Press Row notes College World Series trip and local sports
Terry Anderson reports on three Columbus players heading to the College World Series in Omaha and a 1-0 game, with weather and crowds affecting plans. He praises Gerrard Park facilities, Pawnee Park sprucing and a knee injury from underground sprinkling. Kathy Cucry wins her third Junior Girls State Golf title at Lochland. Baseball talk cites Frank Robinson potential move, Tom Seaver debut in Cincinnati, and Cubs Twins spring surprises and Royals struggles.
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Green grabs U S Open lead at Southern Hills
Hubert Green shot a two under par 68 to lead the U S Open by one stroke at 136 after 36 holes at Southern Hills. Terry Diehl moved into second at 137 with a 63 Friday as heat and Open pressure thin the field. Tom Purtzer and Gary Player tied for third at 138 and 139 respectively, amid a crowded leaderboard in Tulsa.
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Red Sox slam four solo shots to seize AL East lead
Boston’s batters slugged six homers including two by Carlton Fisk to beat the Yankees and reclaim first in the division. Bill Campbell earned his 13th save in three innings of relief, and rookie Bob Stanley continued his strong two‑hit relief run for a win.
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Seaver Leaves Mets for Reds Amid Trade Turmoil
Milton Richman reports Tom Seaver departed New York for Cincinnati after a trading deadline move amid pressure from salary disputes and a Dick Young column. Seaver, reflecting on his future with the world champion Reds, emphasized optimism and maintained strong ties with teammates Nolan Ryan and their families.
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Rainout delays Chicago game. A's White Sox to replay
The scheduled Oakland A's versus Chicago White Sox game was rained out in the first inning after a one hour and seven minute delay. The makeup date is set for Monday September 19 in Chicago.
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Scotus girls meet Monday for athletics info
Scotus Central Catholic announces an informational meeting for girls planning to participate in athletics next year. New coach John Peterson asks all volleyball and basketball prospects to attend at 7 20 Monday in the Scotus gym.
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Jackson Leads Juniors In Batting Through 11 Games
Travis Jackson tops the Columbus Legion Juniors with a .370 average through 11 games. Mark Brandt leads in hits with 12 and doubles and triples, while Gary Becher powers with four home runs. Peterson on base 28 times with 21 walks, and Tim Cave anchors pitching with a 1.88 ERA over 24 2/3 innings.
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