Rookie outfielders loom for Reds and Phillies in spring camp
The Sunday Messenger reports two rookies Earl Mosser and Mel Clark vie for Major League berths with the Dodgers and Phillies respectively. Mosser, 26, drawn into Brooklyn plans, starred in minor and Venezuelan leagues and showed notable spring form. Clark, ex Bobcat star, enters Phillies camp as left field candidate amid trades and a crowded field, with early training and mileage to prepare.
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Blackwell Shines as Sewell Sees Big Season Ahead
Cincinnati ace Ewell Blackwell impressed in Friday work as manager Luke Sewell hailed him as money in the bank and predicted 28 or more wins this season. Sewell noted Blackwell’s improved mental and physical state after an off season of golf and fishing. Also: Cliff Hagan set a Kentucky scoring record with 42 points in a 81-66 win over Tennessee, securing a spot in the South Central Conference Tournament finals.
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Falcon Mermen Fall Short in Home Finale
Bowling Green defeats Ohio University 53 to 37 as BG swimmers led by Koester and Romanek win multiple events. Bobcats seniors swim for the last time while Olu leads Ohio with several top finishes in a meet marked by BG dominance.
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Ohio University announces 29 game 1952 baseball schedule
Ohio University sets a spring slate of 29 baseball games with twelve MAC contests, two against each member, fifteen at home. WVU opens the season April 1, Pitt visits April 4 for a two game series, and the finale vs Ohio State Memorial Day at home. The schedule includes games vs Duke, Cincinnati, Xavier, Bowling Green, and more, as OU aims to a large MAC season under new rules.
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High School Class A Sectional Scores and Upsets
Ohio high school sectional scores show Wellsville, Mansfield, and Canton McKinley posting wins. Notable results include Ashland over Bucyrus and Massillon defeating Canton Central Catholic, with multiple districts across Toledo area and Columbus at stake.
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Balt Tops Field In Baton Rouge Open
Tom Balt grabbed a two stroke lead during the third round of the Baton Rouge Open. His 208 total leads Jack Burke who sits second at 210 after carding even par in the round. Bob Duden of Portland fired 68 to reach 213 and claim third place.
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Houston
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Rizzuto Signs Record Yankee Contract
Phil Rizzuto signed his New York Yankee contract for about 45000 dollars in St. Petersburg Florida making him the highest paid shortstop in baseball history. The deal raises his pay by roughly 500 dollars and follows earlier salaries for other infielders who also served as managers.
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Fry and Hawkley win women's doubles at Bombay tourney
Shirley Fry of Akron and Mrs John Hawkley of Bombay captured the Bombay Cricket Club tennis women's doubles title by defeating Doris Hart of Coral Gables and Joan Diwan of India in straight sets 6-3 7-5.
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Bombay Cricket ‘Club
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Coral Gables
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DiMaggio to Play Again in Kiwanis Game
Baseball star Joe DiMaggio comes out of retirement for one afternoon. Newt Small announced DiMaggio accepted an invitation to play in the Kiwanis Crippled Children's baseball game on March 16 in Hollywood.
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National League to try two new umpires in spring games
The National League announced the appointment of Frank Secory and Augie Guglielmo as new umpires to be trialed in spring exhibition games in Florida. If they perform well, they will become permanent league umpires. Secory, born in Masonry Town, had Chicago Cubs playing history and one World Series appearance. Guglielmo began in the Kerr League in 1947 and has worked in the Southern Association since 1948.
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Southern Association
Holdouts Aid Bobby Wilson In Indians Spring Shot
Cleveland holds out for more money as Bobby Wilson, 25, gains a shot at the Indians. He has spent seven years in the organization, mostly in Triple A with Baltimore and San Diego, awaiting a real chance. General manager Hank Greenberg notes a possible good sign as Avila and Stirmweiss seek raises.
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Vejar To Rest After Victory
NYU freshman Chi Vo Vejar earned a Madison Square Garden win over Fiizie Pruden in a ten round bout. Manager Steve Ellis said Vejar would take a long vacation after his fourth win this year, his eighth career triumph. Vejar began pro boxing on March 25, 1950 and withstood a knockdown in round one to preserve the victory.
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Pruden
Connecticut
Justice Returns to Redskins in 1952
Washington Redskins sign former North Carolina All American halfback Charley Justice to a one year contract. He appeared in eight games for Washington in 1950 and was an UNC assistant coach last season. Canton McKinley Bulldogs win four events to defend Ohio high school swimming title at OSU Natatorium.
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Set Mat Tourney in Columbus to Be Held at OSU
The annual Ohio AAU wrestling championships will occur at Ohio State University on Saturday March 13. Eligible competitors are residents of the Ohio AAU territory. OSU wrestling coach Casey Fredericks serves as tournament manager.
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Pleasants Five Whips Wayne for 47-38
PT Pleasant Five defeats Wayne 47 to 38 to close the 1951 54 season. John Withers scores 14 and Bull Dorsey 13 for Pleasant while Charles McGown adds five field goals and four free throws. Bledsoe also contributions to the win.
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U S Skater Cups Victory Highlights World Championship
The 50 meter event crowned winner Hialmar Anderson of the United States as top skater while U S stars swept the 500 meter race. Ken Henry of Chicago claimed the 400 meter title in Oslo style, with Johnny Werket of Minneapolis close behind. Crowd of 32,090 witnessed the performances in a small Nomnesian village.
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