Pen Letter Probes Coach Maher Departure In Ohio U Weekend Series
A poison pen note, likely from an Ohio University student, questions Coach Charles Maher’s forced departure after Saturday’s game with Western Michigan. The writer defends umpire decisions and argues players and coaches may contest calls with respect. The piece notes Maher’s teaching credentials and Japan clinics, praising Western Michigan’s program and referencing the brief death of the Hocking Valley League and hopes for its 1953 revival.
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Pomeroy to Host Benefit Show for Mercer and Shire
A two out of three falls match for the junior heavyweight world title headlines a May 9 benefit card at Pomeroy Junior High School auditorium. Roy Shire defends against Marvin Mercer with a one hour time limit. Also on the card are Chris Belkas vs Al Cortez and Edmund Francis vs George Drake along with other TV familiar wrestlers.
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Fans To Honor Ted Williams In Boston Sendoff
Ted Williams, the temperamental slugger, prepares to depart for a Marine duty tour starting Friday in Willow Grove, Pa. Fans plan a sentimental farewell in Boston as he faces a likely final Red Sox game, with Williams aging as he sits out 1952 and 1953 seasons and contemplates a possible 1954 comeback.
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Ohio U Golfers Romp Past Marietta for 20 to 1 Victory
Ohio University golfers routed Marietta 20 to 1 at Athens Country Club. Freshmen led the Bobcats with Dick Royce and Jim Russell earning medalist honors as OU posted its eighth win of the season and second in Pioneer competition. Russell's 37-37 and Royce's 38-36 highlighted the 36 hole match while Marietta struggled with the greens.
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Spivey Indicted for Perjury in Fix Scandal
New York indictment accuses Bill Spivey of lying to a grand jury about dealings with alleged fixers and a $1000 payoff in 1950 51 to set point spreads. Sentencing looms for three Kentucky stars and Toledo players amid a widening basketball scandal.
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Robert McDonald
Jack Feeman
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Eli (Kaye) Klukofski
Jack West
Jack Rubinstein
Brooklyn
Baseball Q and A Highlights From Miscellany
A series of baseball trivia covers Yankees shortstop during WWII, two no hitters in a season, a girls' game, the 1900s White Sox, Rube Marquard's 19 win streak, Jim Bottomley's 12 RBI game, Walter Johnson's umpire dispute, and Wilmer Mizell's minor league strikeout feats.
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Jim Bottomley
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Walter Johnson
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Browns Swap Grigg and Rookies for Walt Michaels
The Cleveland Browns trade tackle Chubby Grigg and two rookies Dick Logan and Elmer Costa to Green Bay for linebacker Walt Michaels. Grigg injuries and weight raise questions about carrying 290 pounds. Michaels is viewed as a replacement for captain Tony Adamle, who plans to study medicine.
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Reds Hoard Bats as Strike Outs Supply Impact Hits Reds
Cincinnati Reds guard bats amid a Louisville strike that halts supply. Players mix names from former stars on bats, with Grady Hatton and Joe Adcock citing limited stock. Ted Kruszewski uses an oversized handle bat due to his large hands and weight.
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Flaming Jet Crashes Into Bank Killings In England Town
A U S Thunderjet fighter crashed into the main street bank in St Peter's Kent on Sunday, killing the American pilot and an elderly British couple. The explosion collapsed the bank, flames engulfed an adjacent home, critically burning a housewife at her Sunday dinner.
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Nebraska Vast Agricultural Expanse Tops States
Nebraska covers about 49 million acres with over 97 percent designated as agricultural land, the highest share among the 48 states.
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Fifth Annual Athens County Junior Olympics May 18
Acacia Fraternity will sponsor the fifth Athens County Junior Olympics at Ohio University Stadium on May 18 for boys ages 10 to 15. Teams Nelsonville Chauncey Dover Waterloo seek repeat Class crowns with events across three age groups. Entry deadlines and trophy plans are announced as telegraph meets replace national sections due to expense.
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Bobcat Thinclads Drop 64-63 Decision at Cincy
Ohio University thinclads suffer a 64-63 setback at Cincinnati as they rally in field events but fall short in running events. Harry Herrman wins both the 120 high and 220 low hurdles. James Laughlin takes the 100-yard dash. multiple Bobcats secure firsts in field events.
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Chicago and St. Louis settle National League matchup in rain
In a single scheduled game, Chicago scores 9 0 0 in the nightcap and St. Louis loses 8 9 to 2, as Minner secures the win for Chicago while Brecheen takes the loss. Sauer homers for Chicago and Hemus for St. Louis. Other leagues report results with Columbus 6 Toledo 8 and Kansas City 9 Milwaukee 6 among others.
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Tuesday Baseball Schedule With Probable Starters Listed
Tuesday's card features games across the league with listed probable pitchers. Cain faces Raschi in New York, Trucks opposes Taylor in Boston, Feller meets Kellner in Philadelphia, and Pierce meets Porterfield in Washington. Additional matches include Roe vs Staley or Presko in St Louis, Simmons or Drews against Kelly or Rush in Philadelphia, Maglie against Blackwell or Perkowski in New York, Spahn versus Friend in Boston, plus Toledo Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City and S Paun at Minneapolis listed as part of the day.
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Tomcats End Blue Devils Streak With Big Win
Glouster Tomcats burst to a 16 2 victory over Chauncey as Jack Raber pitched a four-hitter and collected three singles. Terry Hobart and Jack Stephenson added two hits each while Ancil McKee connected a triple for Chauncey. Chauncey played shorthanded missing seniors on a Washington trip.
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Calumet Colt Tops Derby Trial Field at Churchill Downs
In the 78th Derby Derby Trial at Churchill Downs Hill Gail the Calumet Farm giant leads as 6 to 5 favorite in a field of 11 three year olds for the mile race that decides bets and sets the stage for Saturdays $100000 Derby. Gift Silver a tiny challenger from Ottumwa remains a question for the post while other entries include Arroz Hannibal and Sub Fleet from famed Dixiana Farm.
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Charles T. Fisher
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Pairings Set for Southeastern Ohio Class B District Baseball Tournament
At Ohio University gym 21 teams entered the Class B tournament. Chauncey-Dover Glouster Waterloo Nelsonville from Athens County are in the field with opening games Thursday and Friday and eliminations this weekend will trim to eight. The schedule features Upper bracket clashes including Chauncey Perry, Glouster Lawrence, Waterloo Ross, Nelsonville Greyhounds vs New Lexington St Aloysius, and Middleport Racine in a key valley pairing. Lower bracket includes Clay Rural bye Oak Hill McArthur Friday rounds, Wayne Local New Lexington, New Boston Highland winner, Jeffersonville Waverly, with finals set for May 10.
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Flock Stops Toledo Streak
Louisville Colonels blank Indianapolis 3-0 behind rookie Al Curtis to lead the American Association. Kansas City beat Milwaukee 9-6 after a three run eighth. Columbus defeated Toledo 6-3 as Pat Patrick had seven hits and nine strikeouts. St Paul edged Minneapolis 5-4 thanks to Ed Amoros and Danny Olark.
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Successful coach resigns at Dimmitt High School
John Blaine, who coached two undefeated teams in the same sport, resigns after 16 years at Dimmitt High. He cites the burden of coaching as the reason, noting he has coached all sports. Blaine’s departure ends a long tenure in Dimmitt, Texas.
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Racine Tops Pt Pleasant 4-2 in Pitchers’ Duel
Racine Tornados sweep Point Pleasant 4-2 as Larry Wolfe allows three hits in seven innings for his fourth win and third shutout. Wayne Austin takes the loss on five hits with two unearned runs scoring on three Racine errors. Vic Wolfe and Junior Wolfe spark the offense with timely hits as Point Pleasant drops to 3-3.
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Giants and Reds Clash as 1952 Baseball Season Opens
The opening period features rookies amid East and West clashes as rosters must be trimmed to 25 by May 15. In the American League the Yankees host the Browns while the Red Sox meet the Tigers and the Indians visit Philadelphia. In the National League Brooklyn meets St Louis at night with the Phillies, Cubs, Braves, and Pirates in action. Chicago beat Cincinnati 4 3 with Hank Sauer driving in all Cubs runs.
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Defiance Names Ex OU Coach Rex Burke to Lead High School
Rex Burke, 41, chosen as Defiance High School football coach by superintendent J. G. Demyan. Burke, last season’s Ayersville coach, replaces Robert Cowan who resigned to head North Side High School in Fort Wayne. Burke has coached in Paulding and Napoleon and served as assistant coach and scout at Ohio University in 1933-34.
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Saint Louis Cardinals owner ar raignment delayed to May 23
The arraignment of Fred Saigh owner of the St. Louis Cardinals on federal charges of evading payment of 49620 in income taxes was postponed yesterday until May 23.
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Fights Last Night Reported By Associated Press
In San Francisco Harry Kid Matthews 182 of Seattle knocked out George Kaplan 194 of Brooklyn. In New York Lou Sonny Volpe 148 of New York and Jackie OBrien 147 of Hartford drew. In Pittsburgh Lee Sala 165 of Donora outpointed Jimmy Cerello 167 of Hoboken 10.
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Sonny” Volpe
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