Busy Weekend for PIAA Athletes in Golf Tennis and Track
The coming weekend promises a busy slate for the PIAA and Scholastic athletes as district powers converge in golf tennis and track and field at Penn State College. Westminster College eyed by Wagner of Cochranton High while Detroit Tigers trade plans reshape roster and prep baseball sees Evers back in camp as spring action heats up across districts.
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Governing Board of State Scholastic Sports
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Fiem
Penn State College
Lawrence Park
White Erie
Academy
Bryce Wagner
Godranton High School
Westminster College
Wagner
Conch Herman
Reed
Beavers
Corry
Milanovich
Cochranton
Ferriss Stars As Red Sox Split With Tigers In Sleepy Day
Boston’s Dave Ferriss pitched effectively to keep his strong rookie year going as the Red Sox split a doubleheader with Detroit. Hal Newhouser won for the Tigers in the nightcap as New York swept Cleveland, tightening the race in the league standings. The Dodgers fell behind the Cardinals, while the Senators split with the White Sox. Ed Heusser spun seven hits in Cincinnati’s 4-0 victory over Brooklyn, and Philadelphia battered St Louis with an 18-hit attack to win 13-3.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Bengete
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Barney McOnsky
George Kell
Posi
Tigers
Hoguire
Kanes
Connie Mack
McCosky
Detroit Garden
Mokie Walter
Hoot" Evers
Evars
Surefire
Cub
Grover
Pete) Alexander
Pete
Phillies
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Sox
Army Air Corps
Detroit
Hal Newhouser
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Indians
Cleveland
St. Louis
Eddie Dyer
Max Lanier
Harry Brecheen
Philadelphia
Redbirds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ed Heusser
Cincinnati Reds
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Ted Lyons
Lyons
Chicago Cubs
Boston Braves
Pittshureh
Pirates
Giants
St.Louis Browns
Hal Peck
George McQuinn
Sewellmen
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburgh
Pet
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Washington
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Six Drivers Qualify For Soo Mile Race At Indy
May 20 at Indianapolis saw wind rain and mechanical trouble disrupt practice as six drivers earned spots in the 500 mile Pace lineup. CAT Bergere led as head man, with fans packing the track for late Saturday qualification waves. Speedway added extra days for time trials after abbreviated sessions.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Cat
Bergere
Satunday
Prince Oana Ripe To Win At 40 In Texas League
Houston native Prince Oana, age forty, eyes a victory in the Texas League as he faces Fort Worth. The veteran pitcher has long been noted for versatility, having played many positions during a 17 year career.
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Harold V. Ratlive
Dallas
Vail
Prince
Henry K.bank
Oana
Roy
Huy
Pacific Coast
Big Hank
Eanine
Fort Worth
Anguiiteldey
Roger Hornsby
Hank
Beaumont
Dana
Milwaukee
Detroit
Buffalo
Texas
Thore
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Peinees
National and American League scores with a Texan pitcher tale
Yesterday's NL results include St Louis 9 Philadelphia 0 and Chicago 8 Boston 3. Cincinnati hosts Brooklyn while Chicago faces Boston today. AL games show Philadelphia 13 over St Louis 4 and New York 7 Cleveland 0. A Texas League feature recalls Hank Dana, famed pitcher to age 98, rising from Beaumont to Dallas with a 1.73 ERA.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Group To Pilot Corry Ball Club Business Manager Change
Walter Ross announced changes in the Corry Ball Club leadership as Tony Sproveri is removed as temporary manager. Walter Swantek named assistant manager and will help run operations with the Group while expect limited on field action. city players are asked to attend Tuesday workouts for tryouts at the veterans of foreign wars tent sponsored event.
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Corry
Bradford High School
Erie Tech
Sharon
Mercer County Qridders
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Wall Ramss
Bosox
Ted Williams
Bobe Hy Doerr
Rudy Yorks
Fiearry
Walter Ross
Royal Base
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Tony Sproveri
Ross
Walter Swantek
Ceseh
Evenine
Billy Fox Seeks 38th Straight Win By Kayo
Billy Fox, with 28 knockouts, fights Ossie Harris in a 10 round return bout at Convention Hall. Harris, who lost to Fox earlier this year, promises to prove his point and deny Fox a 39th win. promoters expect 15,000 in Philadelphia for Herman Taylor’s show.
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Kayo
Associated Press
Woladelphia
Billy
Poy
Bhiadelphia Negro
Blinky Palermo
Ossier
Harris
Palermo
Fox
Pox
Oie
Eagne
Gus le
Airplanes in Outdoors Use Sparks Debate Among Sportsmen
A discussion led by Major Dave Harbour argues for and against using aircraft to access hunting and fishing areas. Proponents see it as a means to reach more outdoorsmen, while critics fear exploitation of wilderness. The piece urges vigilant, well balanced policies, noting private planes could reach near a million by 1956 and that thoughtful regulation should govern where flights land.
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Dave Harbour
Army
Alr Corps
CAA
Ben Hogan Wins at Fort Worth in Colonial National Invitation
Ben Hogan captures Fort Worth title at the Colonial National Invitation, finishing 18 holes with a 32 on the back nine and an under par score of 73. He leads in earnings for the year at 17,819.50, surpassing pursuer Colon and vaults to near 87,000 ahead of second place. Todd of Dallas, Nelson, Snead, Demaret, and Keiser follow in the Western Open/W PGA context.
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Cox
May Sty
Bert Hogan
Wolfe Awiazing
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Dal
Barry “Todd
Dials
Hogan
Todd
Arew
Hana
New Orleans
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Byron Nelson
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St. Gots
Toledo
Tefiy
Snead
Jimmy Dematet
Houston
Herman Keiser
Akron
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Boo" Ferriss
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