Browns cut Kellerman among five players in roster trim
The Cleveland Browns released veteran defensive back Ernie Kellerman after seven seasons along with four others as they narrow to 40 players. With exhibition losses, Cleveland prepares to face Green Bay in the season opener and announces Bill Nelson as starter over Mike Phipps, while rookies and second-year players fill key positions.
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Mengert wins Northern Ohio PGA Tour event at Elyria
Mengert of The Country Club in Cleveland won the Elyria Country Club 72 par event by one stroke over Frank Wharton of Fairlawn after Wharton three putted the 17th. Frank Szwedko and Bob Woolfian also broke par. local pro Charlie Smith tied for 11th in Pinehurst qualifier but lost in a playoff.
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Browns coach says Nelsen to start opener against Packers
Cleveland Ohio AP Nick Skorich said Browns quarterback Bill Nelsen will start the regular season opener with Green Bay, citing his experience over Mike Phipps. Nelsen faces pressure from fans while Tom Darden may start at strongside safety and Charlie Hall could be an outside linebacker. The team trimmed to 40 players by waiving Ernie Kellermann, Charles Brinkman, Clark Hoss, Lynn Larson, and Dan Parks.
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AL East tightens as four teams near finish line
The AL East race tightens with Boston, New York, Baltimore within a half game and Detroit a game back. New York wins 3-2 over Boston while Detroit edges Baltimore 3-2. Oakland remains two games ahead in the West after key wins. Sparky Lyle and John Hiller notch saves in pivotal relief roles.
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Major League Standings and Tonight's Schedule
Pittsburgh Briles 13-7 and Chicago Jenkins 20-10 lead in standings as games across the majors unfold. Tonight’s schedule features Pittsburgh at Chicago Mortred, San Diego at Houston, Oakland at Kansas City, Baltimore at Detroit, Cleveland at Milwaukee, and Texas at California with several night games listed.
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Reds Bench Powers Win With Grand Slam
Johnny Bench belted a grand slam and five RBIs as Cincinnati beat Atlanta 7-5 to extend their West lead over Houston. Cesar Geronimo and bench help in a tense ninth inning enabled the Reds to hold off a Braves rally after Bench’s early slam.
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