Ohio U. Baseball Ends Season In NCAA Tourney Elimination
Ohio University's coach Bob Wren comment on a fine showing ends with elimination by Wisconsin in the NCAA District 4 tourney at East Lansing Michigan. Wisconsins Bobcats suffered two costly miscues and the Badgers clinched with two runs in the eighth. Mickey Briglia sparked Friday's win over Western Michigan with a bases loaded double and Shreffler returns to play in the Northern League. Jim Shreffler leaves for Montpelier Vermont to play summer ball while Jim plans to enter Ohio State Dental School after graduation.
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Yanks Seek Trades After Tigers Strong Run
Yankees, unsettled by Detroit's solid strength, chase a major deal before the Thursday midnight deadline. The Tigers, riding a hot stretch and now viewed as the team to beat, rally from two Yankee losses to win the finale and sweep Boston.
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Reds Exibition Hit By Ball as Litwhiler Hurt
Cincinnati Reds suffer a late hit in an exhibition with Detroit Tigers as Danny Litwhiler takes a pitch to the head and is rushed to hospital for a concussion test. The game ends 9 to 9. Reds head to Boston for an 18 day eastern road trip with trade talk circulating and a three game series against the Braves looming.
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My Two Biggest Boners in Baseball in Chicago
The speaker recalls two notable errors or misjudgments in baseball history. He cites Hornsby’s era, McGraw’s possible scolding, and a chaotic moment at Wrigley Field when he attempted to score from second on a wild pitch by Bill Lee in 1988, only to be tagged out by Gabby Hartnett.
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Pirates Recall Papish From Indianapolis
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled southpaw Frank Papish from Indianapolis of the American Association and released pitcher Forrest Main to the Indians. Main had a 9-7 record with Indianapolis last year. Papish was acquired from Cleveland and posted a 1-0 record in 1949.
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Baseball Tonight: AL and NL matchups with notable pitchers
American League slate features Byrne versus Cain in New York at Chicago Hooper vs Houtteman in Detroit and Stubbs against Feller in Cleveland Washington meets St Louis. National League card lists Voiselle Branca Chambers Jansen Brecheen Simmons Ramsdell Sain and more with several doubleheaders and postponed games noted. Yesterday results include Louisville over Columbus and a rain postponement in Minneapolis.
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Electrics Cup First Game in Athens Softball League
Athens City Softball League opened the summer with high scoring action as Columbus and Southern Ohio Electrics beat Ohio Fuel and Gas 18 to 12 on the high school diamond. Carbide Shafer homered twice and Bell and Daft contributed multiple hits as the Electrics overcame a 4-1 deficit with a nine run third inning.
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Pirates bid on aging Indians second baseman Joe Gordon
Pittsburgh general manager H. Roy Hamey said the Pirates have discussed acquiring Joe Gordon from Cleveland. Lou Boudreau or Lou Boudreau? The Indians did not comment as Gordon, 35, batted .229 with five homers this season and would require consent from all American League teams.
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Princeton Wins EI B League Title For First Time Since 1932
The article notes Princeton capturing the Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball League championship this year, marking its first victory in the league since 1932. It lists this as a milestone within a recap of historical sports events.
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Nelsonville Eagles Extend Lead In Hocking Valley Standings
Nelsonville Eagles stretch their win streak to six with a 7 2 victory over Glouster Miners behind Abe Leonard who pitched seven innings of shutout relief. New Marshfield pummels Athens Eagles 24 3 as Jim Pinney earns his third win. Chauncey Sun Kings rally to beat Albany 9 6 to pull into a fourth place tie with Athens Eagles. Carbon Hill beats Nelsonville VFW 8 6 with five seventh inning runs.
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Bears Crew Blends Exams With Regatta Prep In Marietta
California oarsmen, national champions, mix finals with practice at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association regatta site in Marietta Ohio. Coach Carroll Ebright says the team faces swift Ohio River current while adjusting to the new course and the heavy exam schedule.
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Mack to sit in special box at all star game
Connie Mack will be honored as he sits in a ribboned Comiskey Park box at the 17th annual all star game on July 11. He will serve as honorary manager and throw out the first ball as the game returns to Comiskey Park and proceeds go to the players pension fund.
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Pepsi Cola Team Wins 1950 ABC Bowling Tourney at 2952
Detroit Pepsi-Cola captures the team crown at the 1950 American Bowling Congress event in Columbus. They roll 987 976 989 for 2952, the lowest winning total since 1916, earning $2500 prize and $2000 for runner up’s team. Diamond medals and a $1000 trophy go to sponsors and players.
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Local Golfers Qualify For Columbus District Open
Three Athens golfers reached the final 18 holes at Brookside Country Club for the Columbus District Open. Don Finsterwald shot 71 in a group with Al Marchi and Art Todd, while Roger Pedigo posted 73 after last weekend’s junior win, alongside Tom Nieporte and Frank Cardi at 73. Bob Littler opened with 82 in the same round.
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Segura Wins National Pro Tennis Title Over Kovacs
Pancho Segura, 5 foot 6 and 140 pounds, defeated Frank Kovacs in Cleveland to win the 23rd National professional tennis tournament title becoming the first South American champion. Kovacs collapsed with leg cramps at 4-4 in the fourth set, giving Segura the match after an hour long final.
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Maxim Robinson title clash eyed amid money talks and clearances
Chicago dispatch reports light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim and welterweight champ Ray Robinson could meet for the title if financial terms and approvals align. Ted Brenner offered Maxim 25 000 dollars or 40 percent of net gate with possible venues in Brooklyn or Jersey City. Robinson’s side seeks 20 percent. Gainford says Maxim could net 60 000 plus gate over 200 000.
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