visited the clubhouse seeking to practice but was sent home to think it over.
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Pirates Extend Streak with 8th Straight Win Over Donohue
In a league bulletin dated September 2 Hartford defeated Albany 10 to 6 with strong hitting by Schinkel and Kenna who homered. Odenwald took the loss for Albany as Hartfords offense struck early and often. In Pittsburgh, the Pirates beat Cincinnati 8 to 2, extending their winning streak to eight as Pete Donohue struggled and Morrison received solid defense backing.
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Virginia Military Institute Faces Tough 1985 Football Schedule
Virginia Military Institute enters the 1985 season with a difficult road ahead. Coach Blandy Clarkson and Bill Rafesty must build an inexperienced line after most veterans departed. The Cadets open against Wofford on September 19, hoping to adapt with a largely new squad and limited returning letters.
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Giants Hand Bad Drubbing To Phillies In Series Opener
New York and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with the Giants winning 24 to 9 in the nightcap after the Phillies won the opener 6 to 3. A slugging display featured nine runs in the sixth inning including several homers, while Philadelphia tallied three late outs in the eighth.
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