Athens to Host High School Track Baseball and Golf Tourneys
Ohio officials announced spring high school events in track baseball and golf. District regionals lead to state finals May 25-26 at Ohio State University with Athens among sites for Class A and B tournaments and golf qualifiers May 16-19 in multiple cities. The state meet marks the 30th annual golf event and 29th baseball tournament with hopes for 40 000 participants across districts.
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Ohio High School Athletic Association
J. W. Emschler
Schoa
Conan Springfield
Athens
Mansfield
Bowling Green
Salem
Jland
Barberton
Canton
Betaperare
Steubenville
Imbridge
Coldwater
Holgate
Dunkirk
Fremont
New Washington
Kalida
Whitehouse
Clyde
Ohio
Bridgeport
Kent
Piqua
Dayton
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbus
Lockland
Chions
St. Clairsville
Ravenna
Toledo
Lima
Aquino
Dave Daniels
Bexley
Akron
Gunter Police
Springfield
Ron Finkleman
Tom Wiley
Middletown
Emswhler
Landy Rivalry Highlighted by 3 58 6 Mile Run
In Melbourne Landy set the world’s three fastest miles with a 3 58 6 in a special race at Olympic Park. Heavy track hampered record attempt as Landy beat Murray by 55 yards with Clarke third in 4 09 4.
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Melbourne
Australia
John Landy
Muller
Olympic ‘Park
Landy
Geoff Warren
Lord Mountbatten
John Murray
Murray
Ron Clarke
Warren
Rain Delays Ohio U Home Opener and Two-Game Series
Rain prevented the Ohio University home opener and a Friday game. A tentative date May 22 was discussed for a single game at OU. The Bobcats may reschedule as coaches consider future dates while preparing for Pittsburgh at home later in the week.
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Ohio
Bobcat
Bob Wren
Buckeye
Marty Karow
Bobcats
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Pittsburgh
Cleveland Coaches Clinic to Draw 300 Plus
The Great Lakes Cleveland Football Coaches Association expects over 300 coaches at Lakewood High School for a basketball and football clinic Saturday. Terry Brennan of Notre Dame and Keith Piper of Denison will lecture on football while Paul Walker, Ohio coach of the year, and his Middletown team will demonstrate basketball pointers.
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Greater Cleveland
Chi Omega-Lindley Hall Swim Champs at Ohio Univ
Chi Omega and Lindley Hall defended their titles at the seventh annual Tekequacade held at the Ohio University Natatorium. Chi Omega won nine events, totaling 22 points led by Jeanne Fell with two wins in the 25-yard breaststroke and freestyle. Alpha Xi Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Zeta Tau Alpha, Sigma Kappa, and Alpha Gamma Delta followed in scoring. Lindley Hall dominated the dormitory competition with 24 points, Howard Hall and Voigt’s seven, Center Sac, Scott Quadrangle, and Bryan four to six, and Alicia Crow contributing multiple wins for Lindley.
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Lindley Hall
Ohio University Natatorium
Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity
Chi Omega
Jeanne Fell
Chi O
Alpha Xi Delta
Pi Beta Phi
Zeta Tau Alpha
Sigma Kappa
Alpha Gamma Delta
Jormitory
Howard Hall
Voigt
Center
Sac ‘Cott Quadrangle
Bryan
Boyd
Alicia Crow
Lindley
Dead ball proposed by Cubs coach Ray Blades in warping era
Ray Blades, Chicago Cubs coach and longtime baseball voter, advocates a slightly deadened ball to reduce home run dominance. He argues it would benefit the sport by restoring hit and run, steals, and bunts, while keeping power hitters intact and raising overall batting averages.
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Warpud Christi
Tex
Ray Blades
Chicago ‘Cubs
Wallop
Blades
Somne
Kansas Track Men Early Splash at Texas Relays
Kansas dominated the Texas Relays with Bill Nieder lifting the outdoor shot record and Less Bitner delivering a 220 foot 8 inch javelin throw. The Jayhawks led Friday's opening session, threatening national collegiate marks and showcasing swift relay squads.
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Austin
Bill Nieder
Bitner
Kansas
Texas Relays
Jayhawks
Pardy O'Brien
Sander Nieder
Eitner
Alton Terry
Hardin Simmons
Writer's Reaction to New Joe Louis in Wrestling Ring
Augusta report notes Joe Louis weighing 245 pounds in a Florida wrestling bout against Shag Thomas. Louis wins by a quick fall as he showcases his famed punching power while contemplating future bouts and financial needs. The piece also references Yogi Berra's home run streak and touches on Louis contemplating wrestling as a means to sustain his legacy and finances.
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John P. Carmichael
Augusta
Florida
Joe Louis
Shag Thomas
Joe
Thomas
Louis
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Dorman Householder Oil Co
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Yori Berra
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Ougher
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Jerry Hoke
Joe Clark
Michigan State
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Firestone Dealer
W. Union St
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