Tigers rally past Orioles as Matchick his dramatic homer
Tom Matchick belted a 3-2 pitch from Moe Drabowsky in the ninth inning to cap a 5-4 comeback win over the Baltimore Orioles. The shot came after Willie Horton left the game with a torn abdominal muscle, preserving Detroit’s 7 1/2 game lead over idle Cleveland in the pennant race.
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Browns waive Fichtner and Wooten amid racial tension
Cleveland owner Art Modell announced waiving veteran guard John Wooten and defensive back Ross Fichtner after charges of racial prejudice tied to a July Ashland tournament. The move aimed to prevent dissension while Cardinals officials pursued a team unity approach to race.
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Browns Rookies Beat Steelers In LaTrobe Scrimmage
Cleveland Browns rookies opened training camp with a 2-1 scrimmage victory over a freshman Steelers squad at La Trobe Pennsylvania. Eppie Barrie caught both Browns touchdowns on seven yard passes with Tom Schoen and Ron Skoznick connecting for the other score. Two veterans, Ross Fichtner and John Wooten, pending waivers could become free agents if not recalled within 24 hours.
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Nicklaus bowled over by 18th hole in PGA miss
Jack Nicklaus failed to make the PGA Championship cut in San Antonio after an 8 over par on the 18th, finishing 159 while noting the course was too tough and he was mentally tired after four majors. He planned to return for the Western Open and other events after a Florida visit.
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North Major All Stars blank Elyria foe in district semifinal
North Major All Stars defeated East 2-0 in the district semifinals, with winning pitcher Mike Simon fanning six and allowing two singles. East’s John Ehlke took the loss after yielding two runs on six hits. Key moments included Ricky Brewer’s bases loaded bunt and a late scoring sequence as North advanced to face the South-West winner in Elyria.
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Pioneers triumph in 16 and under Davis Cup match
The Pioneers defeated the Elyrians 4-1-1 in Little Davis Cup action. Singles winners included Gib LaLonde 6-0 6-0 and Jeff Pleska 6-1 6-3, with Elia son and LaLonde taking doubles 1-6 6-4 6-0. Season record improves to 4-1-1. Also Penn Athletic Club wins National Youth Championship eight-oared crew on Schuylkill River earning Felger Memorial Trophy with 3 points.
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West Seniors Defeat New London 9-2 Behind Kaminski Strikeout Spree
West Seniors toppled New London 9-2 with pitcher Dale Kaminski fanning 12 batters. Kaminski dominated the game as the offense supplied steady support, sealing the win late in the contest.
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Oh Boys win fifth straight in district show pitch
Oh Boys beat Nels Case in the District show pitch tournament at Fostoria last night for their fifth consecutive win. Winning pitcher Jam Wracker allowed nine hits while Tomsk and DiFranco homered. Rarnnette led Oh Boys with three hits. for Nels Case Bennett and Sharp each had multiple hits as West and New London look to advance.
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