Army Coach Blaik Stays On Amid Broad Support
In sports notes Red Blaik's decision to remain as Army football coach earns wider respect nationwide. The piece notes his sacrifice, contrasting with a possible $50,000 exit, and highlights the potential for a stronger up-front lineup and experienced depth for another season. It also touches on other local coaching moves and baseball/news items from the region.
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Lou Hanna
Nast
Linmch
Sabrrday
Bill Chiricuzio
Pat Miller
Rex Spaulding
Hennamen
Gam
Earl “Red
Blaik
Army
Electiron
Hudson
Jong Ko
Red
Batavia Nine Edges Jamestown In Pony League
In Pony League action the Olean Oilers beat Hornell 8 4 as Bill Hudacsek drove in key runs and Batavia edged Jamestown 5 4 with Ed Kobesky back as manager. Corning surprised Bradford 4 1. Hamilton defeated Wellsville 7 1. Tonight schedule includes Wellsville at Milton and Batavia at Jamestown.
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Olean Oilers
Hornell
Oilers
Dodgers
Bill Hudacsek
Batavia
Ed Kobesky
Tamestown
Corning
Bradford Phillies
Hamilton
Cardinals
Wellsville
Geri Reaches Agreement With Pittsburgh Club
Cambridge Springs reports Hallbark Joe Gert of Phoenixville has ended his holdout with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers after talks with President Ari Rooney. Gert will sign for a substantially reduced salary, with estimates placing the 1951 figures between $10,000 and $13,000. He will report to the Steelers' training camp here on Sunday.
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Cambridge Springs
Hallbark
Joe Gert
Phoenixville
Pittsburgh Steelers
Ari Rooney
Gert
Sal- Bey
Rooney
Willie, Bowyer
Floss Hollees
Johy Halthvek
Geri
Steelers
Rabnoy
Asi
Rosen and Mize Star as Indians Yankees Score
Rosen and Mize deliver for their teams as the Indians top the White Sox 4 0 and the Yankees edge Philadelphia by a one run margin. The win keeps Cleveland and New York tied atop the American League with seven weeks left in the season. Boston remains four lengths back while Chicago slips further. Ned Garver adds four hits in St Louis 4 2 win over Detroit. Rain postpones several National League games including Boston at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at New York.
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J. Leuanne
Corry
Stbletic
Western Pennsylvania Coaches Association
Edinboro
Frank Kamu
Youngsville High
Cleveland
Chicago White Sox
Newark Yankees
Edelie Kobesky
Buffalo Bisons
Batavia Clippers
Scranton
Rollie Hemsley
Texas City
Associated Press
al Hosen
New York
Johnny Mize
Indians
Yanks
Rosen
Mize
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Ned Garver
St. Louis
Detroit
Garver
Tribe
Bob Lemon
Kenny Holcombe
Randy Gumpert
Lemon
Ba Copat
Shohit
Sam Zoldak
Gil McDougald
Bobby Brown
A'S
Yor! Berra
Joe DiMaggio
Miize
AL Clark
Demaret Sets Pace in World Tourney
Jimmy Demaret, 41, from Ojai California, led the World Championship after 36 holes at eight under par 136, two ahead of Ben Hogan and Clayton Heafner tied at 131 and six others at 138 as the tourney reached the 18th hole of the third round at Tam OShanter. Betsy Rawls led the women's World Championship with 147, two strokes ahead of Patty Berg, Babe Zaharias third with 151.
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Chicago
Jimmy De‘Maret
Demaret
Ojai
Culif
Tam O'Shanter
Jimny
Ben Hogan
Clayton Heafner
Johnny Palmer
Bob Hamilton
Lawson Zittle
Hermin Batton
Ed Furgol
al Brosch
Betsy Rawls
Austin
Tex
Patty Berg
Mirmesporis
Minn
Babe Zaharias
Akron Soap Box Derby Entrants Set for Race
Enrolled 141 entrants from 117 towns gather in Akron for the annual soap box derby with water carnival boating and swimming events. Local sponsors and business leaders host a Chamber of Commerce luncheon as gravity-powered cars prepare to race on a three-lane track with heats determining finalists. Notable contenders include Kurt Warnecke of Berlin Germany Billy Marton of Owensboro Kentucky and Billy Neilson of DuBois Pennsylvania.
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Akron
Kurt Warnecke
Berlin
Germany
Billy Marton
Owensboro, Ky
Billy Neilson
DuBois
Petes
MacKenzie Golf Event Cracks Field at Derry Country Club
Entries flood in for the annual E. Don MacKenzie tournament at Derry Country Club with about 80 amateurs. Clubs represented include Lawrence Park Kahkwa Lake Shore Edinboro Cambridge Springs Meadville Warren Titusville and Chautauqua. The 18 hole event uses net scores with $300 in prizes. lunch is served and Dot MacKenzie will speak after play.
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E. Don MidckKenzie
Oory Country Club
Lawrence Park
Kahkws
Lake Shore
Edin‘bora
Cambridge Springs
Meaéville
Warren Titusville
Chautwuaia
MacKenzie
Derry
Outdoor heritage defense urged by Garhart conservationist
Seth L. Myers quotes Arthur H. Garhart on valuing outdoor living beyond money. He warns national resources face threats from waste and urges Americans to defend hunting and fishing by prudent resource management to prevent future wars and preserve the outdoors for all citizens.
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Seth L. Myers
America
Arthur H. Garhart
Major League Leaders Honor Roll for 1950s Era
National and American League stars led in key stats with Musial Hodges and Minoso topping lists. Notables include runs scored by Musial and Minoso, hits by Ashburn and DiMaggio, homers by Hodges and Zemnist, and 20 plus stolen bases by Bos Busby and Jethroe. Pitching leaders feature Roe and Morgan with standout win and strikeout totals.
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Minoso
Chicago
Williams
Bos
DiMaggio
Boston
Noveh
Washington
Zemnist
Phila
Busby
Morgan
N.Y
Rasehi
Newfork
Gehringer Plans Rolfe as Tigers Manager Next Year
Detroit manager Charles Gehringer announced plans to bring Red Rolfe back as manager for the 1952 season. He outlined a gradual rebuild starting with minor league prospects and a long term program, while not detailing specific trades.
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Associated Prem
Detroit
Charles Gehringer
Detroit Tigers
Charley
Billy Evans
Tigers
Pease
Ketting
Gehringer
Tifth Place Tigers
Red Rolfe
Playground Activities Highlight Friday Program at Fourth Ward
A Friday program at the Fourth Ward playground drew 150 boys and girls with badminton tournament rounds. In rope twirling 40 contestants competed while all participants received lollipops. top prizes included movie passes. Girls winners were Alice Wilcox and Hamdon Due. boys winners were Larry Barr and Donald Silvis.
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Fiday
Fourth Ward
Carab Hiri
Culo
Marcella Bowe
Alice Wilcox
Hamdon Due
Larry Barr
Donald Silvis
Sailors Swamp Lockport Locks in MA League Clash
The Sailors defeated Lockport 8-3 to seize first place as Niagara Falls sits idle in the Middle Atlantic League. Jack Byers belted a two run homer, sparking a six run burst in the third. The New Castle Indians rose to third with a 7-5 win over Butler, aided by Ken Geer’s strong pitching.
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Lockport Locks
de Suitis
Niagara Falls
Jack Byers
Shilors
New Castle Indians
Butler Pirates
Indians
Lockporth
Ken Geer
Pirates
West Point considers honorable discharges for accused cadets
Supporters press for honorable discharges for cadets accused in a cheating scandal at West Point. Appeals argue such dismissals let cadets leave without stigma, with two screening boards nearing completion and a final decision due in days.
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West Point
Miditlens
Lawger
Miliny Academy
Hlsehunnes
Concrest
Academy
Russell
D-Ga
Loanot
Senate Armed Services Aft
John McT. Smith
Harrisburg
Puy
Gilbert ‘M. Reich
Steelton
Smith
Army Pace
Karl H. Biik
Blaik
Army
Frederick A. Irving
Standings and results across the majors
Yesterday results show Cleveland over Chicago 6 to 4, New York beating Philadelphia 3 to 1, St Louis 4 Detroit 2, Boston 6 Washington 4. Today games include Chicago at Cleveland, Newark at Philadelphia, Washington at Boston, St Louis at Detroit. Brooklyn leads with 69 wins and about 668 winning percentage. New York 59. Philadelphia 56. St Louis 53. Chicago 45. Pittsburgh 46. Cincinnati 49.
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Cleveland
Newark
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
St. Luke
Detroit
W. L Pet
Brooklyn
New York
St. Louis
ATP Gindinnati
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Jefder
Sburgh
Broklyn
Philadelpha
Dificimali
V. L. Pebs
Dewweil
Practice Skeet Shoot Slated Sunday Morning
A series of sunny skeet shoots is planned for Sunday at 10 AM at the Coury Rud and Gun Club range in Columbus. An Army spokesman notes the shoots possible continued support amid ongoing questions about the 1950 football dismissals and returns, with only two players listed as returning from the 45 man varsity squad.
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Amownet
Tommy Morning
Coury Rud
Army
Blair
Seesan
Eric Idohn Weaver
Kingston
N. Yy
District All Stars Triumph Over Erie City-County in 250 Yard Showdown
The District All Stars routed the Erie City-County squad in Meadville, dominating with strong defense and a sharp running game. Hex Spaulding and Ed Shanshala led scoring while Myron Bright, Clunvye Svedu, and Liters Gocella contributed key touchdowns as the District team controlled play.
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Erie
Muss Hall
Lear
Ed Shanshala
Warren
Myron Bright
Greenville
Clunvye Svedu
Liters Gocella
Farrell Boure
Erle Joy
Featherweight bout results misread in Hollywood report
A fragment from a boxing write up lists fighters Eddie Chaves from San Jose and Cha Cho dininez from Los Angeles with an abrupt knockout of Ray Lewis from Honsulu, but weight class and many details are unclear.
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Hollywood
Eddie Chaves
San Jose
Calif
Cha Cho Dininez
Los Angeles
Adrid
Luis de Santiago
Matiud
Ray Lewis
Honsulu
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