Bragan’s turbulent rise and ill fated Dodgers era
A retrospective on Bobby Bragan from player to manager reveals a brash start with Branch Rickey, a rocky career across Pittsburgh Cleveland Houston and Atlanta, and a tumultuous stint with the Dodgers. Bragan faced management turnover and a controversial firing while maintaining support from fans including Danny Goodman who said he deserved a better faith.
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Jim Gilliam
Danny Goodman
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Goodnight loses lead in Cloverleaf late model feature
Valley View driver Bill Goodnight led 24 laps Sunday at Cloverleaf Speedway before Don Arnold of Mentor overtook him for the late model feature win. Bob Terlop led all 25 laps to win the Saturday hardtop feature over Ron Volk.
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Cleland Pourtr
Dick Seat
J B Kirk
Painesville
Ken Coffman
Paul Mantooth
Chuck Gitaon
Rob Terlop
Row Volk
Sandy Bennici
Maple Meigate
Lions Seek Unity After Walkout Amid Player Discontent
Detroit Lions face internal strife as dissenting players return to duties after walkout. The star focus centers on Ted Karras and Gail Cogdill amid contract tensions and speculation over Harry Gilmer’s status. The open secret of friction within the defensive unit highlights ongoing clashes between offense and defense.
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Powell Powers Orioles Past Red Sox With Three Homer Day
Orioles star Boog Powell ripped three homers to power a 4 2 win over the Red Sox as he surged to a .298 average with 92 RBIs and 30 homers. The win kept Baltimore atop the league with Detroit, Chicago, Minnesota, and Cleveland winning as well. Powell credited no single cause for his hot stretch, signaling a team effort and strong support from teammates Milt Plum and others.
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Grandview Trotting Race Ends In Narrow Win For Volo Blend
Volo Blend led from start to finish in a tight finish at Grandview, hitting the wire first in 2 12.3 for owner Dalton Northfield with Hodgins guiding the horse. Milas, Austinbrooks earned their first meet win as Volo Blend beat Bridet's Raider by three and a half lengths amid a light rain dampening the track. The daily double of 1 and 3 paid $39.00 for a 1 3 exacta.
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Randall Racing Results Headline Mixed Odds
Race card rundown lists multiple horses and drivers with placements and purses across ten races. Names include Randall Racing, McKee, Saumell, Manganello, Ciccone, and Maple with earnings and finishing positions.
Red Sox win Avon crown in tight Little League final
Avon Majors final saw Mike Smitek homer in the fourth to lift the Red Sox 1 0 over the Braves. Peter Wimmer pitched a two hit nine strikeout gem while Wally Mintus allowed two hits and Jr Braves Daryl Semayer notches the game’s only other extra base hit.
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Browns Bring In Guards Isbell and Wenzel in Trades
Browns acquire guards Joe Bob Isbell from Dallas and Ralph Wenzel from Green Bay in undisclosed draft pick trades. Isbell, a 1963 1964 Cowboy regular now vying for a roster spot after injuries, stands 6 foot 1 and 250 pounds. Wenzel, a rookie from San Diego State, joins as a competing guard. Brig Owens moves from Dallas taxi squad to Washington as a defensive back in a conditional deal.
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