Indians Begin Roster Cuts Ahead of May 12 Deadline
Al Lopez trims Cleveland roster as Rudy Regalado is optioned to Indianapolis and Bob Hooper sold to Cincinnati. Joe Altobelli and Harry Simpson expected to depart next, with outfielder to be decided among Wally Westlake Dave Philley and Dave Pope. Likely exit in cash deal targets one of Altobelli or Simpson and a final outfielder remains.
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Ad Wolgast Dies After Long Boxing Career and Decline
Ad Wolgast, once a boxing star, died at 65 from a heart ailment after a career from 1906 to 1920. The Lightweight champion in 1910 defeated Battling Nelson in 40 rounds, later lost sight and wealth, living impoverished and in a mental institution. Born February 8, 1890, the German American fighter saw fame fade as he became blind in the final years.
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Sports Shorts Preview Highlights Local Angling Archery Golf and Baseball
Anglers on Trout streams expect big catches this weekend as the season opens. Archers gear up for a shoot a week from Sunday with Union City's William Tells leading. Bob Feller begins the Indians pitching slate tomorrow in Detroit. WBEN telecasts Phillies at Giants with Lionel Hebert noting brother Jay as a top golfer. A Jamestown group formed this week with Jack Lloyd as president. Mamaillan High Tigers wrap spring practice with a scrimmage against Zanesville. Sharon Speedway opens May 1 with sprint cars under the All American Racing Club near Hartford, Ohio.
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Pitching stars guide White Sox past Kansas City 5 3
Sandy Consuegra allowed three hits and one walk as the White Sox beat Kansas City 5 3. Al Smith of the Tridians singled three times and hit a two run homer in five at bats to help Detroit defeat by the Tribe 5-3.
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Bowling scores crowded by Alvin Hasbrouck's 233
In last night's league bowling, Alvin Hasbrouck rolled a 233 high game. Other notable scores included Joe Gerainn with 294 and Fromeo Marohitelli with 913 as the night featured several 200s from Jim Vara Ted Amoroso Len Mignncals Tony and Ed Barstortt.
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Fromeo Marohitelli
Len Mignncals
Tony
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Cubs Defeat Redlegs For Third Straight Win
The Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Redlegs 6-4 led by Hal Jeffcoat Hank Banks and Dee Fondy. Stan Hack’s lineup stayed hot with three homers in late innings. The win kept the Cubs one game ahead of Brooklyn and Philadelphia in the standings as spring play continued.
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Sugar Ray Robinson TKOS Olla in third round comeback
Sugar Ray Robinson, at 163 pounds, stopped Ted Olla at 2:15 of the third round in Milwaukee. Robinson, fresh from a recent comeback, said he is not yet ready to challenge champion Bobo Olson, despite dominating Olla after a close first two rounds.
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Mims Favored Over Bobby Jones in TV Bout
Holly Mims, 9-5 favorite, meets Bobby Jones in a one round nationally televised bout tonight at the Arena. Mims, 26, from Washington DC, boasts a 15 fight streak since a January loss to Rocky Castellani with knockouts of George Johnson and Willie Troy cited.
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Detroit Red Wings Capture Seventh Stanley Cup
Detroit defeated Montreal 3-1 to win the Stanley Cup as Alex Delvecchio scored twice in the final, part of a late-season surge that saw him tally seven goals in the playoff run. Gordie Howe added the other Wings goal while Floyd Curry scored for Montreal.
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Baseball schedule and results across leagues
Baseball standings and results from today and yesterday including New York at Boston and Cleveland at Detroit. National League notes show Chicago tied for first with Brooklyn while Milwaukee St Louis Pittsburgh New York and Cincinnati follow. Upcoming games list Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Pittsburgh with scores from recent matchups.
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Shantz Impresses in Loss for A's Pitching Return
Bobby Shantz, making a comeback after injuries, pitched seven strong innings for the Kansas City A's in a 7 1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Managers praised his form, with Boudreau stating plans to ease him back over two months while Shantz said his throwing arm felt good and fast. The Shantz brothers, Bobby and Bill, were a first-time battery for the A's in the majors since the Cooper brothers.
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Boner recalled in late game lapse mirrors Merkle miscue
In a tense 8 to 7 win over the Milwaukee Braves the St Louis Cardinals benefited from a 10th inning memory lapse by Frank Smith. Bill Virdon delivered an 11th inning homer to seal the victory as Smith mishandled a grounder allowing a late run. The piece recalls the 1908 Merkle incident and notes a similar blunder by Smith at a crucial moment.
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