Gromek Shuts Out Yankees as Indians Beat Yanks 1-0
Steve Gromek, 32, a noted Yankee killer, blanked New York 1-0 on a four-hitter in Cleveland. He outdueled Allie Reynolds, continuing a string of strong wins against the Yankees. The crowd of 35,914 saw Gromek strike out Woodling to close the game and improve to 2-0 while Reynolds fell to 1-3.
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UK Reform Pledged By Officials In Caged Scandal
Lexington report says University of Kentucky officials and athletics staff accept partial responsibility for the basketball scandal. Eleven leaders including Governor Wetherby and President Donovan signed a reform pledge amid judge Streit’s criticism. claims no fixes occurred before Madison Square Garden era. school vows accountability to Kentucky, the NCAA, and regional bodies. Cincinnati game notes Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 4 in ten with Hodges Snider homers.
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National League and American League results recap
Baseball results from yesterday show the New York and St Louis game, Philadelphia beating Pittsburgh, Chicago defeating Boston, and Detroit loss to Washington. Also listed are Kansas City 9 Toledo 8 and Milwaukee 2 Indianapolis 9 within American Association action.
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Robinson Maxim Sign Fight Contracts Today
Sugar Ray Robinson and Joe Maxim were due to sign official contracts at the New York State Athletic Commission for a June 23 Yankee Stadium bout for the 175-pound title. The IBC announced a 30-30 percent gate split for the fight and a 90 day rematch if Robinson wins. Robinson plans to weigh 158 pounds, Maxim expects to be just under the limit.
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Nelsonville Eagles Open Season With Local Game
Nelsonville Eagles baseball team led by manager George Garner will start the season Sunday at City Playgrounds after the Mother's Day program. New Marshfield VFW joins the opener of the local independent season. both clubs left the Hocking Valley League last year. Garner plans a strong squad with Roy Wright and Dane Carbon Hill on pitching and Max Dawley catching. Teams seeking games should contact Garner through the Eagles in Nelsonville.
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Set Schoolboy Sports Finals For May 23 24
Ohio's Spring Sports Carnival runs May 23 24 at Ohio State with 35 000 athletes training for state finals. Baseball leads 898 teams with regional qualifiers May 17 across Columbus Bridgeport Cleveland Kent Findlay Cincinnati Dayton to decide four teams per class. Track golf tennis also set for finals with records targeted and regional meet results guiding the state tournaments.
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Blaettnar Buicks, Lakin Split Softball Tilts
Blaettnar Buicks and Lakin split a Sunday double header in Lakin. Blaettnars won 11-8 in the opener while Lakin took the nightcap 6-4. Denny, R. Klees, Fields, Reynolds and Lewis starred for Blaettnar with Cremeans, Roush, Bass and Lewis supporting for Lakin.
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Caspio Reinstated by Cleveland Golf Club Association
The District Professional Golfers Association lifts its suspension of Jim Caspio, Cleveland district amateur champion, after a clubhouse gambling incident that previously barred him from GA sponsored tournaments.
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Davey Vejar Dav ey to Face Vejar In Chicago Title Fight
Chicago boxing fans expect a 10 round bout between college men Vejar and Chuck Davey. The winner earns a shot at Kid Gavilan's welterweight title with promoters predicting 10 000 attendees and a gate over 40000 plus radio and TV rights. The match airs 9 pm EST with Davey favored at roughly 6 5.
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Boxing Roundup From Last Night Across Cities
The Associated Press reports results from April night bouts. Dick Wagner defeated Bobby Wise by knockout in Portland. Carl Olson stopped Woodie Harper in Richmond. Billy Noble outpointed Big Bill Peterson in Omaha.
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Two Logan miscues help Athens grab late win
A pair of Logan errors in the seventh inning aided Athens to a 3-2 victory over the Chieftains on the Bulldog diamond. Russ Smith reached third on Helber miscue and Barnes bunted home the winning run after the left fielder dropped the throw.
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Athens Sprints Past Logan in SEC Tilt for Fifth Win
Athens secures its second consecutive SEC victory and fifth win in seven games as Ralph Nuzum limits Logan to three hits and 12 strikeouts. Logan drops to 1-2 in conference play with two unearned runs in the seventh and a close rally halted by a late error.
Baseball schedule highlights across six cities tonight
Tonight’s card features New York at St Louis Koslo against Schmidt, Boston at Chicago Wil son versus Kelly, Brooklyn at Cincinnati Van Cuyk against Hiller, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Meyer against Pollett, Cleveland at New York Crarcia versus Raschi, Chicago at Boston Holcombe versus Rogovin or Henry, St Louis at Philadelphia Harrist versus Kellner, Detroit at Washington Gray against Hudson, plus Milwaukee at Toledo Kansas City at Columbus St Paul at Louisville Minneapolis at Indianapolis.
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Vollmer's two homers power Red Sox past White Sox 11 2
Clyde Vollmer blasted two homers a single and double in four at bats driving in six runs to lift Boston to an 11-2 win over Chicago. Steve Gromek pitched the Indians to a 1 0 victory over the Yankees as Allie Reynolds held New York to four singles at Yankee Stadium.
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Bobkittens to Meet OSU Jayvees in Columbus
Ohio University's Jayvee nine travel to Columbus to face Ohio State Jayvees seeking their first win of the season after a prior one point loss last Friday. The Bobkittens aim for revenge against the Buckeyes in a quarrel between state rivals.
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Hornsby Leads NL with 12 Grand Slam Homers
Rogers Hornsby, managing the St. Louis Browns, holds the National League record for most grand slam homers with 12 in senior circuit play.
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Ripley Falls to Big Blacks in Seven Inning Tilt
Point Pleasant Big Blacks piled 12 base hits including three triples to beat Ripley Vikings 11-5 in seven innings. Wayne Austin earned his fifth win as Ripley’s Bob McVay allowed 10 hits. Carl Burris led the Blacks with three hits and three RBI.
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College Baseball Tuesday Scores Highlight Narrow Miami Win
Miami defeated Cincinnati 5 to 4 in a Tuesday college baseball game. Wooster used a strong push to top Mt. Union 11 to 4. Muskingum edged Otterbein 7 to ? (result incomplete).
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Ohio Whips Xavier 10-1 For Sixth Straight Victory
Ohio University’s Bobcats routed Xavier 10-1 to extend their winning streak to six. Mehl earned his third win as Ohio piled up 13 hits and built a 5-0 lead by the third inning. Xavier catcher Rassell and hurler Schaeffer were roughed up as Potts, Trytek, and Addis led the attack with key hits.
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Waterloo Nips Buchtel in Athens League thriller
The Waterloo Rockets edged Buchtel 4-3 in a seventh inning error, setting up a meeting with Albany to decide the Athens County League title. Steinmeyer led Waterloo with three hits, Buckley and Lowry added two each, Day paced Buchtel with two.
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Blues Rally Past Mudhens for 9 8 Win in Ninth
Kansas City blues win 9 8 at Toledo to claim a second straight victory over the Mudhens. Milwaukee and Louisville lead the league with Columbus and Indianapolis close behind after a busy Tuesday night slate. Rex Barney returns for the Saints in a 9 7 win over St Paul as Howie Phillips and Dan Lynch deliver the decisive hits for Columbus at Milwaukee.
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Middleport Keeps Gallia Academy Quiet 6-3 Victory
Middleport High School defeated Gallia Academy 6 to 3 behind four hit pitching by Bob Ashley. Middleport scored three in the first inning and added runs as Gallipolis misplayed the ball. Dean Frazier took the loss for Gallipolis while Paul Ragan, making his eighth official at bat, was struck out after seven prior walks.
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Ohio U Golf Faces Mountaineers In Morgantown Duel
Ohio University with an 11-3 record and coach Kermit Blosser travels to Morgantown to meet West Virginia, 6-4 on the season, in pursuit of victory number 12. WVU has lost only one dual on its home course in two years, led by a top college golfer in the number one slot. Following the match, Ohio State hosts Miami at the Athens Country Club Friday as the nineight straight win streak grows to eight.
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