Garver for sale as Browns eye trade with DeWitts
New York reports say Ned Garver could be moved as the St. Louis Browns consider a price war. Garver earned a 4-0 shutout of Boston ending the Red Sox' 10 game win streak, drove in two runs, and helped Cleveland win with Early Wynn pitching. Boston, New York, Cleveland and Detroit loom as possible destinations before the June 15 trade deadline.
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New York
St. Louis Browns
Ned Garver
DeWitt Boys
Macy’s
Sportsman's Park
Garver
Macy
Gimbel
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
DeWitts
Red Sox
Browns
Brownie
St. Louis
Mickey McDermott
Vic Raschi
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia
Comiskey Park
A’s
Early Wynn
Washington
Julio Moreno
Tribe
Harry Simpson
Mitchell
White Sox and A s to Meet Today
The Chicago White Sox, leading the league after a 14 game win streak, face the Philadelphia Athletics in a postponed opener. Manager Paul Richards nominates Joe Dobson to start against Bob Hooper as rain washed out last night’s schedule keeping the Sox two games ahead of the Yankees.
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Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Philadelphia Athletics
Sox
Athletics
Richards
Joe Dobson
Philadelphia
Bob Hooper
New York Yankees
Detroit
Scheid
Bob Kuhlman
Chiefs
Bill Davis
Kuhlman
Rochester
Faribault
Wisconsin Official Quits Big 10 Post
J Kenneth Little resigns as University of Wisconsin faculty representative to the Big 10 conference effective December 31. University president E B Fred will appoint a successor. Little cites workload as registrar and admin duties, and he supported Wisconsin’s stance against Big 10 Rose Bowl participation at Evanston meeting last month. He has served since 1947.
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Madison
Wis
J. Kenneth Little
University of Wisconsin
Guy Sundt
Little
E. B. Fred
Lundt
Evanston
Ill
Shortstop Tourney at Faribault Sunday Plans
Plans completed for the annual Faribault Shortstop golf tournament at the Faribault country club. Open to all southern Minnesota amateurs with Friday qualifying rounds and further rounds today. The low 16 qualifiers advance to the championship flight, with defending champion Gene Christianson of Northfield exempt from qualifying.
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Faribault
Faribault Country Club
Minnesota
Gene Christianson
Northfield
Boys Signups for Playground Baseball Monday
All boys interested in playing playground baseball can sign Monday at 1 30 p m at the Athletic field and Chesner park. Participants will be divided into Peewee Midget and Junior leagues with Harold Hastings and Ove Berven in charge.
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Chesner Park
Harold
Red) Hastings
Ove Berven
Leaders Keep Pace in WIBC Bowling Meet
The Hickman Whirlaways of Indianapolis maintain the team lead with 2705, 74 pins ahead of Colonial Branch of Detroit as the WIBC opening day continues. Ethel Vogelsang of Buffalo leads all-events with 1741, Bea Smith drops to 1736, Ida Simpson remains singles leader at 639, and Amarillo duo Billie Melton and Ruth Dorris top doubles with 1157. Marie Bedney of Owatonna ranks eighth in singles with 593. she and Fay Dunker sit tenth in doubles at 1096.
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Seattle
Hickman Whirlaways
Indianapolis
Colonial Branch
Detroit
Ethel Vogelsang
Buffalo
N. Y
Milwaukee
Bea Smith
Bea
Ida Simpson
Amarillo
Tex
Billie Melton
Ruth Dorris
Marie Bedney
Owatonna
Fay Dunker
Hot Rod Meet Opens at Mower County Fair Grounds
The first race of the 1951 season will run Sunday June 10 at the Mower County fair grounds track. Illinois drivers led by Bernie Wehner are named for cash prizes as at least 20 top Midwest hot rod racers compete under Minnesota Roadster Racing association management and Mower County Fair sponsorship.
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Midwest
Mower County Fairgrounds
Minnesota Roadster Racing Association
Mower County
Pacific Coast League Scoreboard Report
Portland defeated San Francisco 4 to 1 as San Diego beat Los Angeles 2 to 1. Seattle posted a 9 to 3 win over Hollywood, while Oakland triumphed 8 to 7 over Sacramento.
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Portland
San Francisco
San Diego
Los Angeles
Seattle
Holywood
Oakland
Sacramento
Packers at Albert Lea and Winona DeRose Seeks 5th Straight Win
Austin Packers aim for a fourth straight win as they tour Albert Lea and Winona. Carl DeRose seeks a fifth straight victory after a 2-0 opener. Bud Burns shuffles the lineup with Marquardt or Petrich on the mound. The Memorial Day doubleheader at Albert Lea and Sunday night at Winona highlight a busy week in the Southern Minnesota league.
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Owatonna
Emil Scheid
Austin Packers
Albert Lea
Packers
Carl DeRose
DeRose
Bud Burns
Austin
Rollie Marquardt
Paul Petrich
Marquardt
Petrich
Burns
Ray Riley
George Sprys
Waseca
Rochester
Mankato
Winona
Chiefs
Marcusen Park
Crosby Seeks Signatures From College Players
Bing Crosby toured Seattle University to obtain autographs from players. He chased John and Ed O'Brien from South Amboy New Jersey and Ernie Pastornicky also from South Amboy who impressed by beating the Washington Huskies with three hits. All three show no interest in turning pro now.
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Seattle
Bing Crosby
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bing
Seattle University
O’brien Twins
South Amboy
N. J
Ernie Pastornicky
John
Ed O’brien
Pastornicky
University of Washington Huskies
Racing Driver Lemuel Patterson Killed At Alcyon Park
Lemuel Patterson a 27 year old driver from Clifton Heights Pa died after his car plunged down a 15 foot bank at Alcyon Park speedway in Pitman New Jersey before 4500 spectators. He was killed when the car struck a tree after the crash.
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Pitman
N. J
Lemuel Patterson
Clifton Heights
Alcyon Park Speedway
Big Time Tournament Showcases Worst Golf at Arlington
The Washington Post hosts a duffer’s delight at the Army Navy Golf Club in Arlington Virginia with cabinet members judges senators admirals and generals among the players. Proceeds aid combat juvenile delinquency while spectators are urged to wear steel helmets for safety in the galleries.
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Washington
Army-Navy Golf Club
Arlington
Washington Post
Big Nine baseball and golf tourneys postponed to Wednesday
Heavy rain and cold weather forced the Big Nine to postpone its baseball and golf tournaments. Golf will be played at Northfield Country Club over 27 holes, baseball at Carleton College diamonds. Seven baseball teams including Austin and Mankato will seek the title. Albert Lea defends golf crown with Austin runner-up.
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Northfield
Northfield Country Club
Carleton College Diamonds
Austin
Mankato
Rochester
Winona
Red Wing
Owatonna
Faribault
Albert Lea
Walt Lembeke
Loel Jan
Ronald Anderson
Bob Nelson
Jack Buck
Allan Anderson
Last Chance for Pin Teams
Bowing teams face final night to dethrone C. B. OMalley Inc of Chicago in the ABC five man. OMalley Keglers hit 3070 on May 13 while Auburn Florists of Erie Pa threatened after moving into first place. Top contenders include Midway Lanes St. Louis Gypsy Inn Cincinnati Paradise Palms Detroit Twin Boro Veterans Association Conemaugh Johnstown Pa. The ABC double elimination tournament ends tonight and Lee Jouglard Detroit holder of 775 series leads the singles division. he will meet the winner of the Harich Wilman semifinal.
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O'Malley Keglers
Auburn Florists
Erie
ABC
Midway Lanes
St. Louis
Gypsy Inn
Cincinnati
Paradise Palms
Detroit
Twin Boro Veterans Association
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Lee Jouglard
Bill Harich
Joe Wilman
City League S-Ball Teams Resume Action
City league softball resumes play with four 8 p.m. games at the Athletic field. Monday features A & S Parts versus the Big Four. Kinney's faces Nates Surplus Tuesday. A & S Parts meets Marigold Wednesday. Kinney's plays Austin Bus Line Thursday. Lefty's Bar, Big Four and Kinney's remain undefeated after one week.
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Athletic
A & S Parts
Big Four
Kinney’s
Nates Surplus
Marigold
Austin
Lefty’s Bar
Brewers and Blues knot for lead in league race
Milwaukee and Kansas City share the top spot at .600 after a 5-0 Milwaukee win over the Blues. Blues hold a half game edge due to more wins, while Milwaukee's Bob Chipman and Charley Gorin combined for a near no hit bid in a freak first inning bunt play. Toledo routed Columbus 13-0, Louisville beat Indianapolis 9-5, and St Paul at Minneapolis postponed due to weather.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Kansas City
American Association
Blues
Brewers
Bob Chipman
Charley Gorin
Chipman
Ernie Nevel
Corin
Bob
Toledo
Columbus
Red Bird
Billy Hoeft
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Gorin
Unseresvek Landbek
Page
Partee
Minneapolis
16 Cars Bid at Owatonna 100 Mile Stock Car Race
A field of 16 autos will start in the 100 mile late model stock car race at Owatonna fairground Sunday at 2 30 p m. Favorite drivers include Wally Dahl Bill Lehman and wild Bill Harrison. Dahl from Minneapolis drives a 1951 Oldsmobile 88 and seeks prize money after a Spring field win and a Spencer Iowa crash. The $1800 purse lures competitors such as Bobby Dugan of Tampa and Minneapolis driver Chuck Magnusson who wheels a 1951 Hudson Hornet. Time trials precede the race.
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Owatonna
Fairground
Wally Dahl
Bill Lehman
Wild Bill Harrison
Dahl
Minneapolis
Springfield
Spencer
Iowa
Bobby Dugan
Tampa
Fla
Midwest
Chuck Magnusson
Mason City
Army Picks Leader at West Point 1952 Baseball Team Captain
Thomas E. Fitzpatrick of Kalamazoo Michigan was elected captain of the 1952 Army baseball team at West Point New York on Friday.
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ARMY
West Point
N. Y
Thomas E. Fitzpatrick
Kalamazoo
Mich
Presko Keeps Cardinals near top with strong rookie Presko
Joe Presko rises in the Cardinals rotation after being unsigned last spring. He signed in the Kansas City Ban Johnson league in 1946 and quickly dominated, fanning 60 in four games. Scouts praise his control and speed for his size, noting his businesslike approach and potential as a top pitcher.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
Cardinals
Joe Presko
Joe
Runt Marr
Presko
Kansas City
Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
St. Joseph
Marr
Maglie Completes Eighth Straight Win in 8-2 Giants Victory
Sal Maglie stretched his unbeaten stretch to eight straight decisions as the New York Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 8 to 2. Maglie allowed five hits while the Giants slapped 13 hits, including homers by Bobby Thomson and Whitey Lockman.
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New York
Sal Maglie
Pittsburgh Pirates
Maglie
Giants
Bobby Thompson
Whitey Lockman
Pirates
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Don Newcombe
Joe Adcock
Adcock
Miracle
Boston Braves
Chicago
Johnny Sain
Braves
Bob Schultz
Sam Jethroe
Dutch Leonard
Plan Changes for Ice Loop
Kansas City report says Wichita Kansas and Sioux City Iowa may apply for U S Hockey league membership. League president Ron Cook notes six current members Milwaukee St Paul Denver Kansas City Omaha Tulsa. A 48 game schedule from late October to March 1 with playoffs by March 15 is possible. Wichita club may connect with the Cleveland Barons for talent.
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Kansas City
Wichita
Kas
Sioux City
Iowa
Ron Cook
Minneapolis
Omaha
Cook
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Denver
Tulsa
Cleveland Barons
American Hockey League
League Leaders Highlight Early Baseball Statistics
The clipping lists leading NL players with Hodges and Campanella in home runs tied to Brooklyn, Boston and Pittsburgh figures. It notes hitting percentages and strikeout tallies for several teams and players including Magie and Raschi in different leagues.
Long Island Catcher Signs With Brooklyn Dodgers
Michael Napoli a 19 year old catcher from Long Island university signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers for about 10000 dollars. Napoli to report to Greenwood Miss Dodgers farm in the class C Cotton States league after a Newport News contract yesterday.
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Brooklyn
Michael Napoli
Long Island University
Brooklyn Dodgers
Napoli
Newport News
Greenwood
Miss
Dodgers
Pitching reshuffle eyed as Scheid loans for title run
In the Press Box column a pitching shakeup is hoped to clinch the Southern Minnesota league pennant. Carl DeRose dominates with a four game win streak and a 32-0 shutout of Albert Lea, while Sam and Kuhlman struggle with health and form. Woody Johnson could join to bolster the staff if terms are negotiated. Dodgers reportedly seek prospects Dick Shipe and Bobby Dolan from Minnesota with strong pro potential.
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Emil Scheid
Carl DeRose
DeRose
Albert Lea
Bill Davis
Sam
Poy
Bob Kuhlman
Kuhlman
Austin
Scheid
Woody Johnson
Tennessee
Johnson
Davis
House
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dick Shipe
Bobby Dolan
Faribault
Dolan
Bob
Paddy DeMarco and Eddie Giosa Iconic Los Angeles Brief
Paddy DeMarco and Eddie Giosa figure in a Los Angeles boxing note with reference to 138 pounds and a 10 round frame. Names presented in fragmented OCR style without clear event details.
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Rae
Paddy DeMarco
Eddie Giosapple
Mnet
Katie
Ree Dede
Los Angeles
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Lindgren
Gilmore
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Medebe
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Rarquardt
Winona Madrid
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Fuchs
Lee
Sobota
Leach
Nascaki
Michalowski
Haines
Hayek Park
Hugh Orphan
Jack Haines
Marty Lee
Winona Teachers College
Jim Phipps
Ted Williams
Big Nine
C. B. O’malley, Inc
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Mueller
Okrie
Mccall
Hutchings
Chambers
Mangan
Hoeft i Incuaee
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Peterson
Moford
Clear
Marshall
Bill Daly
SBC
Billy Southworth
Pete Perini
Ohio State
Pete
Hagerstown
Indiana University
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Bill Holzbach
Pete Fisher
Jerry Ellis
Clyde Smith
Phillies
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Panella
Schultz
Leonard
Walker
Friend
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McCullough
Westrum
Hott
Tate
Nider and Hodges
Brooka
Robinson
Wiliams
New Bay Zoo
Strikeou
Raschi
Long Island
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Chattanooga
Southern Association
Shipe
Hamline University
Owatonna Fairgrounds
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