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Newspaper

Middletown Journal

Location

Middletown, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1957

Page

18

Braves Face NL Contenders as Leaders Hold Narrow Margin

National League rivals pressuring Milwaukee with wins as Cincinnati and Chicago surge. Giants sweep Dodgers behind Mays and Sawer while Cardinals stumble. in AL Washington and Chicago White Sox win, tightening races. Bullish about Braves, but rivals stay within reach amid late-season scramble.

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Tebbetts Casts Doubt On Reds Pennant Hopes Amid Schedule Toughness

In Milwaukee, George Tebbetts voiced concern over Cincinnati’s pitching woes and a demanding remaining schedule. He argued the Reds must outperform Western contenders and cling to a pennant through tough clashes with St Louis and Brooklyn while their rivals gain ground.

Giants Receive Firm San Francisco Offer For Move

New York Giants president Horace Stoneham said a very firm and fair San Francisco proposal has been received for moving the NL club. The package includes a 45,000 seat stadium at city cost and a 7 percent rental of gross attendance, with Giants retaining control of concessions. Stoneham plans to present the bid to the Giants board within 10 days.

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Tebbetts Not Counting Reds Out Admits There May Be Danger Ahead

Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts refuses to concede the Reds amid a National League pennant chase after a 5-3 loss to Milwaukee. Nuxhall left the game after six innings, Raul Sanchez faltered in the eighth, and MilwaukeeHold off Reds in late innings. A twi-night doubleheader with the Cubs looms as Amor and Fowler are slated to start.

Tebbetts Cincinnati Birdie Tebbetts Cincinnati Redlegs Milwaukee Braves Reds Redleg Joe Nuxhall Raul Sanchez Red Schoendienst Poumis Keotenen George Crowe Redlegs Nuxhall Rhinelanders Johnny Temple Don Hoak Jerry Lynch del Crandall Schoendjienst Chicago Cubs Vincente Amor Art Fowler

Reds struggle as playoff race tightens in late-season push

The Reds face a daunting stretch with remaining games against contending teams as they chase a comeback. A string of wins is needed to close the gap, but skepticism remains about Cincinnati overturning the deficit and staying alive in the pennant chase.

Rip Coleman Billy O'Dell Dick Gernert Pierce Cleveland Don Messi Bobby Shantz Boston Deanamnats Dot Teiala Neds Reds Braves

ELB Schedule Report for Church League Games

ELB lists third straight bid and matches at Barnits Field from 6 to 8 pm. Readouts include Tegs versus First Presbyterian at 62 and multiple church teams facing Holy Trinity Middletown Nazarene and Oakland Presbyterian on four diamonds.

Gorse Agaimst First Presbyterian Tegs Barnits Field Church of Ged Trenton Nazarene Calvary Mereciat Holy Trinity Middletown Nazarene Fire Presbyterian Oakland Presbyteran Evan USA Breth Diamond

Yesterday's Stars Defeat Yankees in Eight Inning Shutout

Earl Tyergesen drives five runs with two homers a double and a sacrifice fly as the White Serdores beat the Athletics 34 to win in 34 innings.

Mark Vic Wertz Tribe Ray Narleski Duke Senators Yankees Sevescal Earl Tyergesen White Ser Athletics

Friday Sports in Brief Lowed lists and mixed results

Big Ten commissioner Tug Wilson calls a new financial aid plan an effective fix to athlete aid issues. Creighton Miller will miss Thursday’s scrimmage session and Columbus action. An irate hotel porter fired five shots, wounding the manager. Wynn of the Cleveland Indians won tonight’s game vs Kansas City after missing his start due to an illness. South Hills of Pittsburgh rested amid prep league World Series bids. Toledo drew an opening bye in the state girls softball tournament. America’s women focus on court surface before Wightman Cup opens Saturday at Edgeworth Club. Bilaven upset in the Grandview Stakes pacing derby with a $128.20 heat return.

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Rep Celler Targets Norris Holdings In Hockey League

Washington D C debate centers on James D Norris and Arthur M Wirtz holdings in multiple NHL teams. Norris testifies his family owns parts of Rangers Blackhawks and Detroit Olympia Stadium stake while league president C Campbell says governors approved the plan and no violation occurred.

Celler Norris Washington DNY James D. Norris National Hockey League And _ Keating RNY C. Campbell Arthur M. Wirtz Rangers Wirtz Chicago Blackhawks Detroit Olympia Campbell Blackhawks

Snead Presses Lead as World Golf Opens in Chicago

In Chicago at Tam O'Shanter, Sam Snead shoots strong opening round in the World golf championship with $30,000 prize on the line. He trails Tam O'Shanter leader by a stroke, while notable amateurs and women’s pros vie for top positions and prize money.

Chicago Lecher Room Tanler Tam O'Shanter Golf Club Sam Snead Ona Caballen Tabine Shelly Mayfield Mike Seuchak Don Finsterwald

Giants Favored By 10 Points In All Star Battle

The 24th annual All Star Football Game features the Giants, defending NFL champions, favored by 10 points over the College Stars. ABC will televise at 8 30 p m EST. The Giants rely on a strong line and defense while the All Stars showcase top passers like Brodie Dawson Harris Hornung and receivers Kramer Maentz Bomba Lundy. The college attack includes breakaway backs Brown McDonald Arnett and Peaks, offering potential upset if they score early through passing or turnover opportunities.

ABC Collegians Curly Lambeau John Brodie Stanford Lennie Dawson Purdue Jim Harris Oklahoma Paul Hornung Notre Dame Giants NFL All-Stars Ron Kramer Tom Maentz Michigan Brad Bomba Indiana Lamar Lundy Jim Brown l Syracuse Tommy McDonald Jon Arnett Southern Demerata Clarence Peaks Michigan State All- Mars All Stars

Hart Favored Over Akins In Cleveland Welterweight Bout

Despite Virgil Akins ranking higher in Ring Magazine, Sugar Hart is a 7-5 favorite for the 10 round televised bout at Public Hall in Cleveland. NBC TV radio coverage begins at 9 p.m. EST. Hart hopeful of title shot after possible Basilio-vs-Robinson outcome.

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