Reds fall to Phillies as Blackwell aims for form
Philadelphia pitcher Robin Roberts allowed five hits and won his sixth straight decision as the Phillies defeated the Reds 5-1. Cincinnati’s Ewell Blackwell dropped to 1-5, while Joe Adcock homered for the Reds. The series continues with Karl Drews facing Frank Hiller or Herman Wehmeier in the next game.
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Adcock
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de Ennis
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Grady Hatton
Jack Mayo
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Frank Hiller
Herman Wehmeier
Karl Drews
Redlegs Beat Phillies In Low-Scoring Cincinnati Return
Cincinnati edges Philadelphia 1 to 5 as Roberts wins in relief and Blackwell struggles. Hatton, Ryan, Hamner drive for Philly with Ashburn Ennis Mayo and Adcock producing for Cincinnati in a tightly contested game with Key hits and two RBI.
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Yf Blackwell
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Adcock
Waitkus
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Indians Yankees Tilt Postponed By Wet Field
The Indians Yankees game was called at 11 a.m. after overcast skies left the field wet. A doubleheader is planned for July with the game rescheduled as part of a later double bill. Injured players Doby Hegan Easter should be ready for the Washington series opener as rain risk influenced the call.
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Hank Greenberg
Washington Nationals
Nats
Larry Doby
Jim Hegan
Luke Easter
Greenberg
Shirley Fry Leads Top Seed at French International Tennis
Shirley Fry of Akron was top seed among 49 entrants in the women’s singles at the International Tennis Championships of France. The event runs at Roland Garros from May 20 to June 2 while Tony Trabert tops the men’s bracket in the lower half.
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Shirley Fry
Akron
France
Roland Garros Stadium
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Billy Graham Set As Favorite In MSG Boxing Return
New York boxers Billy Graham and Rocky Castellani meet in a 10 round bout marking boxing’s return to Madison Square Garden after seven weeks. Graham is a 7 to 5 favorite as ABC radio and NBC TV carry the Friday night card starting at 9 pm EST.
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Billy Graham
Rocky Castellani
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ABC
NBC
Our Honor Wins Two One Mile Races at Lebanon
Our Honor captured two victories at Lebanon Harness Races last night. The horse won both one mile events in identical times of two minutes 8 and a half seconds, marking the fastest time at the raceway this season.
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Chesbro Pitches 45 Complete Games in 1904
New York Yankees pitcher Jack Chesbro logged 45 complete games during the 1904 season, a stark indicator of the era's pitching workload and his durability on the mound.
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Jack Chesbro
New York Yankees
Reed Seeks Final Home Record Bid in Pole Vault
Ohio University star pole vaulter Bob Reed heads to a dual meet against Miami to defend the 13 feet 1 1/4 inch OU mark. The Coolville native, unbeaten this season, aims for a record in spring carnival action at Kent and the All Ohio meet at Ohio Wesleyan, before Air Force service interrupts his coaching hopes.
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Jim Johnson
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Athens County Junior Olympics Set for Sunday
The fifth annual Athens County Junior Olympics will be held at Ohio University Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m. Al Schieder will present trophies as opening ceremonies include torch lighting flag raising and oath. Entries accepted until 1 p.m. Sunday with a doctor on site for uninspected boys ages 10 to 15.
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Athens County
al Schieder
Ohio University
Ohio
Wertz's ninth inning homer edges Nationals 1-0
Vic Wertz homered in the top of the ninth to lift Detroit over Washington 1-0. Virgil Trucks pitched a no hitter through 8 2/3 innings before Wertz's dramatic blast sealed the win, with Porterfield and Kellner also tossing shutouts in other games.
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Red Rolfe
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Lou Boudreau
Phil Masi
Ken Holcombe
Lefty Kellner
Browns
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Tommy Byrne
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Pirates
Kid
Queens
Chuck Dressen
National League and American League batting leaders
Summary of top batting leaders across the leagues with players like Robinson Adams Sauer Ennis and Kluszewski leading various categories. Notable pitching figures Maglie and Gromek appear with win loss and ERA notes. Stolen bases leaders include Jethroe Reese and Rizzuto with several tied or split tallies.
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Adams
Cincinnati
Sauer
Chicago
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Musial
St. Louis
Thomson
New York
Adcock
Pafko
Jethroe
Boston
Reese
Maglie
Mitchell
Cleveland
DiMaggio
Rosen
Newell Elected Captain of Point Pleasant Track Team
Newell named captain of the 1953 Point Pleasant Big Blacks during the squad final meeting. Letters awarded to Newell Wallis Bennett Handley Thorn by Coach Morton. Bennett led with 32% tallies, Newell 15% scoring, others including Wallis 11% Thorn 5% Hope 5% Handley 3% Nott 1% Church 1% Wickers 3%. Team competed in five meets in their first year.
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Bob Newell
Big Blacks
Newell
Darrell Newell
Darrell Wallis
Paul Bennett
Buddy Handley
Jim Thorn
Jack Morton
Bennett
Wallis
Thorn
Danny Hope
Handley
Don Nott
Don Church
John With
River Downs Opener Set Memorial Day
Cincinnati report shows River Downs preparing for a 44 day meeting starting May 30 with over 200 horses expected on the grounds as rival stables move from Louisville following the end of its meet. Charlie Peak notes heavy activity anticipated in coming days.
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the Downs
Longden Reaches 4000 Wins in American Record
In Inglewood California jockey John ny Longden rode Fleet Diver to win his 4000th victory at Hollywood Park in the third race. The 42 year old English born rider becomes the second to reach 4000 wins behind England’s Gordon Richards who leads with 4431. Longden plans a campaign toward his 5000th win.
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Blaetmar Buicks vs Appalachian Electric in Sunday doubleheader
The Blaetmar Buicks softball team travels to Pomeroy High School field for a 2 pm Sunday doubleheader with Appalachian Electric Power Co. j team.
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Blaetmar Buicks
Appalachian Electric Power Co
Pomeroy High School
Beabout’s 11 win streak ends as Putnam edges him
Gallipolis notes Dan Beabout, a 16 year old sophomore, saw his streak of 11 straight wins in the mile end when Putnam of Frankfort outran him in 4 58. Beabout remains undefeated in the half mile and has led his relay teams to multiple wins. Coach Hank Schroth lauds his cooperative work and discipline.
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Gallia Runne
Dan Beabout
Skein
Putnam
Frankfort
Beachout
Ken Skeets
Mercerville
Coleman Smeltzer
Hank Schroth
Skeets
Beamont
Bowling League Honors Highlight Three Top Averages
Athens PIN NOTES three bowlers tied with 177 average to lead the A League. Ed McBride and Neil Thomas star for Mathews Oil, which posted 37 wins in 42 games. Howard Mills of McBee claimed the top individual prizes with 174 averages, plus a 268 single game.
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Neil Thomas
Mathews Oil
Howard Mills
McBee
Charlie Tribe
Riley
Calvin
Ogg
Kecks Distributor
Tony Reis
Athens Motors
Banks Sport Shop
Art Smith
Keck
Mills
A. W. Smith
Mathews
McBride
Birds Decision Milwaukee 4-3 In Tight American Association Update
The Kansas City Blues defeated Toledo 5-0 behind Ed Erautt's two-hitter to close within half a game of Milwaukee. Columbus beat Milwaukee 4-3 with Charley Kress homering twice driving in Dan Lynch. Louisville topped Minneapolis 8-7 in 11 innings as a late rally, while St Paul crushed Indianapolis 9-5 with Jack Cassini’s grand slam in the fourth.
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Ed Erautt
Milwaukee
Erautt
Louisville
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St. Paul
Jack Cassini
Indianapolis
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