Reds Open Season Relay Aims For Crosley Field Fanfare
In an opening day clip before play, Cincinnati uses a political relay with Governor Lausche throwing from the box to the mayor and city manager behind the plate at Crosley Field. The event precedes the 2:30 start as part of a ceremonial kickoff.
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Braves Open Milwaukee Home With Rip Snorting Welcome
Milwaukee greeted the Braves with a daylong festival as crowds lined Wisconsin Ave renamed Braves Drive for the event. Manager Cherley Grimm arrived by 10:05 a m and a parade along the avenue followed. Fans, including many schoolchildren on spring break, watched as the team prepared for a workout at County Stadium, the five million dollar ballpark.
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Bears land Illinois star O Connell in bold move
CHICAGO The Bears cheer as quarterback prospect Tommy OConnell joins the roster. Owner-coach George Halas calls him a key man in rebuilding and expects immediate help, with him likely to start in the lineup soon after signing on Tuesday.
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Mohawks Battle Soo Again After Setback
The Sault Ste. Marie Indians upset the Mohawks 3 to 2 in a late third period goal by Ron Rubie, cutting the best-of-seven series to 2-1 in favor of Cincinnati tonight in the senior U S amateur hockey semi finals contested in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan.
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Tigers Next For Hornsby's Forces
Cincinnati Reds prepare for a five game exhibition series with the Detroit Tigers in Charleston West Virginia opening day. Herm Wehmeier will be given a full nine innings to pitch as the Reds seek a solid starting effort in wet weather.
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Baseball Scores From Weekend Streaks and Upsets
Philadelphia beat Boston 15 to 2 while Chicago defeated Philadelphia 4 to 3. Cleveland edged New York 1 to 0 and New York A was 9, Nashville 1, St Louis 6. Dallas 4 over Louisville 3, Milwaukee 9 prevailed against Atlanta 9, Pittsburgh 5 topped Birmingham 6, and Cincinnati 5 over ?
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Indians Trade Seven Players To Indianapolis In 24 Hours
Cleveland optioned Sam Jones and Mike Lutz to the Indianapolis farm, bringing seven players dealt in 24 hours. Jones, once billed as a top Pacific Coast prospect, was hampered by a bursitis shoulder last season. Lutz led the Eastern League in batting. The Indians also sold Herb Adams, Bill Abernathie, Al Smith, Harry Mamtberg, and Joe Macko to Indianapolis. Cleveland beat the Giants 1-0 in spring action as Early Wynn starred with seven shutout innings before Steve Gromek allowed a late run in relief.
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Franklin Wins First Victory Over Springboro
Franklin beat Springboro 8 to 5 for its first win of the season as Springboro committed nine errors. John Powell hit a bases loaded homer in the third and later added a run on a single, while Hedric and Gillen pitched for Franklin. Franklin next plays at Miamisburg tomorrow afternoon to finish the two game set.
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Middie Mentor Paul Walker to Speak at Germantown Banquet
Middletown High’s 1953 state Class A champion coach Paul Walker will address Germantown High’s annual basketball banquet sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. The 7 p.m. event at the Eagles hall honors Germantown basketball managers and cheerleaders with speakers Mayor Dick Eggan Police Chief Walter Rocky and Rev. Paul Briessler also on the docket.
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Middletown Club Wins Date Approval for Western Girls Tourney
The Western Lawn Tennis Association approved July 6 to 9 for the Western Girls Tournament to be held at Verity Courts under Middletown Tennis Club sponsorship. Tournament manager Fred Dorner said the event brings top Midwest junior girls to Middletown, with 100 plus participants yearly and potential travel savings for local players. The classic shifts between Milwaukee and Middletown, with Dayton alternation planned if logistics allow.
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Death of Whirlaway Ends Major Breeding Attempt
Paris reports the death of Whirlaway at Frendlay Farms in Marcel Boussac’s care. The 15 year old, famed Kentucky Derby Preakness and Belmont winner, died from ruptured nerve tissue, ending Europe’s bid to cross American speed with European staying power. Whirlaway, son of Blenheim II and Dust Whirl, earned $561,161 from 32 wins in 60 starts and helped launch a transatlantic breeding venture with Calumet and Warren Wright.
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Giardello Outlasts Turner In Welterweight Bout Upset
In Philadelphia at the Arena 7,377 fans watched Joey Giardello, a 3-1 underdog, rally in the final rounds to decision Gil Turner. Turner had been dominant early, but Giardello's seventh round right hand shifted momentum as he prevailed, with judges scoring 7-3 7-2-1 and 5-3-2. Mub managers Graziano Ferrante eyed bigger names Billy Graham or Paddy Young.
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Miami football pivots to mixed drill with new substitution rules
Miami University opens spring practice under Ara Parseghian with a reworked drill plan. The squad will rotate every play mixing offense and defense, aiming to recover fundamentals and conditioning after a vacation. Sixty two players reported on the first day, with key gaps at tackle and replacements for absent regulars.
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Lakers Certain Of Keeping Title After Knick Win
New York Knicks face a must win as the Minneapolis Lakers, by a 90-75 margin in game three of the NBA finals, gain a commanding lead. Lakers coach John Kundla says the pressure is on New York while Knick coach Joe Lapchick vows to stay hopeful for the next two games.
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Rocky Definite Set For Chicago Bout May Fifteenth
New York Rock y Marciano plans a Chicago fight on May 15 and warns Jersey Joe Walcott must attend for a title shot. If Walcott skips, Marciano will consider Roland La Starza or Ezzard Charles as challenger. Manager Al Weill refutes news of a venue shift to the East.
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Boxing results from Philadelphia and Miami Beach card highlights
Philadelphia bout sees Joe Giardello win a ten round decision over Gil Turner at 154 to 14714 pounds. Bobby Hughes stops Jimy Guy at 161 in Warren. Willie Pep defeats Noel Paquette in Miami Beach by ten rounds.
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Redlegs Cut Two 33 Now On Roster
Cincinnati Reds trim roster to 33 with Maurice Fisher optioned to Columbia of the South Atlantic League. Leon Foulk, 27, released outright to Tulsa of the Texas League. Fisher, 22, a right hander, regarded as a top prospect by Manager Rogers Hornsby after a 14-10 season with Salisbury in the Interstate League. Both pitchers had been with Cincinnati in spring training.
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Cleveland man's named general manager at Grandview track
Eddie Miller of Cleveland has been named general manager of Grandview track at Bainbridge after the resignation of Dick Case. Miller also becomes racing secretary, taking over administrative duties at the venue.
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Trimmer Changes Jobs at Loudonville High
Loudonville Ohio coach Dean Trimer resigns after three years to take a post at the new Marion Franklin school in Columbus. His football teams there posted 20 wins, six losses and one tie.
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New York Forms State Harness Racing Commission
Primary control of New York state harness racing shifts from the USTA to the State Harness Racing Commission under a bill signed by Gov. Dewey. The measure authorizes the state to regulate owners trainers drivers and oversee harness races and supervisory functions previously handled by the USTA.
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Minneapolis takes 90 75 win over New York in playoff game
Minneapolis defeats New York 90 to 75 to take a 2-1 lead in the best of seven series. Julius Erving leads the Knicks with strong scoring while the Timberwolves balance scoring and defense.
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Mantle returns as McDonald shines for Yankees in Nashville
AP report details Mickey Mantle’s return to the Yankees after illness and a baby visit, delivering a 420 foot double in his first game back. It highlights Jim McDonald emerging as a reliable starter with a two-run, nine-inning effort, plus Hank Bauer’s hot spring bat as New York tops Nashville 9-1.
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Local Cage Stars Meet In All Army Play At Ft Meade
Ft Meade Md The All Army basketball tournament a double elimination affair continued at Ft Meade with Ft Monmouth N J meeting Schofield Barracks Hawaii in today opener A defeat for either would knock it out of the nine team tourney Monmouth was dropped Tuesday by the First Cavalry Division Far East 77 70 and Schofield Barracks by Ft Leonard Wood Mo 77 62 Favored Ft Belvoir Va tangles with Camp Breckinridge in an afternoon game Belvoir’s strong cage team dumped Ft Jackson S C 75 70 Tuesday The game brings together two Middletown boys Paul Lawson member of the Ft Belvoir Engineers and Gene Middie Smith with Camp Breckinridge
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Baseball news from spring exhibitions across multiple teams
Ohio University at Washington and Lee was cancelled due to wet ground after six innings with the Yellow Jackets losing. Philadelphia Phillies crushed Boston Red Sox 15 to 2 in Roanoke with Connie Ryan homering twice and Earl Torgeson and Willie Jones adding one each. Minnie Minoso delivered a decisive homer as White Sox beat Athletics 4 to 3 at Chattanooga. Steve Bilko belted his longest spring homer as Cardinals beat Dallas 64. Atlanta Crackers toppled Pirates 9 to 5 in a free swinging Southern Association exhibition.
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