Will Hodges Get Casey's Crown
The New York Mets plan a new manager after Casey Stengel retires due to medical advice. Gil Hodges is regarded as a top candidate, though Hodges insists he is happy managing Washington and loyalty to George Selkirk. Stengel announced retirement and acceptance of a two year contract as vice president in charge on the West Coast.
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College Football Opens With Large Turnouts Across Ohio
Ohio State eyes a defensive rebuild under Woody Hayes as 14 starters seek steady roles. Cincinnati plans 75 hopefuls with 20 lettermen returning, while Bowling Green, Toledo, Kent State, Ohio University, Marietta and others field sizable squads.
Baseball Standings and Schedule Weekend Update
Standings show Minnesota beat Detroit 3 to 2, Cleveland edged Kansas City after rain, and New York beat Los Angeles 4 to 2. Probables list pitchers for Tuesday through Wednesday include Ford, Chance, and Tiant, with multiple twi night matchups and several doubleheaders.
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Banks and Davis Power Portland to PCL Pennant Push
Portland, Ore. leaders George Banks and Bill Davis drive the Clippers toward their first Pacific Coast League pennant since 1945. Banks has 33 homers and Davis, six foot six, adds steady power as the team nears the end of a 148 game schedule. Banks rebounded from a slump with two homers to sweep Seattle and extend the lead to 3 1 2 games over Hawaii.
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Columbus Jets Clinch IL Pennant Despite Weak Finish
The Columbus Jets clinched the International League title as Syracuse beat Toronto 3 2, leaving Columbus with a 21 2 game edge and two games left. Manager Larry Shepard led the club to multiple pennants since 1901 with a steady rise after a sixth place finish last season.
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Frosty Tip Wins Ohio State Trot at State Fair
Bert Amos Jr. of Bowling Green drives Frosty Tip a 2 year old bay to win the $28,500 Ohio State Trot at the Ohio State Fair. The win comes in the first of four stakes races exceeding $100,000 across four days of harness racing. Frosty Tip led the elimination heat and narrowly beat Gay Sam in the final heat.
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Ohio Magee Marsh hunting permit drawing announced
The Ohio Wildlife Division invites sportsmen to apply for the annual Magee Marsh drawing. A public drawing will be held September 21 at division offices in Columbus. Winners must be Ohio residents and may bring one guest for one day of marsh hunting.
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Palmer Reenters PGA Money List Top Ten
Arnold Palmer returns to the PGA Tour top ten with two straight runner ups, lifting his season total to $79,216 while Tony Lema eyes a challenge to leader Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus remains first with $127,445 as Lemma climbs to $101,816 and Casper holds third with $74,521.
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Twins Cling to Lead With 3 2 Win Over Tigers
Minnesota rebounded from Aguirre’s six hitless innings as Don Mincher opened the 11th with a single and scored on Sandy Valdespino’s two-out hit to beat Detroit 3-2. Mincher also drove in a seventh inning run, and Versalles added another in the seventh. The Twins widened their AL lead to seven games over idle Chicago while the Yankees beat the Angels 4-2.
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