Lopez Plans Best Indians Lineup For Season Opener
Cleveland manager Al Lopez will start what he calls his best team in the season opener against the Chicago White Sox. Early Wynn seeks a strong start with Tomo remarks on the pennant bid as Billy Pierce opposes. Greenberg Feller Ryan and Lopez share optimism about an improved club poised to win.
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Cleveland
al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
Harry Simpson
Jim Fridley
Early Wynn
Washington
Bob Feller
Ellis Ryan
Lopez
Rain Halts Ohio W and L Tilt in Fourth Inning
A driving fourth inning rain halted Ohio University at Washington and Lee with the game 1 1. Ohio's Scotty Griesheimer pitched for Ohio as the Bobcats collected four hits to WA and L's three. Bill Bevan and John Turk contributed the scoring hit in the first. The teams remained tied 1 1 when play stopped. The Bobcats head to Charleston to face Morris Harvey College then return to Athens.
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Ohio University
Bobcats
Washington and Lee University
Scotty Griesheimer
Ohio
Griesheimer
Bill Bevan
John Turk
Turk
Charleston
Morris Harvey College
Athens
New Project To Aid Fish In Lake Alma
Ohio divisions of Wildlife and Water collaborate on a plan to restore Lake Alma in Vincon County. A newly built weir in the feeder stream measures water flow to determine daily mine-waste pollution. Technicians will calculate contaminant levels and treat the lake to revive fishing.
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Salas to Get Return Bout at Olympic Auditorium
Los Angeles reports Laura Salas of Monterrey Mexico will challenge Jimmy Carter for the World's Lightweight title on May 14 at the Olympic Auditorium. Salas known for a relentless attack felled Carter in the final stanza of their 15 round bout on April 1 in a unanimous decision loss. The rematch will be nationally televised by CBS though the West Coast is not included.
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Laura Salas
Monterrey
Mexico
Jimmy Carter
Salas
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Lauro
Olympic Auditorium
CBS
Cal Eaton
West Coast
Fights Last Night Roundup Includes Slade and Graham
In New York Jimmy Slade knocked out Charley Lester in Detroit at 180 pounds. Portland saw Harry Matthews stop Charley Eagle at 181 pounds. San Francisco reported Billy Graham outpointed Art Sota in Oakland at 149 and 151 pounds respectively.
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New York
Jimmy Slade
Charley Lester
Detroit
Portland
Ore
Harry
Kid) Matthews
Seattle
Wash
Charley Eagle
Waterbury
Sugar Ray Ray Robinson vs Graziano Promised Savage Title Defense
Chicago boxing fans expect Ray Robinson to defend his middleweight title against Rocky Graziano in a brutal slugfest. Most predict a referee stoppage or knockout before the 10th round with Robinson aiming for his 131st win and 86th knockout since turning pro as a 2 year old. Graziano is viewed as the underdog.
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Ray Robinson
Mauler
Rocky Graziano
Sugar Ray
Opening Day Spotlight on Truman Williams
Washington facts note President Truman to throw out first ball at 2 57 p m EST in a Red Sox Senators game. Ted Williams star attraction in sellout crowd of 30 000 before Williams heads to the Marines May 2. observers doubt Williams return due to age and Truman tenure.
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Truman
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Williams
Marines
Dodgers and Indians Lead Opening Day Pennant Odds
Major League Baseball opens 1952 with about a quarter million fans across eight cities. Al Lopez backs the Indians for the American League flag and Charley Dressen expects the Dodgers to win the National League. Odds list both teams 9-5 favorites, with Giants and Yankees as next choices and other clubs as outside contenders.
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Charlie Dressen
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Fritz Howell Leads Nelsonville All SEC Banquet
Athens County honors 16 Southeastern Ohio stars chosen for the All-SEC League teams. Speaker Fritz Howell AP sports editor urged athletes to value their prime years and Ohio University athletics praised for shaping top competition. Officials and local leaders handed out certificates and trophies at the Elks Home gathering.
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Greyhounds
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Fritz Howell
Ohio
Associated Press
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Southeastern Ohio League
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Jim Porter
Gallipolis
Porter
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Cole
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Harold Brown
Earl Knight
Middleport
Ralph Nuzum
Bob Ashley
Jerry Collins
Ronnie Smith
Dick Hubbard
Sonny Keplar
Jim Metzner
Dave Fisher
Bob Morgan
Dean Swingle
John Cannon
Frank Hartley
Steve McKean
Fred McGarvey
Eddie Grandy
Jim Bowers
Reds Open 68th Season At Home With Wehmeier Start
Cincinnati hosts Chicago as Herman Wehmeier earns the opening day nod while Bob Borkowski and Andy Seminick debut for the Reds. Cubs manager Phil Cavaretta fields a youth-forward lineup with Eddie Miksis and Roy Smalley in key roles. festive ceremonies precede play as Crosley Field welcomes spring baseball and a 32nd opener victory goal for Cincinnati.
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Bruin
Frank Baumholtz
Hank Sauer
Sauer
Findlay Market Association
Powel Crosley, Jr
Pittsburgh Pirates
Douglas Wins At Greensboro Open Golf Tournament
Dave Douglas of Newark Delaware captured the Greensboro Open with a seven under par 277. Sam Snead, seeking a repeat win, faltered on the par three seventeenth after incurring two penalty strokes for a water hazard rule infraction. He finished tied for third with Ed Oliver and Jim Ferrier while Bobby Locke earned second place with 278.
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Dave Douglas
Newark
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Sam Snead
Snead
Porky) Oliver
Lemont
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Bobby Locke
Mystery Derby Colt Cousin Tracks Noted Two-Year Old Form
Alfred G. Vanderbilt's Cousin, a top two year old, trains steadily on the west coast after winter rumors. He won five straight at two, including the Great American Stakes and Saratoga Special, but lost to Tom Fool in the Grand Union Hotel Stakes and the Futurity prep at Belmont before finishing eighth in the Futurity.
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Alfred G. Vanderbilt
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Turner Gains Disputed Win in Philadelphia Bout
Philadelphia welterweight Turner remains undefeated at 145 pounds after a 31st straight win as Cuba’s Varona refuses to come out for round seven. Turner’s victory and a potential title clash with Kid Gavilan hinge on a hearing into alleged low blows and a purse hold by authorities. The All-Star game date looms as a possible sign date for the Gavilan bout.
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Gil Turner
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Allie Zack
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John
Ox) Dagrosa
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Bobcat Golfers Lose Wake Forest Match
Wake Forest College defeated Ohio University 20 to 10 at Wake Forest, securing its eighth team win in nine tries. The match set a strong pace for the Demon Deacons as Ohio struggled to contend.
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Pirates Sign Six Rookies for Opening Season
Nineteen year old Dick Hall will start at third base in the opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. He is joined by six other signed rookies: Lee Walls 19 Pasadena Calif Ronnie Kline 20 Callery Pa Jim Waugh 18 Lancaster Ohio Ed Wolfe 23 Escondido Calif Bobby Delgreco 19 Pittsburgh Pa Brandy Davis 23 Newark Del.
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Murray Dickson
Gerry Staley
Giants
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Sal Maglie
Robin Roberts
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Lancaster
Ed Wolfe
Escondido
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Brandy Davis
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Athens Logan Baseball Tilt Postponed on Wet Grounds
The Athens versus Logan baseball game at the Chieftains' field this afternoon has been postponed due to wet grounds. Officials will announce a rescheduled date.
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Chieftains
Point Pleasant Baseball in Lakin tilt as rain shifts venue
Point Pleasant travels to Lakin Industrial School for the third game of the season at four. The Big Blacks will be home on the Lakin field due to rain soaking Harmon Field. Roy Higgins will pitch with Earl Foglesong available. Gordon Beckett may replace Darrell Russell at second base. Carl Burris leads Point Pleasant hitters with four safeties in eight appearances. Co captain Jake Rainey shows power, batting .250 and delivering strong hits.
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Earl Foglesong
Gordon Beckett
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Curt Simmons Signs New Phillies Contract
Curt Simmons 22 year old left hander who returned from Army duty signed a new contract with the Philadelphia Phillies bringing a raise over his last deal. Owner Bob Carpenter did not disclose terms but Simmons is believed to have received fifteen thousand dollars for his efforts.
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Curt Simmons
Philadelphia Phillies
Bob Carpenter
Carpenter
Simmons
Yonkers Opens Tonight at 35 Night Spring Meet
Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers New York starts its 35 night spring meet after last year's record Harness track season. The depth of the meet shows excitement for top drivers and fast times as the season begins.
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N. Y
Yonkers Raceway
Hayes Plans Contact Today at Ohio State Spring Drills
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes announced that the team will be in full uniform for rough-contact practice. The second day of spring drills focused on the split-T, with plans to balance T and split-T play around 50-50. Over 80 aspirants attended the first session as 19 practices precede the May 10 intra-squad game. Tony Curcillo, last season’s quarterback, shifts to backfield duties.
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Ohio State University
Woody Hayes
Hayes
Buckeyes
Tony Curcillo
Elyria
Temporary halt on tent camping at Ohio state parks
Columbus health officials order a statewide pause on tent camping to allow immediate inspection and upgrading of sanitary facilities. The Department of Health will approve areas fit for opening as inspections proceed and funding allows, with rapid improvements prioritized.
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Providence Reds Aim To Even Series In Thanksgiving Night Playoff
The Providence Reds host the Pittsburgh Hornets in game four of their seven game American Hockey League series. Providence seeks to even the matchup at two games apiece after the Hornets took a 2 1 lead.
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Inaugural OVA Card Announced
RACINE opening day for the Ohio Valley Association set for Sunday April 20 announced by league secretary Donald Wolfe. Oak Hill declined join. Hartford Tigers defend title but play at Syracuse Park due to home diamond repairs. Sunday's card features Howard The Trader vs Queen Bees, Hartford vs Syracuse, Reedsville vs Ravenswood, Racine open date at 2:30 p.m.
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Ohio Valley Association
Donald Wolfe Wolfe
Oak Hill
Hartford Tigers
Syracuse Park
Hartford
Howard the Trader
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Liberty Loses Baseball Broadcast Suit in Federal Court
Federal Judge John P. Barnes denied Liberty Broadcasting Co. a temporary injunction to compel 13 Major League clubs and Western Union to share game details for a daily broadcast. The ruling accompanies Liberty’s 12 million dollar damages suit against the clubs, league presidents, and commissioner. Cincinnati, Brooklyn, and the Chicago White Sox are not named in the suit.
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Liberty Broadcasting Co
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Tex
John P. Barnes
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago White Sox
Lake Jackson Fishing Reports Open Spring Season
Ohio wildlife notes good fishing despite bad weather with bass catches at Leesville Atwood and Jackson lakes and crappies at Seneca lake. Three muskies over 36 inches taken from Sunfish Creek in Pike County. smallmouths nearing peak in main streams.
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Ohio
Wildlife Division
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Atwood Lakes
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Pike County
Actress Terry Moore Divorces Glenn Davis
Actress Terry Moore won a divorce from football star Glenn Davis after testifying he was stingy shabby called her a liar derided her acting insulted her friends and drove too fast. Davis 27 former West Point All America now with the Los Angeles Rams did not contest the suit. Moore 22 testified yesterday he kept her in a constant state of turmoil during the two months and 25 days they lived together.
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Terry Moore
Glenn Davis
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