Redlegs Triumph 10-6 Over Cardinals to Open Season
The 1957 baseball season opens with Birdie Tebbetts seeing the Cincinnati Redlegs snap a four game skid by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals 10 to 6. Bragan’s outspoken style fuels a feud between the Pirates and Giants after a 3 to 1 Pirates loss at the Polo Grounds. Mantle remains homerless after the four games.
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Government Raps IBC Its Boss in Court Battle
The government moves to dissolve the SEC and force James Norris and Arthur Wirtz to divest in Madison Square Garden Corp as rounds in the antitrust fight with the International Boxing Club proceed. Judge Ryan will hear the decree May 20 after the March ruling finding IBC guilty of monopolizing world title bouts.
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Redlegs dodge woes as outs come on contact plays
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts witnesses a bizarre streak where baserunners are called out for being hit by balls off a teammate. Johnny Temple, Don Hoak, Wally Post and Ed Bailey are involved in odd plays that halt rallies, with St Louis looming in tonight’s matchup.
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Antitrust suit revived over NFL franchise claim
Frank Ciraolo seeks 1.68 million dollars in damages in a revived antitrust action against the NFL owners he contends conspired to block his bid for a San Francisco franchise and for an Oakland slot. The suit previously was dismissed in 1953 for lack of federal jurisdiction.
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Cleveland and City Matchups Highlight Monday Results
Baseball scores show Baltimore 7, Boston 5 and Kansas City 11, Detroit 7 among Monday results. Remaining games include New York 15, Washington 6 with Cleveland at Chicago postponed by rain and a midweek schedule listing Detroit at Chicago and Cleveland at Kansas City, plus Boston at Washington and Baltimore at New York.
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Baker Yields Three Singles Urban Scheduled for Hawks
Columbus Ohio University baseball was set to visit Ohio State after blanking Lockbourne Air Base 5-0 in a rain shortened contest Monday. Mickey Urban, Bob Wren's left hander, was slated to face the Buckeyes who have won 10 of 12 and contend for the Big Ten title. Galen Cisco, erstwhile Buck...
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Gallia Academy falls to Chesapeake in 57 52 meet
Gallia Academy High School lost to Chesapeake 57 to 52 as the Panthers swamped field events while holding their own in the track events. Top performers include Gillespie, Turner's and Decoy for Gallia and Carr, Crawford, Moore for Chesapeake with notable hurdles and relay times.
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Canada Durelle Upsets Odds in New York Victory
Canada Durelle, 27, the light heavyweight champion from Baie Ste. Anne, N B, defeated Angelo Fendis by split decision at St Nicholas Arena in a dramatic 10 round telecast. The upset ended Fendis six fight win streak and marked Durelle s second straight win in the U S after his March 25 victory over Clarence Floyd.
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Pro Cage Loop Sought at Fort Wayne Coliseum
Fort Wayne Coliseum officials and sponsors seek to form a new professional basketball league. Don Myers, Coliseum manager, said invited operators and sponsors from Rochester New York and others across the Midwest would attend, following the NBA franchise move of Fort Wayne owner Fred Zoliner to Detroit.
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Baseball versions mark past feats in Cubs Cards clash
15 years ago today Lou Novikoff homered for the winning run in the sixth as the Chicago Cubs edged the St. Louis Cardinals 2 1 behind Bill Lee seven hitter. 10 years ago today Lovu Boudreau had two doubles and a single to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 10 4 victory over the St Louis Browns 5 years ago today Bobby Cain and Bob Feller each pitched one hitters but St Louis won 1 0 on a first inning run.
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Dover Township Seeks Bids for Cemetery Blacktop Driveways
Notice from Dover Township Trustees invites bids by 12 Noon April 29 1057 for supplying about 112 cubic yards of asphalt to main driveways at Nye and Hilltop Cemeteries and related approaches. Bids may include grading. Additional road work bids near residential areas may also be solicited. Information available at the Clerk’s office.
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Point Pleasant Beats Pomeroy Panthers 12-6 in nine innings
Point Pleasant Big Blacks rally from a slow start to crush Pomeroy 12 to 6 on Monday. Dick Herrig homered for Point Pleasant with Rusty Wamsley and Eddie Skidmore driving in runs as the team piled up 15 hits. Jimmy Lewis earned the win improving to 2-0 while Bob Cunningham took the loss for Pomeroy. The victory keeps Point Pleasant undefeated at four wins and one loss, with a next game against Ripley weather permitting.
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Haney Keeps Cool As Braves Ride Five-Game Run
Milwaukee manager Fred Haney dismissed hype over the Braves five game streak. He noted the team has not looked overpowering and pointed to close wins over Cincinnati. He praised pitching but warned against reading too much into the stretch as the season continues.
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Fight Results From New York to New Orleans
Boxing results show Yvon Durelle of Canada outpointed Angelo DeFendis in Holyoke with a 10 round decision. Wayne Betheal of New York out pointed Jeff Dyer in Holyoke. George Chuvalo of Toronto stopped Emil Brtko in Toronto in two. Al Williams of Los Angeles outpointed Charley Joseph in New Orleans over 10 rounds.
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Redlegs to Film Burdette in Crosley Field Thriller
Cincinnati Redlegs plan a publicity film featuring Lew Burdette in action against Cincinnati at Crosley Field this weekend. The shoot will show Burdette in motion and be replayed in slow motion to look for any signs of the illegal spitball amid ongoing controversy.
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Pirates Giants Feud Sparks After Postgame Spat
Early season feud erupts between the Pirates and Giants. Pittsburgh manager Bobby Bragan had predicted the Giants finish last. After a 3 1 victory, Giants manager Bill Rigney denied a request to use the Polo Grounds for Pirate practice and insulted Bragan.
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Indians Struggle At Bat Prompts Manager’s Warning
The Cleveland Indians, mired in a hitting slump dating to last season, face a period of roster scrutiny as manager Kerby Farrell pledges changes if the offense remains flat. With a team average of .205 and 31 hits in 43 innings across four games, Cleveland considers benching Rocky Colavito for Bob Usher. Lefty Billy Pierce starts for the Chicago White Sox, seeking his fifth win against the Indians in six career meetings, after a 3-2 opening day victory over Herb Score.
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Albany Riding Club Plans 50 Mile Fall Endurance Ride
The Albany Riding Club announces a fall 50 mile endurance ride with three classes for men women and juniors. A recent 30 mile trial was deemed a success with Arnold Clark on Billy first in the horse class, Earl Bailey on Rex and Ronnie Brookey on The Plains second and third on Dusty. Pony class winners were Mary Lou Woodyard Kay Allen and Donna Allen all from Athens or Albany. Entries were judged on trail manners ease of travel with rider and endurance. First place trophies awarded with other places receiving ribbons.
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Ohio University golf standouts from Athens named
Don Finsterwald Roger Pediz0 Dick Guthrie and Jack Algeo are highlighted as outstanding golfers from Ohio University and all are Athens natives.
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Roger Pediz0
Dick Guthrie
Jack Algeo
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Skyline Gun Club Skeet Champion Roots in 1948
The first Skyline Gun Club skeet champion was the late D. R. Zenner, who captured the title in 1948, marking the club's early history and Zenner's notable achievement in its records.
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Tuesday Schedule for Major Baseball Games
Tuesday schedule lists Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Milwaukee Cincinnati at St Louis with only games scheduled. Results show New York 3 Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 1 Milwaukee 9 Chicago 4 Cincinnati 10 St Louis 6. Remaining matchups include New York at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
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International League standings and Tuesday schedule
Montreal leads with 16 wins and 3 losses followed by Miami Richmond and Toronto in pursuit. Tuesday features Montreal at Miami and Toronto at Havana with other key matchups. In American Association Wichita beat Omaha 3 1 and Denver defeated Indianapolis 10 5 while Minneapolis routed Louisville.
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Giants Top Pirates 3-1 Behind Mays Three-Run Shot
Willie Mays belted his third homer in as many days a three-run blast in the third inning to supply all of New York's runs in a 3-1 win over Pittsburgh. Clem Labine retired two potential tying threats in the eighth and set down the Phils in the ninth as Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 5-1.
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Reese Nearing Dodgers Return to Lineup
Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese may debut this season in a day or two after back injury. He resumed batting practice and will judge his readiness by whether his back tightens overnight.
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Tops Night's Bowling But Short of Lead
A Minneapolis team rolled the best game in the American Bowling Congress tournament Monday night but did not overtake the open division leaders. East Side Beverage posted a three game total of 2833 while Chicago’s Peter Hand Reserve beer team led with 3126 with six days remaining in the 51 day meet.
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Undefeated Area Teams 1951 Wellston Chauncey
In 1951 Wellston posted a 10 0 record while Chauncey went nine wins one tie among the unbeaten area football teams. Both squads led the league standings with perfect or near perfect marks.
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