Ohio Huskers to Pirates lure star prospect in tight market
Ohio's John Hrasch chose the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Yankees Dodgers and Phillies, aiming for regular play in their Charleston farm system. OU's Don Poling may join summer ball. Walker Cooper’s trade moves him toward Boston with strong hitting but defensive gaps noted.
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Hartford Tigers Tie Bees for First in Ohio Valley
Hartford's Tigers pull into a first place tie with Gallipolis Bees by sweeping Portland in a doubleheader, both games decided by 5 1 and 9 3. Johnny Lee leads the Bees with two home runs in the nightcap as portland battles back. Twin Cities and Reedsville post strong showings in regional play.
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Johnny Lee
Fat Searles
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Twins
Reedsville
Point Pleasant
Reedsviles
Lawrence Lieving
Orphan Oarsmen Surprise with Third in IRA Regatta
Stanford crew nicknamed the orphan squad finished third in the 1950 IRA Regatta on the Ohio River won by Washington. California placed second as Stanford sought recognition for rowing at their school. The squad funded the trip themselves with help from alumni and California transport support. Washington swept the varsity and junior varsity races, a first for a school in IRA history.
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Baseball Schedules And Notable Game Highlights
Scheduled games include New York at Brooklyn Kennedy Branca. Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Pittsburgh at Boston Chambers Spahn. Washington at Chicago Hudson Cain. Also Kansas City at Toledo Milwaukee at Columbus Minneapolis at Indianapolis St Paul at Louisville. Whitey Lockman collects seven hits as Giants top Cubs 6-0 and 10-5. Feller shuts out Athletics 7-0 in first game. Indians explode to 21-2 with 14 runs in the second.
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Baseball Leaders and Standings Highlights
Batting leaders include Musial St Louis Kell Detroit Robins Williams Boston with high averages and runs. Pitching leaders show Miller Philadelphia Byrne New York with top records. Slugging and stolen base marks feature Jethroe Dillinger and DiMaggio among others.
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PGA Players Prep For Columbus National Classic
Top golf pros gathered at Scioto Country Club for practice ahead of the National PGA Classic. The 7032 yard course hosted rain interrupted rounds while players like Hutchison, Thomson, and Snead prepared for the 36 hole qualifier and match play. Hogan skipped the event citing fatigue as the purse nears 40000 dollars with profits supporting local youth programs.
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Rolfe's Spring Prediction For Tigers Coming True
Detroit's 1950 pennant hopes rise as the Tigers sweep Boston 10-2 behind Art Houtteman's eight win. Ted Williams and Vern Stephens homer for Boston, while Detroit narrows the gap with the Yankees in a day of interleague gains and sweeping scores.
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Trojans Win NCAA Track Crown in Minneapolis
Southern California dominated the NCAA track meet at Memorial Stadium Minnesota, scoring 49 15 points to win the title ahead of Stanford and Yale. Dick Attlesey won the 120 yard high hurdles, with four runner ups and multiple placings across events securing the championship.
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Grange Softball Schedule Set For Monday Week
Meigs County Grange Softball enters week three with Rocksprings defeating Chester 14 to 3 and Columbia beating Tuppers Plains 14 to 6. Monday night matches feature Alfred at Rocksprings Chester at Columbia and Harrisonville at Tuppers Plains. Junior Walsh starred for Columbia with 13 strikeouts.
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Four UT 440 Yard Relay Members Hold Texas Sprint Titles
The University of Texas four man 440 yard relay squad features former scholastic sprint champions of Texas. Each member brings title pedigree from Texas schools as they compete for relay glory at a major meet.
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Colonels Close First Place Gap as Millers Lose Pair
Minneapolis surrenders two game set to the Tribe as Indianapolis trims them twice to narrow the gap. Ed Beckman drives in two runs to lift Columbus 2-1 in nightcap. Louisville sets 15-7 win over St Paul while rain halts second game. Kansas City vs Toledo washed out and rescheduled as doubleheader Monday.
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