Byrne's Razor Sharp Pitching Halts Indians Winning Streak
In St Louis a sharp pitching performance by Tommy Byrne and a four run St Louis outburst stop the Cleveland Indians at 13 straight victories and knock them further in the pennant race. Dale Mitchell extended his hitting streak, while Bob Feller and Bob Chakales were tabbed for frontline starts in a doubleheader with the White Sox.
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Chicago
Cleveland Indians
Dale Mitchell
Tommy Byrne
St. Louis
Byrne
Duane Pillette
Tribe
Evans Resigns Post With Toledo Mudhens
Bob Evans resigns as vice president and general manager of the Toledo Mud Hens effective at season end. He had been with Toledo since 1948 after the Tigers took over the Toledo franchise. No reason given and no successor chosen.
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Toledo
Bob Evans
Oae
Toledo Mud Hens
Aero Association
Billy Evans
Bob
Detroit Tigers
Evans
Tigers
Browns Favor All Stars In 1951 Grid Classic At Soldier Field
The 1951 All-Stars clash with the Cleveland Browns before 90,000 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The Browns, NFL champions, enter favored as Otto Graham’s aerial attack and Lou Groza’s kicking pace the Browns against a youth-filled Hickman All-Stars. If the stars can execute an aerial barrage led by Williams and Curtis they may test the Browns’ famed defense. otherwise the Browns’ five-title run and ruthless balance could extend.
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Chicago
Cleveland Browns
Soldier Field
Herman Hickman
Lake Front
Paul Brown
Kyle Rote
Southern Methodist
Bob Williams
Notre Dame
Whizzer White
Arizona State
Jim Monachino
California
Sonny Grandelius
Michigan State
Don Dufek
Chuck Ortmann
Michigan
Browns
Hickman
Brown
NFL
Otto Graham
Mac Speedie
Dante Lavelli
Lou Groza
Marion Motley
Philadelphia Eagles
Williams
Nebraska
Rudy Curtis
Vanderbilt
Bob Wilkinson
UCLA
Don Stonesifer
Northwestern
Alan Pfeifer
Ford
Chuck Ortman
NEA
Managers and birth details of early baseball era figures
Hugo Bezdek, manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1917 to 1919, was born in Prague on April 1, 1884. The Brooklyn Dodgers have used 17 managers since 1890, while the Giants have employed 21 managers since 187.
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Hugo Bezdek
Pittsburgh Pirates
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Pony Tourney Pairings Made
Pairings were drawn at the Athens Country Club for the Pony Tournament which begins Sunday. Schedule lists morning and afternoon starts with players named and times from 9:00 to 2:42, followed by additional match notes and results from New York, Washington, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and other clubs.
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Athens Country Club
Les Coon
Art Smith
Robert Butts
Herb Branstitter
George Rutkoskie
Whitey Moore
Dick Banks
Earl Davis, Sr
Harry Beckley
Fred Swearingen
William Biggers
G. M. Kyle
Joe Vance
Clarence Starn
Leland
Brooklyn
New York
Newcombe
King
Campanella
Maglie
Westrum
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Poholsky
Staley
Bokelmann
Brazie
D. Rice
Schefffing
Dickson
Wolkes
Garagioli
Overnight Major League Baseball Schedule Summarized
Yesterday's MLB card featured clashes across the league with multiple doubleheaders and night games. Feller and Chakales faced Pierce and Gumpert in Cleveland Chicago, while Hooper or Reynolds to oppose Overmire in New York Philadelphia, plus Wight against Marrero in Washington, Gray vs. McDonald in St Louis, Koe and Podbielan vs Sain and Surkont in Brooklyn Boston, and Urwin or Church clashing in New York Philadelphia nightcap. other matchups included Kelly vs Queen or Law in Chicago Pittsburgh and Lanier vs Wehmeier in St Louis Cincinnati, with additional games at Toledo Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City Indianapolis St Paul Louisville Minneapolis.
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W. L. Pet
G.B. Cleveland
New York One
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Philadel
St. Louis
L. Pet. GB
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
St. Bente O
Eeewen
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
American Association v. Pet. G.B
St. Paul
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Cleveland
Feller
Chakales
Pierce
Gumpert
Hooper
Reynolds
Overmire
Wight
Marrero
Gray
McDonald
Koe
Podbielan
Sain
Surkent
Uorwin
Church
Kelly
Queen
Law
Lanier
Wehmeier
American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Tigers By Byrne drive in all runs in 4 0 win over Cleveland
Byrne drove in all four runs as the Browns shut out Cleveland 4 0 ending a 13 game Browns win streak. Trout pitched six innings, allowed six hits, and hit the game winning homer in a 2 1 victory over Chicago. Ed Macauley of the Boston Celtics works as a radio commentator in St Louis during the off season.
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Indians
New York Yankees
Washington
Tribe
Chicago White Sox
Yanks
Bob Feller
Bob Chakales
Cleveland
Billy Pierce
Randy Gumpert
White Sox
Paul Richards
Mike Garcia
Sportsman's Park
Browns
Garcia
Big Bear
George Zaverink
Byrne
St. Louis
Hank Arft
Ken Wood
Tommy
Bob Avila
Avila
Freddie Marsh
Bill Jennings
Larry Doby
Sam Chapman
Ray Boone
Tommy Byrne
Diary Trout
Tigers
Trout
Chicago
Ed Macauley
Boston Celtics
NBA
Cubs Rally In 10th For 8-4 Victory Over Reds
CQ Cincinnati Reds fall 8 4 to Chicago Cubs as 10th inning starts after 10 30 p m due to clock limits. Connie Ryan homered in the ninth to tie at four, but Cubs score four in the 10th with four singles walks and a wild pitch.
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Redlegs
Cubs
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Chicago Cubs
Connie Ryan
Hartford Tigers win 12th straight in 5 1 victory
Hartford Tigers beat Gallipolis Queen Bees 5 to 1 in an Ohio Valley Association game. Hartford, now 12 straight wins, took the lead with a fifth inning double by Heffon and Ashley, added a homer by Hef fon, and finished with Dudding scoring on Ashley.
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Hartford
Tigers
Gallipolis Queen Bees
Queen Bees
Bob Evans
Vic Hager
Gene Heffon
Wilbur Ashley
Willie Dudding
Heffon
Ashley
Ravenswood
Gallipolis
Wetherholt
Burdett
Dudding
Redlegs and Cubs trade infield dramatics and steals
The Cubs logged six stolen bases led by Ransom Jackson who helped their offense with three steals and two double steals. Jackson scored on one of the Chicago runs. Ramsdell left the mound after extra innings with Fox taking over in the 10th and Frank Smith finishing the inning. The Reds played without Johnny Wyrostek who injured his hand Wednesday. X rays were taken to assess the damage as Cincinnati eyed a night game with Her man Wehmeeter likely to pitch.
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Bruins
Cubs
Ransom Jackson
Jackson
Chicago
Ramsdell
Howard Fox
Fox
Frank Smith
St. Louis Cardinals
Herman Wehmeeter
Cincinnati
Reds
Johnny Wyrostek
Wyrostek
Cusick
Adams
Weene Ryan
H. Edwards
Kluszewski
Ce- Merriman
Adcock
Stallcup
Meee
Pramesa
Awe
Howell
Renee
Smith
Owen
Rush
Ho—Ramsdell
Pinelli
Boggess
Robb
Janowicz Returns For OSU Fall Practice
Vic Janowicz, Ohio State halfback and 1950 Heisman winner, is slated to return for fall practice on September 4 under new coach Woody Hayes. The Elyria senior, suspended for poor grades, earned a B average in spring term and regained scholastic eligibility after a brief setback.
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Columbus
Vic Janowicz
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Elyria
Woody Hayes
Janowicz
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Athens Messenger
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Pence
Ellen
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Pillette
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E—Marsh
Batts
RBI
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Cosby
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Young
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Zuverink
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Passarella
Toledo Mudhens
MO Motor Sales
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DeSoto-Plymouth
Ohio
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Ostrowski
Bertra
Starr
Harris
Consuegra
Kluttz
Ginsberg
Swift
Dobson
Masi
Scarborough
Taylor
Nixon
Rosar, Shantz and Tipton
Aaron Robinson
Boston Red Sox
Yankee
Ryan
Willie Ramsdell
Redlegs’ Box
OSU
Torch
Sanctioned
Vienna Stock Car Racing Association
GEC
Brington
America
Remington
Remington Arms Company, Inc
Sport Shop, Inc
S. Court St. Athens
Marietta, Ohio
Marietta
The
American Legion
Louis A. Johnson
American Power Boat Association
Mid-East
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