Brooks Lawrence Becomes Pioneering Negro Pitcher In Ohio League
Brooks Lawrence, former Miami University star, will join the Zanesville Indians in the Ohio-Indiana Class D League, marking the first Negro pitcher in the circuit. The Cleveland club assigned him to Zanesville as it fields its season lineup. The piece also notes Babe Barna’s pro trajectory, Pancho Gonzales’ post service life, Olympia earthquake impact, Kentucky Derby contenders, and local golf and high school blasts at Athens, with Athens Country Club opening and Ohio collegians set for early-season matches.
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Feller to Start Indians Opening Game in 1949 Season
Bob Feller was officially named Cleveland Indians opening pitcher for the home game against the St. Louis Browns Tuesday. This marks his eighth opening assignment, with a rehabbed record since 1938 and 1946 restart after Navy service.
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Reds meet Indians after 2 1 win over Yankees
Cincinnati Reds travel to Richmond Indiana for a game with the Indianapolis Indians after a 2 1 victory over the New York Yankees. Manager Bucky Walters plans to start Millard Howell, a potential Reds fireman, at Crosley Field where Ray Mueller hit a two run homer. Ted Kluszewski singled before the homer.
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Boxing Results From Last Night Across Cities
In New York Joey Scarlatai defeated Johnny Lemons in a knockout after 128 percent to 126 percent. In Philadelphia Gene dones beat Sandy McPherson on points 201 percent to 225. In Hollywood Charley Salas outpointed Georgie Fields with 148 to 145.
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Hershey Takes Lead in Final Series With 4-3 Win
In the American League final, Providence edges Hershey 4-3 as Hershey leads the best of seven series 3-2. Handsomely pitched game with key hits fueling the late surge.
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Patton Signs 1949 Contract With Eagles
Cliff Patton placekicking expert and star guard for the Philadelphia Eagles has signed his 1949 contract with the NFL club. Patton, who played college football at Texas Christian University, has been a topflight lineman with the Eagles since 1946.
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Newhouser Named Detroit Starter for Pirates Series
Hal Newhouser was named the Detroit Tigers starting pitcher for the weekend exhibition against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Red Rolfe oversaw a stiff workout after arrival and led another intensive drill. Howie Johnson started for the White Sox and Dutch Leonard for the Cubs in their preseason set in Chicago.
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Sox Braves Deadlock in City Series Ahead
Boston teams resume rivalry with two wins two losses and one tie. No game today on Good Friday. both clubs will work out. The Red Sox practice at Fenway Park as they prepare to clash with the Braves tomorrow and Sunday.
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Bobcats rout Catawba Indians 18 to 6 in Salisbury
Ohio University bats flash early and often as Babe Tapole and Mike Olasin homer. Bobcats pile up 17 hits led by Mills, Pitz, and Lyerly while Roberts allows 18 hits in first start. next face Richmond and Virginia on the road.
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Miami Nine Set to Face Bowling Green in Weekend Tilt
Miami University unbeaten in six games hosts Bowling Green University at 2 p.m. Saturday seeking a seventh win. Four regulars are nursing leg injuries, prompting possible outfield changes and a potential first start for Sonny Tibergheim as pitcher.
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Sonny) Tiberghein
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Hollister High Wins Athens County Sportsmanship Trophy
Hollister High School received a Farm Bureau sportsmanship trophy for clean play in the 1948-49 Athens County League. The award honors team conduct and spectator attitude, with Hollister as the first recipient and permanent retention after three wins. Second place went to The Plains High School. Rome-Canaan was third.
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Geor gie Small and Dick Callahan Set for 10-Round Semi in Cleveland
Brooklyn middleweight Georgie Small meets Boston’s Dick Callahan in a 10 round semi final here next Friday. Lightweight Champion Ike Williams faces Vince Turpin of Canton in the main event.
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Johnston Assigned to Terre Haute Club in Three-Eye League
Neil Johnston a young pitcher from Chillicothe Ohio was assigned yesterday to the Terre Haute Indiana club of the Three-Eye League by the Phillies.
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Tech Golfers Triumph Over Ohio in 20 7 Dual Match
Virginia Tech golfers defeated Ohio University 20 to 7 at Monterey Golf Club in Roanoke. Connie Sellers led with a 71 while five Tech players finished one stroke behind. Ed Fasick paced Ohio with a 72. Friday Ohio faces Washington and Lee, then William Mary on Saturday.
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Legion Keglers Hit Tropics of Tuesday League Standstill
American Legion bowlers return to form in the Tuesday League with two wins over the Gasmen. Eddie McBride tops sets at 586 while Charlie Talbott leads in a game with 212 for the Gasmen. Easter breaks push two matches to later dates.
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Jeffries 74 Today The Boilermaker Reflects At Home
Burbank California James J Jeffries famed heavyweight champion marks his 74th birthday quietly at home built 43 years ago He recalls a life from the horse and buggy era to world title battles with Corbett and Fitzsimmons and notes the death of his wife in a traffic accident nearby.
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Lavelli to Wed Joy Wright in April
Star end Dante Lavelli of the Cleveland Browns will marry April 23 to Miss Joy Wright of Brecksville Ohio. Lavelli age 26 lives in Hudson Ohio with his fiancé and her parents announce the wedding plans.
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