Browns Ready for Test in First Exhibition
Cleveland Browns coach Forrest Gregg said his team will be ready for Sunday's exhibition against the San Francisco 49ers on the West Coast. He notes the 49ers are a tough, improving unit and mentions a professional travel standard with players wearing ties and coats. Defensive end Mike Seifert suffered a groin pull, opening the door for rookies Stan Lewis and Mack Mitchell to start at end.
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Browns Trim Roster To 63 After Cuts
The Cleveland Browns reduced their roster to 63 players by cutting two more veterans. Free agent receiver New Compton from Wooster College and defensive back John Osborne from Bethune-Cookman were released.
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Browns' Gartner eyes expanded role with Browns
Swedish born kicker Chris Gartner, son of a bishop, joined Cleveland after being drafted as a free agent last season. He plans to improve punting and field goal range while competing for kickoff duties and roster spots amid coaching emphasis on versatility.
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Carty Denies Being a Streak Hitter for Indians
Rico Carty, the veteran out of the Dominican Republic, rejects being labeled a streak hitter as he increases playing time with Cleveland. He notes his career average around .300 and cites a recent three-run homer against the Yankees as evidence of consistent impact. Manager Frank Robinson backs Carty’s improved role and hitting acumen.
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Rally Around Cleveland Night Leads Indians Royals Game
Tonight features Rally Around Cleveland Night with a parade before and fireworks after the 8 o clock game against the Kansas City Royals. First visit to the Stadium under new manager Whitey Herzog sees Rorie Harrison (4-30) likely start for the Indians while Marty Pattin (8-6) expected for Kansas City Chardon’s Doug Metcalfe to throw the ceremonial first ball.
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Yankees end Tribe streak as next meeting looms at Shea
Yankees snapped the Indians four game skid last night and won’t meet again until Sept. 12 14 at Shea Stadium. Promos are set for this weekend against the Royals with tomorrow night batting practice for the 1948 World Series champions and AL All Stars. Indian announcers Joe Tait and Herb Score will broadcast from the bleachers where shirts reading The Cheap Seat Elite will be given out. Yankee manager Billy Martin cited Doc Medich’s 137 pitches as the key reason for his seventh inning relief.
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Tribe suffers loss amid base running and fielding miscues
The Indians fall as Hood misplays a routine play and Gamble’s baserunning blunder prompts Robby to label the game poorly played. Alomar and Nettles pace the Yankees with timely hits, while mentor Robby Robinson notes contributions from Hood, Powell, and others in a muddled 6-3 defeat.
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Softball Meet Set in New London
A Class A softball invitational tournament is scheduled at New London Recreation Park on August 15 16 17 22 23 and 24. Tom Howell chairs the event with a $50 entry fee and trophies for first second and third. Twenty two teams will be accepted. interested teams may call 929-4271 or mail entries to 80 Third Street New London Ohio 44851.
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Kilmer to lead Redskins in RFK exhibition against Falcons
Washington quarterback Bill Kilmer, a 13 year veteran amid off season controversy, will start and play at least the first half as the Redskins open preseason at RFK Stadium against Atlanta. Kilmer expects mixed chants from fans still honoring Sonny Jurgensen and Joe Theismann.
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