Kiner Deal Dominates Cubs Pirates Talk In Ohio Region
In a big move, Ralph Kiner joined the Cubs while Frankie Baumholtz shifts to center and Hank Sauer handles left. Frankie Addis, 27, now with his third MLB club, wields a .295 average after 93 games as a substitute in 1952.
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George Metkovich
Baumholtts
Blues Regain AA Top Spot
The Blues move back into the American Association lead with a four percentage point edge over the St. Paul Saints after Indianapolis beat St. Paul 10-6. Al Smith belted two homers driving in five as St. Paul saw its seven game win streak end.
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al Smith
Kansas City
Charleston Senators
Jim Basso
Toledo
Minneapolis
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Louisville
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Charleston
Michigan State Eyes Return of 21 Lettermen from 1952 Title
Michigan State notes 21 players return with varsity letters after losing 21 lettermen from the 1952 national championship squad. The program counts 21 lettermen from the current roster ready to compete.
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Michigan State
Pirates Trade Kiner Fans React To Sweetener Deal
Branch Rickey confesses worry over fan reaction after trading home run king Ralph Kiner to the Chicago Cubs for about 100000 dollars and six players. The deal sent Metkovich Garigiola Pollet and Kiner to Chicago while Cubs sent Schultz Atwell Ward Hermanski Addis.
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Joe Garigiola
Howie Pollet
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Toby Atwell
Preston Ward
Gene Hermanski
Bob Addis
George Freese
Cub
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Phil Cavaretta
Hank Sauer
Chicago Cubs
Addis
Athens County
Mineral
Carl Addis
Ohio University
Cincinnati Slab Work Fails as Redlegs Fall to Giants
The Cincinnati Redlegs were beaten 11 to 3 by the New York Giants. Despite a strong lineup led by Ted Kluszewski and Gus Bell, Cincinnati's pitching faltered. Kluszewski hit two home runs, while Roy McMillan added another, but the gap widened in the eighth inning as seven Giants hits produced seven runs.
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Cincinnati Redleg
Ted Kluszewski
Gus Bell
Jim Greengrass
Kluszewski
Willard Marshall
Andy Seminick
Roy McMillan
Redlegs
Giants
Sal Maglie
Hoyt Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Ray Noble
Vet Shooter Lags Behind In Ohio Test
Hillsboro veteran Hiestand the six time Ohio singles trap champion trails in Thay's Class AA event with a 191x200. Middletown’s Roy Davidson wins AA with 197x200, the division’s first in state meet. Ned Lilly of Stanton Mich tops scores with 199x200 but earns no state trophy.
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Joe Hiestand
Hillsboro
Ohio
Hiestand
Thay
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Davidson
Ned Lilly
Stanton, Mich
River Downs Opens 44-Day racing Meet
A crowd of about 10 000 was expected today for the opening of the 44 day running race meeting at River Downs track. The meeting will run through July 25.
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Cincinnatis
Baseball season leaders show pace and power across leagues
National and American leaders are listed with top batters and pitchers. Schoendienst and Greengrass lead batting averages and runs with Cincinnati and Brooklyn among the top teams. Campanella knots 17 home runs. Kruszewski and Bell add power for Cincinnati. Rivera and Doby noted for steals and pitching tandems highlight 1.000 averages.
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Greengrass
Cincinnati
South Broadway Paves Fat Price at Lebanon Oval
South Broadway owned by My son and Corwin Dixon Lebanon and driven by Willard Mikesell won heat one of the feature Class BB trot in 2 10 1 5. He paid 13 60 5 20 and 3 60. Heat two saw Miss Traffic Officer prevail as South Broadway finished second with 2 11 3 5. Roanoke won the Class C pace in 2 19 with Doyle Peterson driving. Mutuel handle topped 70 939 boosting the meet total to 1 104 55. Meet ends Saturday ht.
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Cardington
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Jersey Joe Walcott Defeats Charles in 15 Round Title Fight
Sports mirror recalls last year when Jersey Joe Walcott retained the world heavyweight crown via a 15 round unanimous decision over Ezzard Charles. It notes past feats including Herb McKinley's earlier 440-yard record and Carl Hubbell’s 250th major league victory.
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Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Herb McKinley
Carl Hubbell
Pittsburgh
Jack Crawford
Australia
Ohio State Track Names Captain Joe Morgan
Joe Morgan, a junior shot putter from Mariemont, has been elected captain of the 1954 Ohio State University track team. The selection marks a leadership role for Morgan as the Buckeyes prepare for the season.
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Joe Morgan
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Ohio State University
Lopez Names Bob Chakales To Face A's
Cleveland plans Bob Chakales for the series opener against the Philadelphia Athletics as the team seeks another strong pitcher. Manager Al Lopez cites Chakales fastball and recent improvement while Jim Hogan night is marked at Cleveland Stadium.
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Manhasset Pace Trials Super Chief Victory at Roosevelt
Super Chief owned by the Three P. Farm of Las Vegas overtook Meadow Abbe to win the Manhasset pace at Roosevelt Raceway. Clint Hodgins drove the side wheeler in 2 04.2 with a 29.2 final quarter, Bear Cat finished third. Public Choice backers paid $5 for $2.
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Crosby Opens in French Amateur Golf Championship
Crosby, aiming for a quarter final berth, won 4 and 3 over Pierre Bouchayer as he faced Leonard Crawley in today’s early round. De Lamare, a six time winner, is seeded No. 2 behind Harvie Ward with two rounds on schedule.
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London
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Leslie Evans
Great Britain
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Atlanta
Harvie Ward
Pep Battles Pat Marcune in 10 Round Featherweight Match
Willie Pep, 30, former featherweight champion, cleared by the New York State Athletic Commission, headlines a Madison Square Garden card tonight in a 10 round bout with Pat Marcune of Coney Island. The match is broadcast on ABC radio and NBC television at 9 p m EST.
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Lyons Outpoints Fusaro In Detroit Bout
Harold Lyons of Detroit outpointed Italian Waldo Fusaro in a recent Detroit match. Lyons claimed victory after eight rounds with decisive aggression and steady counterpunching.
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Tiger Loss String at 12 Yanks Grab 7th in Row
Detroit Tigers suffer a 12 game losing streak as they drop 11-2 and 9-6 to the Athletics. The Yankees extend a seven game win streak with a 9-5 ten inning win over the White Sox. Dodgers beat Braves 10-5 to cut Milwaukee’s lead to a half game. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington post wins in tight games.
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Miami Redskins Favored to Win All-Ohio College Meet
The undefeated Miami Redskins lead the All-Ohio Cinder Track Championship at Ohio Wesleyan Selby Field with top marks in nine of fifteen events and a chance to surpass last year’s 80 11 14 point total. Eight other teams enter the show including Baldwin Wallace Western Reserve Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan and Cincinnati. Nine returning teams and 96 athletes will compete across twelve schools.
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Louisville Marion Seek IHL Berths
GRAND RAPIDS Mich Membership applications of Louisville Kentucky and Marion Ohio tentatively were accepted Thursday night by the International Hockey League but Milwaukee’s franchise was tentatively revoked Final action on Louisville and Marion applications was deferred until the league's next meeting in Toledo July 10.
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