Cleveland Back the Indians aims for record testimonial crowd
The Back the Indians committee expects a record turnout for the testimonial night next Wednesday. Cleveland leaders say strong attendance could influence front office plans and deter any move to another city. Since 1948 the Indians have set seven MLB attendance records, including the season totals and single-game marks, with a peak year of 1948.
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Indians face dwindling draws amid weak attendance
The article notes Cleveland's declining attendance as the Indians struggle in a lackluster league. It cites former stars like Rosen, Lemon, Wyatt, Garcia, Avila, Score, and Hegan, with young players such as Rocky Colavito, Russ Nixon, Mudcat Grant, Gary Bell, Vic Wertz, Minnie Minoso, and True concluding a 1969 outlook brighter only with potential returns and emerging talents.
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Dim Hegan
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Herb Score
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Russ Nixon
Mudcat Grant
Gary Bell
Vic Werly
Minnie Mingsa
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Navy Ranked Sixth In Post College Preview
The Saturday Evening Post’s Pigskin Preview ranks Navy sixth nationally in its college football outlook. Veteran writer Pred Husrell places Navy behind only Army in the East, with Princeton favored to repeat as Ivy champion and Penn State, Pitt, Syracuse among top independents and regional programs named in the preview.
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Brewer Shines For Bosox Buc Rookie Blanks Braves
Tom Brewer extended a hot stretch for Boston as he won his sixth in a row and beat Baltimore 10-2 for an 11-10 record. The win helped the Red Sox’s push for second place as Chicago and New York jockeyed in the American League standings.
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Corry Rod and Gun Club Field Day Set for Tomorrow
With scattered weekend showers easing, Corry Rod and Gun Club officials prepare for the annual field day at the club grounds east of Columbus. The all day event offers 800 in prizes from the local sportsmen's organization and features skeet shooting archery contests pistol shooting minkabure skeet and displays by state and fame commissions along with games of skill and luck.
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Stars Pitching and Hitting Dominates Weekend Action
Georee Wilt of the Pirates earned a 1 1 1 split in a winless session while Bil Nenna of the Red Sox drove in four runs with two doubles in a 10 2 victory over the Orioles. Boston University and other strong teams appear in college rankings with Delaware and Loudon as co favorites in Maddie Manic Conference play. Top 20 college teams include Notre Dame, Ohio State, Mississippi State, Clemson, Texas Christian, Auburn, Army, and North Carolina with Texas leading a complex poll as the season nears.
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Bears Win Fourth Exhibition Tilt
The Chicago Bears, under owner Halas with coach George Hales back, beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 before 46,000 in Dallas. A 58-yard pass from Bobby Lassie to Jim Deen highlighted the game as the Bears steady their pre season form.
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Open 817 OU Utah Open leaders spark one stroke lead
In Dallas at the Dallas Women’s Opera Track meet Beverly Han vor Indie Calf posted a 64 in the flyer round while Sant La ke City’s Jim Turtinsayn Mir Soudhnk and Ute Firat revuith at 8300. Norway’s Mashral Herb Billo set a record in the 1500 meters with a 3 374 clocking for second fastest time.
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Elliott To Take Well Earned Best Honors In Oslo
Elliott, Australia's 20 year old wonder, has dominated distance running this year. He has posted two fastest miles at 3 54 5 and 3 15 4, along with two fastest 1 500 medals at 3 36 and 2 37 4. He has gone under four minutes for Yemite ten times this year and faces competition in Oslo.
Exhibition Football Results and Schedule Highlights
The Chicago Bears defeated Detroit 24 to 17 in Friday action. Saturday games feature Washington at Jacksonville, New York at Green Bay in N.Y., Pittsburgh at Buffalo, and Los Angeles at Seattle. Sunday has Cleveland visiting San Francisco.
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Americans Fall Short as U S Tennis Tourney Semis Take Shape
Forest Hills report notes American players struggle in the men’s semis with Ashley Cooper and Nealy Fraser facing Mal Anderson and Ulf Schmidt after a wave of foreign contenders. In women's draws, Althea Gibson and Beverly Fleitz advance to semifinals, defeating Christine Truman and Maria Esler Bueno respectively.
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Ezzard Ups State Post Amid Comeback Plans
Charles Ezzard, the former heavyweight champion, has taken a new state job as a safety inspector with the Ohio state industrial commission. The 87 year old said the position won’t end his comeback, citing an upcoming fight on September 2 in Juarez, Mexico, with more bouts hoped for afterward.
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Girls Net Tourney Nears Climax At Corry Tennis Club
In the Corry Tennis Club second annual summer tournament the girls doubles semis were set with Ther si Hajec and Sondra Varn advancing 6 1 6 2 over Carol Chirtcusle and Kathy Hayton. Adeline Ross and Janet Muckishwupt earned a bye to the finals. The boys bracket lists ten entrants led by defending champion Bob Lawson with a series of matches through Friday and finals penciled in for Saturday. Sunday features Belly MacKenzie and Theresa Hujee in the girls singles final.
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Vim Defeats Colubmia in Newport Showdown
Nineteen year old Vim tied the series with Columbia in Newport Rhode Island during a show-down for the girl to defend the America racing title. Belmont Park saw a year old filly easily defeat three rivals in an event. Atlantic City hosted Theeri who paid $8.20 to win the best race as Howard Grant rode his 17th and 14th winners in six days. Last night’s fights reported Milan Italy Aly Kamp knocked out Ino Scarabellin in a bout with Thitly.
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Basilio Knocks Aragon Out In Eighth Rounds
Basilio pounds Aragon to a knockout at Los Angeles. The former welterweight and middleweight champ, using a jungle style, stopped Aragon at 1:12 of the eighth as Aragon’s corner threw in the towel. California rules counted the knockout though the referee did not count out.
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