All-Ohio Class B hoops named. five seniors lead
Columbus AP lists five senior scorers over six feet as the 1952 All-Ohio Class B team. Center Jerry Gillen of Chesapeake and guards Bob Jacoby of Blanchester and Dick Garrison of Corning headline a lineup joined by forward Paul Hockman of Bremen and star Chuck McGuire of Gibsonburg.
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Paul Hockman
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Jerry Gillen
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Jerry Roof
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Blanchester
Dick Garrison
Corning
Cardinal Rookie Shines In 10-0 Shutout of Reds
The Cardinals shine in Tampa as rookie righty Willard Schmidt, in his first spring exposure, blanks the Reds 10-0 with four hits allowed in five innings while pairing with Cliff Chambers for an 11-0 victory. Schmidt, 22, on Houston’s Texas League roster, saved his debut potential with poised control and strikeout power. The note highlights Schmidt’s early promise alongside Mizell and profiles team prospects amid spring results.
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Fred Saigh
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Gilbert's homer seals Kiwanis All Stars win at Gilmore Field
In a benefit game for Crippled Children's Kiwanis at Gilmore Field the All Stars beat the Hollywood Stars 4 to 2 after a ninth inning rally. Tookie Gilbert, rookie Giants first baseman, connected for a decisive homer following early singles by Bob Dillinger, Alvin Dark, and Jim Rivera. Johnny Mize pinch hit for Ned Garver and fielded a force play.
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Boxing Results Spark in Cincinnati Newark and Chicago
Fights last night show Ronnie Wulf of Ludlow and Terry O Connor of Chicago drawing in Cincinnati. Joey Lupo of Lodi outpointed Joey Carbido of Youngstown in Newark and Chicago bouts with notable near finishes.
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Lodi
Joey Carbido
Youngstown
Blackwell Credits No-Hitter for Career Misfortune
Tampa talker Ewell Blackwell recalls his 1947 no hitter as the start of years of arm and kidney troubles. He cites peers like Rex Barney and Tex Carleton suffering after hitless games, while noting only Feller, Lemon, and Reynolds avoided such fates. He vows no more no-hitters if possible.
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Ed Head
Tex Carleton
Clyde Shoun
Vern Bickford
Cliff Chambers
Bob Feller
Bob Lemon
Allie Reynolds
Tom Fool Heads Toward Derby Favorite Status at Aiken
Green Tree Stable's Tom Fool, 1951 two year old champion with five wins in seven starts and 155900 dollars, trains at Aiken SC winter quarters as the likely top Derby contender. He defeated Hill Gail in a Futurity prep, won the Sanford and Grand Union Hotel Stakes, and drew praise from amateurs and experts for his 1951 record before a Jamaica East View title and a scratched Pimlico Futurity bid.
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Browns Sign Xavier Back to Rookie Contract
Cleveland announces 14th rookie signee Bob Finnell a 26 year old Kentuckian from Xavier University of Cincinnati. Finnell a Marine veteran who starred at Dayton High School and was an all state back in 1943 44 Ed Kluska calls him a determined fierce competitor.
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Muskingum College Selects All Opponent Team
A Muskingum College poll lists nine colleges on its 11 man all opponent squad with Akron and Denison each placing two players. First team includes Glen Hursey of Ohio U and Don De Jonz. Denison forwards Mike Magula and Marc Delenagra. Bethany center Marc De lenagra. Otterbein guard Chuck Ferguson.
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Youngstown
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Exhibition Ball Scores From Tuesday Across Leagues
Chicago A two Cleveland Chicago B fifteen Seattle five Detroit three Philadelphia A one Philadelphia B thirty eight Brooklyn R Boston one New York A six fourteen innings Chicago N nine St Louis A eight Philadelphia N two Washington one St Louis N eleven Cincinnati zero Pittsburgh three New York N two st innings Brooklyn four Fort Worth one Major League Stars four Hollywood two
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Bill Howerton
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del Wilber
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Toledo Star shines as Martin tops Mid-American scoring race
Phil Martin of Toledo University wins the 1952 Mid-American scoring crown with 209 points in 12 games, edging Glen Hursey of Ohio University and Jim Nowakowski of Kent in per game pace. Nowakowski leads in field goal percentage, Hursey excels at free throws, Knode leads assists, Walls tops rebounds, and Dawson records most personal fouls.
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Ralph “Buckshot” O'Brien
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Grenfell
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Murphy
Indians face batting slump threatening finances
San Bernardino report notes Cleveland Indians hitters falter with a 20 point team batting gap threatening Hank Greenberg's pledge to the Cleveland Community Fund. Doby Rosen Boone and others struggle while Simpson leads with 11 hits in 25 at bats amid strong Chicago pitching and Narleski Kerrigan and Zaverino support.
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Point Pleasant Nine Unveils Ten Game Spring Baseball Slate
Point Pleasant coach Jack Rogers outlines a ten game schedule for the Big Blacks with opening trip to Lakin and a quick swing to Middleport. Returning players include Rainey and Waldie. senior losses included Earl Nibert and Buddy Skillman. Roy Higgins and Wayne Austin vie for pitching duties as the squad previews dates from April to May across Lakin Middleport Gallipolis Ripley Pomeroy Racine and more.
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Trivia from the Diamond Past Baseball Facts
The piece lists baseball queries and answers about players and records. It notes Phil Rizzuto as shortest major leaguer at five six, Clyde Milan beating Ty Cobb for stolen bases in 1912, Ralph Kiner born in Santa Rita New Mexico, Cobb’s top home run total of 12 in 1921 and 1925, and Cleveland as the first AL team with three consecutive homers in an inning by Piano Legs Hickman Larry Lajoie and Bill Bradley.
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Wahama Will Not Field Baseball This Spring
Wahama High School will not field a baseball team this spring because work on the Mason diamond requires planting grass. The site, part of the Wahama gridiron, will be ready next fall when the Falcons begin football. Coach Ralph Sayre says the absence is only for one year.
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Reds Acquire Seminick Stirs Ken Raffensberger Nemesis
Cincinnati pitcher Ken Raffensberger, an ace lefty, welcomes the Reds new addition Andy Seminick from Philadelphia. Seminick has repeatedly slugged Raffensberger with nine homers against him since joining the Reds court.
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Nelsonville Greyhounds Reach Ohio State Gym For State Push
Nelsonville Greyhounds arrive in Columbus ahead of the Class B state tournament. The team reads a 13 game winning streak as Gibsonburg looms in the opener tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Ohio State Gymnasium.
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Nardico Favored Over Wagner In Cleveland Ring Show
In Cleveland experts pick Danny Nardico to defeat Dick Wagner in a ten round light heavyweight bout slated for the arena broadcast nationwide except locally. Wagner aims to rebound after recent losses as promoter Larry Atkins touts a young card including Delaney, Smith, Sabotin and Hatcher.
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Charleston Battler Breaks No 13 Jinx
Noel Humphreys of Charleston, a three time Golden Gloves champion, earned his 13th pro win by knocking out Stan Hartman of Lima in Chicago at Radio Center Arena in 2 03 of the third round. Humphreys had earlier endured a winless stretch after 12 straight victories, with losses and a draw against Ralph Dupas of New Orleans.
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