Optimism rise for Ottawa area gridiron season
CHUCK LANGDON notes both Ottawa University and local high schools launch campaigns around Sept 20 21 optimism at mixers and dinners Strom men led by Haggard Beller Schmanke Small and Waits praised by coach Dick Peters Maendele out rehabbing knee Knight rising to QB spot Two schools expect strong fan support and big crowds at Cook Field and Ottawa home games
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Dale Waits
Roger Schmanke
George Small
Larry Clabaugh
Thorpe Nolan
Ottawa University
Dick Peters
Ottawa
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Peters
Jim Maendele
Marysville
Maendele
Braves
Bob Knight
Major League Standings and Tuesday Night Schedule
Baseball standings compiled with Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Washington and Kansas City records. Tuesday night games include Detroit at Washington and Chicago at Boston with multiple NL and Western League matchups listed, plus rain cancellations and rescheduled contests.
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Washington
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Joe. Moore
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Pascual
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Miteff Fights John Holman in Denver Showdown
Argentine heavyweight hopeful Alex Miteff, 22, pursues a quick knockout of veteran Johnny Holman, 30, in a 10 rounder at the Denver Coliseum as the NBA weighs in with its 38th annual convention. Miteff seeks a 12th straight pro win and a higher ranking while Holman, with 31-15-1, is coming off mixed results.
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Heavyweights Clash Tonight In Philadelphia Bout
Harold Johnson faces Wayne Bethea in a ten round heavyweight bout in Philadelphia with a potential winner positioned for a Patterson title shot. Johnson seeks redemption after the bitter orange incident in May 1955 and a comeback as the top light heavyweight challenger. He knocked out Clarence Hinna on May 31 at St Nicholas Arena in New York in his last outing.
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Julio Mederos
Tommy Hanson Loses Pro Job in Lawton Oklahoma
Lawton Oklahoma lawton municipal golf course owner Jack Greer says pro Tommy Hanson has been dismissed after four months in Lawton. No cause given. Hanson previously worked at Rolling Hills Club in Wichita and no successor was named.
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Lawton Municipal
Tommy Hanson
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Wichita
Spahn Boasts Top Record in NL ERA Lead
New York report notes Milwaukee pitcher Warren Spahn chasing his eighth 20 win season as he leads the National League ERA race with 2.75. Spahn stands 19-8 with 71 earned runs in 232 innings and four shutouts. Podres, Drysdale, Law and Buhl follow in the NL.
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Associated Press
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Johnny Podres
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Dodgers
Vernon Law
Pittsburgh
Bob Buhl
Podres
Jim Bunning
Detroit
Yankees Face Tightening Race As pennant hopes waver
The 1957 pennant chase narrows as the New York Yankees, amid injuries and lineup changes, struggle after a clinching sweep at Chicago. White Sox back 5% loom, with Cleveland slated to visit for the last home stand as Stengel shuffles his bench and adds DelGreco and Bella to bolster a beleaguered lineup.
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Braves Stay Calm After Three-Game Slide
Yankees host 13 of 16 at home as Milwaukee and St. Louis defend second place in the East. Atlanta says they feel no pressure after losing a 8-4 Labor Day lead and faces Pittsburgh tonight. St. Louis, with Stan Musial sidelined by a shoulder issue, meets Philadelphia while the Dodgers, seven back, are at Chicago.
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Associated Press
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Zeke) Bella
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