Phils Show Live Wire Form In National League Chase
Philadelphia Phillies surge near the NL lead with a 5-3 win over Brooklyn, their third straight over the Dodgers as Mayo Smith’s club climbs toward Cincinnati. Dick Farrell, Lonata, and a clutch rally flank a strong National League update across multiple teams.
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Wilf Greaves Wins Technical KO on Saturday Night
Wilf Greaves of Pittsburgh defeated Johnny Neal of Milwaukee by technical knockout in the sixth round of a 10 round bout at a high school stadium in Mingo Junction. Greaves weighed 158 pounds four more than Neal and was unmarked when referee Al Perrone stopped the fight after two minutes of the sixth round as Neal carried a bleeding nose and a cut over the left eye.
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Snead Wins Round Robin as Ford Fades in Rain
Sam Snead charged from behind in a driving rain to win the Round Robin golf championship by eight points over Doug Ford at Wykagyl Country Club. Ford, Masters champion, finished second with Ben Hogan and Ken Venturi prominent in the final foursome. Don Finsterwald ended with minus six and $700.
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Don Finsterwald
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Bowden Breaks Four Minute Mile In Pacific AAU Meet
Don Bowden of California became the first American to run a mile under four minutes with 3:58.7 at the Pacific AAU Track and Field Meet in Stockton California. The 20 year old San Jose native led from the start and built a pace that opponents could not match. Bowden, a future co cap tain of the California Bears, had previously posted a 4:01.6 and held the national high school half mile record, with an Olympic team appearance in the 1500 meters.
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Hanks Wins Record Prize in Indianapolis 500
Sam Hanks captured the $103,844 winner’s share of a $300,252 purse for winning the Indianapolis 500 at Speedway. The 42 year old from Pacific Palisades shared top money with George Salih and Sandy Belond of Los Angeles. The total purse set records, with the win prompting Hanks to skip Monza Italia.
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NAIA Criticizes NCAA Over Montana State Probe
Al Duer executive of the NAIA protests NCAA actions placing Montana State College on probation for participating in Rock’s Aluminum Bowl without NCAA approval. He notes Montana State sought NAIA approval and is a dual member of NAIA and NCAA.
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Irish Lose To Broncos In Final Regular-Season Game
SOUTH BEND Ind Notre Dame NCAA District 4 baseball champion fell 4-2 to Western Michigan in the last regular season game. The Irish, experimenting with pitching, issued 10 walks as five hurlers allowed six hits. A three-run first inning for Western featured a Bob Mason double and a sac fly. Jack Rumphr went the distance for Western allowing five hits and one walk.
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Local 146 Golfers Vie For National Open Berth
A 146 entry field competed in a 36 hole northern Ohio qualifier at Aurora and Chagrin Valley. The 14 winners earn spots in the National Open at Toledo Inverness June 13 to 15. Notables included Lloyd Mangrum former National Open winner in 1946, along with Fred Wampter Henry Ransom Gardner Dickinson Jr Francis Winger and Bud Holscher.
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Willie McFarland
Cleveland
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Nelson
Ohio
Inverness
Aurora
Chagrin Valley
Canterbury
Fred Wampter
Henry Ransom
Gardner Dickinson, Jr
Francis
Bo) Wininger
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Former Reds Pitcher Pete Schneider Dies at 61
Former major league pitcher Peter J. Schneider, 61, who played for the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees, died Saturday at his home after a long illness. Schneider joined the Reds in 1914 and had his best year in 1917 with 20 wins. He finished his major league career with the Yankees in 1919.
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Benedictine High appoints Jerry Bush as track head coach
Benedictine High School announces the appointment of Jerry Bush as head track coach and assistant football coach. Bush, a University of Dayton graduate, will start this fall following his February graduation.
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Benedictine High School
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University of Dayton
Van Brocklin Signs with Los Angeles Rams
Veteran quarterback Norm Van Brocklin has signed his contract for next season with the Los Angeles Rams, the club announced Sunday. Terms were not disclosed.
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Norm van Brocklin
Los Angeles Rams
All-Star Balloting Opens in The Messenger
The Messenger begins its official All-Star poll to select players for the Major League game. Readers mail ballots to the sports editor, with the top vote getters at each position starting and playing at least three innings. Managers choose the rest. multi position players have all ballots listed for the start position.
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Baseball score roundup with midweek results
Detroit 3 Chicago 4 and Detroit 1 Kansas City 5 led a mixed set of scores. Montreal Toronto game halted in sixth due to curfew and to be resumed later. Columbus Richmond Rochester Buffalo Miami Havana Toronto Montreal also listed with varied results.
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Braves Bid Three For Del Ennis From Cardinals
Milwaukee Braves offer three players for outfielder Del Ennis as they seek a star to bolster left field. Cardinals general manager Frank Lane seeks more in return while discussions continue with Braves GM John Quinn. Lane favors pitching and would require substantial pitching in any deal.
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St. Louis
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Ennis
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Wichita
Pittsburgh Pirates face court contempt charge joke
In New Kensington a justice of the peace dismissed a traffic violator and warned of three days at Forbes Field, home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, in a remark seen as a sharp rebuke and playful contempt toward the team.
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Gibbs Named Fairborn High Basketball Coach
Dayton native Boyd J. Gibbs, 29, is appointed head basketball coach at Fairborn High School succeeding Richard G. Shrider who resigned to take the basketball position at Miami University. Gibbs previously coached four years at Shorewood High School near Milwaukee.
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Bill) Gibbs
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St Nicholas Arena Welterweights Clash In New York
Stefan Redl and Frank Ippolito meet in a Monday night boxing card at St Nicholas Arena in New York. The welterweight bout caps a local program featuring rising fighters and regional interest.
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Fay Crocker Wins Virginia Beach Round Robin
Fay Crocker won the $12,000 Virginia Beach round robin golf tournament in Virginia Beach on Sunday by five points. Her victory adds a notable win for Crocker as she defeats a field of competitors in the event.
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Tewksbury Got Heart to Reach Baseball Heights
Ohio University catcher Bill Tewksbury, once doubted by coach Bob Wren, signed with the Cincinnati Redlegs Savannah club in the Mid-Atlantic League. Once a skinny sophomore, he grew to become a pivotal OU hitter and a noted college catcher earning All-American consideration.
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Carney Double Winner Leads OU at Ohio AAU Track Meet
Ohio University athletes shine at the Ohio AAU meet in Columbus. Les Carney wins the 100 in 9.8 and the 220 in 21.6. Bob Sawyers takes the 880 in 1:55.4. OU finishes with 29 points, Ohio State 45. Dayton Athletic Club ties for second. Wayne Yardo tops the mile walk in a new record 7:36.2. Stan Lyons sets a pole vault record of 14 ft 6½ in.
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Logan Routed By Sunnyhill In League Opener
Sunnyhill defeated Logan 13 to 5 in the league opener on Sunday. Bob Fick earned the win with eight innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and nine strikeouts. Sam Jenkins gave up two runs and two hits in the final inning as Sunnyhill took the early lead. Next Sunday Sunnyhill hosts Buchtel.
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Wexler Surrenders New Racing License
Cleveland restaurant owner Morris Mushy Wexler has decided to surrender the racing license granted by the Ohio Racing Commission rather than contest it. Spencer J. Drayton, president of the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau, had protested the commission’s approval of the license.
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Mushy) Wexler
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Amesville Edges Plantsville 2-1 in extra innings to open HVA play
In an opening round of the Hocking Valley Association games, Amesville defeated Plantsville 2-1 in 10 innings. Koehler delivered the deciding RBI single in the 10th after Tate and Sephius sparked a Plantsville early lead.
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Neighbors Advertise Through Messenger Classifieds
Readers browse local buy and sell listings via Messenger Classified Ads as neighbors promote items they no longer need. The lightweight classifieds showcase a variety of household goods, toys, and upholstery, reflecting a busy community marketplace.
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