Bobcats face Illini in pivotal playoff opener
Ohio University relies on Shelly Swank for the opening District IV playoff against Illinois. Coach Bob Wren plans a quick second option with Scotty Griesheimer and Don Kreis ready, while Dukawich paces the Bobcats at .378 and leads with 34 hits and 24 RBIs.
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Error in 8th Gives Yanks 3-2 Victory
In New York on May 29 substitute Billy Hitchcock booted a grounder allowing Yogi Berra to score the winning run as the Yankees edged the Athletics 3-2. Vic Raschi won his 23rd, Hank Bauer hit a first inning solo homer, and Kellner’s eight hits yielded three runs.
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Giants Star Willie Mays Enlists in Army Service
New York Giants centerfielder Willie Mays was sworn into the Army for a two year period at the induction center and sent to Camp Kilmer New Jersey. Manager Leo Durocher advised him to play ball in the Army to stay in condition for a return to the Giants.
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Futile Pinch Hitters for Pirates Highlight Manager Meyer’s Frustration
In the Pirates first 17 games under Manager Billy Meyer, 28 pinch hitters were used with only four base hits. Nine issued walks and 15 strikeouts followed. Bill Benton accounted for two of the hits before moving on to the Giants.
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Share Winnings Seeks Readers Aid for Tipster
The London Daily Worker urged readers to share winnings after its sports columnist forecast the Aga Khan’s three year old Tulyar won at 11-2. The paper said it needed 2,472 pounds urgently as it struggles to meet expenses.
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Oldster Invents Sports Gadgets in Altoona
Seven patents filed by 7 year-old Joe Parks showcase new devices for fishing and boating. Innovations include a hands free leg fishing aid, a noiseless fish friendly anchor, a retrievable deep hooked fish leader, an adaptable fishing weight, and a rear view boat mirror for row boats.
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Thief on Base Stirs Duke Alumnus in Pro Baseball
Durham report notes Duke University 1950 graduate Brandon Davis, now with the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, stole 79 bases across three minor league teams last year. He was thrown out only three times, twice attempting to steal third and once at home.
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Sapn Nes AMERICAN ASSOCIATION matchups listed
The schedule shows Toledo at Columbus Milwaukee at Kansas City Indianapolis at Louisville Minneapolis at St. Paul St. Paul at Minneapolis with both morning and afternoon designations.
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Favorable Weather Looms for S500 Indianapolis Race
The 500 mile Indianapolis race heads to a Memorial Day start at 11 a.m. CDT under warm, partly cloudy skies. Forecasts expect no TV coverage, just the Speedway radio network. Favorites include Johnny Parsons, Jack McGrath, and foreign challenger Alberto Ascari, with 24 cars qualified and a field led by Novi V-8s and a Ferrari V-12.
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Kennel Club to Resume 30th Show at Tuxedo Park
The Tuxedo Kennel Club prepares for its 30th show in Tuxedo Park New Jersey with the event resuming July 26 after a May 1947 run. The article also lists baseball scores from the American and National Leagues including New York and Philadelphia games.
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Last 300 Game Winner Grove Tied to Yankees
Irv Noren, newly acquired by the Yankees from Washington, posted a .345 batting mark by hitting safely in 11 of 14 games against New York last season. Bob McChesney of the Giants works in an aircraft plant in Long Island during the off-season.
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Michigan State Wins Big Ten Tennis Title
The Michigan State tennis team captured the Western Conference championship, their first conference title, marking a historic milestone in the program.
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Hard to Get Out Bobby Adams Quiet 1951 Season
Bobby Adams of the Cincinnati Reds played 125 games in 1951 and produced only six productive outs. Horace Lisenbee, pitching for the Philadelphia A's against the White Sox in 1936, allowed 26 hits to Chicago.
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Delaware Park Mile Oval Description Highlights Size
Delaware Park race track stands as the sole major mile oval in the country with both the front and back stretches each 100 feet wide.
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Ferrer Dominates Openers for Senators in Six Starts
Wes Ferrer of the Washington Senators won all six opening day pitching assignments in his career, showcasing his enduring success on the season's first tilt.
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Wes Ferrer
Washington Senators
Grover Cleveland Alexander Sets NL Shutout Record
Grover Cleveland Alexander holds the National League career mark with 90 shutouts, the most in league history.
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Facts and figures on the 36th 500 mile Memorial Day race
Details on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway setup and contenders. Thirty three cars qualified from seventy entries with a record 135.504 mph average. pole by Freddie Aga bashian and the Cummins Diesel. fastest trials car by Chet Miller at 139.934 mph. Purse around $200,000. crowd estimated up to 200,000. Start at 11 am CDT. weather warm and partly cloudy. no TV, radio coverage by Speedway network.
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Dodgers Rally To Crush Braves In Home Run Show
Brooklyn bats erupted for four homers as the Dodgers beat Boston 7 to 3 to end a three game skid and narrow the gap on the New York Giants. Andy Pafko Jackie Robinson Pee Wee Reese and Gil Hodges homered off starter Joe Johnson and other hitters contributed 11 hits. Chris Van Cuyk earned his fourth win with relief from Joe Black in the sixth.
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One-Armed Hero DuQuoin Hurler
DuQuoin high school capped its 1952 season sharing a conference title as Dennis Morefield pitched in relief to beat Carbondale 14-3. The southpaw with a right arm amputation retired the last nine batters in order and even covered first base for an out.
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Williams Debut Delivers Double in 1939 Sox Debacle
Ted Williams, in his Red Sox debut in 1939, doubled in four plate appearances but the Yankees defeated Boston 2 to 0. The game marked Williams first major league action for Boston in the loss to New York.
Phillies Rally Stuns Giants in 6 5 Win
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Giants 6 to 5 to shrink the NL lead over the Brooklyn Dodgers to a game and a half. Giants staged a ninth inning push with four singles but fell short as relief by Konstanty Hansen and Heintzleman closed it out.
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Ohio 24000 to take part in golf day
Ed Graf predicts about 24000 Ohioans will join National Golf Day on Saturday. Players at state courses will strive to beat Ben Hogan’s score in Dallas with handicaps. One dollar extra fee funds USC and a national golf fund. Sponsors are the Pro Golfers Association and Life Magazine.
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Kentucky coach's assistant injured in car crash
Cincinnati police report Paul Dietzel 27 of Lexington Kentucky university assistant football coach was injured Thursday in an automotive collision.
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University of Kentucky
Redlegs Purchase Phil Haugstad from Brooklyn
Cincinnati Reds announce the cash acquisition of pitcher Phil Haugstad from Brooklyn. General manager Gabe Paul confirmed a cash deal with undisclosed terms. Haugstad, 28, appeared in 21 games for the Brooks last season, posting no wins and one loss.
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WVU Basketball Coach Red Brown Posts 20 Win Seasons
West Virginia University coach Red Brown has achieved 20 win seasons in four of five years. His teams average 22 victories per season with seven losses overall.
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