Lopez Juggles Batting Order as Indians Sweep
Cleveland manager Al Lopez reshuffles the lineup with Rosen at cleanup and Doby batting fifth. Rosen had a double and two singles in a 7 0 win over Washington, while Doby belted a two run homer in a 4 3 victory. Early Wynn earned his 10th straight win over two seasons with a three hitter. The doubleheader moved Cleveland into second place as they face the Yankees next.
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Doby
Lopez
Indians
Yankees
Whitey Ford
Bob Lemon
Wynn
Jackie Jensen
Eddie Yost
Don Marrero
Mike Garcia
Nats
Jensen
Young Ford
Boxing Buildups and Records Urged by Grayson
Boxing writer Harry Grayson urges reform after the Boston Massacre fiasco highlighting promoter tactics and mis-matched title fights. He cites Carter vs Collins as an example of hype over real skill and calls on boxing officials to review records and matchups to protect the sport.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
Louisville
Boston
Chicago
Davey
Gavilan
Del
Johnny Williams
Toledo
Sagre
Johnny Saxton
Miceli
Johnny Bratton
Gil Turner
Billy Graham
National Boxing Association
Bob Christenberry
New York Commission
Collins
Carter
Marquis of Christenberry
Boston Irish
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Razor Blade
Senators Win Two as Birds Drop Pair in Weekend Play
St Paul swept Columbus to gain ground on Indianapolis after a doubleheader split with Louisville. Al Epperly relieved in game one for St Paul, holding the Birds in the ninth. Dave Pope homered as Indianapolis edged Louisville 4-2, then Louisville swept a 1-0 nightcap win. Kansas City and Charleston won twice as Minneapolis fell.
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Columbus
Indians
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Saints
Red Birds
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Epperly
Birds
Pat McGlothin
Russ Kemmerer
Dave Pope
Sam Jones
Kansas City
Toledo
Blues
Charleston
Minneapolis
Stonewall Caps Relays Capture Sixth Consecutive Title
The Stonewall Jackson Generals won their sixth straight Gazette Relays trophy at Charleston West Virginia as Tony Conkle of East Palestine Ohio dominated with four first places. Ohio State led the open division with 80 points while Morehead State College was runner-up with 27.
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W. Va
Stonewall Jackson Generals
Gazette
Tony Conkle
East Palestine
Ohio State
Conkle
Generals
ABC in 73rd Day 80 Teams on Alleys
Chicago Six doubles singles squads and 80 teams 40 wire boosters competed in the American Bowling Congress tournament on its 73rd day. Garfield Cement Contractors of Cleveland posted the best regular team average at 960, with 1942 ABC singles champion John Stanley in their lineup. Sunday marked the 38th straight day regular division teams failed to reach the top 10.
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Whire Boosters
American Bowling Congress
Garfield Cement Contractors
Cleveland
ABC
John Stanley
Oilman Boosts Ardmore Open Purse to 21300
Oilman Waco Turner added 6300 to the Ardmore Open prize money making the total purse 21300, ranking it the fifth largest on the PGA tour. A field of 81 amateurs started 18 holes of qualifying, with 40 amateurs to join the pros when play begins Thursday. About 100 top pros checked in.
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Okla
Waco Turner
Batten
Ohioan Frankie Larkie Stars in Bowling Congress Meet
Frankie Larkie of Steubenville led the American Bowling Congress tournament on Sunday with the best overall score of 1864 across all events. The performance highlighted a standout day for the Ohio competitor.
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Chicago
Frankie Larkie
Steubenville
Reds abandon two platoon outfield in 1940s plan
Reds manager Rogers Hornsby scraps the two platoon outfield experiment with Willard Marshall Gus Bell and Jim Greengrass set as daily starters. He criticizes Wally Post and Bob Borski as ineffective. Greengrass has started all 11 games this season, hitting .405. The Reds’ doubleheader with the Giants at the Polo Grounds will feature Ken Raffensberger and Bubba Church opposing Larry Jensen and Jim Hearn.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Rogers Hornsby
Cincinnati
Willard Marshall
Gus Bell
Jim Greengrass
Wally Post
Bob Borski
Greengrass
Giants
Polo Grounds
Ken Raffensberger
Bubba’ Church
Larry Jansen
Jim Hearn
Baseball Standings and Schedule for Early Season Play
The standings show New York leading with 12 wins and Cleveland at 10, Philadelphia 10, Chicago 10, with Detroit, St. Louis, and Washington also in action. Scheduled games include New York at Detroit at 2 p.m. Raschi versus Newhouser, Boston at St. Louis, and other matchups with results: New York 6 Detroit 5. Cleveland 7 Washington 6. Philadelphia 4 Chicago 2. Boston 14 St. Louis 5.
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A Sciatica
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Spahn
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Uenon
Kellner
Masterson
Unclear odds and results from scattered league lines
Fragmentary data shows team matches listed with city pairs such as Kansas City Columbus Louisville Charleston Minneapolis St Paul and scores or records like 5-9 and 4-8. The text lacks context, dates, or clear outcomes, preventing a definitive recap.
Stars Batting Shine in Double Victory for Philadelphia
Allie Clark of the Athletics drove in five runs in Philadelphia’s 4-2 opener win over Chicago with a two run homer and two singles. In the nightcap Clark added two more hits as Alex Kellner benefited from the support. Early Wynn of the Indians threw a three hit seven run shutout against Washington in the first game of a twin bill, fanning eight and issuing three walks.
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Athletics
Philadelphia
Chicago
Bobby Shantz
Alex Kellner
Early Wynn
Indians
Washington
Suggs Leads Field In Women's Tourney
Louise Suggs of Atlanta rose to lead the field as the women professionals completed 108 holes at the Presidio Course in San Francisco. Suggs won the 36 hole weekend test with 74 75 149 earning $750 and first place with 447 for 108 holes. Betsy Rawls finished second with 75 76 151 earning $540 and Patty Berg took third with 76 77 153 earning $420.
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Louise Suggs
Atlanta
Presidio
Betsy Rawls
Spartanburg
S. C
Patty Berg
St. Andrews
Ill
Miss Berg
Eagles Top Marshfield In OWL Opener
The Nelsonville Eagles crushed New Marshfield 24 to 2 in the Ohio Valley League opener. Wayne Hutchison and Geneve Nelsonville led with two triples each, while Buddy Earich Jim Chenery and Edgar Jones added doubles as Nelsonville piled up 14 hits and forced three New Marshfield errors. Next Sunday Nelsonville faces Syracuse and New Marshfield meets Albany.
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Nelsonville Eagles
Eagle
Wayne
Smoke) Hutchison
Geneve
Nelsonville
Buddy Earich
Jim Chenery
Edgar Jones
Syracuse
Albany
Interlocking grip aids weak left hands in golf
A golfer explains switching from the overlapping to the interlocking grip two weeks before a major in Dallas 1952. He credits the interlock with steadier top-of-swing control and a key factor in his Open victory, noting it suits some players but not all.
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Dallas
Hogan Reluctant to Quit After Pan American Win
Ben Hogan pocketed the $2600 Pan American Open prize and said he plans to stay active. He eyes the Greenbrier Open at White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, this week while denying imminent retirement rumors. Hogan, now based in Palm Beach, said he will keep busy and may play several tournaments annually. He finished tied for second at 286 after a final 74, three strokes behind the winner.
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Ben Hogan
White Sulpher Springs
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Ogan
Dave Douglas
Newark
Del
Fred Haas
New Orleans
Marty Furgol
Lemont
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Johnny Palmer
Iverson Martin
Jack Harden
Derby Won On Change Of Strategy
Louisville report on Henry Moreno guiding Dark Star to victory by altering his plan at the stretch. Native Dancer rider Eric Guerin notes a bump on the first turn, but the stretch run failed to deliver. Eddie Arcaro says Correspondent did not show form in the stretch.
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Ieee
Kentucky
Henry Moreno
Dark Star
Native Dancer
Moreno
Eric Guerin
Stde
Eddie Arcaro
Bobcats Face Morris Harvey Tuesday at Home
Ohio University's Bobcats return home for a non league tilt with Morris Harvey Tuesday as they prepare for Cincinnati this weekend. Ohio golfers host Marietta tomorrow at Athens Country Club aiming for win 14 of 18. Track men go to Delaware Wednesday for meet with Ohio Wesleyan.
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Morris Harvey
Bob Wren
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Jim Johnson
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Manager Blames Goldstein After Gavilan Defeat
Angel Lopez, Gavilan’s manager, blasts referee Ruby Goldstein after Danny Wember’s 10 round non title win over Gavilan in Syracuse. Wember led most judges 6-3-1 while Goldstein favored Wember 6-3-1. Gavilan vows not to fight under Goldstein again.
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Kid Gavilan
Reed
Angel Lopez
Danny
Bang Bang) Wember
Goldstein
Wember
Gavilan
Eugene Hairston
Scranton
Dick Albino
Jack Kimball
Derby winner and fine clash at Churchill Downs
Wayne D. Dudley won 1801 on Dark Star in Louisville's Derby but borrowed 10 dollars from a friend to pay a drunkenness fine imposed after the race. Police had seized seven ten dollar win tickets and one ten dollar place ticket on Dark Star. Dudley, 48, from Zanesville, and his companion Harry Jones rushed back to collect bets after the judge limited the penalty. The judge himself also won ten dollars on Dark Star.
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Wayne D. Dudley
Dark Star
Zanesville, C
Charles Walter
Dudley
Churchill Downs
Harry Jones
Zanesville
Leading hitters and pitchers in early baseball stats recap
Eugene Jacobs of Brooklyn saddled 13 winners to be the leading trainer at Hialeah during the winter season. The list names several players with top marks in batting runs, hits, doubles and strikeouts from teams such as Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Milwaukee and Boston, reflecting a wide range of performances across the circuit.
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Philadel
Greengrass
Cincinnati
Gilliam
Brooklyn
Campania
Snider
Philadelphia
Dark
New York
Bernier
Pittsburgh
Eugene Jacobs
Hialeah
Castellani Mack Bout Scheduled in Cleveland
Rocky Castellani of Luzerne Pennsylvania will meet Johnny Mack in a 10 round middleweight bout at the Arena in Cleveland Thursday night. The Moody Gronik fight was cancelled after Moody complained of a sore side.
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Rocky Castellani
Luzerne
Johnny Mack
Arena
Alan Moody
Chicago
Allie Gronik
Moody
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