Waverly Tops Middleport For Class B Title
Waverly Tigers win Southeastern Ohio District Class B title 3 to 1 over Middleport. Red Marhoover improves to nine straight wins with a four run surge after a rain delay. Middleport's Demoskey goes distance, Wilt singled and drove in a run for the Jackets. Waverly advances to the regional tourney at Columbus seeking a twelfth win.
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Columbus
One Run Wins Hold Nats Indians Dodgers Near Top
The Giants and Indians lead in one run decisions, with Dodgers and Senators close behind. Washington 4-1, Cleveland 6-4, Philadelphia 8-2, St. Louis 4-4, Detroit 3-4, Boston 2-3, New York 2-8. Pirates sit 0-4 in one run games.
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Dukawich Sparks Bobcats With Breakout Batting
John Dukawich, once questioned in right field, has surged to a .406 batting average with 19 RBIs and 18 runs, including a five-for-six performance in Cincinnati. He also has 14 stolen bases and a perfect fielding mark, helping Bobcats climb.
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Western Reserve
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Ohio
Nelsonville Athens Tilt Postponed By Weather And Banquet
The SEC League baseball game between Athens and Nelsonville was moved from today to tomorrow afternoon due to the Nelsonville basketball banquet and rain. Nelsonville leads the Northern Division, with Athens to meet the southern half winner later this week. Saturday Athens visits Parkersburg for a return with the Big Red.
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Giants Aces Rested For Redlegs In Series Opener
New York Giants prepare for Cincinnati Reds with top pitchers Sal Maglie and Larry Jansen rested to start the two game set. Rain had postponed prior New York games. Maglie and Jansen beat Cincinnati in two earlier meetings.
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Leo Durocher
Herman Wehmeier
Frank Hiller
Giant
Ewell Blackwell
Harry Perkowski
Frank Smith
Eddie Blake
Reds
Hank Edwards
Ohio U Athletes Open Week With Golf Baseball and Tennis
Ohio University teams start a busy week at home with golf visiting Dayton seeking a 13th win and a ten game unbeaten stretch. Baseball hosts Bowling Green at 3 15 p m with seven game win streak and 13 3 record while tennis faces Wittenberg and track action includes Miami Cincinnati and Kent State.
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Rickey Says Unrest Present Among Cellar-Dwelling Bues
Pirates general manager Branch Rickey, 69, says unrest can spur a team, while the club languishes at the bottom with five wins in 25 games. Catcher Clyde McCullough, venting after a benching, demands to be traded as Rickey moves Gus Bell to the minors and seeks a shakeup to win.
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Indians Open Series With Yanks as Gromek Starts
Steve Gromek, 2-0 this season, oppose rookie Bill Miller in the opener of a three game set with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. Doby could rejoin the outfield tonight after thigh trouble as Cleveland battles roster limits with Kenndey set to leave for the Marines later this month.
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St Paul Rally Beats Columbus 8 6
St Paul edged Columbus 8 to 6 as Bob Wilson delivered a two run single in the eighth inning and Marv Blaylock added his third hit with bases loaded for the decisive run. The win kept St Paul within reach of the division leaders in the American Association race.
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Ohio College Sports Tennis Scores and Golf Result Highlights
Tennis results show Cincinnati 14 percent and Miami 34 percent with Cincinnati 10 and Louisville 8. Wittenberg and Denison both recorded 2 as rain stopped play. Golf results list Xavier 19 and Wright Patterson AFB with scores noted.
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Dunn Lost Only One Game In 1951 Season
University of Alabama pitcher Bill Dunn lost just one game in 1951. He was shut out 2 to 0 while throwing a four hitter.
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University of Alabama
Athens County League Baseball Title Clash Highlights
Albany faces Waterloo for the Athens County League title while Gallipolis plays Jackson and Pomeroy meets Middleport. Wednesday features Athens at Nelsonville, Friday Logan at Lancaster, and Saturday Athens at Parkersburg with Local high school teams in key league games.
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Big Blacks Open Tourney With 3-0 Shutout Of Williamsport
Point Pleasant hurler Wayne Austin scattered seven hits and struck out 10 over seven innings to blank Williamsport 3-0. The Blacks capitalized on four Williamstown errors and two safeties to take the lead, with Jake Rainey and Darrell Russell driving in runs. Austin earned his seventh win, moving Point Pleasant toward the Region 3 Section 2 semifinals as they awaited the Gilmore-St Marys winner.
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Williamstown
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Seminick Played Second Base for Elizabethton in 1941
Andy Seminick, famed Cincinnati Reds catcher, appeared as a second baseman for Elizabethton in the Appalachian League during the 1941 season. His versatile early career pattern shows multi position play before major league stardom.
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Cincinnati Reds
Elizabethton
Maglie Garcia Lead Major League Era Hurlers
Giants ace Sal Maglie posted a 1.02 ERA after 44 innings with seven runs, five earned. Indians pitcher Mike Garcia had a 1.17 ERA after 54 innings with 12 runs, seven earned, and a 4-2 win‑loss record. Figures include games through Sunday May 11.
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