Uniform park distances urged to curb homerun parade
Bill Sheskey of Buchtel laments growing home run totals and fences moved in by MLB clubs. He argues for uniform park distances of about 400 feet, cites Cleveland and Pittsburgh examples, and notes other baseball figures and events while among college crews and track results in Ohio.
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Indians
Notable Sports Figures Reach Peak Then Fade From Fame
The article reflects on high achievers who gained national attention briefly, citing Dizzy Dean as an example of a player whose exploits made him a lasting name in baseball before fading from ongoing prominence.
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Dizzy Dean
Louis Calls Off June Title Bout For September Challenger
With no logical contender, Joe Louis cancels the June 26 title defense at Yankee Stadium and proposes a September bout if a suitable opponent is found.
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Yankee Stadium
Belloise Seeks 24th Win in Navy Tale versus Walker
Steve Belliose the prewar middleweight title contender challenges Johnny Walker of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout tonight at St. Nicholas Arena. Belliose seeks his 24th victory in 25 fights since leaving the Navy.
Ohio U Greens vs Greys Intrasquad Scrimmage Preview
Ohio University prepares a spring intra squad game at 3 p.m. featuring the Greens and Greys. Coach Harold Wise’s first Green and White team aims for balanced, open action with wholesale substitutions and potential injuries shaping the lineup.
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Greens Face Bobcats In Spring Scrimmage Tripleheader
Jay Scrimmage concludes as Greys prep for plays and offense with several key players missing due to baseball and medical orders. Ohio University officials lead the officiating crew while Bobcat trackmen seek a second straight win ahead of field and running events at 12:30. Admission is free.
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Yesterday's Results Across MLB Rounds From Latest Scores
Scores from Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn New York and Cincinnati with American League results show Detroit edging St Louis 13 to 6 while Boston defeated New York 3 to 0. Cleveland Chicago and other games noted as rain or postponed.
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Baseball Schedule Roundup for National League
National League matchups listed include Chicago at Pittsburgh and New York at Brooklyn. Also Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at St Louis Washington at New York Cleveland at Chicago Philadelphia at Boston St Louis at Detroit.
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Scratch Hit Mars No Hit Game
Marvin Grissom of Minneapolis was denied a no hit game by an infield single in the seventh as the Millers defeated Milwaukee 4 to 0. Kansas City beat St. Paul 11 to 3 while Columbus at Indianapolis and Toledo at Louisville were rained out. Al Roberge reached on a slow roller down the third base line in the eighth.
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Grid Game Lineups feature Greens Grey squads
The page lists full lineups for Greens and Grays with starters and reserves. Key names include Marco Le Risser Hixon Morehead Laughridge Tartaglio Mitchell Borgman DiBartolo Trautwein Hess Millspaugh Hamm Stefan Mills Beckley Ludnick Taylor Hadona Wielgos and others. Reserve rosters enumerate Bell Melzer Mad dock Woodridge Graybill Petri Vanity O'Dell Cavanaugh George Williams Crosby Bailey Egan Le and more. Officials are Irish Kreiger umpire Christman head linesman Rhoades and field judge Wilson.
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Plains Edge AHS In Rainy SEC Baseball Tilt
The Plains High Indians beat Athens 3 2 in a tight pitching duel as Bill Thompson and Dave Evans each fanned multiple batters. Thompson struck out 12 for Plains while Evans totaled nine for Athens. rain threatened to wash out later games.
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Red” Evans
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McArthur Names Club Merchants in Local Baseball League
The McArthur semi professional team selected Merchants as its name for entry into the Hocking Valley League. Raymond George, team manager, received league guidance from Estel Crabtree. R B Will and Claude Herrold granted use of Fairgrounds Addition as a field, with grading begun. Local merchants will supply uniforms for players.
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Ohio Bobcats Baseball Postponed by Rain in Cincinnati
An all-night downpour in Cincinnati postponed Ohio University baseball against the Bearcats. Coach Don Peden announced travel plans for a two day swing through the region, with a trip to Oxford to face Miami planned weather permitting. Wylie Jurkovic and Poling lead a strong pitching trio as Pitt and Flor pace the offense.
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Ezzard Charles Archie Moore Bout Rescheduled
The light heavy weight bout between Ezzard Charles and Archie Moore, postponed due to Moore's illness, has been rescheduled for May 5 in Cincinnati.
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