Opening game jitters haunt Indians as injuries mount
The Cleveland Indians face a troubled opener with Luke Easter out for torn thigh muscles and Jim Hegan and Larry Doby limited by injuries. Catcher Hegan and Doby may play if fit, while Easter’s absence shifts first base to Bob Kennedy or Allie Clark. The piece also notes Rosey Roswell returning to radio duties for Pirates broadcasts and other local sports tidbits.
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Red Sox outlook dominates AL shape in spring picks
AP scribe touts Boston as top contender in a three team race with New York and Cleveland. mentions Lou Boudreau's arrival, Stephens injury return, and strong Yankee rotation led by Reynolds and Raschi. Also lists scattered spring results and forecasts for Detroit Chicago St Louis Philadelphia.
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Winners In Corry Rod and Gun Club Beagle Trials
The Corry Rod and Gun Club Beagle Trials drew 27 entries with top dogs Lightning Smoke, Queenik, Tom Thumb, and Betsy winning in divisions. Judges CW Jones and William Burgess oversaw the event, with lunch served by Spring Creek Spaniel Club members.
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William Burgesl
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Bailey Lands 8-Lb Rainbow in New York Stream Catch
R. Bailey returned from a weekend trip with a profitable haul from a New York state stream. He landed three rainbow trout, the largest at 38 inches and eight pounds, with two others at two and three pounds. The fish were caught using artificial eggs as anglers numbered between 4,000 and 6,000 on the stream, roughly half the weekend peak due to high water conditions.
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Thorpe Named All American All Time Contender
Jim Thorpe, known as Chief Bright Path, tops all time lists as a legendary football star. At 62 this May, he promotes a life story film while preparing for future movie scenes. Exhibition baseball in Pittsburgh closes the note.
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Hogan Captures Masters Crown With 280 Score
Ben Hogan won the Masters at Augusta with a 280 total, beating Skee Riegel by two strokes. Hogan finished with a final round that included four birdies and a steady, safe approach to seal his first Masters title. Riegel finished second at 282, while Moyd Mangrum and Lew Worsham tied for third at 286. Lawson Little was 6th at 299 and Dave Douglas shot 288. Hogan’s comeback from a near career-ending crash is highlighted as a defining major victory.
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Skee) Riegel
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Toronto Beats Boston in NL Playoff Semis to Reach Finals
Tarnow wins best of seven as Toronto defeats Boston 4 games to 1 in the National League semi final series. The matchup concluded with Toronto advancing to the championship round.
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Michigan State Wins NCAA Boxing Crown
East Lansing April 9 Spartans claim NCAA boxing title as Gerald Jed Black shines with four wins in the 45 pound class, totaling 10 points to edge Wisconsin. Wisconsin, Washington State, and Idaho follow. Black defeats Pal Sreenahs, then Emmett Gurney to clinch the title for MSU. Heavyweight Bob Rank and Dick Murphy win their divisions for Wisconsin.
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Jed) Black
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Nagurski Named To All Time Football Team
Branko Nagurski topped all candidates for an all time football team, chosen by sports writers and broadcasters. He was placed at tackle after a long right of passage and finished with 305 points, narrowly ahead of Red Grange and Jim Thorpe. The selection drew from a strong era, highlighting Nagurski's speed and natural talent.
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Fuls) Henry
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Penn State Ties For MacMillan Race Lead
In Annapolis on April 9 Penn State tied for fourth in the MacMillan Cup races. NLET/e Vigilant finished second behind Harvard as the MacMillan total reached 21? points. Brown was second, Princeton third. The MacMillan event, started in 1929 by Hugh MacMillan of Baltimore, is the oldest intercollegiate cross country style competition.
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Rochester Beats Knicks 98 to 84 in NBA Playoffs
Rochester tops New York 98 84 to take a 2-0 lead in the best of seven series. Starters paced the attack as the Knicks struggled to contain the host club on the floor.
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