Blackwell Sways Critics In Reds Comeback Win
In Charleston the Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Braves 9 to 7 as Ewell Blackwell mows down three in the ninth to quiet “not ready” chatter. Cincinnati bats pummel Warren Spahn and Sam Webb for 16 hits, with Walker Cooper Bobby Usher homering twice each and Raffensberger adding a circuit shot.
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Spahn
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Herman Wehmeir
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Ken Raffensberger
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia Phillies
Little Rock
Rae Scarborough
Washington Iicker Corps
Nat Elbower
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Pee Wee Reese
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Pittsburgh Pirates
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Balk rule sows squabble as baseball season opens
The piece explains balk rule changes and enforcement from a long opinion, with quotes from Frankie Frisch and Leo Durocher. It notes the set position requires a one second stop and discusses umpire reactions, past balk counts, and potential crowd reaction. It frames the rule as here to stay despite criticism.
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Lippy
Leo Durocher
Giants
Frankie Frisch
Cubs
Fordham Flash
Frisch
Durocher
Middleground Seeks Derby Status in Jamaica Run
Middleground, Kentucky Derby hopeful idle this year, enters the Count Fleet Purse at Jamaica for a six furlongs test. The Texas-bred colt, trained by Robert J. Kierberg stable, carries 117 pounds with Willie Boland to ride, aiming to prove top juvenile form after a standout Saratoga Hopeful, where he won four of five.
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Oil Capitol
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John Bb. Campbell
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Robert J. Kieberg
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Frazier Moore Scores Knockout in Chicago Bout
Middletown’s Frazier Moore made his big time bow with a quick KO of Lance Harris of South Bend in Marigold Gardens Chicago. The main event between Jimmy Sherrer and Danny Wember ended in an eight round draw. a five round prelim between Joe Kelly and Eddie Brandt went to no decision.
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Lance Harris
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Jimmy Sherrer
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Danny Wember
Joe Kelly
Eddie Brandt
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Braves Acquire Phils Prospect Charley Bicknell
Philadelphia Phils disclose Boston Braves claimed pitcher Charley Bicknell off waivers for 10000 dollars. Bicknell, a high school bonus signee from Plainfield New Jersey, had no decision last season and was put on waivers to allow a year of minor league seasoning.
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Boston Braves
Charley Bicknell
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Phils
Hugh Radcliffe
New York Yankees
Plainfield
N. J
Bob Carpenter
Carpenter
Toronto
Unwelcome Guest Moves In With Law On His Side
In Canton Ohio a homeowner family faces an unwelcome visitor a pheasant that accepts corn handouts from the Sherlocks. The bird returns daily attacks ankles when not fed and the family seeks a legal way to remove it while noting the Ohio pheasant season dates.
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Herbert Sherlock
Sherlock
Grand Slam boosts Homan's All-Star loop lead
Homan's Beverages widened their lead in the Yankee Rad Bow All-Star League to 10 points after a series of grand slams against Bud's Market and Bavarian. Bill Kash and Jo h e Thoelking posted strong scores as leaders dominated Bavarian and Bud's Market, while Bavarian salvaged points with a win over Duff's Cafe. Mollie Vail led the Firs Women's League with a high series as No. 5 swept No. 6.
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Bill Rupp
Joe Thoelking
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Bernice Cain
Johnny Takach
Bauer Construction
Wembold’s
Gill Ellis
Bauer
George Koeppel
Wembold
Mollie Vail
Neil Thomas
Quinlisk
Miller
Myra Woodward
Mabel Whitaker
Buchanan
Delicia and Steele Lead YMCA American League Standings
Delicia and Steele remain tied for first in the YMCA American League. Delicia took two from W PFB while Steele swept two from Ortman-Stewart. Ken Steele posted 201 181 188 570 for his club, Delicia’s B Brehm 175 174 213 562, and Ralph Lackey 509 for the Busmen. Sam Tutt 518 aided the Lions in a trio over Prior Products, Virgil Yenser 526 powered Rootie’s Five past Oglesby Barnitz, Melvin Kelso hit 820 for the Bankers, and Shockey 503 for Prior.
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Steele Wallpaper
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B. Brehm
Ralph Lackey
Sam Tutt
Lions
Virgil Yenser
Rootie
Oglesby-Barnitz
Melvin Kelso
Bankers
Shockey
Prior
Buzz Bombs win two in Eagles Lodge League action
J Greenfield and Dick Enright totaled 568 for Big Luv while Bryan Himmelright’s 524 won first place for the Buzz Bombs at Broad St Bowl. Hot Rods trailed. Bob Bat tied 501 as Pumpkins led two wins over them. F Smith posted 529 for the losers. Yankees beat Tramps and Twin Bars edged Fireballs with Jim Selby’s 169 210 176 555. Doe delivered 533 for the Fireballs.
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Bob Batties
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Jim Selby
Doe
Elks Men's League: No.1 Tops No.3 In Trio
Tuck Sanders delivered a 213 233 192 638 series to lift the No.1 club past No.3 in a three game set. Bill Ore hit 502 for the losers. Mike Quinlisk contributed to No.5 blanking No.7, and Keeler’s 531 helped No.2 shut out the opponents.
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Mike Quinlisk
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Red Wings Open with 12-5 Favorites in Playoff Opener
Detroit defenseman Leo Reise, who scored twice and required 12 stitches in the semi final, is highlighted as a key hope in the Stanley Cup final against the New York Rangers. The Rangers will play home games at Toronto ice since Madison Square Garden is unavailable. games two and three move to Toronto on Thursday and Saturday.
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Toronto
Arch Moore Keeps Winning with Knockout in Eighth
A year ago Archie Moore of Toledo halted Jimmy Bivins of Cleveland in the eighth round to extend his streak. The piece notes past sports milestones including a ten years ago hockey game and a fifteen years ago baseball injury.
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Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
New York
Toronto
Millard
Dixie) Howell
Detroit Tigers
Cincinnati
Middie Boys and Roosevelt Girls Open Tennis Season
The Middie boys and Roosevelt girls start their seasons at Verity Courts tomorrow afternoon if weather allows. Middie faces Fairmont and Roosevelt meets Dayton Oakwood. McKinley girls are set to play Wyoming here Thursday.
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Baseball League Delayed Two Weeks to April 24
Elmo Lingrel director of athletics says the Grade School Baseball League schedule is postponed from today to April 24 due to inclement weather.
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Ohio State Beats Michigan and Cedarville. Marshall Edges Ohio
Ohio State defeats Michigan 9 to 7 and Cedarville 6 to 1 while Marshall tops Ohio 5 to 0 in college baseball action.
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Seven-Team Valley League May Expand to Seven Clubs
The Mi ami Valley League may grow to seven teams after last night's initial meeting. Delegates from Middle town area and South Lebanon attended, with Mason also represented. Lebanon and Franklin might join. Two sponsorless clubs are led by Ray Mattingly and Charles Purvis who has organized a No Sponsors team. The next meeting is set for April 24 at 7 p.m.
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Steve Geckeler
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Ray Mattingly
Charles Purvis
Eagles Sign Jimmy Hague from Ohio State
Philadelphia signs Jimmy Hague a 21 year old end from Ohio State known as Golden Toe for a last second Rose Bowl winning field goal. Hague from Rocky River near Cleveland is 6 1 192 pounds and joins a two time defending NFL champion Eagles.
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Philadelphia
Jimmy
Golden Toe
Globetrotters edge All-Stars for 64 63 victory record crowds
The Harlem Globetrotters defeated the College All-Americans 64 to 63 before a Pacific Coast crowd of 13,224, the largest basketball attendance in the region. Nat Clifton led with 22 points as the Globetrotters rallied in the final minute to seal a five to four edge in the 18 game nationwide series. They set off for Denver to play tonight.
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Harlem Globetrotters
Pacific Coast
Southern California
Cow Palace
Nat
Sweetwater
Denver
Colo
Undefeated Togo Back At Hamilton
Undefeated Japanese wrestler and judo expert Great Togo returns to Hamilton O N G armory to meet Babe Kasaboshi of Columbus in the feature bout Thursday night. Rasputin and Valentine contest the semi final in a best two of three, Papas and Trout to open. Program starts at 8 15 P M.
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Babe Kasaboshi
Columbus
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Pancho Valentine
Chris Pappas
Dick Trout
QB Club To See Films Hear Diehl
The Quarterback Club meets Wednesday noon at the Manchester Hotel for a varied program. Guests Wendell Diehl and Paul Walker, plus sports films, are on the agenda as club chairman Tilmon Ellison announces plans. Diehl, McKinley Junior High basketball coach, guides the Middie baseball team this spring and final plans for the club’s fete with the Middie cagers Friday night will be made.
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Wendell Deacon" Diehl
Paul Walker
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Middie
Hockey Playoffs Open with New York at Detroit
No games were played last night in any league. Tonight features the National League best of seven with game one between New York and Detroit at Detroit.
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New York
Detroit
Fights Last Night in Providence and Newark
In Providence Jim Cooper of Washington outpointed Black Pico 119 to 10. In Newark Sandy Saddler of New York stopped Rubin Davis of Philadelphia in seven rounds at 131 percent for Saddler 130 pounds.
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R. I
Henrich and Reynolds Out for Yankees Start
Tommy Henrich in Baltimore for knee evaluation with Dr Bennett of Johns Hopkins while Allie Reynolds receives diathermic treatment for left foot pain in St Louis. The duo’s health casts doubt on New York’s opening day lineup as Casey Stengel faces a crowded injury list.
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Tommy Henrich
Allie Reynolds
New York Yankees
Boston
Henrich
Tommy
Baltimore
George Bennett
Johns Hopkins
Reynolds
Casey Stengel
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Robert F. Hyland
Stengel
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Owners Delay Trautman Suit In Border Baseball Standoff
EL PASO Texas AP Two Class C Arizona Texas League club owners delay legal action against George M Trautman head of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues awaiting a new proposal. Jack Corbett and Julio Ramirez seek meeting in Mexico City to settle the dispute over contracts of players including Felipe Hernandez and to prevent a renewed U S Mexican baseball player war.
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Julio Ramirez
George M Trautman
Trautman
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Corbett
Mexico City
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Mexicali
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National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
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Felipe Hernandez
Industrial League Will Meet Tonight at YMCA
The Industrial Softball League holds its first season meeting at the YMCA tonight at 7 under Bill Lickert of the Middle town Industrial Recreation Council. He expects delegates from seven local plants and hopes to expand to eight teams. seven squads played in 1949.
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YMCA
Bill Lickert
Middletown
Windy Tulsa Tilt Ends with Giants Ahead in Chaos
In Tulsa, wind and drifting sand crippled a game between the Tribe and Giants. Bearden yielded seven runs in the first inning as the Giants built early momentum, then allowed four more in the sixth before Hal Saltzman finished the last two innings.
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Anderson Team Withdraws From National Basketball Association
In New York the Anderson (Ind.) team withdrew from the National Basketball Association. The report notes other items including Iowa's Pops Harrison being released as head coach and Tommy Henrich traveling for knee tests at Johns Hopkins Hospital.
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University of Iowa Athletic Board
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ST. Louis
Tommy Henrich
New York Yankees
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al Widemar
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Brooklyn Teen Larry Shaw Faces Bob Flanagan in Cleveland Card
In Cleveland at the Arena on April 18 Larry Shaw a 19 year old light heavyweight from Brooklyn meets Bob Flanagan of Ontario in the first of three ten round bouts. The feature is a 15 round welterweight bout between Sandy Saddler of New York and Laura Salas of Mexico.
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