Opening Day Pitches Highlight 1951 Spring News
Spring training notes preview opening day hurlers across the majors with stars like Mel Parnell Bob Lemon Ned G sr Jim Sehnita Robin Roberts and Gerry Staley tied to Boston and other aces such as Hal Newhouser Ted Gray and Warren Spahn. Rival managers face decision time as Casey Stengel weighs Viejaschi Raschily and Uopat while Detroit battles a pitching slump and Trucks seeks a comeback. Also notes trades spring shifts minor league moves and upcoming trout season details.
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Wabs
Mel Parnell
Boston Red Sox
Bob Lemon
Cleveland
Ned Gurer
St. Louis Browns
Don Newombe
Brookyn Dodgers
Johnny Sehinita
Chicago Cubs
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Gerry Staley
Louis Cardinals
Bill Wieht
Chicago White Sox
Ray Scarborough
Washington
Chesnes
Pittsburgh Pirates
Oakland
Murry Ickson
Billaby
Bucs
Casey Stengel
Yances
Vieaschi
Corry Gunners Cop Honors In B Rifles Loop
Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle Leaguer season ends with Corry B division leading 10 2, A runners-up 9 3. Corry B beat Amboy 1172 1157 as P Kelly led with 240, Gabriel top for Corry 235. Corry A defeated Amboy 1195 1188 with Davis 244 Patterson 241 240, McLaugh 230 Goldsmith 230. Wali Guilek 237 for Amboy.
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Armboy
P. Kelly
Gabriel Way
Corry
Cory A
Amboy
Gilgene Davis
Don
Russ Patterson
B. McLaugh
B. Goldsmith
Wali Guilek
Farry
Bowling Ladies B League concludes with Smith's Beauty Studio champions
Smith's Beauty Studio clinched the team title by 11 games over Helman's and Katherine's Stop in the final bowling night at Bowldine. Final standings list Smith's Beauty Studio at 98, with Heiman's Jewelry 48, Katherine's Shop 48, Bowl-Aire 48, and Briggs Grocery 1. Results show Smith's Beauty Studio scores 347 688 598. Heiman's fl 557 551. Briggs Grocery 612 409 695. Bowl-Aire 865 633 814. Katherine's 547 527 548. Raymond Jewelry 560 620 535.
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Bowldine
Smith's
Beauty Studio
Helman's
Katherine
Smith
Reauty Studio
Heiman’s
Briggs Grocery
Bowl-Aire
Katherine's
Raymond Jewelry
Smith’s Beauty Studio
Beagle Trials Slated Sunday At Spring Creek Club
Beagle trials scheduled for Sunday at the Lindsley Hollow fields south of the city with 20 to 30 dogs expected. The event includes three classes derby 13 and 15 inch, 45 judges led by William Burgett of Titusville, and lunch served by Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club.
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Tomer
Lindsley Hollow
Roselork
William Burgett
Titusville
Off Creek Beagle Club
Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club
Gannon College Drops Football From Schedule
ERIE, Pa April 7 Gannon College President Dr Joseph J Werle announced football is dropped from the college sports schedule citing financial losses and unsettled world conditions He said all 1951 games will be canceled Connie Mack grandson of the Athletics president makes Ivy League baseball debut for Pennsylvania against Princeton Rudy Valentino Penn State captain stars on gymnastics beam and cheers.
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Associated Frass
Erie
Gannon College Viday
Joseph J. Werle
Werle
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Pennsylvania
Princeton
Rudy Valentino
Penn State
Kell May Sit With Broken Finger On Tigers Opening Day
In Memphis on April 7, George Kell of the Detroit Tigers, a top AL hitter last season, reportedly fractured the knuckle on his right hand. Ray images confirmed the break, with manager Red Rolfe saying Kell may miss 10 days to two weeks and Neil Berry slated as his replacement.
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Memphis
Tenn
George Kell
Detroit
Tigers
Feading Hater
Red Rolfe
Kell
Rolfe
Neil Berry
Prugar Leads VFW Singles Classic After Four-Game 885
Prugar grabs a four game total of 885 to take the lead in the VFW singles classic at Erwin Rocky. Rocky rises to second with an 82 series as Baressi, Sample and Dorrance round out the top five with 881 to 884. Other evening scores include Hicks 749, Bailey 752, Decker 763, Munn 795, Weeks 774, Komenda 750, Carter 815, Hixson 806, Stee 791, Morton 730, Walters 783, Ross 738 and Dennis 06.
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Prugar
Joe Prugar
Erwin Rocky
Joe Baressi
Phil Sample
Frank Dorrance
HL Hicks
S. Bailey
Weber
Decker
Munn
T. Weeks
Komenda
Ny Carter
S, Hixson
M, Fitch
T. Stee
HR. Morton
J. Walters
H. Ross
R. Dennis
Grand Sportsman Leads Fight for Farm Ponds Plan
In a Northwestern Division meeting, George Bolinger of New Castle urged support for a plan allowing farm pond ownership with special licensing. He argued ponds aid fishing, food, and conservation while staying within existing regulations, urging a vote in favor amid debate and hesitation from some delegates.
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Seth J. Myers
Pennsylvania
State Fish Commission
Bolinger
Tara Pond
George Bolingers
Riegel Takes Masters Open Lead With 68
Augusta GA May 1 The Masters tournament after a tough day saw Robert Skee Riegel break away with a 68 to lead at 141 total while Dave Douglas sits tied for fifth at 143. Hogan Fallin Worsham and Nelson hover near the front as the field staggers beneath par on the 6900 yard course.
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Robert
Skee) Riegel
Dave Douglas
Riegel
Douglas
Newark
Del
George Fallin
Ben Hogan
Lew Worsham
Johnny Bulla
Lloyd Mangrum
Sant Shen
Byron Nelson
Doe Kirkwood, Jr
Dint Fortier
Fou
Sneid
Mangrim
Fazio
Ferrier
Perrier
Nelson
Oe Kikwoor, Jr
Initial Run Of Smelt Reported
Cony smelt fishermen have received word that the tiny fish appeared at Walnut Creek Thursday night for their initial run of the season. Some local men made trips to dake Erie tastigi, but will after midnight go further run had de vetened. It is expected over the weekend the smelt will be moving up Walnut Creek from nearby lake in full force.
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Cony
Walnut Creek
Dake Erie
Walnut Creet
Ne Lake
Finsburgh and Philadelphia Edge in Ten Innings
In a lengthy ten inning game Finsburgh defeated Philadelphia 5 to 4. Other scores include New York beating Austin 3 to 0 and Birmingham tying Chicago 3 to 3. Detroit and Memphis combined for 44 runs in a rout, while Savannah and Philadelphia faced libel-related issues in the writeup.
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Finsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Austin
Birmingham
Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Brooklyn
Atlanta
Augusta
Sally
Detroit
Memphis
Savannah
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St. Nicholas Arena
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Spring Creek Club
Gannon College
Fogle Lumber CO
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Corry, Pa
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Case & Oliver Machinery
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