Buchtel Claims Northern Division Title With Waterloo Win
Buchtel defeats Waterloo 7 to 1 to seal the Northern Division crown of the Athens County League. Jim Day pitched a near shutout, Chesser held Waterloo to three hits, and Bob Day and Eddie Newman led Buchtel with two hits each. The Bruins, already champion of the league tournament, advance to face Middleport in the Class B district tournament.
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Montreal at Rochester . Toronto at Buffalo Syracuse at Havana Columbus at
Five matchups listed include Montreal versus Rochester and Toronto versus Buffalo with Syracuse against Havana and Columbus facing Richmond in a regional schedule note.
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Charleston at Denver Postponed
The schedule shows Charleston at Denver postponed. Standings list Minneapolis leading with 17 wins and Omaha second at 16 wins, followed by S. Paul Louisville and Poledo in the middle of the pack.
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Toledo nips Omaha 3 2 on ninth inning error
In a single game, Toledo pitcher Gerry Thomas’ wild throw from a roller to third allowed two runs to score as Omaha lost 3 2. Pete Whisenant backed the rally with a bases loaded double and later, Omaha’s late rally ended on a double play. Stu Miller took the loss for Omaha after four wins.
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Royals Surge to Lead IL with Eight-Game Win Streak
Montreal Royals beat Columbus Jets 4-1 to extend their win streak to eight and top the International League. Rookie manager Greg Mulleavy’s club swept the four-game series behind Roger Craig four-hit start and Al Lakeman’s sixth-inning homer. Toronto defeated Richmond 13-2. Havana Rochester and Buffalo Syracuse games postponed by cold weather.
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Pignatano Moves From Elmira to Fort Worth Texas League
Baseball note recounts Joe Pignatano caught for Tommy Holmes in Elmira last season and now with Holmes in Fort Worth Texas League. It also lists Cincinnati as the sole NL team without a bonus player, recalls Ruth’s 50 homers in 1927 with 20 off lefties, and records a 1926 doubleheader between Yankees and Browns lasting two hours seven minutes.
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Bulldogs Triumph in Athens Four-Team Golf Meet
The Athens High Golf team led by coach George Riser defeated Lancaster and one opponent while tying another in a four-team match at Lancaster yesterday. The Bulldogs posted strong scores across the round, highlighting depth and teamwork.
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Lowry versus Martinez slated for Toledo boxing show
In Toledo tonight Pat Lowry of Toledo meets Jimmy Martinez of Phoenix in a 10 round welterweight vs middleweight bout. Martinez is the favorite by eight pounds and has won four of five this year.
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Fastest 33 To Qualify For Indianapolis Race
Indy 500 time trials start with 57 entries of which 2 scratched as drivers race to post 140 mph or better on a track built 45 years ago. Cary leads the 33 quickest speeds from four sessions, though any first day qualifiers can be bumped by faster times in later runs. The pole position goes to the fastest opener and remains the inside car in the front row.
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Point Pleasant Big Blacks Roar To 8-2 Victory
Denny Wedge pitched a two hitter for his fourth win in five starts as Point Pleasant beat Buffalo 8-2. He walked seven and fanned 13, while Jackie Rogers and Denny Hall led with two hits apiece. Buffalo committed seven errors and Rogers broke his glasses but stayed in the game. The Blacks advance to Parkersburg for a sectional tournament, Hayden Lockhart to pitch against Big Reds.
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Reds Giants Clash in Crosley Field Opener
The New York Giants visit the Cincinnati Redlegs for the first of a two game series at Crosley Field. Birdie Tebbetts selects Johnny Klippstein to face the league leaders’ pitching and hitting woes while Ray Jablonski earns confidence at left field.
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Ohio U Netters Seek First Victory at Kent
Ohio University tennis team travels to Kent State for a match with the Golden Flashes hoping for their first win. Ohio pasting losses include a 9-0 setback to Miami, while Kent State recently fell 8-1 to Bowling Green and also dropped games to Oberlin and Western Reserve.
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