Insiders All Stars win 6 to 5 in summer league game
The Insiders defeated the Outsiders 6 5 Friday at the city playground. Ben Wagner led the winning team with players from Buchtel Carbon ai and Nelsonville. Day of Buchtel was winning pitcher. Gill of McArthur took the loss. Royher led offensively with 4 hits.
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Indians Face Tigers in critical road swing
Cleveland’s Indians, three games up on the Yankees, begin a one game at Detroit to solidify their pennant bid. Bob Lemon seeks his 17th win as the club aims for a 16th straight victory. If the road trip ends with the same margin, New York and Cleveland could both reach 100 wins, a first in major league history.
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Mid-Fast Regatta Set for Marietta on Muskingum River
The Mid-East Regatta, among the oldest and fastest outboard boat events in the country, held its 20th edition on the Muskingum River in Marietta. Around 100 drivers from eight states are slated to compete with Saturday races featuring M and B Hydros and C Service and Racing Runabouts, and Sunday events in A, C, and F Hydros plus a Louis Johnson trophy free-for feature. Sponsored by Marietta Legion Post 64, racing starts daily at 1:30 p.m.
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Ted Williams Regards McGowan Health With Concern
Ted Williams worries about Bill McGowan as the veteran umpire rests sidelined by illness in Silver Spring Maryland. McGowan’s doctors ordered rest after a Chicago visit with a January re check planned to decide return. Williams, known for strong opinions, called McGowan the greatest player in the league for a brief friendly chat.
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Saints Blank Colonels 4-0 in American Association
Ron Negray of St. Paul pitched a five hit shutout for the Saints, besting Louisville 4-0. Negray earned his 15th win, striking out four and allowing only one runner to reach third base without a walk.
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Tebbetts Fined $50 by NL President for On-Field Argument
Cincinnati manager Tebbetts was fined $50 by National League President Warren Giles after a disagreement with umpire Bill Stewart during a Reds vs. Cardinals game. Tebbetts and Stewart clashed over a ruling on Gus Bell’s potential trap of a fly ball that produced St. Louis' winning runs.
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40 Team Candidates Report at High School
Middleport high school hosted over 40 candidates for the football team meeting with Coach Charles MacDonald and Assistant Coach John Parsons. Physical examination cards were given and a general pep talk delivered as practice begins Friday.
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H W Assistant Named Cleveland Biegler Hired at Baldwin Wallace
Clarence Clancy Biegler former Muskingum College end and football coach there for one year is hired as an assistant to Paul Sparky Adams at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea. Biegler native of Columbus.
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Reds and Cubs Open Series at Wrigley Field
The Cincinnati Reds visit Chicago for a four game set at Wrigley Field as they seek a split to edge the Cubs in the season series. Cincinnati has dominated 10 of 14 in the matchup but Chicago plays better at home, having won two of three this season.
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Browns Cut Four Rookies From Squad
The Cleveland Browns cut four rookies from the squad reducing to 40 for the opening exhibition at Green Bay. The players released were Irv Holdash center from Kingstown and the University of North Carolina. Bob Langas end from Wayne. Dick Raidel guard from Kent State. Howard Chapman end from the University of Florida.
Tribe Start Hurls 59 Full Games
Indians lead majors with 59 complete games in 117 starts as Al Lopez wonders how many more he can count on. Bob Lemon, Early Wynn each 14, Garcia 12, Houtteman 9, Feller 8, Messi and Narleski 1 each. In the NL Robin Roberts tops with 52, Portefield 18 in 24 starts for Washington. Reds poor with 22 in 116 and Cardinals 27 in 115.
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Standings and Tuesday Schedule for MLB-like League
The standings show WwWeb Pet leading with 82 wins, Cleveland 82, New York 80, Chicago 74, Detroit 82, Washington 49, Boston 47, Philadelphia 39, Baltimore 39. Tuesday games list Detroit at Cleveland 7 30 p.m., New York at Philadelphia 7 p.m., Chicago at Baltimore 5 p.m., Boston at Washington 7 p.m. Wednesday games include Detroit at Cleveland 1 p.m. and Chicago at Baltimore 7 p.m.
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Schedule and standings for clubs in the league
The chart lists Club WiL Pet GB New York Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Chicago and Pittsburgh with records and percentages. It shows upcoming games Philadelphia at New York and Brooklyn at Pittsburgh with pitchers or players named and game times, plus results including Philadelphia 9 Brooklyn 6.
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American Association Club WoL Results Snapshot
Standings show Indianapolis 80 45 640, Louisville 66 532, Minneapolis 61 61 500, St. Paul 61 63, Columbus 60 64, Kansas City 58 64 47, Toledo 53 6, Charleston 50 73 407. Kansas City beat Columbus 6 to 1, Toledo defeated Minneapolis 7 to 4, St. Paul topped Louisville 4 to 0. Indianapolis at Charleston postponed.
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Burgess Powers Phils Past Dodgers. Roberts Notches 18th Win
Smoky Burgess collected two doubles and two singles in five at bats as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated Brooklyn 9-6. Robin Roberts won his 18th game, becoming the first pitcher in the league to reach that mark despite early control issues. Don Fritz, Cincinnati alumnus, is drafted by the NFL Steelers and ordered to report for induction. Red Strader scouts for the 49ers while also working in Berkeley construction. Harness horses run six warmup miles before parades.
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Phils Rally Past Giants in 9 6 Victory at Polo Grounds
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the slump-ridden New York Giants 9 to 6 last night as Brooklyn Dodgers missed a chance to close the gap. Robin Roberts struggled with wildness, Smoky Burgess backed him with sharp catching, and Pee Wee Reese and Gil Hodges hit homers for Brooklyn.
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Roberts Seeks 20th Victory Through Consistency
Phillies righthander Robin Roberts eyes a 20 game season as his fifth straight 20 win year. He won his 18th against Brooklyn 9 6 despite six walks and eight hits. He stresses consistency, fitness, and frequent starts as keys to reaching the goal.
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Ejecting Pitcher Seen as Cure for Bean Ball
Cal Hubbard asserts that curbing bean ball pitching rests with umpires and players. Frank Secory at the Polo Grounds warned managers and warned Lew Burdette's batters that expulsions will follow warnings, a policy supported by Warren Giles. Bean ball has haunted baseball since 1876, peaking after Ray Chapman's death in 1920.
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Caddies Ready for National Caddie Association Tournament
Fifty one top young caddie golfers gathered at Ohio State University for the ninth annual National Caddie Association tournament. The big prize is a 1500 Professional Golfers Association scholarship. Play opens with a 36 hole qualifier today followed by match play rounds and a 36 hole final on Saturday.
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Sylk Says A's Stay in Philly
Harry Sylk expresses growing confidence in a local bid to buy the Philadelphia Athletics. He discloses a two and a half million dollar offer and asserts the A's will remain in Philadelphia, noting no other local bid is known.
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Notable Boxing and Baseball Notes From New York and Pennsylvania
Frankie Ruff outpointed Dennis Pat Brady in Brooklyn at Eastern Parkway at New York’s 1838s venue. Gerry Dreyer stopped Fl Conscripto in New York St. Nicholas Arena, while Michigan State’s sophomore Eddie Hoffbaugh from Ford City, Pa, has five no hitters to his credit.
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Darwin runs past Tupper Plains in doubleheader sweep
Darwin softball team defeated Tupper Plains 8-3 in game one and 25-4 in game two. The winners improved their season record to 15 wins and two losses.
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