Reds Rally Behind Coker Grand Slam In Upswing
Cincinnati catcher Jim Coker belted a bases loaded grand slam as the Reds beat the Cubs 7 5, extending their surge to eight wins in ten games under manager Dave Bristol. Coker has fueled the revival with timely power after joining the lineup as a morale leader and clutch hitter.
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Major League Thursday Results and Schedule
Major League results Cincinnati 7 Chicago 5 and St Louis 7 Atlanta 5. Today’s slate lists San Francisco at Atlanta N Houston at Cincinnati N Chicago at New York N Philadelphia at Pittsburgh No Los Angeles at St Louis N. Saturday’s games include San Francisco at Atlanta 2 Houston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Cleveland at California N Detroit at Kansas City N Baltimore at Minnesota New York at Chicago Boston at Washington.
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Giant Program Slated Sunday for Hagerstown
Johnny Gram of Altoona won the Free State 50 at Hagerstown Raceway to become the ninth driver with a modified feature victory this season. The program includes 10-lap heats, a 25-lap mod feature, and a 20-lap semi late. purse increase announced for positions 13 to 24.
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Major League Leaders Summary of 1938 MLB stats
The Associated Press lists leaders in batting runs RBI hits doubles and more for both American and National Leagues. Notable names include Oliva Robinson Aaron Alou Cepeda and Koufax with top marks in batting averages home runs and pitching decisions across the seasons referenced. Also notes Penn State 1938 season and Jim Thorpe as first NFL president are mentioned.
Virginia Golf Association preps Best Ball Tourney at Boonsboro
The Virginia State Golf Association will stage a Best Ball Championship alongside the 24th Team Championships at Boonsboro Country Club in Lynchburg August 27 and 28. An estimated 30 four man teams enter the Team Championship with up to 152 players in the Best Ball event, including two player teams from any clubs.
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Four-Man Team Championship Decides Title by Low Gross
Four player teams compete with all four scores counted for 36 holes. The team title goes to the squad with the lowest combined gross score across both rounds.
Schlee Opens Festival Open Lead With 66 in Indy
John Schlee two strokes ahead after a 66 on the Speedway layout in Indianapolis. Pott and Douge tied for second at 68. Bruce Crampton joined Sikes Teal in fourth with 69 as first-round scores rolled in on the par-72 course. Lionel Hebert and Kent Towns posted 70s.
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Alfa GTA entries lead VIR 400 field in Danville race
Seventeen Alfa GTA sedans are among 37 entrants for Sundays VIR 400 at Virginia International Raceway in Danville. Gaston Andrey and Horst Kwech head the Alfa lineup with strong points in the Trans-American Championship, while practice and qualifying set the stage for the 11 a.m. EDT start.
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Golf's Big 3 lead PGA money winners in 1966
Doug Sanders Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper top the PGA earnings in 1966. Sanders total reaches 86 311 with 65 951 official money from 4 300 Minnesota Classic fifth place, Palmer 84 652, Casper 78 260. Harmon Killebrew led the Twins with 25 homers, Bob Allison 23.
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