Bobcat Baseball Schedule Heads Into Busy Four Day Run
Ohio University Bobcats open a stretch of three games in four days starting Saturday at Xavier with a 2:30 p.m. start. Coach Bob Wren plans Rod Andrews and Lefty Ravenal Roberts on the mound as the team seeks a ninth win. The upcoming slate includes Miami Monday and a Tuesday trip to Columbus to face Ohio State, with Don Poling possibly finishing his season if his infected foot prevents further work.
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46th OC Track Meet Set At Selby Field
Delaware Oberlin and Ohio Wesleyan are current favorites for the 46th Ohio Conference track and field championships at Selby Field Oval. Prelims Friday at 4 pm. Saturday finals start 1 pm, awards at 4 pm. Twelve teams and 186 entries compete, with Oberlin holding a slight edge after a 74 58 win over Wesleyan and several defending champions returning.
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Former Miami Univ defensive star named Greenville coach
Paul Dellerba of Ashtabula a Miami University defensive fullback the last three years was named head football coach at Greenville High School He also will coach baseball and assist with basketball duties.
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Wise elected president of Athens District officials group
Harold Wise former Ohio University football coach was elected president of the Athens District of the Southeastern Ohio Officials Association at a reorganizational meeting in the Ohio U men's gym. Nolan Swackhamer became vice president and Bob Baur secretary treasurer.
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Weekend Midget Auto Races Carded at Torch Speedway
Torch Speedway will host midget auto races Sunday after a Saturday rainout. Time trials start at 8 pm with drivers including Shorty Drexel record hopefuls and entrants from Ohio West Virginia and Virginia regions vying for top position. Notables include Speedy Estep Paul Parks Chet Moody Earl Mathews Tedrow and Charlie Stewart with Buck's Racing Grounds locals also entering.
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East Drivers Invade Powell for Midget Racing Clash
Eastern midget drivers from Speedway All-Stars join Ohio and Midwest racers at Powell Speedway for eight events on Sunday. Notables include Bill Schindler of Freeport L A and Al Shaffer, Ray Leo of Columbus, with cars entered by Herb Swan of Cleveland. Time trials begin at noon with racing at 2 30 p m at Route 750 two miles east of the Columbus Zoo.
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Tony Zale Retires. Second Former Champion This Year
Tony Zale becomes the second ex boxing champion to retire in the year, joining Joe Louis who also left active competition. The moves mark a notable shift in the era of heavyweight legends and professional boxing.
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McCreary eliminates Stranahan in British Amateur
In Portmarnock Ireland Sam McCreary of London knocked out Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio 4 and 3 to end his British amateur bid. Willie Turnesa the American champion reached the semi finals by beating Mick Power of Ireland on the 19th hole after leading at the turn before Power leveled and forced extra play.
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Groza Center of Pro Dispute
New York report says Big Alex Groza from Kentucky was at the center of a pro basketball dispute. The National League and the American Basketball Association claim his services with a deal for a Indianapolis franchise. Groza signed then returned a BAA contract and bonus to Maurce Podoloff while intending to honor the National League arrangement.
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Cambridge Club Penalized for High School Rule Violation
Baseball Commissioner A. B. Chandler ruled the Cambridge Club in the Eastern Shore League violated the high school rule. Stephen D. Kulsis was removed from the club and a $500 fine imposed. Kulsis had been released on May 5, 1947 after being signed Sept. 21, 1946. The Cambridge Club is affiliated with Brooklyn.
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Motley To Play Fourth Season With Browns
Cleveland Browns announce fullback Marion Motley will return for a fourth season. The Canton line-plunger led the All-America Football Conference in rushing last season with 2454 yards on 376 carries for a 6.53-yard average as the Browns chase a fourth straight league title. The club now has 40 players under contract.
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John Carroll Plans Exit from Ohio Athletic Conference
John Carroll University will seek termination of its 17 year membership in the Ohio Athletic Conference. The move will be decided at the semi annual conference meeting in Delaware Ohio tonight. President Very Rev Frederick E Welfle S J said the school has played only a few games with member teams in recent years.
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Ashland College announces 10 game football schedule
Ashland College released its 10 game football slate. The schedule lists games at Rio Grande and Findlay with away dates at Cedarville, Ohio Northern, Hiram, Otterbein, Taylor, Bluffton, and Gannon plus home dates against Defiance and Gannon.
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Gallians to Play Maysville Twice Monday at Eppling Field
Gallipolis baseball announces a doubleheader against Maysville set for Monday at Eppling Field. Detroit Tig ers rookie outfield sensation Johnny Groth will turn 23 on July 23.
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