Indians Fall 4-0 to Kansas City in 14th Loss
Cleveland dropped a 3-0 decision to Kansas City, their fourth straight defeat and 75th of the year, needing 14 wins to match last season. John Blue Moon Odom held the Indians to one third base threat while Jim Nash dominated, as Sonny Siebert sought his 17th win. Kansas City scored early with two runs off Sam McDowell in the second inning.
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Schedule Meeting Sets Playoff Timing at Candlestick Park
UPI reports representatives from Los Angeles Pittsburgh and San Francisco will meet in Candlestick Park San Francisco on Tuesday to determine the schedule for a potential two or three team playoff after the regular season.
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Graham Says Browns Stronger Without Fullback Brown
Former Browns star Otto Graham, coaching the Washington Redskins, argues Cleveland is better without Jimmy Brown as a fullback. He praised backfield blocking by Ernie Green and LeRoy Kelley as Frank Ryan’s line improves, amid a 38-14 win over Washington. The Browns host Green Bay in a rematch of last season’s title game, while Chicago visits Los Angeles to start the NFL weekend with George Allen vs George Halas.
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Robertson Holds Out at Royals Camp in Oxford
Oscar Robertson and Hap Hairston again did not report to Cincinnati Royals camp at Miami University in Oxford. General Manager Pepper Wilson said Robertson, believed to have an $80,000 contract previously, seeks $100,000 this year while Hairston remains unhappy with his role and no longer will be contacted.
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Redskins name Thurlow as No 1 running back for cardinals game
Washington Redskins coach Otto Graham designated Steve Thurlow the starting running back to pair with Charley Taylor for next Sunday's NFL clash with the St. Louis Cardinals. Thurlow was acquired from the New York Giants along with Jim Carroll in exchange for Darrell Dess.
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