Braves take 2 of 3 from Dem Bums

The highly anticipated showdown between division contenders started in Ebbetts Field and much to the home-towners dismay the braves pounded their heroes soundly 17-6. The Braves were led by SS Johnny Logan who went 5 for 6 with 3 RBI'S and Warren Spahn cruised to the easy victore

Game 2 in the beer capital of the world the Braves once again beat up the Dodgers and Sandy Koufax 5-3. Joe Adcock and Hammerin Hank had homers for the Braves while Gino Cimoli had a roundtripper for Da Bums. Lou Burdette pitched a complete game improving his record to a fine 5-1.

Game 3 was a different story as the Braves fans showed up with brooms and this infuriated the Brooklyn players and they quickly jumped out against Gene Conoly scoring 7 runs in the first 3 innings and Don Newcombe threw a complete game evening his record to 4-4. as the visitors won easily 10-3. Gil Hodges had a 2 run shot for the winners, whose record now stands at 18-15, and the Braves with the loss stand at 19-14. Good Night from Milwaukee, now to throw down some Old Style.

--submitted by Gene Couture--