Indians Keep Winning Streak Alive as 7-2 Win Follows 3-2
The Cleveland Indians extend their undefeated run to seven as Luke Easter hits a deciding homer and Al Rosen belts two homers in the second game. Detroit Tigers threaten with a near walkoff in the opener but Merrill Combs and Al Rosen turn the tide with quick defense and power.
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Western Michigan sweeps Ohio U. coaches ejected in fuming series
Western Michigan wins the weekend series at Ohio University but the Broncos provoke officials with onfield tempers. Left fielder Len Johnston is ejected, Stan Malec and coach Charles Maher also exit. Maher, in his 28th year, becomes one of the few coaches ousted from a game. Ohio coach Bob Wren disputes a call as Haluschi rules a play and final umpire decision stands. The piece also notes league plans, former coaches, and Lew Burdette’s loss for Boston despite a Richmond-born background.
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Ohio Golfers Open Home Season Against Marshall at Athens CC
Coach Kermit Blosser unveils the 1952 Bobcat golf squad for a 1 p m match at Athens Country Club with Marshall College as the foe The Bobcats bring a 4 3 record and page Marietta College on Monday April 28 in their next home tests The Marietta meet included Smail Runkel Guthrie Ducky Permott Wargo Russell Leowitz Leonard Scott and others in a 78 39 78 81 74 82 83 84 40 40 40 83 81 84 showing strong performances by Ohio entrants against Marietta College
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Chillicothe Team Finishes Ninth in Dayton Bowling Tourney
The Model Dairy team of Chillicothe rolled 3041 for ninth place in the Ohio State Men's Handicap Bowling Tournament in Dayton. Dick Hoover of Akron led all events with 1917 while Gale Richey of Akron and John Chaplin of Cuyahoga Falls tied for second at 1837.
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Tom James to Leave Hospital in Two Weeks
Cleveland Browns announced halfback Tommy James will be released from Massillon hospital in two weeks after injuries from a car crash last Thursday. The note recalls 1947 trivia about Bob Feller as the Indians’ lone 20 game winner.
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Ex UC Coach Dana King Dies at 60 in Glenford
Dana King former athletic director and head football coach at the University of Cincinnati died Sunday at his home in Glenford Ohio He was 60 and a graduate of Ohio University where he lettered in three sports He served as Cincinnati assistant coach in 1930 head grad mentor 1931 to 1955 and athletic director in 1933 Surviving are his wife Mabel Leifert King son Dana Jr daughter Dorothy Jane Hedges brother Angus King and sister Mrs Burton Stalter Funeral services are set for Tuesday in Thornville
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Seixas Wins International Tennis Tournament in Havana
Vic Seixas of Philadelphia defeats Gardnar Mulloy 6 1 6 4 to claim the Havana event. In Minneapolis, the Lakers take a 3 2 playoff lead by beating the Knicks 102 89. Kansas Relays set four records and one tie in Lawrence. Henry Wittenberg loses in Ames, Dale Thomas prevails in Olympic trials. Pine Pep wins the 50th Cross Country Steeplechase in Butler in 6:30.
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High School Baseball Card Schedule
Tuesday games feature Nelsonville at Athens Middleport at Pormeroy Wilkesville at McArthur Glouster at Carbon Hill Jackson at Gallipolis Point Pleasant at Ripley Chauncey Dover at Logan Wednesday brings Athens at McConnelaville.
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Bowling Green Falcons dominate Bobcats in track meet
Bowling Green swept the mile two mile and broad jump as BG won eight of 15 events to top Ohio University 72 to 54.4. Pate and Crosten tied for first in the two mile. several BG and OU athletes earned top placements across sprints hurdles relays and field events.
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Hounds Nine Faces Athens In SEC Opener
The Athens Bulldogs seek a third straight win as they host Nelsonville Greyhounds in the SEC opener. Athens has already defeated Chillicothe and heads into tomorrow’s showdown with Nelsonville while Middleport visits Pomeroy and Jackson plays Gallipolis at the latter’s field.
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Rhoads Named to SEC OA Post in Southeast Ohio
James Strausbaugh of Chillicothe was elected president of the Southeastern Ohio Association. Jack Rhoads, director of intramural programs at Ohio University, was re-elected secretary treasurer. Next fall's football clinic will be in Athens hosted by the Athens Chapter. Ironton will host the basketball clinic.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues Highlight Narrow Openers
Chicago split a doubleheader with St Louis as Holcombe and Masi lead in game one while Lollar and Fannin pace a late rally in game two. Washington tops Boston behind Hudson and Grasso, and New York defeats Philadelphia as Kellner and Astroth contribute key hits. Detroit outlasts Cleveland in a low scoring set, while Cincinnati and Pittsburgh tangle in a high scoring affair. National League sees St Louis topple Chicago and Cincinnati drop Pittsburgh in a tight series. American Association shows Kansas City and Minneapolis split, Milwaukee bests St Paul, Columbus defeats Louisville, and Toledo over Indianapolis.
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Reds sweep Pirates as Kluszewski hits grand slam and triples
Ted Kluszewski powered Cincinnati to a doubleheader sweep of Pittsburgh 8-6 and 12-2. He hit a grand slam and two triples in the second game and also homered in the opener. Sal Maglie shut out Brooklyn 6-0 with eight strikeouts, ending the Dodgers’ home streak.
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DiMaggio Back in Lineup Delights Boston Fans
New York Yankees star Joe DiMaggio returns to the lineup in Boston after heel injuries. He boosts his team with a homer in each of three games, following Casey Stengel’s guidance and a dramatic return that thrilled fans and reporters. The Red Sox suffer a difficult sweep as DiMaggio shines in Fenway.
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Baseball Schedule for New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Night Games
Tonight the Mets visit Philadelphia at 8 00 P M Jansen or Hearn oppose Fox In a 1 0 0 split another game has Chicago at Pittsburgh 8 30 with Minner against Kline In separate AMERICAN LEAGUE action Philadelphia meets New York at 2 30 Shantz faces Raschi while Washington plays Boston at 2 00 with Marino versus Atkins listed as the day’s schedule of games
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Hornets Win Calder Cup In Overtime Thriller
Pittsburgh's Hornets clinch the Calder Cup with a 3-2 sudden death overtime victory over the Providence Reds in Providence Rhode Island. The game ends the American Hockey League championship season.
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Kluszewski Powers Reds in Doubleheader Rout of Pirates
Cincinnati Reds sweep Pittsburgh 8 6 in the first game and 12 2 in the nightcap as Ted Kluszewski belts three homers and two triples driving in nine runs. The Reds improve to second in the NL with strong hitting and a planned first night game against St. Louis tomorrow. Ken Raffensberger to face Cliff Chambers.
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Glouster Tomcats edge McConnelsville 2-1 in quiet win
Glouster won 2-1 over McConnelsville as Lloyd Dugan pitched a two hit victory. Glouster pushed across a fifth inning run on a walk to Molnar, Stephenson’s single and an error. McConnelsville managed three hits and didn’t score after the fifth.
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Opening day in Ohio Valley Association sees Tigers Traders and Reedsville triumph
Hartford defeated Syracuse 4 1 as Gene Hesson scored on a fly and Tennant drove in runs. Reedsville beat Ravenswood 11 3 with Virgil Spencer homering and triple. Middleport edged Gallipolis 17 8 behind Dick Walters and Duke Barrett six strikeouts and Babe Adkins three hits.
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Indians Near Major Loop Win Record
Cleveland's rampaging Indians, baseball's only unbeaten team, close in on the Major League record for consecutive season-opening victories. They swept a doubleheader from Detroit 3-2 and 7-2 for their sixth and seventh straight wins as Detroit slides with seven straight losses.
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