Indians Triumph Over Red Sox in 10th In New York
Cleveland wins 4-2 in 10 innings at Yankee Stadium to sweep two games with Boston. Avila, Rosen and Boone spark offense as Wynn secures third win in east. Parnell charged with loss.
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al Lopez
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Baseball Trivia Q and A as compiled by Wee Iltie Keeler
A Q and A style quiz covers birthplace Birmingham Boston Butte Baltimore and confirms Baltimore as the answer. The piece lists famed batteries for Walter Johnson Cy Young Ed Walsh Grover Alexander Dazzy Vance Lefty Grove and cites Christy Mathewson as the pitcher with 68 consecutive innings without a walk. It also notes first Yankee Stadium run by Bob Shanky and major league records including Johnny Naho rs 19 straight losses and Elmer Smiths seven straight extra-base hits.
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Walter Johnson
Cy Young
Ed Walsh
Grover Alexander
Dazzy Vance
Lefty Grover
Gabby Street
Lou Criger
Bill Sullivan
Bill Killefer
Hank DeBerry
Mickey Cochrane
Christy Mathewson
Yankee Stadium
Bob Shanky
Athletics
Johnny Nahors
Cubs
Frank Chance
Chicago Nationals
Elmer Smith
Jimmy Foxx
Giants Beat Cubs as Brock Surges In Tight NL Race
The New York Giants edged the Chicago Cubs 3-2 to maintain a slim half game lead over the Dodgers in the National League. Wes Westrum hit a two run homer, Bobby Thomson added a run scoring triple, and Monte Kennedy's relief work sealed the win. Ralph Branca allowed four hits in a strong start for the Giants.
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Bob Feller
Bob Lemon
Early Wynn
Mike Garcia
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Wynn
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Frank Shea
Archie Wilson
New York Yankees
Washington Senators
St. Louis Browns
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Ned Garver
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Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
Wes Westrum
Bobby Thomson
Monte Kennedy
Ralph Branca
Pittsburgh
Andy Pafko
Gil Hodges
Dodgers
Pirate
Davey Favored to Beat Vejar in Chicago Showdown
Undefeated Chuck Davey seeks a welterweight title bid and comes in as a slight favorite against Chico Vejar of NYU. The Chicago Stadium bout, televised coast to coast at 9 p.m. EST, pairs Vejar’s 41-1-0 record with 22 KOs against Davey’s 32-0-0 slate and 22 KOs.
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Chico Vejar
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Hartford Nine To Pick New Manager
Hartford Tigers players and officials are urged to attend a Friday meeting at 7 30 p m in the mayor's office to elect a new manager after Layton Sayre's resignation, per club president Ralph V Gibbs Sr. report.
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Hens Blasted 13-7 by Blues
Blues crush Toledo 13-7 aided by 18 hits in a high scoring game. Don Bollweg, Bob Marquis, and Bill Skowron powered the offense as Kansas City piled on a 69 total hits over five games while Milwaukee’s rainout in Columbus postponed their encounter.
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Minneapolis
Russ Kemmerer
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al Corwin
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Millers
Ray Katt
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Don Bollweg
Bob Marquis
Bill Skowron
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Robb resigns as NL umpire amid years of incidents
Umpire Scotty Robb quit the National League effective immediately after a season marked by a confrontation with Eddie Stanky of the St Louis Cardinals at Crosley Field. League president Warren Giles accepted Robb's resignation, citing an unresolved situation. Kentucky eyes full NCAA probe into program after judge's suspensions of Groza Beard and Barnstable and requests investigation by NCAA, SEC, and regional colleges association.
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National League and American League standings and results
Baseball results show the National League with New York over Chicago three to two and Brooklyn defeating Pittsburgh five to one. In the American League St Louis beat Washington 8 to 1 while Chicago and Boston games are listed with various scheduled matchups and doubleheaders across leagues.
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Top Baseball Leaders and Awards Across Leagues
A listing of season leaders featuring top hitters such as Batting Kluszewski and Nieman, top pitchers Maglie and Staley, and leading run producers including Adams and Rosen. Highlights include home runs by Pafko and DiMaggio, stolen bases by Jethroe and DiMaggio, and notable team ties across Cincinnati, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, and New York.
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St. Louis
Maglie
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Serkikeolts
Raffensberger
Cincinnati
Nieman
Delsing
Kulns
Piersall
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Rosen
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Yale
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Cain
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Miller Defends MWA Heavyweight Title in Athens
Big Bill Miller defends his newly won heavyweight crown against Honest Johnny Valentine in the main event at the Athens Armory. The match follows Miller’s title win last Thursday in Pittsburgh over fan favorite Chief Don Eagle. Also on the card Promoters Dick Banks and Kenny Kerr Jr present three women’s bouts including a tag team match. Reserve seats are on sale at Banks Sports Shop.
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Jo Ann Mullenniex
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Banks Sports Shop
Ohio Seeks 6th Straight Here Today
Ohio University Bobcats chase a sixth straight win as they meet Xavier on the local diamond at 3 15 p m. Coach Bob Wren plans to start either Jack Mehl or Ron Gustie but will use ace Shelly Swank in relief. Also reopens MAC play with a two game series at Cincinnati Bearcats.
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Ohio University
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Jack Mehl
Ron Gustie
Musketeers
Shelly Swank
Bobcats
Cincinnati
Bearcats
High School Baseball Schedule Card
Tee sheet lists week’s games for Logan at Athens Ripley at Pt Pleasant Jackson at Pomeroy Zaleski at McArthur Thursday Jackson at Oak Hill Friday Pomeroy at Pt Pleasant District Tourney at Athens Saturday
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Vejar suspended over canceled Toledo bout in boxing move
The Toledo boxing commission suspended welterweight Chico Vejar for canceling a May 13 fight with Johnny Williams. To box in Toledo again, Vejar must fight Williams within 60 days of May 15. The commission also noted Vejar signed to fight Chuck Davey in Chicago on May 7 and offered 3500 dollars for the Toledo bout. They seek NBA action to make the suspension nationwide. George M Walsh, 74, longtime harness driver, trainer and timer, died in Aiken, South Carolina.
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Johnny Williams
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National Boxing Association
Vejar
Ohio Association of Boxing and Wrestling Commissioners
NBA
Reibel Named AHL Top Rookie of 1951-52
Earl Reibel of the Indianapolis Capitals earned the Dudley Garrett Memorial Trophy as the AHL Outstanding Rookie for 1951-52. Coaches from nine teams voted him 23 of 45 points in a 5-3-1 system, with Bill Wylie, Bob Crystal, and Cal Stearns also receiving votes.
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Earl Reibel
Indianapolis Capitals
Dudley
Bill Wylie
Cincinnati
Bob Chrystal
Cleveland
Cal Stearns
Redlegs Open Fight for 2nd Against Bums
Cincinnati Reds aim to move within a whisker of second in the NL by opening a two game series with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Veteran starters Ken Raffensberger and Preacher Roe expected to duel. Kluszewski and Edwards pace the offense while Bobby Adams, Grady Hatton and Roy McMillan bolster the infield.
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Danny Direct and Volo Chief Score Yonkers Wins
Danny Direct driven by Vic Rowntree posted 2 05 and equaled Yonkers spring mile mark before 18 727 fans. Volo Chief driven by Stanley Dancer defeated Symbol Chance and Merit Chief, returning $4 60.
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Steubenville Board Plans Action Over Athletic Probation
Steubenville Board of Education meets tonight after the Ohio High School Athletic Association placed Steubenville and Wellsville on athletic probation for the 1952-53 season. The decision followed an unsportsmanlike conduct charge tied to March 8 basketball in which Steubenville coach Ang Vacarro sustained a black eye from Wellsville’s Newt Oliver. The district contemplates possible court action to reverse the ruling as it weighs next steps.
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James McHugh
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Wellsville
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Newt Oliver
St. Clairsville
Middletown
Plan Sendoff For Kennedy On May 20
Cleveland Outfielder Bob Kennedy, recalled by the Marine Corps, will receive a sendoff before the Indians vs Red Sox night game at Cleveland Stadium on May 20. After the series ends May 22 he will depart for Marine Air Corps duty in Jacksonville, Florida on May 29, nearing his 32nd birthday and his potential last appearance in a baseball uniform. Kennedy has 13 Major League seasons with three in service during World War II and has been with Cleveland since 1948 after being acquired from the Chicago White Sox.
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Boxing result from Columbus and Boston cards
In Columbus Willie Pep, 130, from Martford Conn, defeated Kenny Leach, 134, of Baltimore, on points. In Boston George Araujo, 136 from Providence, outpointed Auguste Caulet, 136, of France, over ten rounds.
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Willie Pep
Martford
Conn
Kenny Leach
Baltimore
Boston
George Araujo
Providence
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Auguste Caulet
France
Ray To Try For 3rd Title
New York boxing fans, boxing star Sugar Ray Robinson seeks a third division title as he meets Joey Maxim for the light heavyweight crown in a 15 round bout at Yankee Stadium on June 23. If successful, Robinson would join Bob Fitzsimmons and Henry Armstrong as the only fighters to hold three division titles. Both fighters are expected to sign official contracts with the New York State Athletic Commission.
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Sugar Ray Robinson
Bob Fitzsimmons
Henry Armstrong
Yankee Stadium
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Joey Maxim
Fitz
Henry
Maxim
Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
New York State Athletic Commission
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