Demaret Wins Masters After Death Hole Drama
Jimmy Demaret, the Masters champion, edged runner-up Jim Ferrier by three strokes as Ferrier faltered on Augusta National’s 13th hole, dubbed the Death Hole. Demaret finished 283 to Ferrier’s 285 amid crowded scores including Snead 287 Hogan 278 and Nelson 278.
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Phighting Phils to Field Youngest Philadelphia Lineup
The Phillies, managed by Eddie Sawyer, plan to start the NL's youngest lineup this season. Only Eddie Waitkus and Andy Seminick are over 26, with Hamner 22 and Ennis 24 among a youthful infield and outfield including Ashburn 23. The team beat Fort Worth 16 6 as Hamner, Jones, and Ennis homered.
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Browns rely on confidence program to spark different team
Psychologist David F. Tracy works with the St. Louis Browns aiming to build a confident, steadier club. Exhibition results show 10 wins and nine losses through Saturday, and Tracy’s only notable misstep involved massaging pitcher Les Stone’s arm before discovering he is a lefty. The plan targets raising performance without overhauling players’ talents. The October standings will reveal results.
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Reds Players and Odds Stir Fans Ahead of 1950 Season
New York writer Joe Williams mocks Reds president Walker Cooper in a piece about spring training. He notes Cooper’s new hustle to shed the club’s stigma from last year’s wild pitching, including 640 walks and a 4.23 ERA, and suggests better hitting and pitching could gain 25 more wins. Fans doubt and math odds loom large as the season approaches.
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Middle Athletes Banquet Dinners At Home Folks Input
Middle school honors its athletes at a Thursday banquet with local representatives from industry merchants chamber of commerce ministry and parents set to speak. The swimming team will be honored for progress and a lighting upgrade for the gym is urged. Elmo Lingrel recalls undefeated teams and expense challenges from 1926 27 reflecting on 20 years of high school athletics.
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Middletown Ballists Shine in Southern Ohio Trapshoot
Middletown Sportsmen's Club finished sixth with 399 of 500 as Springfield Gun Club won the meet with 459. Lyle Hastings tied Vernon Schultz for 50-yard handicap with 44 of 50. Paul Derringer, ex Reds pitcher, shot 84 of 100 at 16 yards for Middletown. Crystal Lake Gun Club placed second, Route 40 Gun Club third, Troy Gun Club fourth, Indian Lake fifth. McKinley won singles with 95 of 100 at 16 yards. Three-way doubles tie with Lucas, Gardner, and Stillings. Stillings and Harbage won the two-man event. Nearly 200 shooters participated.
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Cincinnati
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H. J. Hauck
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Pittsburgh
Darke County
Paul Derringer
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Globetrotters Take Series Lead In California Showdown
In Los Angeles the Harlem Globetrotters beat the College All-Stars 69 52 at the Pan-Pacific Auditorium to move 4 3 in the 18 game cross country series. Sweetwater Clifton led the Trotters with 19 points while Paul Arizin of Villanova had 15 for the Collegians.
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Six Women Named To Golf Hall Of Fame
Augusta Georgia AP six of Americas greatest women golfers selected for the ladies PGA hall of fame charter members include Beatrix Hoyt Margaret Curtis Alexa Stirling Dorothy Campbell Hurd Glenna Collett Ware and Virginia Van Wie with two more to be named annually during the womens Titleholders Tournament.
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Browns Sign ND's Martin Iron Man lineman joins Browns roster
The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of James Martin of Notre Dame, an All American lineman in 1948 and 1949. Martin played tackle for the Irish last season and was co captain, later shifting to defensive end. He weighed 220 pounds and appeared in 44 games for Notre Dame, a school record.
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Jungle Dim) Martin
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Monte Carlo Tennis Stars Reach Final Round
Billy Talbert and Jaroslav Drobný advanced to the final round of the Monte Carlo International Tournament marking a key stage in the event.
Exhibition Baseball Results Roundup
Yesterday’s exhibition games produced a mix of high scoring and tight finishes. Cleveland routed New York N by six, while Detroit edged Chicago A 8 to 5. New York A beat Memphis 9 to 8 and St Louis A tied San Antonio 8 all. Washington overwhelmed Philadelphia A 17 to 5, Boston N routed Cincinnati 15 to 12, Brooklyn 9 over Atlanta 7, Chicago N defeated Shreveport 7, Philadelphia N beat Fort Worth 10 to 4, St Louis N topped Houston 7 to 3, and Brooklyn B beat Raleigh 8 to 7.
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Night Game Carded Marietta And Anderson Clash
Ma rietta College will host Anderson College in a night football game on October 6. It marks the first meeting between the two programs and will be played at Marietta.
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Redlegs Struggle in Seventh Spring Game in Virginia
Cincinnati Reds dropped their fourth straight to the Boston Braves 15 to 12 in Roanoke Virginia as Ken Raffensberger prepared for a final tune up before the season. Ewell Blackwell appeared stiff necked but optimistic, while Johnny Hetki may serve as a reliever. The Reds showed comeback power rallying from 8 0 to 12 9 and notched a second spring triple play by Ted Kluszewski.
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Frisbie Aims For All Events Glory In City Bowling Tourney
The 14th City Bowling Tourney shows Frisbie near record marks. He posted 1896 pins for singles doubles and team with 57 handicap, aiming to be the first to win all events again. Spruance-Dennis lead doubles at 1320 while Brate-Lieungh sit second at 1283 as top names lag in the field.
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Baseball League To Meet Tonight
The Miami Valley Baseball League holds its initial organizational meeting at 7 pm at the YMCA. Last year the circuit had teams from Carlisle West Elkton Monroe and Middle town with expansion likely to eight teams after inquiries. Five sessions are scheduled for this week to prepare the summer program. The Industrial Softball League meets tomorrow at 7 pm at the Y.
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El Paso Owner Plans Federal Suit Over Manager's Contract Ruling
El Paso club owner Jack Corbett says he will file in federal court to block George M Trautman from voiding contracts of El Paso players. Trautman, minors league commissioner, voided several contracts claiming players owed duties to Mexican League teams. The action follows complaints by Mexican League officials under a cross border agreement.
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Masters Golf win by Sammy Snead at 282
Sports Mirror recalls last year Sammy Snead shot 67 to win the Masters with a total 282. Lloyd Mangrum finished second with 285 and notes from prior years cover the Cleveland Barons Calder Cup triumph and Jake Powell’s exhibition brain concussion.
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Detroit edges Toronto in overtime to win series
In the NHL playoff game Detroit wins 1 0 over Toronto after overtime to take the series in seven games. The result ends Toronto’s campaign and Detroit advances to the next round.
Indians Rookie Luke Easter Out With Shoulder Injury
Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Luke Easter suffered a slight shoulder separation and may miss the April 18 opener. Allie Clark, batting leader, and Larry Doby boosted the offense in an exhibition win over the New York Giants as pitcher Bob Lemon logged eight innings. Manager Lou Boudreau said pitchers may now throw nine innings if able.
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Red Wings win playoff berth in dramatic OT victory
Detroit defeats Toronto 1-0 in overtime as Leo Reise nets the winner to clinch the series 4-3 and end Toronto’s three year title run. The Rangers visit Detroit to open the Stanley Cup final, moving to Toronto due to a circus at Madison Square Garden.
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Demaret Leads Money Winners After Augusta Tournament
Bobby Jones cites strong crowds as about 18 000 attended the final day and 10 000 the semifinals. The event, boosted by a 20 percent prize increase from 10000 to 12000 dollars, awarded Demaret 7400, Ferrier 1500, Snead 1090, and Nelson and Hogan 770 each.
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AAU Ring Meet Opens in Boston Garden Today
About 170 boxers from Hawaii and across the continental U S compete in the 62nd AAU national tournament in Boston beginning today for eight individual championships and team honors. Officials say most titles may go westward, continuing a recent trend after 1949 winners abdicated for pro or other reasons.
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Purses on Grand Circuit Hit 2 Million for Third Straight Year
Harness racing in 1950 saw Grand Circuit purses exceed 2 million dollars for the third consecutive year with top events and stakes drawing large fields.
Peace Talks End With PGA Group Meeting At Masters
At Augusta Georgia the PGA officials and top players met after the Masters to discuss tournament control. Jimmy Demaret won the Masters as Lawson Little and Joe Novak led a committee aimed at granting players more authority. The talks followed George Schneiter’s firing and included Cary Middlecoff Johnny Palmer Sam Snead and others. The agreement promises players near full cooperation in running tournaments within the PGA structure.
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Gonzales Beats Kramer In Exhibition Match
Gonzales won his third straight win in the series defeating Jack Kramer 6 3 and 10 8 in Portland. The victory brought Gonzales’ total on the international tour to 23 for the Latin American. Kramer has won 72 matches.
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