Ruth Remembered 30 Years After By Milton Richman
Ruth Remembered 30 years after his death as a towering figure, with Pete Rose cited for personality and Ruth praised for skill. The piece recalls Ruth’s traits, voice, and the lasting impact on writer Milton Richman, detailing his final days at Memorial Hospital and tributes from fans and a priest.
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Babe Ruth
Pete Rose
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Ed Barrow
Yankees
Bill Carrigan
Miller Huggins
Joe McCarthy
Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid Tight AL East Race
The American League East shows Boston leading with 74 wins and 44 losses, followed by New York 67-51 and Baltimore 64-54, while the West standings feature Kansas City 64-52 and California 65-45. Tuesday results include Milwaukee routing Toronto 9-1 and New York blanking Oakland 6-0, with rain causing a postponed Toronto at Milwaukee doubleheader. Today’s doubleheaders and single games list pitchers and start times across multiple parks, including Cleveland at Detroit, Chicago at Texas, and Boston at California.
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Junior Fair Judging Starts At Fairgrounds
A dense list of 4 H clubs and riders for Western Horsemanship and Cloverleaf Barrels events at the junior fair. Competitors include Rocking H, Norwalk Drifters, Bronc Busters, Willard Fashionettes, Greenwich Trail Blazers, and Bellevue area groups with riders aged from under 14 to 15 and older.
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Scott Brogen
Norwalk Drifters
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Lisa Thomas
Terri Warner
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Tony Zybly
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Kathy Jones
Bey Chase
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Beth Gilbert
Rocking Sue Jenkins
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Greenwich Trail Blazers
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Brone Busters
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Sunset Saddlers
Debbie Hoffecker
Stake Bend
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Bronc Busters
Julie Jones
Scott Blackwood
Penny Waldron
Fanny Race
Cindy Grady
Jeanne Rickley
Youth Flyers Spark at St Paul Football Drills
Flyers coach Dick Alge praises a youthful roster at St Paul drills as sophomores and freshmen push for starting roles. Two freshmen suffer broken bones, Marty Schaffer and Pat Pickett. Junior Pat Rinner improves at quarterback as Todd Moore leads receiving corps. team eyes fall season with many players contributing.
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Marty Schaffer
Pat Pickett
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Pat Rinner
Todd Moore
Bibb Realty Wins August Classic Softball Title
Bibb Realty bounced back through the losers bracket to win the August Classic softball tournament in New London. They defeated Wick's Lumber twice in the finals. Steve Burdge led with four home runs and a .600 average, while Bob Gentry hit .825 and Dave Mesenburg .589. Bibb is 62-18 on the season.
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Bibb Realty
Bibb
Wick’s Lumber
Steve Burdge
Realtors
Bob Gentry
Dave Mesenburg
Norwalk High Volleyball Tryouts Scheduled Monday
Girls interested in trying out for the Norwalk High volleyball team should report to the junior high gymnasium Monday at 4 PM. If unable to attend, contact Coach Grace Hutchinson at 499-2315.
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Norwalk Chamber Sets $15 Fee for Golf Outing
The Norwalk Chamber of Commerce announces a second annual golf outing on August 30 at Clyde's Green Hills golf course. The $15 entry covers green fees, dinner and prizes, with tee times by request. Open to chamber members and guests. registration via Mike Battles or payment by check.
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Norwalk
Parsons Survives Derby To Win Erie County Fair Demolition Derby
Jim Parsons navigated his 1965 Chrysler Imperial through 57 cars to win the Erie County Fair demolition derby Sunday night securing a $200 top prize. He plans to enter another car in Saturday's Huron County Fair demolition derby.
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Norwalk
Jim Parsons
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Parson
Huron County Fair
Browns Trim Roster With Cuts At Training Camp
The Cleveland Browns reduced their training camp roster to 60 by releasing running back Reuben Gibson of Memphis State. The club also lost rookie linebacker Clay Matthews, their first pick, to a two to four week ankle injury from an exhibition game against the Bills.
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