Ohio U Bobcats fall to Butler as title hopes fade
Coach Bob Wren lamented a tough day after Ohio University dropped the final MAC game to Butler Blue Sox. He cited chances missed and praised the team’s hustle and fan support while noting a potential NCAA bid hinges on four remaining games.
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Amelia Favored In Class B Baseball Crown Race
Amelia's 18 year old Kenny Gaskins leads Class B baseball hopes with nine qualifiers and a nine day win streak while Hamilton Public looms in golf and strong district results boost overall title chances at the Ohio high school carnival.
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Wayne Gibson Named Gallia Academy Football Coach
Wayne Gibson, currently an assistant coach at the University of Buffalo, was chosen from 21 applicants to lead Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils. He succeeds Don Souder and is expected to arrive in Gallipolis in early June to plan for next season.
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University of Buffalo
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Morehead State Teachers College
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Baseball Tonight Rivalries Highlight Open Schedule Notes
National and American League games listed for today include Chicago at Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Boston, and Washington at Detroit. Hal Newhouser scattered eight hits in his second start, aiding the Tigers to a 5-1 win. Eddie Malone delivered a 10th inning pinch hit single to lift the White Sox over the Red Sox 10-9.
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Baseball scores and pitcher lines from late games
Summary of multiple 1940s baseball scores including Washington Detroit New York Cleveland Boston Chicago Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis and minor league matches with box lines noting pitchers like Newhouser Raschi Fox Newcombe Campanella and others. Detroit and Cleveland totals show late innings and run counts.
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Milwaukee
Gales win district golf. Athens earns state bid
Lancaster High's Golden Gale golf team captured the Southeastern-Eastern district title at Zanesville Country Club with 354 strokes, beating Athens by five. Athens ace Dick Guthrie shot 84 to share medalist honors, while St. Clairsville and Lancaster tied for runner up medals. Lancaster and Athens earned state tournament berths in Columbus next Monday. Athens coach Oliver Wood led a 10-1-1 record prior to the tourney.
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Jack Algeo
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Jim Widdoes
Oliver Wood
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Baseball leaders and records in a late season update
Batting leaders include Musial of St. Louis with 43 hits and 27 runs, Ennis of Philadelphia with 27 runs batted in, and Lehner of Philadelphia at .411. Stephens of Boston leads runs with 31 and 40 RBIs, while Williams of Boston hits home runs. pitching stars include Rush of Chicago at 5 0 and Reynolds of New York with 41 wins and .800, with other notable stats across several teams.
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Chicago
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Cleveland
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Wertz
Detroit
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New York
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Smoker Billiards Win Two Early Softball Games
In Point Pleasant West Virginia the Smoker Billiards softball team opened the year with a pair of 5 4 victories over Somerville Stout Brothers. Pitchers Sam and Park Stewart earned the wins. Rod Wamsley hit a two run homer with Dopey Yeager aboard in the second game.
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Sidney Coach Pierson Reaffirms Stay at Sidney High
Tom Pierson, Sidney High School football coach, announced last night he will remain with Sidney for three years after obtaining a release from his commitment to Fostoria High School.
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OU Invades Morgantown to Take WVU in Midweek Clash
Ohio University diamondmen travel to Morgantown Wednesday to face West Virginia in a key nonconference game. OU hopes for a win to boost NCAA bid prospects while WVU, struggling at 4 of 16, aims to upset and gain momentum before a slate of finales.
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Victors Named in First Pony Tourney at Athens Country Club
Art Smith and Bob Rood tied for first in the A division with net 71 after 38 37 75 and 42 40 82 respectively. Kenny Kerr won the B division with net 67 on 49 48 97 with a 30 handicap.
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Athens Country Club
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Oscar Thomas Named OU Varsity Swimming Coach
Oscar L. Thomas Jr. of Columbus, a June OSU graduate, is named Ohio University varsity swimming coach. He will also teach physical education and athletics while leading a new $150,000 natatorium project set to open in summer. Thomas, a four year OSU letterman and former St Charles Aquinas high coach, is married and is son of Oscar Thomas Sr.
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Columbus
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Mercersburg Academy
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