Wood Memorial Preview and Derby Prospects Highlight Weekend
Derby watchers eye the Wood Memorial at Jamaica as Uncle Miltie fades, Battlefield eyes a Derby berth, and a large field competes with 126 pounds for 1 16 miles. International League opens with Orioles favored while Rochester and Montreal push pennants, and several clubs plan arrivals from St Louis and Brooklyn.
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Homse
Uncle Miltie
Agiwin
Churchill Downs
Louisville
Miltie
Battlefield
George Widener
Prize Winners Announced for Corry Bowling Tourney
Corry Bowling Association held a recent tourney at Boyl Aire with prize payouts totaling 255 dollars. Open team event saw Pauls' Men's Wear win 20 and Corry Locker 10. doubles winners included E Barr and P French at 17, Shuss and A Dorman at 9, among others. Singles payouts listed for MH Hote hubs, P Lineup, P Trench, W Hurest and more. Tournament manager Ronald Greeley reported 197 dollars paid back in prizes and 119 dollars covered the bowling fund.
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Besh
Chast
E. Harvey
R. Brackson
MH Hotehubs
P. Trench
W. Hurest
W. Lamielle
Ww. Hammond
C.motean
McElroy
Ry Wotus
Pirates edge Reds in opening day win at home
Pirates beat Reds 4-3 as Catfish Metkovich stars with a double and two singles, driving in a run and making key plays in center. Blackwell struggled, Metkovich sparked a 12-hit attack, and Washington washout shifted schedule to a day night doubleheader next Friday with President Truman expected at the 2 pm game.
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Associated
Washington
Senators
New York Yankees
Senators - Athletics
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ewell
Oakland
Red Sox
Tidlans
White Sox
Pirates
Blackwell
Metkovich
Sheield
Joe Adcack
Catfish
Grady Hatton
Wirg Stallcup
Truman
Marion Debuts as Pilot for Cardinals at Pittsburgh
At Forbes Field in Pittsburgh on April 17 Marty Marion makes his National League managerial debut with the St. Louis Cardinals facing the Pirates in front of an expected crowd around 30 000. Rookie Tom Pololsky will start on the mound after a strong Rochester season.
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Baltimore Orioles
Rochester Red Wings
Montreal Royals
Cven
Orioles
Rochester
Montreal
St Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn
Syracuse Chiefs
Buffalo
Toronto
Springfield
Bisons
Carswell
Charlotte Staples
Allentown
Freddie Marsh
St. Louis Browns
Yong
Upton
Johnny Berardino
Erie County
State Game Commission
Portland
San Diego
Pittsburgh Pirates
National League
American League
Pittsburgh
Marty Marion
St. Louis Cardinals
Forbes Field
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Cincinnati
Reds
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Cardinals
Tom Pololsky
Josh
Cards
Ager
Billy Meyer
Piut
Piteher
Ty Diskson
Bowling Leagues Endseason Standings and Closings
The Hive Bonnet lead in the Men s A League at Bowl Aire was cut to four games as Cobbett s Real Estate and Rossbacher s Insurance swept rivals. Tunnell s and Al s Clothes Shop won in other matches while final scores for the season show Blue Bonnet at top and Moose League crowns shared by Wisdom and Moosehaven after the last Avalon Center night.
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Hive ‘Bonnet
Bowl-Aire
Cobbett
Rossbacher
In- Burance Wes
Vets
Tunnell’s
Clothes Shop
Blue Bonnet
Cobbett's
Tunnel’s
Barstorts & Fiteh
Folly Hie Bonnet
Vets Tho
Tunnell's
European Hotel
Al's Clothes Shop
Borsterita Fitch
Avalon Center
Wisdom and Aid
Wisdom
Purity
Moosehaven
Mooseheart
Wisdom i
Yanks and Red Sox Open Season With Big Crowd
New York fans pack Yankee Stadium for opening series as Vic Raschi faces Bill Wight. Casey Stengel plans lineup changes with Jackie Jensen possibly replacing Hank Bauer. Mickey Mantle to start in right field, high hopes for a pennant battle with Boston. Awards to be presented by Happy Chandler and Will Harridge include Babe Ruth and World Series trophies.
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Ruwweriu Cres
New York
Vic Raschi
New York Yankees
Boston
Bill Wight
Yankee BiAdiun
Casey Stengel
Secklis
Lneup
Jackie Jensen
Hank Bauer
Bill Johnson
Mc Douglas
Ubird
Red Sox
Mickey Mantle
Maritie
Une Yanks
Yanks
Happy Chandler
Will Harridge
Phil Rizauto
Gerry Coleman
Babe Ruth
A S open under lights at Shibe Park in 1900s era
Philadelphia April 17. A season opener in the American League at Shibe Park as the Athletics meet the Washington Senators under floodlights. Connie Mack will miss managing for the first time in 50 years, watching from a box as diming Dykes debuts as Athletics manager with Roy and Earl Mack sons in control. Forecasted crowd around 20,000 with cool, cloudy weather. Left-handed starters chosen by both managers.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Connie Mack
Athletics
The
Roy
Earl Main
A’s
Bucky Harris
Senmiars
Bob
Kiwa
Hornets and Barons resume Calder Cup playoff in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh April 17 The Pittsburgh Hornets and the Cleveland Barons resume the Calder Cup playoff for the American Hockey League title. The Barons won 4-1 on Saturday, forcing a sixth game set for Tuesday in Cleveland, with both teams aiming to reach the title game.
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AY Assumweu Secon
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Hornets
Cleveland Barons
Korie
Eve
Hornets
Lulzhi
Tissle
Tigers Tribe opener draws crowd in Detroit debut
Detroit and Cleveland opened the American League season amid forecasted rain and a large crowd. Lefty Hal Newhouser pitched for Detroit as Bob Lemon started Cleveland. Kell and Groves were in strong roles for their teams in a tight, opener.
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Cleveland
Tay
Hal Newhouser
Red Rolfe
Onan Wun
Bob Lemon
Indians
Ruider
Lopez
George Kell
Delroy
Nell Berry
Uni
Kell
Ragkle Groves Mineswala
Goveland
Basie
Dorrance Wins VFW Key Tourney
Dorrance dominates a VFW key tournament with top scores and prizes. Readouts include multiple players and final figures with names such as Plissit Hin Leal and Joe Praga, plus prize summaries and concluding standings.
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Dorrance
VFW
VPW
Plissit
AWA
Dornvers Brink
Prine
Phil Spiphe
Wilde
Greeley
Cerie
Ceries
Joe Praga
al Borman
Nick” Carber
Wirinian
Bhahl
Wels
BE. Harvey
W Allen
M. Olawiy
E. McElroy
EK. Spear
C. Mixer
C. Mecviay
R. Wats
Fuifivek
Th Owetle
S. Powell
M Dpvereaux
P. Dubrocky
J. Durbinsky
Mmu
Caylor
Waterbury Meet Shuts Down After Strange Track Flurry
In Waterbury New York bound Claude Ryife posted 188 for an uneven performance as Waterbury hosts an athletic meet. Local officials report uniforitl conditions and a late finish prompting a cautious assessment of results by the Chivive Base organizers.
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Atches
Waterbury
Conn
Chivive Base
Uniforitl
Claude Ryife
New York
Dodgers Open with Two Rookies in Lineup in 1952 Opener
Brooklyn faces Philadelphia at Ebbets Field in the season debut with two rookies Don Thompson and Rocky Bridges starting for the Dodgers. Mike Goliath returns to the eighth spot as Del Ennis is back, while Don Newcombe strains his shoulder and Carl Erskine starts for the Phillies. Chuck Dressen begins his Dodger managing tenure.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia Phils
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Phils
Robi Roberts
Brooks
Carl Erskine Erskine
Dodgers
Don Newpcombe
Roberts
Don Thompson
Ozcé
Louisville
Ameri Association
Jeffield
Rocky Bridges
Montreal
Philadephia
Mike Goliath
del Ennis
Perth
Chuck Dressen
Dodger
Clymer Keglers End Season With Dinner
A Clymer Bowling Club season finale featured a dinner after a close meet. The event, held at an evening gathering, reflected on the team’s performances and included local members such as Josie Hobel and Lew Whe. The night wrapped up with acknowledgments as players looked toward next season.
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Clymer Keglers
Clymer Bowline
Seucon
Grathur
Josie
Bowlers Shine In 900 Club League Night
200 bowlers Elland Harvey Kip Anderson Joe Jungfielsch and Phil Sample led the 900 Club league, with Harvey posting 225 and a 009 series. Jungfielsch hit 208 214, and Sample 216 200, among a host of scores in the 200s and multiple 600s. Others included Dorraiee 22, Churney Bhyes 216, AY Baressi 24, John Deer 211, Walt Shannon 27, Thelo Aurhtignnch 208, Chuck Harden 206, Dick Hurlbut 206, Sonny Staples 25, Paul Brenner, Halph Pexrall 19, Paul Burbal 200.
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Elland Harvey
Kip Anderson
Joe Jungfielsch
Phil Sample
Kuglers
Harvey
Jungfielsch
Andersory
AY Baressi
John Deer
Walt Shannon
Thelo Aurhtignnch
Chuck Harden
Dick Hurlbut
Sonny” Staples
Pete Glen Paul Brenner
Halph Pexrall
Paul Burbal
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