Saigh Leaves Cardin als. Busch Takes Over Cards
Former Cardinals owner Fred Saigh officially relinquishes control as August Busch assumes ownership in St. Louis after Saigh sails from St. Petersburg camp. The Pirates beat the Cuban All-Stars 8-2 in Havana as Johnny Lindell shines in a knuckleball bid.
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Doby Wynn Yield Sign Tribe Pacts
Tucson report states pitcher Early Wynn and outfielder Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians. Wynn agreed to 36000 dollars, four thousand below his asking price and a thousand above prior offer by GM Hank Greenberg. Avila expected to sign Tuesday. Al Lopez plans to extend two lefties Herb Score and Jake Striker. Score and Striker recent exhibition work noted against the Giants.
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Ohio U Bowlers Capture Second Straight Team Title
Ohio University bowlers won their second consecutive inter-fraternity tournament team title with a 2671 total. University of Toledo placed third with 2642, while Cari F of Toledo led individuals with a 619 series. Other scores included Ohio Wesleyan 2477, Detroit 2566, and Miami 2592.
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Smoke Screen Wins New Orleans Stakes at Fair
Smoke Screen owned by Reverie Knoll Farm surged in the stretch to beat Happy Go Lucky by three quarters of a length to capture the $50,000 New Orleans Handicap at the Fair. Oil Capitol, owned by Mrs. EeK, finished third, Dia of My was fourth, three lengths back.
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Bases loaded power missing for St Louis and Chicago in 1952
Among American League clubs, St Louis and Chicago failed to hit at least one home run with the bases loaded during the 1952 season.
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Hornsby Flaunts Podbielan For Reds Opening Start
Tampa report says Reds manager Rogers Hornsby is high on Clarence Podbielan the 29 year old righthander after he worked six innings in a spring training exhibition. Hornsby indicated Podbielan could be his opening day pitcher if he keeps impressing.
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Endurance Race At Sebring Crowned Fitch Winner
John Fitch of Stamford Connecticut drove a Cunningham factory car at 74.9 mph to win the Grand Prix endurance race at Sebring Florida finishing 173 laps on the 5.2 mile course after 12 hours. Fitch shared driving with Phil Walters of West Palm Beach in a tense duel against George Abecassis and Reg Parnell in an Aston Martin. Ed Lunken of Cincinnati edged into the top ten with Ferrari in 153 laps.
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Chicagoan rolls 300 in Petersen classic weekend lead
John McGrew bowled a 300 game to top the field with 1644 total, taking early lead in the Petersen classic. A record 4608 bowlers seek the $10,000 top prize before May 17, as Fred Lerch of Columbus trails with 1590.
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Sign Carl Snavely At Washington U
Carl Snavely was named head football coach at Washington University in St Louis. Irvitz, head coach since 1949, becomes Snavely’s chief assistant, announced athletic director Blair Gullion. Snavely coached at North Carolina for 10 years over two tours, leaving after the 1952 season with two wins and six losses.
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Cincy Keglers Lead Golden Jubilee Bowling Meet
High scoring teams from Milwaukee Madison and Indianapolis head to Chicago for the American Bowling Congress golden jubilee tournament. Cincinnati’s Budweiser r leads with 3106. Vince di N. of Batavia trails in all events with 1957, Earl Kindra of Detroit tops at 1960. Ed Mozek of Cleveland and Al Sienka of Minneapolis post strong singles.
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Bonnie Randolph Turns Pro in Jacksonville
Blonde Bonnie Randolph of Columbus said Saturday she is joining the ranks of professional golfers in Jacksonville.
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Snead wins Baton Rouge Open. skips St Petersburg
Sammy Snead clinched $2,000 first prize in the Baton Rouge Open with a 72-hole 275, par 13 under, topping Mayer of St Petersburg by five strokes. Mayer earned $1,400 as second, while Tommy Morrow led amateurs at 286. Snead plans to play the upcoming Florida tourneys including Miami Open.
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Philo Waverly Set Second Tilt This Friday Night
Sports writer Fritz Howell reports Philo and Waverly prepare for their second confrontation this Friday night. The teams seek momentum as they clash on the court.
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Chillicothe 65 Minford 56 Clinches District Crown
Wayne Stevens scored 24 points as Chillicothe used a strong zone defense to defeat Minford 65-56 and win the Class A SEC District title. Minford, 23-2, challenged in spots but could not match Chillicothe’s shooting, and the Cavaliers head to Cincinnati for the regional with a 16-4 mark.
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Michigan Illinois Ohio State Capture Big Ten Crowns
Michigan wins its first conference wrestling title in nine years while Illinois takes the indoor track crown and fencing title at Ohio State. Ohio State wins its fifth straight swimming championship despite Ford Konno's mumps absence. Illinois also collects two additional Big Ten tournament titles and Illinois track dominates Champaign meet as Michigan State finishes second in wrestling at Indiana.
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Exhibition Ball Scores Across Major Matches
The New York A team defeated St Louis N 5 to 2 and Brooklyn N beat Boston N 4 to 1. New York N won 5 to 0 against Cleveland A, Boston A triumphed 8 to 4 over Philadelphia N, and Chicago A posted 11 to 6 against Chicago N. Detroit A fell 5 to 2 to Cincinnati N while Washington A dominated Philadelphia A 15 to 10. St Janes A edged Los Angeles N 8 to 5 as Cuban All Cincinnati N beat RB N 5 to 4.
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LaSalle Opens NIT Quest In Madison Square Garden
Defending champion LaSalle debuts in the National Invitation Tournament tonight facing upset-minded St. John’s in a Madison Square Garden quarter-final of a triple-header. Manhattan meets Louisville and Brigham Young faces Niagara in other NIT quarter-finals.
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OSU Cagers Close Season at Columbus
Ohio State hosts Michigan in the season finale as Rio Grande and Miami shine in the league. Bevo Francis stars for the Redmen with a 50 point average and a single game 116 as a national record. Miami and Findlay seek NCAA and NAIA bids respectively.
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Little Carol Heiss Takes Second at North American Skating
In Cleveland the 13 year old Carol Heiss won second place at the North American figure skating championships. Tenley Albright won the women's title and Alan Jenkins the men’s. Heiss briefly dented a trophy amid the medal handout while finishing ahead of Barbara Gratton of Toronto and Peter Firstbrook of Toronto.
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Illini overpower Buckeyes 93 74 on OSU home court
Illinois set a school record for points against Ohio State at Columbus as six players reached double figures. Clive Follmer and Irv Bemoras led with 19 points each in a 93 74 Big Ten basketball victory.
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Patty Berg Captures Jacksonville Women's Open Title
Patty Berg fired 214 for 54 holes to win the Jacksonville Women's Open and claim 875 dollars in top prize. Berg finished two under men’s par and 14 under women’s par, continuing a weekly win streak on the ladies professional golf tour.
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Sauer hits three homers in two Cubs games in 1952
Hank Sauer achieved a rare feat for the Chicago Cubs in 1952 by becoming the only player to hit three home runs in each of two games during the same season. His power displays highlighted Cubs seasons and baseball history.
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Ohio regional high school basketball schedule listed
Columns show matchups across Youngstown Canton Kent Cleveland Akron Toledo Cincinnati Canton and Athens regions with teams including Girard Lisbon Timken Martins Ferry East Tech Garfield St Ignatius Ellet St John Woodward Bowling Green St Xavier Tecumseh Strasburg Northwestern Waynesburg Philo Glenford Williamsport Sycamore Delphos Troy Luckey and qualifiers Plain City Versailles Mariemont Randolph.
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Toledo Matmen Defend MAC Title in Wrestling Meet
Toledo University won the Mid-American Conference wrestling championship with 46 points, Kent 30, Miami 22, Ohio 8, Bowling Green 8 and Western Reserve 3. Defending champions Paul Bok o at 137 and Don Wem at 167 retained their titles while Steve Kerlin lost his 123-pound crown. Wem defeated Ed Carter of Ohio University 8-3 in the finals.
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Tatum Owen to Speak at UC Football Clinic
Cincinnati officials announced the fifth annual UC football clinic for high school coaches to be held May 15-16. Featured speakers include Jim Tatum of Maryland, Steve Owen of the New York Giants, and Frank Howard of Clemson.
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Indiana Hosts Iowa In Big Ten Revenge Bid
Indiana aims to rebound from its first conference loss as Iowa brings a six game Big Ten win streak to Bloomington. Indiana’s fate shapes NCAA tourney implications while Illinois Ohio State Michigan State and Wisconsin also win or lose in the night’s rhythm.
Cage Scores Highlights Weekend College Matchups
Sunday results include John Carroll 105 over Brandeis 97 and Dayton teams advancing in AAU action with Cin Sweeney Autos 103 to 58 and Dayton Radiators 79 over Cincinnati Sweeney Autos 66. Hamilton Ohio Casualty 30 edged Find lay Reese Realtors 23 in a semifinal. Columbus Lane Askins 31 beat Hamilton Ohio Casualty 27 in the final. USA college and conference scores cover Illinois over Ohio State 93 74 Temple over Penn State 56 54 Wooster 100 Steubenville 74 Penn 58 Cornell 50 Michigan State 55 Michigan 52 Wake Forest 71 NC State 70 Princeton 82 Dartmouth 68 Minnesota 65 Indiana 63 Iowa 65 Purdue 56 Wisconsin 74 Northwestern 58 Kansas State 76 Oklahoma 60.
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McArthur High Grad Returns to Europe with Army
Douglas W. Sexton of Greenfield Ohio a McArthur High School graduate returns to Europe for a new Army assignment. He finished high school in 1936 joined the Army in 1942 served in Germany from 1949 to 1952 and is married to Gladys Crow of McArthur. His parents Mr and Mrs Emmett Sexton live at 16 Pratt Street Athens.
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Intent Victor Wins San Juan Capistrano at Santa Anita
The 9-5 favorite Intent Victor captured the $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap at Santa Anita Park on getaway day. The victory adds a notable stakes win for trainer and jockey teams amid a competitive race card.
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Cashes in on charity leads NBA in free throws
For the third straight season the Syracuse Nationals led the league by taking more foul shots than field goals, underscoring their reliance on free throws as a scoring edge.
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