Riddles Comeback Boosts Pirates over Dodgers 4 2
Elmer Riddle returned from a four year arm layoff to win his third consecutive start, limiting Brooklyn to five hits as the Pirates beat the Dodgers 4 2. Ralph Kiner drove in three runs with a double and his sixth homer. The win tightens a three way NL race with the Giants and Cardinals idle.
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UBC and YMHA Triumph in Olympic Basketball Play
In Toronto May 11 Canadian junior Olympic basketball trials saw Montreal YMHA upset Dominion champions Vancouver Clover Leafs 47 45 while UBC defeated Western Mustangs 52 40 to advance. Coaches will pick Olympic finalists from each squad with the two winners facing tonight in a concluding match.
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Out On A Limb Aces Home Run Pace In Baseball News
Ben Feltner leads the Cleveland third base attack with nine homers this season and could threaten Babe Ruth's record if current pace holds. The piece also notes local hockey players set to appear in summer ball, plus a gala prize night for Badmonton Flyers and possible CAHA actions against Ed Bruchet. It mentions surprising A's and Pirates pre-season form and cautions against early predictions, plus junior hockey league talks and team contracts, ending with a nod to Mr. Vogan.
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Edmontons Sliyers Homecoming Gala Stirring Parade
Four bands 300 athletes and dignitaries partaking in Edmonton Sliyers homecoming gala. Mayor and aldermen, a motorcycle escort and a decorated float bore the celebrants as Flyers rode through city streets.
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Foremost Ball Nine Edges Etzikom 3 2
Foremost meng baseball team defeated Etzikom here last Thursday by a 3 to 2 score. Etzikom pitcher and offense battled, but Foremost held key leads as the game unfolded. Local coverage notes the win boosts Foremost’s season momentum and highlights standout plays from both squads.
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Gionfriddo Proves Aces In Montreal Debut
New York May 11 Gionfriddo the 1947 World Series star is thriving with Montreal International League pitching he hits .372 while playing center field. He was released to the Royals after a spring with the Dodgers and has three homers this season from 16 hits highlighting a resurgence that follows a modest major league run.
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Baseball scores from a scattered early season set
In a sequence of box score style lines Cleveland, Chicago, and St Louis recorded losses while opponents Boston, New York, Washington posted wins. Pitchers listed include Gettel Elieman Gromek Hegan Ferriss McDermott and Stobbs Tebbetts Harrist Robinson Embree Niarchos Zoldak Wilson Biscan Widmar Partee Wynn Evans.
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Leading Players and Batting Averages in Baseball Standings
Summary of top performers with batting averages runs batted in home runs and figures for players Holmes Boudreau Zarilla Gustine Williams Edwards Kiner Keltner Bauer and others across Braves Indians Browns Pirates Red Sox Dodgers Reds and national leagues with counts of games at bats and hits in a historical box score format.
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CAHA Says No Authorized European Tour For CAHA Teams
Regina reports CAHA president Al Pickard announced no CAHA authorization for a full Canadian hockey team to tour Europe next winter. The plan discussed by Max Silverman and Ianty Moore involves an over age junior lineup, not a complete team, to avoid league schedule disruptions. Frank Sargent later said Bruins of Port Arthur would be invited as Canadian representatives, though no invitation had been issued.
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South African Eric Sturgess Seen as Wimbledon Favorite
London May 11 Eric Sturgess a 28 year old from Johannesburg touted as the man to beat in Wimbledon singles. Wartime Spitfire pilot and former POW, he cites improved speed and a 140 pound frame as he eyes a favorable draw. He lists Mulloy Falkenberg Parker Drobny as top rivals and notes a recent win over Marcel Bernard of France.
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Fastball Circuit Opens May 26 With Local League Lineup
Dodgers unveil season with a double bill on May 26 at Henderson Stadium as five men’s teams Hut tons Shaughnessy Towne Hall Supina Dodgers and Raymond enter the senior league and Coaldale joins a junior entry. Booster tickets will grant access to all games excluding exhibitions and playoffs while the east fence will stay after JBA request to keep it for safety and repair.
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Canadian Open hopefuls eye first Canadian winner in years
Canadian golf fans expect a Canadian to win the Canadian Open as players Rudy Horvath Harold Eldsvig Stan Leonard Bog Gray Jerry Kesselring Bill Ezinicki and Joe Poulin vie for the title. The 1948 season features shifts to a larger ball, amateur and pro tours, and key events across British Columbia Ontario Alberta Saskatchewan and Alberta with Shaughnessy Heights and Quilchena among host courses. The Open runs September 22 to 25 at Vancouver’s Shaughnessy Heights Golf Club with substantial prize money.
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O'Connor Captures Hart and Lady Byng Trophies
Buddy O'Connor, 31, Rangers center, becomes first NHL player to win Hart and Lady Byng in one season. He earns $4,150 plus playoff shares and bonuses, led in votes over Brimsek and Lach, and stands as lightest star at 143 pounds. He fought to the scoring lead with Lach, finishing with 60 points.
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Local wrestling card features Etchinson vs Wright
Ronnie Etchinson a 240 pound Texas University graduate meets Jim Wright in a featured bout at the local arena tonight Promoter Bus Murdoch hypes the show with mentions of a Spanish inquisition theme Wright’s rough style clashes with Etchinson’s fighting spirit A change shifts the semi main to Jewry Wrecker vs Jim Dazzitt with both wrestlers noted for bending the code of ethics in past performances The preliminary bout will be announced from the ring.
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Don Grosso Wins Jack Fox Memorial Award
Don Grosso, veteran center for the St Louis Flyers in the American Hockey League, wins the Jack Fox Memorial Award for combining clean conduct with effective play. He totals 25 points from 33 possible, beating Phil Hergesheimer of the Philadelphia Rockets who has 16.
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Calgary Roughs: Wardien Declared Free Agent by Coach Lear
Calgary May 11. Darrell Wardien, former Interprovincial Union halfback with Calgary stamped ers, has been given unconditional release and is declared a free agent by coach Les Lear. Wardien played as a triple threat back last season and now seeks new pro opportunities.
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Pirates hire a house mother in 22-room mansion
Nine Pittsburgh Pirates once unable to find apartments now reside in a 22-room former mansion under the care of a house mother Mrs Daniels. The players Danny Murt Bob Chesnes Johnny Riddle Elmer Riddie Johnny Hopp Forrest Main Stan Roje Grady Wilson and Don Gutteridge enjoy the arrangement though the team restricts her daytime access for game day dinners and social visits.
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