Blackwell Returns in Form in MLB Opener
The Cincinnati ace Ewell Blackwell dominated Chicago hitters, striking out 12 while earning his first complete game of the season as Cincinnati and a high tempo start signaled a strong pennant push. Injury bouts struck Stanky, Wynn, Kell, and others, with Stanky spraining an ankle and Wynn leaving after sustaining a leg issue, affecting several clubs.
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Baseball Results and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
National League scores show Boston beating Brooklyn seven to four and St. Louis topping Pittsburgh four to zero. Cincinnati and Chicago were 4 to 0 with Chicago blanked. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati games completed. Today’s matchups include Cincinnati at St. Louis and Pittsburgh at Chicago along with Philadelphia at Boston and Brooklyn at New York. American League results list Cleveland routed Chicago 14 to 1, Detroit defeated St. Louis 12 to 5, New York 6 over Philadelphia 5, Boston 4 over Washington, with Boston at Philadelphia and New York at Washington on tap. St. Louis visits Cleveland and Chicago plays Detroit as night games. International League results feature Toronto 8 Rochester 3, Newark 8 Baltimore 3, Montreal 6 Buffalo 3, and Syracuse 10 Jersey City 6.
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Five Pennsylvanians Earn Olympic Tryout Spots
Five Pennsylvanians were listed for Olympic track and field tryouts at Northwestern University. Barney Ewell of Lancaster drew number three in the first 100 meter heat and number two in the first 200 meter heat. George Guida of Villanova drew number five in the first 400 meter heat. James Gehrdes of Penn State started in number three of the second heat of the 110 meter hurdles. Jeff Kirk of Pennsylvania and Clarence Doak of Pittsburgh drew numbers four and five in the second heat of the 400 meter hurdles.
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Pittsburgh
Merchants face Buffalo Cootie Club in tough tonight at Love rend Field
The Corry Merchants meet the Buffalo Cootie Club at Love rend Field at 9 10 tonight. Buffalo rolls out five minor league veterans led by Eugene Huck Geary in the infield or outfield, with Joe Procitnial pitching. Corry counters with starter Gene DerManuel and reliever Russ Cassett as they seek win number six against two losses.
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Richard Heltz
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Geary Jf
Chileatt
Joe Procitnial
Vern Group
Hal Dimick
Alex Dubrosky
Angelo Frisina
Fred Schwab
Johnny Brandon
VFW Softball Team Defeats Wattsburg At Aero Field
The VFW softball team tops Wattsburg 11 to 8 at Aero Field. Ed Kovach pitched six hits allowed as VFW busily collected 12 safeties. Corry drove in four runs in the first inning and never trailed. A scheduled VFW Raymonds game went forfeit when Spring makers did not appear.
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Corry Legion Junior Team Defeats Erie 10 to 7
The Corry American Legion Junior baseball team earned its fifth win in eight starts at Loveland Field by defeating Erie Post No. 171 10 7. Paul Ryat pitched a strong game as Corry broke a 5 5 tie with four runs in the bottom of the fourth, adding another four run inning in the third. Bob Long and Art Pitts led the offense with two hits each as the Notte managed squad outhit Erie nine to seven amid ten passes called by Habureky and Sachiison.
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Columbus Open Begins Today for $10,000 Prize
South African champion Bobby Locke leads 82 pros and 18 amateurs into the Columbus Open field today in pursuit of the $2,000 first prize. Favorites include Skip Alexander, Dutch Harrison, Dick Metz, Ed Furgol, Chick Harbert, and Lloyd Mangrum as absent star Ben Hogan does not compete.
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Uniontown Grabs Lead in Mid Atlantic Loop
Uniontown Coal Sarons, a farm club of the Pittsburgh Pirates, moved into first in the Middle Atlantic League by taking both ends of a doubleheader from the Vander Britt Pioneers 4-3 and 4-3. The Barons must win tonight to stay atop the standings as Erie Sailors and Oil City Refiners also posted wins. George Shoup drove in four for Oil City in a 16-8 victory over Youngstown, while Bill Henry contributed a grand slam for Erie in a 10-2 win over Johnstown.
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Cards Triumph In Midget Circuit
In a Thursday morning Midget League game at Loveland Field the Cards beat the Red Sox 10 to 9 after extra innings. Giacoma scored the winning run on a ninth inning error as Aymong and Staines delivered key plays. Spaulding led with three doubles as Shoop and Carroll each had two hits for the Cardinals.
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Yesterday's Stars Batting Braves Hit Bases Loaded Homer
Yesterday's Stars Batting Jim Russell belted a bases loaded homer as the Braves beat Brooklyn 4 1 to 0 and end the Dodgers six game win streak. Ewell Blackwell pitched for the Reds shutting out the Cubs 4 0 for their first complete game since opening day. National Open champion Jimmy Demaret and notable golfers Ferrie Snead Little Ghersi Worsham were mentioned among the sports notes.
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All Stars Prepare for Centerville Trip Amid Tieup Talks
Corry and the All Stars are set for a future trip to Centerville as arrangements are finalized for a Fellini frame and local venues coordinate for the upcoming weeks.
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