Local Heads Anticipate Mud Hens Move From Toledo
Toledo fans fear the club will relocate to Charleston by June 27 after a study of financial woes. Menendez faces pressure to sell or move, with Charleston and Toledo officials mixed about the future. Local sports writers pressure for clarity as equipment shipments hint at a transfer.
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Avila Slams Four Safeties To Lead Rout
Cleveland Indians rout Philadelphia Athletics 11 to 4 as second baseman Bobby Avila stars with four safeties including a second homer, driving in five. Al Rosen also homered, Joe Tipton adds a round-tripper, and Bob Lemon earns his fifth win while Ed Wright holds off late rally.
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Roe Caps 5th Cincinnati Win Streak Halted
Brooklyn Dodgers beat Cincinnati 6 to 4 in the bottom of the ninth to snap the Reds three game win streak and extend New York’s National League lead to four games. Peewee Reese drove in three with two triples as Roe earned his fifth win without a loss despite a late Cincinnati uprising.
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Reds
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Oss
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Brooklyn
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Lumpers Rehire Giammarco and Massaro with Richmond Colts
Former Saginaw players Yogi Giammarco and Joe Massaro return to the Richmond Colts of the Piedmont League after a stint in semi pro North Dakota ball. Wakefield and Libby shine in Double A and American Association, Berdella hits well in Sally League with Columbia Reds.
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Joe Massaro
Saginaw
Richmond Colts
North Dakota
Berdella
John Berdella
Dick Wakefield
Ernie White
Columbia Reds
Reds
Walters named new Brewers pilot in Milwaukee system
Boston unnamed 1950 manager Bucky Walters takes command of the Milwaukee Brewers in the American Association moving from Boston where he has coached since 1950. Walters, 44, previously managed the Reds in 1948 and 1949, posting 98 wins and 160 losses, led the NL in complete games in 1938 1940 and 1941, and once lost a no hit bid to Connie Ryan in 1949. No immediate plans for a pitching coach were announced.
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Boston Braves
Bucky Walters
Milwaukee
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Brewers
Louisville
Charlie Grimm
Tommy Holmes
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Neun
Luke Sewell
Reds
Pilot
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Braves
Connie Ryan
Racing Roundup: Combat Boots Wins Water Color Handicap at Belmont
Belmont Park hosts a strong racing card led by Combat Boots securing a two length victory in the Water Color Classified handicap carrying 126 pounds. The son of Qui Boots Miss Dodo finished a mile and an eighth in 1 15 2 5, with Mostest and Blue Helmet following. Crowd of 20,425 wagered on the favorite, receipts $7 90, $3 90, and $2 90.
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Homers by Dropo Lenhardt Help Tigers Top Bosox 4 2
Ex Tigers stars Walt Dropo and Don Lenhardt powered Detroit to a 4 2 win over Boston, each driving in a run with their eighth homers of the year. Gray earned his second win over the Red Sox as Detroit avenged the prior swap, while Dropo and Lenhardt provided the decisive offense in Fenway Park style.
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Walt Dropo
Don Lenhardt
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Bill Henry
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Ted Gray
Red Sox
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Walcott Victory Worth Over One Hundred Thousand Dollars
In Philadelphia on June 6, heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott earned 103128 for defending his title against Ezzard Charles. Official promoter figures show Walcott's take included a 943133 gate cut and a $60000 TV rights share from a $175000 deal. Charles received the same gate share and a substantial TV cut, totaling 92 thousand and more.
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Municipal Stadium
Herman ‘Taylor Tday
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Little League Band To Play At Legion
The Little League band, official music group for the circuit, performs at the Legion Meld today before Saturday double header. The concert starts at 2:00 PM and continues until game time. Pfaff and Smith meet the Odd Fellows in game one, while Diamond faces Electronics in game two. All band members should gather at 1:00 PM at Londerses with instruments for a group photo.
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Pirates Dominate Giants 8-1 Behind Maglie's Defeat
Pittsburgh rose to last place no more beating the New York Giants 8-1 as Sal Maglie suffered his second loss against nine wins. Dickson earned his third win, Bartirome led with three hits, and the crowd of 20,163 witnessed a rebound from three straight losses to Brooklyn.
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Friday’s Results by The Associated Press Baseball Scores
In Friday night action the National League games saw Chicago beat St Louis, Pittsburgh nipped by Cleveland, New York righty Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati, and Philadelphia downed St. Louis 5 in a night game. American League results included Beale beating New York A and Detroit’s Bouton earning a win. Cleveland lost to Chicago and Washington edged Chicago in another late game.
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Kegler Wil lard Taylor Upsets Nagy In Masters Clash
Wil lard Taylor, from South Charleston West Virginia, edged Cleveland’s Steve Nagy by one pin 762 to 761 in the American Bowling Congress Masters Invitational in Milwaukee. Nagy set a doubles record 145% and nearly topped all events with 2965. Taylor eyes a Friday match with Andy Varipapa as the field narrows toward Saturday’s finish. Taylor credits his front running strategy and 2395 regional league average for the upset, the biggest thrill of his bowling career.
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Field Eye On Harry Leedy In Stock Car Race Tonight
Field looks to challenge Harry Leedy as stock cars return to Dunbar 4-H Fair tonight. Time trials at 7:30 precede races, with several Charleston and St Athan drivers and new entries like Malcolm Coleman expected to race. All drivers belong to the Capitol City Stock Car Racing Association and events are presented by West Virginia Speedways, Inc.
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Charleston
Russ Adkins
H. H. Johnson
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Moose and Jaycees Sweep Pony League Showdowns
Moose Club defeated Rookie Reds 16-5 and Jaycees edged Cycle Shop 20-5 in Pony League action as 85 total runs crossed. Little League saw Purity Maid beat Blossom Dairy 23-16 despite eight errors by Dairy as Teddy Epps led with five hits and Dick Farris added four.
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Cardinals Nip Braves by 5-4
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 4 at home leveraging miscues by Philadelphia. Peanuts Lowrey returned to the lineup and delivered the deciding RBI with an outfield sacrifice fly in the seventh inning.
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