Grass troubles at Laidley Field spark turf worries
Laidley Field committee reports experimental grass beds and patchy growth while Meadow Brook expert Mike Koenig tests turf startup methods. The piece notes concerns over fall sowing timing and that fall football drills and band practice may be restricted to protect the turf.
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Star Transferees Sign With Chicago Hormets
Two standout transfers from the Brooklyn Dodgers, halfbacks Bob Chappins and Bob Hoernschemeyer, today signed 1948 contracts with the Chicago Hormets in Chicago.
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Seven American Legion Contests on Schedule
Seven American Legion baseball league games are listed for Saturday Sunday and Monday. Highlights include Kainsville versus Summersville at 2:20 PM Saturday and South Charleston against the AU Bide Police at Legion Field 5:30 PM. Sunday features Summersville at Richwood 3:36 PM London versus Elk Kanawha 5:30 PM Kenawhs City and Montgomery at Belo 2:30 PM. Monday shows Whitesville at East Bank 5 PM.
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Tribe Divides Two With Jets
Dayton Indians split a doubleheader with Grand Rapids, winning 3-3 in the nightcap while losing the opener 4-3. Dick Kinaman homered for Dayton, and Jets pitchers struggled with errors aiding Muskegon and Saginaw in later games.
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Turner Returned to Indianapolis Club after Pirates stint
Indiana Business Associate Ted Sullivan announced today that catcher Karl Turner has been returned to the Indianapolis Arnerican Association club after a brief one day stay with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Welch Manager Quits in Appalachian League Change
Welch Miners manager William iBrick Botiner resigns today in Class D Appalachian league and Mise Sheshka, ex South Atlantic league outfielder, is named new manager.
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Bass Season Opens Amid Wide State Fishing Reports
Anglers flock to state streams as bass, crappie, and other fish open for the season. Conditions vary by county with good water in many areas despite recent rains, while portions of Elk and Stew River and several counties report muddied or uncertain streams. Minimum bass length set at nine inches. season runs through April 30, 1950 with a four month extension on largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass.
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Arrows Top Senators 4-2 in Watt Powell Night Showdown
In a pitching duel at Watt Powell Park, Flint Arrowa beat the Senators 4-2 behind Jim Cronin and Bon Nieman. Henderson fanned nine over six innings, while Nuxhall struggled with control as Nuxhall allowed six hits and two walks.
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Gravely's Nine Defeats Sloan's 13 to 1 on Two-Hitter Night
Darrel Hill pitched a two hitter as Gravely's routed Sloan's 13 to 1 in Dunlar Industrial Softball League play. Walker had four hits in five at bats including a double to spark the Gravely attack.
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Indians Pound Yankees to Extend Hot Streak
The Cleveland Indians crushed the New York Yankees 10 to 4 to stretch their winning run to six games. Ken Keltner and Chuck Essegian added power, with Lopy, Doby, and Lemon contributing homers as the Tribe improved to four games over .500 and four games behind the top. Brooklyn beat Chicago 2-1 as Robinson and Hodges produced key hits, while Cincinnati topped Boston 7-2 aided by new acquisitions.
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Watt Powell Plaque Unveiled In Charleston Park
A bronze Watt Powell Park plaque was unveiled at the main entrance of the model stadium named for Powell. Charleston Lodge No 202 sponsored the ceremony with dignitaries including Thomas Halligan and Cy Young present. the plaque honors Powell’s role in reviving organized baseball in Charleston.
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Finals Slated Today in NCAA Track Event
LA on June 17 NCAA track and field nationals open with preliminary heats as 700 fans attend. Charles Moore of Garnet wins 440 heat in 47.5 seconds, with Billy Parker and Reggie Pearman also advancing. Johnny Groth, Tiger rookie outfielder, noted in wrap.
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Bucky Walters Denies Resignation Rumors
Cincinnati manager Bucky Walters rejected rumors he will quit within a month after a Herald Tribune report. Reds president Warren Giles called the story absurd, saying Walters merely suffered indigestion and was on the field next day. The Reds faced the Boston Braves in a spring training game.
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Martin Refutes Reds Manager Rumor In Miami
Pepper Martin, in his first year managing the Miami team in the Class 3 Florida International League, says he is surprised by a New York Herald Tribune report linking him to a Reds managerial role. He calls the report unfounded and notes his team sits three games behind Havana Cobans in second place.
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Robinson Far Ahead in Poll in All Star Balloting
Chicago June report shows Eddie Robinson leading the American League first base vote race with 45 602 ballots as the All Star poll nears the 185 000 mark. Ted Williams remains the top vote getter with 61 242 votes while Perris Fein trails by 10 716 in second place.
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City Net Action Sets Top Seedings in Tennis Tourney
The 23rd Edgewood Country Club tennis tournament runs June 16 to 26 with 39 men in singles. Top seeds Bowler Bojarsky Lutz and Wolfe lead seedings. first round matches set today. Bowler pursues a fourth straight singles title.
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