Ohio University Bobcats Earn NCAA District IV Bid
Ohio University received a bid to the NCAA District IV playoffs marking the third such invitation in five years. Bob Wren, in his four year tenure, has directed the youthful program to a 69–40–? record in 109 games and is hailed as a top young college coach. Athens High School alumni Roger Pedigo and Herb Branstitter led the golf team to a Mid-American Conference victory with Pedigo medalist honors. Pedigo is a Athens High School graduate now from Lancaster home, with six penalty strokes in his total.
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Honor Spring Sports Banquet at Ohio University
Ohio University celebrated its best spring sports year since the war with a banquet. President John C. Baker paid tribute to the late Prof. Henry A. Frost, who died in a Sunday automobile accident. Coaches Bob Wren Kermit Blosser Al Nellis Jim Johnson and Ledford spoke as rifle captain Bill White led the All-American squad in a strong season.
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Mason County Entries Win Riding Laurels at Wiseman’s Ring Club
A Mason County show at Tornado West Virginia drew locals for ribbons in horsemanship and riding events. Winners included Dorsey Nelson Hurricane and Sally Fletcher Charleston in multiple classes, with Point Pleasant and Gallipolis Ferry riders claiming top placements across parade, pony, horsemanship and gaited categories.
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Betty Rogers
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Gene Snyder
Kat Sharrott
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Cindy Coyner
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Vernon Maddox
Western
St. Paul Stockwell
Wilson Bryan
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H. B. Johnson
Gilbert Rogers
Carol Sharrott
Bobby Henshaw
Joe Varian
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Paul Smith
J. C. Broomfield
Earnest Doss
Harve Johnson
Foster Miles
Bob Henshaw
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Buddy Henshaw
Glouster Drills for Openers with Zanesville Junior Legion
The Glouster Sun Legion baseball team trains this week for Friday’s opening game against Zanesville’s Junior Legion. Practices run Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. at Memorial Park under head coach Bob Sheskey of Jacksonville Trimble. Interested junior teams may book games by writing to Leo Dennison or calling the McCann-Frederick Post after 7 p.m.
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McCann- Frederick Post
Bowling Green Bats Fall To Toledo In Tough Nonleague
Toledo defeated Bowling Green 8 to 6 in a college baseball game while Hiram beat Akron 8 to 4 in another matchup. The two games highlighted regional action with midweek results for area programs.
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Chauncey Baseballers Flip to Softball Win 14-5
Chauncey players traveled to South Bloomingville expecting baseball but found Honor Camp using soft ball gear. They switched to softball and defeated the camp 14 to 5, proving versatility in front of the mixed game.
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Norm Dean Wins Athens Country Club Weekend Tourney
Norm Dean captured the Athens Country Club weekend tournament using a new Calloway System handicap. The net score of 72 led the field with a three way tie for runner up at 73 among Jes Schleicher Earl Davis Jr. and Ed Oldfield. Finishers at 74 included William Wolfe Don Jacobs Russ Slauger Boo Hollingsworth Ken Kerr Frank Urbach and Pinky Kyle.
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Bradford
Ben Hogan
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Athens
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Earl Davis
William Wolfe
Don Jacobs
Russ Slauger
Boo Hollingsworth
Ken Kerr
Frank Urbach
Pinky Kyle
Beaver Creek and Elder win Class A and B baseball titles
In Columbus on Monday effective pitching led Xenia Beaver Creek and Cincinnati Elder to state titles. Elder defeated Galion 5 to 0 to claim Class A, while Xenia Beaver Creek blanked Warren Howland 4 to 0 for Class B.
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Warren Howland
Giants Win 4-2 to Take Over First Place
Giants edge Dodgers 4-2 at the Polo Grounds to move a half game ahead. Whitey Lockman sparked the victory with a walk, triple, and fourth inning homer, while Bobby Thomson drove in three with a first at bat homer. George Spencer earned the win in relief as New York stayed atop the National League standings.
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Joe Black
Baseball scores and standings update across leagues
National League and American League games featured Brooklyn falling to New York 6 to 4 in a rainy clash. St Louis beat Chicago 6 to 7. New York edged Boston 9 to 8. Philadelphia topped Washington 8 to 5. Don Lenhardt homered for Boston. George Spencer earned seven and two thirds innings of shutout relief in the Giants 4 2 victory over Brooklyn.
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Dr T H Morgan Wins Skyline Spring Handicap
Dr T H Morgan captured the Presidents trophies Spring Handicap at Skyline Gun Club with a 49x50, besting 21 shooters. A three-way tie for second at 48x50 included Ray Howard, Dr C N Sanders, and Gregory Zenner. Sanders won the shoot-off. Afterward 30 members and wives dined, with visitors Mr and Mrs Robert Will, Mr and Mrs Gerald Kyle, and Mr and Mrs George Lenton.
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Skyline Gun Club
Ray Howard
C. N. Sanders
Gregory Zenner
Robert Will
McArthur
Gerald M. Kyle
George T. Lenton
Columbus
Giants Outfielder Monte Irvin Cleared to Start Workouts
New York Giants physician Dr Anthony Paljermo said outfielder Monte Irvin, who broke his ankle in an exhibition game on April 2, will be able to start workouts in two to three weeks. The timing aims to return him to the club by July.
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33 Starters Chosen For 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
The 36th annual Indianapolis 500 will feature 33 starters led by a field that set track qualifying records four times. Nine teen Californians qualify among the entrants including Alberto Ascari in a Ferrari and Johnny Parsons, last year's winner, in his car. Chet Miller and Chet Heath faced crashes but no deaths were reported.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Andy Linden
Los Angeles
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Fresno
Gavilan Versus Turner Set for July 7 in Philadelphia
Kid Gavilan and Gil Turner are slated for a welterweight title bout July 7 at Municipal Stadium Philadelphia promoter Herman Taylor announced. Gavilan's co managers Angel Lopez and Fernando Beldo along with Turner promoter George Katz confirmed contracts to be signed June 9. Net receipts split 40 percent to Gavilan and 20 percent to Turner, with the bout the night before the All Star baseball game at Shibe Park.
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Kid Gavilan
Gil Turner
Municipal Stadium
Herman Taylor
Angel
100 Mile an Hour Club Elects New President
The Champion 100 Mile an Hour Club, based in Indianapolis, elected Emil Andrus of Chicago as president. To join, drivers must finish a Memorial Day race at an average speed of 100 mph or more. Andrus has driven in nine races but is not in this year’s lineup. all deceased members died in accidents, mostly on tracks.
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Emil Andrus
Chicago
Andres
Browns Sign Gatski and Herring for 1952 Season
Cleveland announces that center Frank Gatski and defensive center Hal Herring have signed for another season. Gatski has been with the Browns since 1946 formation, while Herring joined in 1950 from the Buffalo Bills.
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Brewers Shell Four Pitchers as They Rout Millers
Milwaukee's 10 to 6 win over Minneapolis featured 19 hits, led by Luis Marquez who went 4 for 4 with two homers and five RBIs. Kansas City beat St Paul 15-4 with Ed Cereghino five hits and Billy Skowron two homers and six RBIs. Louisville defeated Columbus 5-2 as Tommy Umphlett notched three of seven Louisville hits to push his league lead to 59.
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Breeze
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Long shots win three Lebanon races at Raceway trots
Lebanon Raceway trots Monday night saw three winners from long shots. A notable $105.20 payoff came on a $2 wager.
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Bobcats Face Bucks In Final Tuneup At Columbus
Ohio University Bobcats, playoff-bound, travel to Columbus to meet Ohio State Buckeyes in the season finale tuneup. Coach Bob Wren names Don Kreis to pitch with Paul Ebert as probable Marty Karow choice after Friday's Ohio State game was cancelled.
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