Koester Leads Ohio U to 70-57 Track Victory
Ohio University defeated Bowling Green 70 to 57 as Dave Koester led with two hurdle wins and a record performance in the 220 low and 120 high events. Rich mond Wright and Kenny Thomas also contributed for OU, while Bowling Green dominated distance events but fell short in the tight meet.
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Feller Eyes World Series Glory With Strong Start
Cleveland’s Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller, two straight wins after a 5-2 victory over Chicago, says he aims for a World Series title. He notes his arm is strong, expects 4-5 more seasons with the Indians, and won’t predict wins this year but feels he’ll have a good one. He commented on manager changes and team timing, while Cleveland prepares for a four-game set in St. Louis after an exhibition in Indianapolis.
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Werle Shuts Cubs In Relief To Boost Pirates
Willie Werle worked two scoreless innings to preserve Pittsburghs 6 4 win in Chicago as he adds another shutout inning this spring. Westlake fueled the offense with a three run homer and a clutch single while Omar Lown took the loss. The Pirates climbed to within a half game of the Dodgers in the NL race as Philadelphia and New York also won.
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London native Cockell tops Be shore in points
London fighter Cockell, 181, defeated Freddie Be shore, 185, by decision over 10 rounds in the round up. Detroit bout saw John Summertin, 184, beat Dick Hagen, 197, 8 rounds, by points in Chicago event.
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Parkersburg Tops Athens in 9-0 baseball win
Parkersburg High defeated Athens High 9 to 0 behind strong pitching by Lincicome and Hefner and five extra base hits. Beav er Smith hit a three run homer in the first, Bibbee delivered two RBI, and Parkersburg added four runs in the fourth and two in the sixth. Athens managed only three hits and struck out seven times as Neutzling and Nuzum were stifled.
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OU Racqueteers blank Muskingum in opener
Ohio University tennis team crushed Muskingum College 9-0 on the OU courts in the season opener. Pickering led singles with a 6-1 6-2 win over Norm Kahn and the duo of Pickering and Siegel won 6-0 6-2 in doubles as OU swept all matches.
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Bobcat Linksmen Post Double Shutout Victories
Ohio University golfers toppled Marietta 15 0 and Wayne 12 0 at Athens Country Club for their fourth and fifth wins of the season. Don Finsterwald paced OU with a two under par 73 3 70, Earl Davis Jr a 37 35, and Herb Branstitter posted 74 with two 37s.
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Powell Leads Point Pleasant Past Racine 4-2 in Pitching Duel
Floyd Powell earned his first win for the Point Pleasant Big Blacks by limiting Racine to three hits over seven innings. Powell drove in two runs with two singles and fanned 12 while Ed Stobart caught in a rough game. Racine jumped ahead in the first but the Blacks answered with two in the fourth and a decisive run in the fifth to clinch a 4-2 victory.
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Beulah Park Opens May 5 in Ohio Racing Season
Beulah Park at Grove City opens on Saturday May 5 initiating a 20 day meeting. After opening day the track will be dark Mondays and Tuesdays May 7 and 8 and resume May 9 continuing through Memorial Day. Stall allocations favored recent winter racers. 500 applications for 709 stalls. Jockey Howard Craig expects to ride again during the meeting after a broken elbow. he was the national leader and Ohio champion last year. The Governor's Handicap is set for May 26 featuring notable past winners like High Fidelity Francesco Mucho Gusto Bett Seller Sickle Toy Total Victory Brief Sigh Silver Bull Plentituff and Puddie Jumper.
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Pioneer Ball Games Reset For Postponed Contests
Marietta College announces a revised Pioneer baseball schedule due to earlier rainouts. Rio Grande will visit Marietta April 30 for a makeup game, Marietta travels to Athens May 14 to play Ohio University, and a May 18 trip to West Virginia Tech in Montgomery follows April 13 postponements. Coach Don Drumm’s team has 15 games left before the May 30 season end, including a Friday trip to Charleston to face Morris Harvey College and a Saturday home game against West Liberty State at 2 p.m., moved earlier to avoid river crew races on the Muskingum River with La Salle College later that afternoon.
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Rigney Paces Wahama Nine In 5-1 Victory
Letty Orion Rigney pitched a two hit complete game for Wahama White Falcons over Ripley Viking nine in Ripley West Virginia. Rigney fanned 15 and did not walk a batter while the Falcons built a pair of first inning runs. Ripley scored in the first on Carl Stone and Max Ludwig two hits but Wahama answered and held the home club to one run through seven innings.
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Turk's bases loaded winner lifts OU past Marshall 4 2
John Turk ripped a bases loaded two-out single in the eighth as Ohio University edged Marshall College 4-2. Pitcher Joe Kovach earned his third straight win, fending off Ken Van DeMark and the Bobcats' defense while Turk added a second hit and crossed the plate to seal the victory.
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Box Score Notes From Ohio vs. UL Game
Box score details listing Ohio Lamont team and UL, with RBI contributions from Potts Booth Turk and Walowac. Henson and Van Demark pitched, Kovach and Van Demark combined 11 strikeouts. Umpires Martin and Beery. Time 1:00
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Brewers Grab AA Leadership
Milwaukee moved into the American Association top spot by defeating Toledo 5-3 in Toledo amid a drizzle and 2457 fans. The Brewers built a 5-0 edge by the eighth, then withstood a late rally. Virgil Jester earned the win after the ninth inning on base. Columbus rose to 3-3 with Ellis Deal guiding a 4-2 win over Kansas City. Louisville dropped to a sixth loss in seven as an error on a late plate play hurt. Willie Mays scored the decisive run for Minnesota in a 5-4 win over the Tigers. Indianapolis piled eight hits for seven runs in the first two innings to beat St. Paul 10-4.
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High School Baseball and Track Schedule Listing
Wednesday sports calendar lists Buchtel versus Waterloo Ames Bern against Albany Athens County Journey at Chauncey Field. Marshall travels to Kentucky. Heidelberg hosts Ohio Wesleyan for track. Eastern Kentucky faces Marshall in tennis, Western Michigan visits Michigan State.
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