Charleston Gets Toledo Ball Club Triumphs and Tensions
Charleston sports writer notes Danny Menendez faces criticism for Toledo reverses but defends his finances and hard work. Charleston officials led by Mayor Copenhayer and bank president McDavid push for organized baseball, with a Toledo opener loss and a birthday clash between Bill Martin and Rollie Hemsley marking the trip.
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National Bank of Commerce
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Menendez
Bill Martin
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Senators Move Toledo Franchise to Charleston in 1952
The American Association transfers the Toledo Mud Hens to Charleston after failed local support. Menendez, owner since 1951, secures a $40,000 pledge from Charleston businessmen and aims for a working agreement with a major league club next season. League directors approve the move as Toledo fans retreat.
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Home slate for local Senators schedule list
The Charleston Senators list their remaining home games with dates and opponents. June events include Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus and St Paul. July brings Indianapolis and Kansas City among others, with August featuring Minneapolis Milwaukee and more, including potential doubleheaders.
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Senators to play extended home slate at Watt Powell Park
Powell Park extends receipt of tickets at a premium as Mayor Copenhaver vows to raise capacity for 1953. The Senators, under Rollie Hemsley, face Louisville, Indianapolis, Columbus, and midwest foes in a June to July schedule with a long road trip ahead after a home stretch. Babe Barna and Nino Escellerra join the Toledo roster amid a season of ups and downs for the club chased by the eight American Association teams with Parke Carroll commenting on the chances.
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Racing Roundup Cold Heart Cups Feature at Aqueduct
New York June 23 Pat Provenzano's Cold Heart with Jockey Ray York shared the lead before a crowd of 20,000 at Aqueduct. Cold Heart won the Fierette purse for 4 1/2 furlongs, while York rode two other winners Gay Grecque and Censorship. Cold Heart, a two year old filly by Revoked, is owned by a former New York state senator. The track was wet. time 1 05 4 5.
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Eleven-run inning fuels 12-6 Bosox win over Tigers
Boston Red Sox rally with 11 runs in the fourth inning to defeat Detroit 12-6. Ivan Delocko earned his fourth win, allowing a Walt Dropo homer and seven other hits as Detroit starter Ted Gray struggled after facing eight batters. Boston piled eight singles, a double, three walks and two Tiger errors in the big inning.
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Canada Radio Plans Full Blow by Blow Robinson Maxim Bout
The International Boxing Club announced that a blow by blow description of the Robinson Maxim world light heavyweight bout will air on the Dominion Network in Canada starting at 8 p.m. EST Wednesday. The U S will not broadcast or televise the fight, though 89 theaters in 25 cities outside New York will carry a closed circuit theater cast. Bernie's Drug softball team meets Carbide Maintenance No.9 at 6:36 p.m. at Kenna Homes field. Bessies Bea won the Attention purse at Monmouth Park, paying 8.60 4.80 and 23.60 after a mile and 16th in 1:43 1-5 amid sloppy conditions. Wise Idea and Turk's Cap followed in the seven-horse field.
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Gordon Wins Bear For Hitting Home Run
Sid Gordon of the Boston Braves hit a home run on Maine Day at Braves Field and was presented with a 100 pound bear cub named Homer. Brecheen declined to receive the bear, joking about eating or wrestling it, while Gordon pondered donating it to a museum or charity.
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Toledo Mud Hens Rally For Two Wins In Charleston Move
The Toledo Mud Hens, amid franchise relocation to Charleston, W Va, won 2-1 and 4-1 with just seven hits. Mike Valtmire drove in a run in game one as Ray Narieski allowed only two hits. Hank Behrman shaded the second game allowing five hits as Toledo capitalized with timely scoring.
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