Tehan recalls tales of officials and Kentucky coach on ballgames
Hamilton County official Dan Tehan shares humorous referee anecdotes from major league scenes and a Georgia trip, then praises Kentucky's Alex Groza as a standout. He notes Groza's pro-like versatility and reflects on Kentucky's NCAA final win over Oklahoma A and M to deter slower defenses.
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Jake Wade
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Wade
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Georgia
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Xavier
Kentucky
Choppers Expand Legion Stand In YMCA Bowling Race
In YMCA bowling action the top three teams in the 1 American League stayed tight as Bauer Construction failed to gain ground with a 204 206 198 608 by Elvis Nixon. Eagles clung to first despite losses to Ortman Stewart while Delicia and Lions traded wins. Woodchoppers moved further ahead in the American Legion League with Art Frey 186 189 222 597 leading the charge. Ralph Baker guided the Airborne to a 632 set, while Seabees upset Air Corps with John Kieswetter 472 series and No 5 Elks win three forfeited games. Nell Thomas led the Elks Women's with 159 200 177 536 in a shutout over No 7 as Millie Margerum and others contributed strong scores.
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Tom Kelly
Elvis Nixon
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Kenny Steele
Eagles
Ortman-Stewart
Bob Selby
Paul McCane
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Charlie Little
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Paul Wilson
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Bill Kash
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Johnny Takach
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Tigers
Marc Andreas
Tank Destroyers
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Millie Margerum
Mary Lou Leak
Edith McGraw
Hogan
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Myra Wood
Reds Open 1949 Season With Full Crosley Field
Cincinnati Reds and St Louis Cardinals meet to open the 1949 National League season before about 34 000 at Crosley Field. Manager Bucky Walters tabbed Ken Raffensberger to start, replacing pitcher Johnny Vander Meer sidelined by a thigh injury. Weather forecast calls for 50 to 55 degrees but sunshine likely.
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Harry Brecheen
George Munger
Eddie Dyer
Reds Begin 1949 Campaign With Road Trip Schedule
Cincinnati fans brace for a long early season road swing as the Reds open the 1949 pennant chase with an initial Crosley Field game against the St. Louis Cardinals followed by a road stretch through Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Chicago. The Reds return for first night game April 29 against the Pirates then host the Smoky City Buccaneers in a Ladies Day contest April 30. Later westward swing visits Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia and New York in early May, before a May 13 home stand featuring games versus Braves Giants Dodgers and Phillies, including a May 15 doubleheader and May 24 night game with Philadelphia.
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Weekend Relays At Mansfield May Attract 1500 Contestants
Springfield Wildcats, state scholastic champions, chase a second Mansfield Relays crown as about 60 schools and 1000 athletes took part last year. Invitations went to 100 high schools across Ohio and nearby states. organizers expect a record turnout near 1500 contestants with 22 team trophies and 220 individual prizes awarded.
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Locke Wins Cavalier Test at Cavalier Country Club
Bobby Locke of Johannesburg won the Cavalier Specialists Tournament after an 18 hole playoff with amateur Frank Stranahan of Toledo. Locke shot 68 to Stranahan 70, earning $1,500 plus half of the playoff gate receipts and confirming his return to form after weeks in the United States.
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Bobby Locke
Johannesburg
South Africa
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Cavalier Country Club
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
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Stranahan
Middies Carded Against Franklin Baseball and Tennis Schedule
With improved weather, local schools may resume competition. Yesterday Monroe and Middletown Highs game was cancelled due to cold. Upcoming: Tuesday Middies vs Franklin at Barnitz Field 4 p.m. and Tenn McKinley Boys vs Oakwood at Verity Courts. Wednesday Roosevelt Girls vs Oakwood at Roosevelt Courts 4 p.m.
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Barnitz Field
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Verity Courts
Roosevelt Girls
Roosevelt Courts
No. 1 and No. 5 split early games in bowling
Ward posted 171 154 117 442 for No. 1 as they capped the first two games from No. 5. Vail rolled 137 128 167 432 for No. 5.
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Ward
Vail
Industrial Loop Opens May 3 in Softball League
The Industrial Softball League set its opening date for Tuesday May 3. Harry M. Taylor, who presided over the circuit for the first time, announced the date at the YMCA. The league will hold its final organizational meeting next Tuesday at the Y to draw up schedules, and it was unclear if the league would operate with eight or ten clubs.
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Harry M. Taylor
YMCA
Loop
Taylor
Final pricing set for Louis Charles Walcott bout
Chicago AP reports final arrangements for the world heavyweight title fight between Ezra Charles and Joe Walcott. Joe Louis meets with International Boxing Club officials to discuss ticket prices for the June 22 bout at Comiskey Park, TV and radio night plans, and training camp locations. Training camps near Chicago are planned with Kenosha, Wisconsin suggested as a possible site for either Walcott or Charles.
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Indians and Browns Open Season In St Louis Clash
World champion Cleveland Indians face the St Louis Browns in the season opener at Sportsman's Park before about 15 000 fans. Rapid Robert Feller will start for Cleveland while Ned Garver opposes him. Feller and Dale Mitchell each reported pains on the eve of game with Mitchell likely to play and Feller hoping heat will ease his shoulder soreness.
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Joe DiMaggio
Whitey Kurowski
Ewell Blackwell
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Kurowski
Robert Hyland
Cincinnati
Blackwell
Rival Managers Forecast Open 1949 Baseball Seasons
Major league managers weigh in on pennant chances with Dodgers favored in the National League and Boston and Cleveland shaping the American League. Statements range from Burt Shotton naming the Dodgers to Bucky Walters predicting room for surprise, with Cleveland and Boston seen as top contenders and several other clubs in the mix.
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Burt Shotton
Dodgers
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Bucky Walters
Yankees Update Baseball Notes In Brief
The New York Yankees say pitcher Bob Porterfield is in a sling for two weeks and Clarence Marshall was hospitalized with strep throat. Don Newcombe, once priced at 500000 by Branch Rickey, returned to the Montreal Royals from the Brooklyn Dodgers. Writ ers poll favoring the Boston Braves and Red Sox as pennant winners. Calumet Citations idle up to 60 days, possible first start at Arlington Park. Harvey Ward tops medalist at Pinehurst with 69. Sixty six hopefuls enter the Memorial Day 100 mile race at Indianapolis, double the earlier field.
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Clarence Marshall
Newport News
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Branch Rickey
Montreal Royals
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Associated Press
Boston
Anderson Packers Clinch NBL Title In Sweep
Anderson Indiana AP The Anderson Packers won the National Basketball League playoff championship by routing Oshkosh 88 to 64 last night. The Eastern Division club completed a three straight-game series sweep to capture the title.
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Ind
Anderson Packers
Oshkosh
Phils and Senators Ink Early Opening Day Wins
Opening day baseball saw the Philadelphia Phils and Washington Senators win in rainy conditions. Ken Heintzelman shut out Boston 4 0, while Clyde Vollmer delivered a ninth inning single to beat the Athletics 3 2. Crowds were small and weather dampened turnout.
Saddler and LaMotta Score Knockouts in City Fights
In Philadelphia, Sandy Saddler of New York KO'd Ermanno Bonetti of Italy. In Detroit, Jake LaMotta of New York KO'd O'Neill Bell of Detroit. Two results headline a night of pro boxing with strong punches and decisive finishes.
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Sandy Saddler
New York
Ermanno Bonetti
Italy
Detroit
Jake LaMotta
O'Neill Bell
Browns File Suit To Evict Cards From Ball Park
St Louis Browns filed suit to evict the St Louis Cardinals from Sportsmans Park after failed settlement talks. Browns seek 222500 damages, contending lease assignment voided. Cardinals say contract has two years to run with renewal option.
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LaSalle names Loeffler as new basketball coach
La Salle College announced on Monday the hiring of Ken Loeffler as head basketball coach succeeding Charlie McGlone who left for business. Loeffler brings seven years coaching Yale Geneva College and Beaver Falls plus three seasons in the BAA with the St. Louis Bombers, taking them to the playoffs twice before moving to Providence last season.
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Charley McGlone
University of Pittsburgh Law School
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Boston Marathon winners and red-letter sports moments
A retrospective round up recalls Gerard Cote winning the Boston Marathon in two hours 31 minutes two records. It notes the Yankees beating Washington 7-6 on opening day at Yankee Stadium with 5 628 fans. Stir Up and Lucky Draw split Wood Memorial divisions at Jamaica. Ellison Brown won Boston Marathon in two hours 28 minutes 51.8 seconds.
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Associated Press Today
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Ceada
New York Yankees
Washington
Yankee Stadium
Wood Memorial
Jamaica
Ellison Brown
Alton
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Yesterday's Results and Baseball Box Scores
Philadelphia and Boston game lines show final scores and pitcher notes. Heintzelman Lopata Sain Mass cited for Philadelphia. Washington game lists Fowler Rosar Scarborough Evans. Scoring lines include runs by innings and total hits.
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Scarborough
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