Indians Zip to Fast Start in 1940s Spring Ball
The Cleveland Indians opened the season with four straight wins powered by strong pitching and surprising hitting. Ken Keltner led with four home runs as Ed Robinson Joe Gordon and Jim Hegan supplied power. Bob Muncrief’s relief work against Detroit hints at the club’s deep bullpen potential.
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Minor League Baseball Scores Quick Hit
In the International League Jersey City beat Burrard Syracuse 2 to 1 while Montreal defeated Burrard 4 to 1 in another game. American Association games were scheduled but results not provided.
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Giants Rally to Top Phillies in Narrow Win
The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1 to extend their lead in the National League pennant race. Dave Koslo pitched seven strong innings as the Giants boosted their batting power with timely hits including Sid Gordon and Eddie Stanky.
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Wilcox Keglers Crown National Loop Champions
Wilcox Grocers clinched the National League bowling title finishing two games ahead of Superior Cleaners. The victory came as Corry Vets and Bowl-Aire trailed, with Wilcox posting scores of 878 808 951 while rivals produced varied tallies. Ray Burt led the team with 183 170 201, Charley Shuss 181 190 198, and Melvin Cobbett opened with 269 in an overall strong showing.
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Pennock Follows Dad's Footsteps With First Intercollegiate Victory
Joe Pennock, son of Philadelphia Phillies general manager, pitched the University of Delaware to a 6-0 win over La Salle in Philadelphia. He allowed two hits, struck out ten, and walked three in his first intercollegiate victory, after previously playing first base. He differs from his father by throwing from the right side. The report also notes a boxing match where Gerardo Galivan defeated Tommy Bell.
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la Salle
Philadelphia
Pennock
Philadelphia Phillies
Herb
Joe
Corry High Dominates Sparta Nine in Season Opener
The Corry High School Heavers opened their baseball season with a 20-0 victory over Spartansburg at Loveland Field. Art Pitts and Francis Byell hit homers as Corry piled up 11 hits and 11 runs in the first two innings. Joe Hughes pitched five strong innings before giving way as the lead grew.
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Baseball Scores and Schedules From Yesterday and Today
Yesterday results include Boston 5 Brooklyn 0 and New York 5 Philadelphia 1. Cleveland routed Chicago 42 11 in 14 innings, Detroit beat Louis 2 to 1. Today’s games: Cleveland at Chicago Detroit at St. Louis Boston at Washington New York at Philadelphia.
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Brooklyn at Boston Philadelphia at New York
Brooklyn meets Boston while Philadelphia faces New York in city matchups. St Louis and Pitts burg clash as Chicago plays Cincinnati in a balanced schedule.
Rod and Gun Club to Meet Tonight in Basemen
The Corry Rod and Gun Club will hold its monthly meeting at 8 o'clock this evening at the club home on East Washington street. The basement meeting due to the primary election will discuss important business and plans for a shooting exhibition by W. & Cox on July 4. In Renton New Jersey James Wright, 149, Philadelphia, defeated Van Butler, 154, Trenton in a boxing bout.
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Citation Favored In Derby Trial At Churchill Downs
Preliminary Derby trial at Churchill Downs puts Citation as favorite over Coaltown with a field of colts including Escadra Hugh Look Gale do and Citation in the lineup for the 5:20 p.m. post. Coaltown likely to be scratched after Blue Grass Stakes win.
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Eight champions to defend titles at AAU gymnastics meet
National AAU championships will feature eight champions including Vladimir Baskovich, a one legged specialist from the University of Chicago Acrotheatre, defending his tying rings crown. Garvin Smith of Los Angeles City College also defends the 20 foot rope limb record set at Dallas.
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Valdimir Baskovich
University of Chicago
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Dallas
Texas
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Los Angeles City College
Smith
Cathedral Prep Names Strosser ERIB as Head Coach
Cathedral Prep selects Walter C. Strosser, 29, as head football coach and Dick Detzel as assistant football coach and head basketball and baseball coach. Strosser has served since 1948 as assistant grid coach and other sports coach, succeeding Cy James who resigned. Detzel will arrive May 1 from Bradford St. Berfiald’s High School.
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Strosser Erib
Erle Cathedral
Jnd
Walter C. Strosser
Dick Detzel
Strosser
Herd Cage
Cy James
Sharon High
Detzel
Bradford St. Berfiald
Yesterday's Stars Deliver Longgame Victory Sparks
Eddie Robinson and Endluns hit home runs to force the 14th inning and a 12 11 win over the White Sox. Volietic allowed three singles as the Boston Braves beat the Dodgers 5 0. Ratford defeated Buxton 14 5 in London, St. Vincent's College graduates noted.
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Endluns
Deema
Wie White Sox
Bt ‘Volietic
Hirar
Boston Braves
Brooklyn
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