Lemon Tops Giants in Spring Training Opening Day
Bob Lemon pitched a complete game and collected five hits as the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2. Al Rosen homered and doubled, while teammates hit two more Giants pitchers, Jack Kramer and Andy Hansen, with an unearned run blemish from an Indians error.
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Wertz and Mullin power Tigers past White Sox in spring game
Detroit beat Chicago 7 to 5 in an exhibition at Looe Park before 271 fans. Vic Wertz and Pat Mullin homered for Detroit while Luke Appling returned to the White Sox lineup at shortstop to rest Chico Carrasquel. Freddy Hutchinson pitched seven innings for the Tigers and took the win as Mickey Haefner absorbed the loss. Gus Zernial hit his fourth spring homer for Chicago.
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Cubs edge Cards to finish road slate strong in exhibition
The Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 to take three of four in a series as Brecheen struggled for six innings. Pres Ward hit a homer and a double, Frank Hiller earned the win, while Joe Garagiola and Eddie Miller hit homers for the Cards. The game ended early to allow trains home. Marion honors Krog as honorary captain at Chamber of Commerce dinner.
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Big Ten Opens 1953 Season Against Non Conference Foes
Every Big Ten team will start the 1953 season with a nonleague opponent, marking the first such setup since war years. The 9 teams play 27 conference games and 27 nonconference games for a 54-game schedule, with fraught trips to the East and West Coast. Michigan State and Notre Dame each draw three Big Ten matchups. Nebraska, Iowa State, Southern Methodist, Texas and Miami appear twice, while California, UCLA, and Navy also feature in the early lineup.
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Pole Vault Pit Improves Hope For Drake Record
Drake relays boss Tom Deckard upgrades the pole vault pit for the 41st Drake Relays April 28-29, adding a 150 foot cinder approach to the south runway. Top contenders include Minnesota’s Harry Cooper and Illinois’ Don Laz, with challengers from Oklahoma Oregon Michigan and Nebraska aiming to surpass the 14 foot barrier and threaten Beefus Bryan’s 14 1/16 inch mark set in 1940.
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Oklahoma
U of Washington Cage Coach Quits
Seattle AP reports Art ieLarney resigned as basketball and baseball coach at the University of Washington on doctor orders. He cited exhaustion and said he needs rest and is unsure what he will do next.
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Palmer Mangrum Lead in $10,000 North Fulton Open
John Palmer and Lloyd Mangrum shot 69 to take a one stroke lead in the opening round of the $10,000 North Fulton Open in Atlanta. Six players, including Henry Ransom, Clayton Heafner, Frank Stranahan, Avery Beck, and Red Williams, followed a stroke back.
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Schroeder May Defend Net Title at Wimbledon
Ted Schroeder may defend his Wimbledon net title this summer in England. The Californian previously said he would not go but added he could arrange his business to take a couple of weeks off if possible.
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Don Alfano and Ted Lotz optioned to Des Moines
Shortstop Don Alfano and outfielder Ted Lotz were optioned to Des Moines of the Western League on Thursday, trimming the Nashville Vols roster to 23, one above the Southern Association limit.
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Amateur Ring Card Promises 52 Fights Next Friday
Fighters from DuBuque Davenport Waterloo Tama Cedar Rapids and Rockford Ill enter a championship amateur boxing tournament at Memorial Coliseum next Friday night with at least 12 bouts. Bob Hughes promoter said trophies are on display at Tony's Grill and tickets are sold at Tony's Becks Armstrongs Airport Inn and Dytrts. Sammy Peters Tama who won and lost by knockout this week will fight main bout against Jack Webber DuBuque.
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