Sport: Jug-Handle Johnny

On the subject of his big righthander, Johnny Sain, Manager Billy Southworth of the Boston Braves may be prejudiced, but he is dead serious. "He's going to be recognized as one of the greats," says Southworth. Certainly, Johnny Sain's pitching arm was the biggest reason the Braves had for hoping to win their second National League pennant in a row. Last week in Bradenton, Fla., with the opener three weeks away, the arm was run through its first nine-inning test of the season.

The pride of Belleville, Ark., wearing a huge cud of tobacco...

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