Ohio baseball post season series eyed by Veeck plans
Bill Veeck proposes an annual Ohio league championship series between the Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds to boost attendance and revenues. He suggests five or seven games with Columbus possible as a host, while Reds owner Warren Giles remains skeptical about draw and value.
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Truman to Toss First Ball Next Week in Opening Game
Washington President Truman plans to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the April 14 opener between the Washington Senators and the New York Yankees. Morris A. Bealle notes Taft started the tradition in 1910, with earlier presidents following in bean bag lore, while praising Truman’s delivery and follow-through.
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Buckeye Bobcats Battle In Rainy Softball Tilt
A wet, early drizzle gave way to a downpour as Ohio State and the Bobcats slugged through a tense game. Wylie struggled after a lighter start, Perini shone for OSU, while Bobcats pitchers battled and fielding woes helped Buckeyes tilt the scoring in late innings.
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Fishing licenses rise nationwide in year ending June 30
The Fish and Wildlife Service reports record fishing fees totaling 15.88 million dollars and 11.07 million licenses sold in the year ending June 30. California led revenue at 1.55 million while Michigan issued the most licenses at 904,557. Non-resident licenses rose 335,240.
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Canadiens blank Maple Leafs in national playoff clash
Montreal routed Toronto 6 goals to none in a national playoff game. In the American bracket, Pittsburgh edged Hershey 4 to 3 to advance.
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Akron Goodyears Here Today for 2-Game Series
In a rain delayed home opener Akron beat Ohio State 6-3 as Mark Wylie spun a strong nine innings. Bill Cope hit a tying homer and Fred Taylor delivered key hits while John Jurkovic faltered in the ninth. The Bobcats capitalized early but failed to push past Wylie’s and Spencer’s relief. Weather may force today’s continuation as Akron visits at 3:30 p.m.
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Fullertons Roundup finds Gjertberg on coaching drive
Ernie Gjertberg, age eighty, recalls a life spent coaching runners and jumpers across nearly six decades. He argues that a few big clubs keep college men in competition, while the working boy drifts from track. He notes a need for workers chasing a $3000 coaching post and laments possible changes in the sport’s structure.
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Gil Dodds Voted Outstanding Performer of Winter Campaign
Gil Dodds, noted as a rambling reverend, outclassed rivals with 12 straight indoor wins and was chosen by the track writers association as the standout performer of the winter campaign.
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Sugar Robinson Scores TKO In Non Title Bout
In Kansas City Sugar Robinson 155 pounds from New York stopped Ed Finazzo 160 pounds from Baltimore by knockout in four rounds. Also in Brooklyn Irish Jimmy Warren 133 and Carmine Fatta 135 fought to a knockout loss in two, Frankie Waite 158 of Youngstown outpointed Joe Ricco 162 of New York in four, Freddie Dawson 138 of Chicago beat Al Mobley 143 of Newark in ten, Eddie Compo 127 of New Haven outpointed Dino Belita 129 of Canton in eight.
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Stags Upset Caps 67 55 in BAAs Postseason
Chicago Stags defeat Washington Capitols 67 55 to lead their best-of-seven series. New York and Cleveland finalize their best-of-three, while BA A outlines second round playoff plans after Stags third straight win.
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Training Camp Bits
Chicago Cubs outfielder Bill Nicholson arrives for leg treatment weighing 200 pounds. Cubs physician says a pulled muscle will keep him ready for the opener with Pittsburgh Tuesday. Chicago White Sox manager Ted Lyons optioned righthander Bill Evans to Little Rock in the Southern Association.
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Cardinals Clash With Dallas Rebels After Loss
World Champion St. Louis Cardinals meet the Dallas Rebels of the Texas League seeking revenge after yesterday's 3-1 defeat.
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Browns fall to Pirates in tight 4-3 baseball setback
In Birmingham the St Louis Browns lost 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates as fielding errors and bad breaks offset solid pitching by Bob Muncrief and Denny Galehouse. In Atlanta Detroit Tigers beat the Crackers 10-2 with Freddie Hutchinson going the distance.
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Spragins Sent to Memphis by Phillies
Homer Spragins, a right handed reliever acquired last year from Memphis of the Southern Association, has been optioned back to the same club by the Philadelphia Phillies. Whitey Lockman of the New York Giants broke a bone near the knee and sustained an ankle dislocation in a game against Cleveland, sidelining him for about three months. The New York Yankees prepared for a weekend series with Brooklyn after a 7-3 win over Baltimore, and planned a light workout at Yankee Stadium.
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Browns Announce 1947 All-America Home Schedule
The Cleveland Browns announce a seven game 1947 home schedule to defend their title. Opening on Sept 5 at Lakefront Stadium against the Buffalo Bisons, seven Sunday tilts and seven road games are listed with matches against Baltimore Colts New York Yankees Los Angeles Dons Chicago Rockets Brooklyn Dodgers San Francisco 49ers.
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Navy Antarctic Expedition Builds Ice Airstrip Surface
The 1947 Navy Antarctic expedition devised a heater system to melt snow into ice for constructing an airstrip surface, enabling a solid runway in harsh polar conditions.
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