Aaron Seeks 715 to Surpass Ruth Without Defacing Legacy
Henry Aaron remains focused on surpassing Babe Ruth’s home run mark, reiterating his aim to reach 715 while deflecting rumors and racial tensions surrounding the pursuit. Eddie Mathews notes Aaron’s restraint amid heavy publicity as Braves pace the road to a half million fans, with Aaron planning retirement after next season and avoiding a managerial role.
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Henry Aaron
Babe Ruth
Henry Fets
Ruth
Eddie Mathews
Atlanta
Henry
Mathews
Ays
Aaron
Caruso
O. J. Simpson
USC
Simpson
Don Davidson
Braves
Eddie
Hank
Ion
Mateo
Roger Maris
Maris
Roger
Indians vs Brewers sparked melee and taunts after 8-2 loss
Cleveland catcher John Ellis blasted Milwaukee for embarrassing the Indians in an 8-2 rout. Ellis cited Dal Crandall as provoking the brawl after a 12-3 previous game, as Darrell Porter and Tim Johnson fueled a four-run burst and a crowded Old Timers Day crowd reacted.
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APU
Cleveland
John Ellis
Ellis
Ately
Indians
Brewers
Darrell Porter
Tim Johnson
Caluccio
Walt Williams
Coluccio
Garcia
Ray Lamb
Porter
Johnson
Garelane
Bill Parsons
Chris Short
John Lowenstein
Ohio State Trapshoot sets world mark and state titles
A five day Ohio State Trapshoot in Vandalia drew a record 7,459 participants and a world single day target total of 360,200. Fred Bischel won the men doubles title with 88 and Cathy Bischel claimed the women’s crown with 90. Richard Sayre tied for the 16 yard state handicap with a 99, earning a future move to 27 yards. Johan Sternberger led the all around showing with 70 of 500.
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Vandalia
Ohio
Ohio State
Ron Peters
Chaimpionship of America
Fred Bischel
Gahanna
Back Neal
Athens
Cathy Bischel
Bischel
Cathy
Richard Wayre
New Lexington
Robert Colegrove
Columbus
Sayre
Paul Coleman
Cincinnati
William Gerber
Lorain
Coleman
Gerber
Johan Sternberger
Trotwood
Sternberger
Neal
Bett Bullard
Mechanicsburg
John Pottenger
Norwao
Ronald ‘Smith
Newcomers Town
Ronald
Richard Smith
Newcomerstown
Clas
America
Elyria Legion suffers fourth straight loss to Ashley Post
Elyria Post 12 lost 4-2 to Ashley Post 518 in American Legion action as timely hitting eluded Elyria despite solid pitching. Glen Johnson pitched all nine for Elyria, allowing eight hits with seven strikeouts, while Ashley benefited from a fourth inning pair of runs and a Cobbs homer to seal the win.
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American Legion
Ashley Post
Elyria
Ashley
Denny Shroats
Glen Johnson
Johnson
Phil Smith
Rob Dodge
Smith
Dodge
Findlay
Jim Dougherty
Fremont
Buckeye
Sandusky Mansfield
Legion
Ladsworthy
Ashland
Bellville
Rion
New Washington
errUs Mz Tiffin
Hbi Smith
Movernor Brown
Wisnski
Helton Sooo Rosley
Wade
Burt
Remick
Sears
Nodge
Dickran
Doughrty
Scrivens
Shteais
Simon
Delitte
Gilbert Ood
Man
Totali Pyey
Ton
Auhley
Weiskopf and Yamamoto Collide at Akron Golf Event
Weiskopf tied for third after a chaotic incident on the sixth hole when photographer Toshio Yamamoto was struck by a wayward shot. The moment disrupted a course record round as Yamamoto’s presence drew mixed reactions from players and photographers. Weiskopf plans a lighter schedule to rest before major tournaments.
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AKRON
Toshio Yamamoto
Tom Weiskopf
Cee
Welskopf
Asahian Weekly
Tokyo
Weiskopf
Breen
Bedford
Ohio
Yamamoto
Tom
Forrest ‘Ezler
Road Runners launch season at Lorain County College
The Lorain County Roadrunners opened the season with six and 12 mile races at Lorain County Community College. Winners included Mike Niemire Lorain and Charlie Byrnes Oxford BGSU in the six mile relay, time 31 30. Takirhe led the 12 mile two man with John Carrion Lorain Southview and Craig Harms Columbia BGSU in 64 40.5. The high school winners were Matt McDermott Amherst Steele and Pete Kummant.
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Lorain County Community College
Mike Niemire
Takirhe
John Carrion
Lorain Southview
Craig Harms
Columbia
BGSU
Matt McDermott
Pete Kummant
Amherst Steele
Larry Fox
Castalia
Doug Zimmerman
van Wert
Bill Craig
Richard Culp
Warren
Amherst Steele High School
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Cambridge
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Don Money
Coluccia
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Shraate
Dougherty
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P. Smith Dodge
Cobb
Elvria
Nasley
Qnugher
Haddin
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Steve Cobbn
Gerry Scrivens
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Tom Moyer
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