Record turnout at ball parks on Memorial Day
Memorial Day 1948 set a record attendance across Major League Baseball with 387,776 fans, as the Reds swept the Cardinals in Cincinnati. The Giants led the NL, while the A's and Indians traded positions in the AL. Yankees and Tigers also drew large crowds at home as the season continued.
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Mauri Rose Sets New Speed Race Record at Indy
Mauri Rose of South Bend Indiana won the 500 mile speed race at Indianapolis with a 119.813 mph average, the fastest since Memorial Day feature began in 1911. Bill Holland Duke Nalon and Ted Horn followed, all faster than the old 117.2 mph mark. Crowd estimated 169000 to 200000. Holland suffered transmission trouble near the end while Nalon stopped for fuel. Hellings won the Don Lee team prize. other finishers included Gale Wallard and Vanacker with several miscues and retirements noted.
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National and American League Scores From Yesterday and Today
National League results show Chiego 4 Pittsburgh 2 and Brooklyn 4 New York 3 in opening games. American League notes Cleveland 3 St Louis, Detroit 5 Chiacago 9 Detroit 3, New York 10 Washington 0, Boston 7 Philadelphia 6 with night games Washington at New York and Boston at Philadelphia. International and Middle Atlantic leagues list Newark 9 2 Jersey City 2 2 and Youngstown 9 7 plus Erie 8 1. Miami report mentions Jimmy Curl 164 of San Antonio mocking Roy Evans 165 of Tampa.
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Erie Nine Drops Pair and Falls to Fourth Place
In a Middle Atlantic League doubleheader series yesterday Vandererift Pioneers strengthened their first place hold with 11-9 and 4-2 victories over Erie Sailors drawing 5096 fans. Johnstown’s nine-game win streak ended in a split with Uniontown Barons, Youngstown swept New Castle, and Oil City beat Butler 3-1 before dropping 5-0 in the nightcap with Dani Phalen delivering a two-run homer for the Oilers.
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Midget Baseball League planned for Corry this summer
Plans advance for a city wide Midget Baseball League open to boys aged nine through fourteen. Registration at schools is set for Wednesday to Friday, with Bob Sullivan named Director of Junior Baseball. Teams limited to 12 players, five daily games, and a player contract system.
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Stranahan Aims for Golf Grand Slam Selections
Young golfer Stranahan, recent British Amateur winner, plans to chase the four majors and the U S Amateur this season. He targets the U S Open at Los Angeles in June and seeks a place among golf’s elite by pursuing the historic grand slam.
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Bobby Jones
Los Angeles
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Akron Bowler Tops Open Division With 1199 in Key Tournament
Arc Rashel of Akron surged to first in the open division with a 1199 six-game set including 170 193 211 167 128 and 226 to lead the Recreation Rowing Classic. James Cash of Cleveland tied for top in the 185 division with 207 168 312 21 175 17 for 1487, while Wisneski of Euclid posted 1149 and second in open. Other weekend scores featured Nagy Detroit 1149 and Hite Erie 1139 as the tournament heads into a final Sunday.
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Horace Yomtob
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J. W. Novak
Lakewood
Charles Ohru
Westfield
Paul Hal- Jewnbe
Ntagwitt
Sports Center and Vets Tie in City Softball Standings
After two weeks in the City Softball test standings, Sports Center and Vets are tied. Individual leaders include Balting, Ken Ottaway, and Gordon White across runs hits doubles triples and home runs with Marsh noted for pitching.
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Ndburg Steaves Set Pace In Skeet Shoot
In Sunday morning skeet practice, Kurt Lindberg earned top honors with rounds of 25 and 23. Others who broke two or more clay birds include Herman Steaves 25 and 21, Kermit Meneves 22 and 24, Edward Grapier 24 and 10, B Peters 22 and 20, and Norman McElroy 33 and 20.
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Kermit Meneves
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Yankee Doubleheader Rout Tops Washington. Reds Sweep Cardinals
In a twin bill, the Yankees knocked Washington 10 0 and 5 4 with Bobby Brown delivering power and solid at bats including a second game homer. Ken Raffensberger pitched a one run two hit shutout as the Reds swept the Cardinals 4 3 and 0 in a doubleheader.
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Practice Softball Game Between Ajax and Stanfore Hose
A practice softball game is scheduled for Wednesday at 6120 Olelock, Aero Field, featuring Ajax and Stanfore Hose. The match aims to sharpen skills and assess players ahead of upcoming competitions.
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Blind Bogey Won By Irvin Downs In Local Golf Meet
Irvin Downs won the blind bogey tourney in ideal early season weather. He shot 45 gross with a five handicap for a net 40. Basselas Brown led the field with a 43, Olin Ace Bracken posted 98 with a 20 handicap for 1 49, Jo St Clair took low punts with 17.
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Vets Team Tops Sports Center in City League clash
In a four game slide ended, the Vets won the City Softball League game 11 to 4 in six innings at Sports Center. John Dubrosky hit a grand slam with the bases loaded as the Vets broke the game open. Batteries Kavach, Jackson, Ottaway and D. Band contributed on defense and offense.
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Jamestown Falcons Rise To Second Place In Pony League
The Jamestown Falcons moved into second place after a series of wins in the Pony League. They defeated the Wellsville Red Sox 12-5, beat the Oilers 8-4, then swept a doubleheader with a 7-4 and 3-2 victory, before a 16-6 nightcap win over the Wings. Hamilton Cardinals, Batavia, Rockport, and other teams posted mixed results in weekend action.
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