The Same Old Reds at Crosley Field Opener
The Cincinnati Reds opened at Crosley Field amid 28 517 fans with familiar miscues and sharp signs of improvement. Kluzewski's foul ball, Ransom Jacksons homer, Sauer's grand slam nearby, and Chapman dodging Adcock runs sparked boos and nostalgia while Wehmeier, Hatton, and Borkowski showed defensive form and Sewell found effective pinch hitters.
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Eddie Miksis
Chicago
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Hermie Wehmeier
Ransome Jackson
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Ransom
Joe Adcock
Hank Sauer
Hermie
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Ben Chapman
Adcock
Kluzewski
Chapman
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Miksis
Adams
Frankie Baumholtz
Hal Jeffcoat
Grady Hatton
Roy McMillan
Bob Borkowski
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Andy Seminick
Luke Sewell
Baldy Andy
Wehmeier
Harry Perkowski
Frank Hiller
Sewell
Dick Sisler
Hank Edwards
Wally Post
Early weathered game shows Reds rally against Cubs
In cold press box conditions fans saw a tense contest as the Reds battled back, scoring in the fifth and seventh after injuries and errors hit the Cubs. Miksis leg injury and Ramazotti collision altered the lineup, with Bud Hardin stepping in. The three hour and ten minute opener left the future uncertain but not bleak.
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Hart defeats Fry to win Rome International Tennis title
One year ago today Doris Hart of Jacksonville Fla defeated Shirley Fry of Akron Ohio 63 86 to win the women's singles title in the Rome International Tennis Tour.
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Clutch Punch Is Missing in Cincinnati Loss
Cincinnati Reds squandered bases loaded chances in the ninth and tenth as Chicago Cubs won 6 to 5 in 10 innings. Gene Hermanski drove in the decisive run after Hank Sauer and Ransom Jackson homered earlier. Eddie Miksis of the Cubs sidelined 10 days with a pulled right leg. crowd 28,517.
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Chicago
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Ken Raffensberger
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Red Wings Sweep Calder Cup Playoffs in Final Victory
Detroit earns first ever sweep to capture the Stanley Cup with a 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens in Game Four. Manager Jack Adams hails the balanced team as stars Metro Prystal and goalie Terry Sawchuk share the spotlight during the postgame celebration.
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Hornets Take 3-1 Lead in Cup Final
Providence Rhode Island hosts as Rudy Migay anchors Pittsburgh scoring in a 3-2 victory to push the Hornets ahead three games to one in the American Hockey League final. Migay opened the scoring and assisted the second goal then netted the clincher. Pittsburgh seeks the fourth win at home Thursday night.
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First Division Opens With Four Contenders in AA
The American Association season begins with Milwaukee hosting Minneapolis as the defending champion and favorite. Kansas City welcomes St Paul while Louisville visits Toledo and Indianapolis travels to Columbus in tonight’s openers.
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Vernon Dixon Sidelined By Mysterious Muscle Ailment
New York Vernon Dixon, Manhattan College promising mid distance athlete and indoor season standout who defeated Olympic favorites George Rhoden and Herb McKenley, is sidelined by a muscle ailment and may miss the Seton Hall relays Saturday unless his leg improves unexpectedly.
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Top Gymnasts Seek 1952 Olympic Berths in State College
A field of 130 of the nation's top gymnasts competes April 25-26 in State College for berths on the 1952 U S Olympic team and for national AAU gymnastic titles.
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Bad Start Ends In Cubs Loss At Cincinnati
In a 6 5 battle at Cincinnati the Cubs drop 6 to 5. Sauer and Jackson homer for Chicago while Adcock and Kluszewski drive in runs for the Reds. Minner and Hatten split pitching duties with Hiller taking the loss. Attendance listed at 28 517.
Dodgers Beat Braves on Campanella’s Third Hit
Roy Campanella delivered three singles including a RBI two-run third inning as the Dodgers edged the Braves 3-2. Mel Parnell limited the Senators to three singles for a 3-0 Red Sox win, his 15th victory in the matchup.
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Indians Welcome Win Over White Sox Opens Series
Opening-day victors, the Cleveland Indians can cap their three-game series here if they win today for pitcher Bob Lemos against the Chicago White Sox. Wynn hurled well, four White Sox hits came late, and timely Indian hitting produced a 3-2 decision with Hegan driving in runs and Simpson scoring on a Larry Doby single.
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Cleveland
Arcaro Sees No Top Horses For Kentucky Derby
Jockey Eddie Arcaro says no standout three year olds have emerged for the $100,000 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs May 3. He notes top candidates have not faced each other this year and recalls Ben Jones and himself have never lost a Derby. Arcaro will ride Hill Gail for Calumet Farm after Steve Brooks resigned.
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Racing Heads For Top Banner Year At Yonkers Raceway
Yonkers New York opened its harness racing season despite rain and 40 degree weather drawing 18,325 fans. Wagering reached 926,802, surpassing the 697,062 two years earlier, with 16,741 first night turnout. Inaugural Pace split into two divisions from 17 entries. Thomas B. Scott won the first in 2 10 3 5, paying 9.60. Prince Adios won the second division in 2 12 2 5.
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Ohio
Prince Adios
Montreal Looms As Loop Favorite
The Triple A International League opened its 69th season with the Montreal Royals as favorites to win the pennant. About 40,000 fans are expected at the four openers: Montreal at Syracuse, Ottawa at Buffalo, Rochester at Springfield, and Toronto at Baltimore.
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Yesterday’s Baseball Results Across Leagues
Summary of baseball scores from yesterday includes Boston beating Washington 3 0 and Cleveland defeating Chicago 3 2 in major league action. St Louis trumped Detroit 3 0 and New York played Philadelphia to rain delays. National League games saw Brooklyn edge Boston 3 2 and Chicago prevail over Cincinnati 6 5 in ten innings. Philadelphia- New York game halted by rain.
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Tomorrow's AMPRIC LEAGUE Games
Cleveland visits Chicago and St Louis hosts Detroit with five other matchups set across arenas. Boston plays Philadelphia in a key East division clash while New York meets Philadelphia and Chicago faces Cincinnati and Pittsburgh hosts St Louis.
Knicks Racehorse Tactics Face Lakers in Game Three
New York Knicks, boasting a 23 game home winning streak, aim to extend their racehorse style against the weary Minneapolis Lakers in game three of the NBA finals. After an 83 79 overtime loss in St Paul, they rebounded to an 80 72 win to tie the series at one win each.
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Debut by 24 rookies dimmed by seasoned stars in 1952 opener
Opening day highlights a flood of 24 newcomers across major league teams yet veterans dominated. Preacher Roe shined for Brooklyn, Ned Garver and Marty Marion led St Louis, Red Schoendienst opened with a homer, Hank Sauer and Gene Hermanski delivered pivotal hits for the Cubs in a 6-5 ten-inning win. Ted Williams, Walt Dropo, and Mel Parnell starred for Boston in a 3-0 win over Washington.
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Wild-Eye Fans Pack Chicago Stadium for Graziano Bout
More than 19,000 fans will crowd Chicago Stadium tonight to see Rocky Graziano challenge Sugar Ray Robinson for the middleweight title. Robinson is a 3-1 favorite and many predict the fight ends before eight rounds.
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Blind Shot Put Artist Seeks Olympic Berth at Kansas Relays
Blind Bill Bangert, ex Missouri and Purdue football star, will throw in the Kansas relays as a warmup for a possible United States Olympic team spot. Though the event is listed as an exhibition, Bangert aims to win and says practice at home isn’t the same as competing.
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Track Opens Monday Chicago P-Sporeman Park Opens 1952 Thoroughbred Season
Track opens Monday signaling the start of Chicago's 1952 thoroughbred racing season. Sporeman's Park will host an 18 day spring session to inaugurate the schedule.
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Wakefield Nets Giants Pact After Big Career Comeback
Dick Wakefield, once touted as baseball’s best hitter, signs with the New York Giants for a likely near 5000 dollar minimum. After years of setbacks and trials, he aims to regain timing and power, hoping to stick with the club and contribute as a right handed hitter. Wakefield recalls a dramatic fall from a .353 Detroit season toward a long minor league and trial road before this fresh start in Houston.
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