Ulrich Wins Berth in National Open
Austin's Wally Ulrich earned a National Open berth at Woodhill by 2 over par posting 144 total over 36 holes. He led Les Bolstad by three, with Bolstad at 147, Cedarlheim 157, Kidd 158, as Ulrich prepares for the Birmingham Michigan event June 14 to 16.
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Open golf qualifiers list shows Vines and Mackay Surviving trials
New York reports 126 players advanced from sectional trials for the 51st U S Open at Oakland Hills Birmingham Michigan June 14 16. Lee Mackay Jr of Birmingham and Ellsworth Vines of Los Angeles qualified with 73 73 146 and 70 68 138 respectively, joining many exempt players including Bobby Locke Sam Arzetta Frank Stranahan Chandler Harper and past champions.
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Los Angeles
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el Paso
Amarillo Country Club
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Southern Pines
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Blues Top St Cloud in Wisconsin Night Sweep
In Northern league action Wisconsin teams led with the St. Cloud Rox losing 54 42 to Superior. Eau Claire Bears shut out Duluth Dukes 2-0 in seven innings then won 3-1. Grand Forks Chiefs beat Aberdeen 2-1 ending an eight game skid. Fargo Moorhead Twins beat Sioux Falls Canaries 6-4 with a two run ninth inning surge.
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Proximity Retired Queen of Trotters Ends Storied Career
GOSHEN N Y Queen of the trotters Proximity a top money winner in harness racing history has been retired Ralph Verhurst of Victor N Y and his son Gordon own the mare They bought her for 10000 after she finished racing last fall with a lame foot she had earned 252929 Scott who raised her at Walnut Hall farm bought Proximity for 350 in 1943 The owner said she should be remembered as a great champion and receive a long rest Beverly Hanson won the third round of the Women’s British Amateur Championship at Broadstone England Dot Kielty and Mrs Betty Singleton were eliminated
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Millers Rally Past Saints 8-3 in Mon Night Victory
Minneapolis remains within one game of idle first place Milwaukee after beating St. Paul 8-3. The Millers erupted for four runs in the seventh and eighth innings as Artie Wilson led with three singles in a nine hit attack.
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Owatonna Aces Top Mankato In Ten Inning Victory
Owatonna tightens hold on first in Southern Minnesota League by beating Mankato 4 to 3 in 10 innings. Jim O'Brien drives in the winning run with a 10th inning double as Arnie Glebel, Jack Ness, and Ray Gittens homer or contribute. Mankato led 3-0 before Owatonna's rally. next game at Austin tonight with three other league games on the schedule.
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Baseball Schedule Changes At Austin High School
Athletic director Harold Hastings announced several changes for Austin high school baseball. The team canceled a game with Rochester and will face Owatonna at Marcusen Park at 8 p.m. Wednesday. B teams play at 6 30 p.m. Two games are scheduled with the B team. The Big Nine conference tournament at Northfield, postponed last Saturday, will be played next Saturday instead of Wednesday.
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Red) Hastings
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Four White Sox Players Among Bat Leaders
Four White Sox players ranked among the American League batting leaders through Sunday. Nelson Fox led the way for Chicago’s infielders at .362, Orestes Minoso followed at .359, Jim Busby stood seventh at .333, with additional Sox batters listed among the top 10 including Vern Stephens and Dom DiMaggio.
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Ray Coleman
St. Louis
Gil Coan
Washington
Larry Doby
Cleveland
Hustling Hank Majeski Returns to Philadelphia
Hank Majeski a 35 year old third baseman is back with the Philadelphia Athletics after a swap that sent Kermit Wahl to Chicago. The deal also involved Paul Lehner and cash to St Louis and follows a complex 1949 history of A's trades. Majeski's return prompts reflection on baseball's unpredictable moves and his uncertain standing with the A's.
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Skowron Hits On and Off Field in Yankee Farm System
Bill Skowron, rated a top third base prospect from Purdu e University, is thriving in the Yankee farm system with Norfolk of the Piedmont league after a stint with Binghamton. He’s switching to outfield to protect his bat, already belting three homers for Norfolk and a 410 foot shot at Lynchburg. Also notes Wisconsin and Minnesota fishing seasons, and a Jian Jewett anecdote about a ball hitting his own car.
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Sites Selected for 5 Hockey Tourneys
The Amateur Hockey Association of the United States on Monday chose sites for five national tournaments next winter and named chairmen. The pee wee event for under 14s will be in Minneapolis the first week of March 1952, chaired by Don Clark of Anoka. Eliminations span Michigan-Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, New England, and New Jersey. Minnesota is set for the U S senior tournament under Amy Rekdahl. Also note the Dodgers' Opening Day attendance topples 30,000 thrice against the Giants.
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Davis to Get Job Stopping Loop Leaders
Owatonna braves visit to Marcusen Park as the league leaders face the Austin Packers in a showdown. Emil Scheid’s club rides a four game streak and aims to derail the Loop leaders with a fresh pitching and hitting lineup.
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Packers Seek Redemption After Aces Setback
Packer Averages chase a win after a 6 1 deficit in the first meeting with the Aces. Clair Tobias held them to three hits while Jack LaVelle drove in four with a single a double and a homer. Jim To bias may start against them with Walt Stenborg slated for a second start. Davis targets a second win in five starts as the Packers reshuffle the batting order with Red Lindgren moving to fourth and Joe Cavosie batting second. Woody Johnson will play pro ball this summer ending a lefthanded pitching option for Scheid.
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Mankato
Bill Davis
Carl DeRose
Winona
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Faribault
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Sam House
Red Lindgren
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Joe Cavosie
Joe Raso
Woody Johnson
Fifteen Minnesota Baseball Players Win Letters
Fifteen baseball players led a total of 42 Minnesota athletes awarded letters by the senate committee on intercollegiate athletics. Track athletes totaled 11 letters while golf and tennis earned nine and six respectively. Melvin Jensen of Albert Lea won a wrestling letter after an earlier injury limited points.
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Red Wing
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Royalton
Wayne Pitman
Robbinsdale
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Granite Falls
Kenneth Jorde
Thief River Falls
Big Four Defeats A S Parts To Tie Softball Standings
Big Four edged A S Parts 15 to 4 at the Athletic field Monday night to join Lefty's Bar atop the City Softball league standings. Big Four collected 10 hits off pitcher Peterson while Kelly shut down A S Parts for eight runs. Kinney’s fakes were noted for Nates Surplus in the evening schedule.
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Indians End Lopat Jinx with 8-2 Win Over Yankees
Cleveland edges the Yankees 8-2 to snap Ed Lopat’s long run of dominance. Mexican Mike Garcia shatters the jinx with a 10-hit performance, while the Indians ignite a six-run burst after Laz Lopat exits early. The romp marks Cleveland’s third straight win over New York and their ninth in a row.
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Musial Powers Cardinals Past Giants in 7-2 Win
Stan Musial blasted two homers and a single with three RBIs to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the New York Giants 7-2 as Joe Presko limited the Giants on eight hits. Cincinnati rallied from a 7-0 hole to beat Boston 10-7 with Connie Ryan and Grady Hatton each driving in three. Gus Bell hit for the cycle to spark Pittsburgh’s 12-4 win over Philadelphia as Bob Friend earned his first big league victory. Rain halted the Dodgers at Chicago in Brooklyn after two scoreless innings.
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Musial Surges Toward Fifth NL Batting Crown
New York reports Stan Musial of the St. Louis Cardinals climbing from seventh to second in the National League batting race. He improves his average to .370, overtaking Jackie Robinson who dips to a .403 pace lead. Cal Abrams falls from .451 to .333 as Pee Wee Reese, Richie Ashburn, and Bob Elliott move into the top ten.
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Flying Finns Seek State Track Title For Embarrass
Embarrass Minnesota hopes to claim the state high school track title at Minneapolis meet led by Werner Wirta who has run the mile in 4 38 1 and Ray Nevala who posted 21.8 in the 220 and anchors a 1 36 3 relay. The town’s five runners have already upset District 27 and Region Seven foes, challenging a repeat of last year’s Owatonna victory margin.
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Rockets Take Team Title in State Tennis
Rochester claimed the team title at the state high school tennis tournament in Minneapolis with a strong six point lead as singles and doubles winners were to be decided. Hibbing St. Louis Park and Minneapolis North trailed with two points each while Fairmont Deephaven Bemidji and two St Paul prep schools Wilson and Johnson had one point apiece.
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Dodgers End Cubs Streak With 13 1 Victory
Today marks the anniversary of the Brooklyn Dodgers reclaiming first place in the National League by routing the Chicago Cubs 13 to 1. The recap highlights a decisive win and the seasonal shift.
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England
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Owatonna Wins District Four Title in Eight Inning Win
Owatonna defeated Kenyon 10 to 0 in eight innings to capture the District Four baseball championship. Bill Dugan pitched a no hit game with 15 strikeouts and Bill Guse drove in the winning run with a single in the eighth inning.
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