Hamilton Big Blue Shows Tough Form In Spring Scrimmage
Hamilton fans saw a rugged offense in a spring scrimmage against Toledo Waite with two backs Bailey and Baldwin out. Coach Mather faces Massillon bids as Mather frets over extra point kicking while PAUL WALKER pursues Ohio all star gear for June 26 game.
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Boudreau's Indians Surge With Power On Opening Week
Lou Boudreau’s Indians race to four straight wins powering a 45 hit assault including five doubles two triples and eight homers. Ken Keltner Ed Robinson and Jim Hegan lead the attack as Cleveland tops Detroit 7 4 and climbs atop the league standings with strong pitching and clutch hitting across the lineup.
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My Request Sparks Derby Battle Ahead
My Request wins the $40,000 Wood at Jamaica to prep for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Trainer Jimmy Conway plans to ship to Kentucky Tuesday with jockey Doug Dodson aboard, facing Calumet stars Citation and Coaltown in the Derby field.
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Miami Talent Shines In Miami Spring Scrimmage
In Oxford Ohio a full-dress varsity scrimmage capped Miami University's coaching clinic drawing 100 plus coaches from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. With many veterans absent coach George Blackburn mixed in new talent on both sides, White team defeating Reds 14-19. Arch McCartney suffered a leg fracture but the exhibition highlighted kickers and potential replacements for Tommy Cole.
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Bearcats Are Next For Miami U
Miami University's baseball team aims to rebound in the Mid American Conference after dropping to Ohio University. They travel to Cincinnati Tuesday afternoon following a 8-4 defeat to OU, with sophomore Bob Black likely to start on the mound.
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Sauer Smashes Three Homers As Reds Split
Hank Sauer slugged three homers in a day to lead the Reds as Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Pittsburgh. The Reds won the opener 7 6 while the Pirates won the nightcap 13 10. Fourteen pitchers saw action as Cincinnati rose to the .500 mark amid an eight game week.
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Pittsburgh Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati baseball game highlights
In a tight contest the Pirates crushed the Reds 13 to 10. Key players included Westlake Stevens and Kiner for Pittsburgh while Kluszewski Sauer and Hatton added rbIs for Cincinnati. Gumbert earned the win over Lombardi.
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Veeck to Undergo Additional Surgery
President Bill Veeck of the Cleveland Indians will enter Cleveland Clinic next Monday for further surgery on his injured right leg. He previously had two amputations and says the nature of the new procedure will not be known until after his admission. The leg remains amputated about eight inches below the knee.
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Demaret and Mangrum Push for Locke PGA Eligibility
Golf stars Jimmy Demaret and Lloyd Mangrum launched a campaign to have Bobby Locke named eligible for the PGA Tournament. They criticized the PGA's ban on Locke from the St. Louis event May 19 to May 25 and urged action to resolve the issue.
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Fairbanks Fibre Nine Sets Two Practice Sessions
Manager Harvey Rector schedules two practice sessions for the Fairbanks Fibre nine this week. The Triple A Knothole League team will meet tomorrow at 5 p.m. at Goldman Park and again Thursday at the same time.
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McKinley Grocery Team Sets Tuesday Practice at Meadowlawn
Grocer club manager Tom Harrison announced practice for the McKinley Grocery baseball team at 1 30 p m Tuesday on the Meadowlawn diamond. All interested players are asked to report at that time.
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Baseball scores and standings from New York to Milwaukee
Scores show New York 6 and Boston 2 in a 2-0 Philadelphia 6 Philadelphia 4-7, Washington 0-3. New York 5 Boston 4 Chicago 4-6, St. Louis 1-7. Cleveland 7, Detroit 4 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Minneapolis 8-8, Toledo 4-5.
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Baseball schedule for tomorrow in National League
The schedule lists Brookline at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Cincinnati, Cleveland at Chicago, Detroit at St. Louis, and Boston at Washington with night games noted for some matchups. New York hosts Philadelphia in another listed affair.
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Park er Los Angeles wins River Oaks men’s singles
Frank Parker of Los Angeles captured the River Oaks Tennis Tournament men’s singles title by defeating Billy Talbert of New York with set scores 9-7 1-2 6-1. Gertrude Moran of Santa Monica beat Dorothy tead of San Francisco 8-2 6-4 for the women’s title. Ted Horn of Paterson, N J won the Arlington Downs 100 mile race with a three lap victory over Duke Dinsmore of Osborn, O.
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Penn Relay Carnival Feature Drama Highlights Mile Relay
Philadelphia coverage notes New York University won the mile relay at the 54th Penn Relay Carnival with Reggie Pearl outdistancing Michigan’s Herb Barten in the anchor duel.
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Harrison Dillard tops Drake Relays with 455th win
Des Moines feature sprinter Harrison Dillard of Baldwin Wallace claims his 455th straight victory at the 39th Drake Relays. He ties his Drake Relays record in the 110 yard high hurdles with a 14.1 second clocking.
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Ward Upsets Stranahan In North and South Final
Harvie Ward of the University of North Carolina defeated Frank Stranahan of Toledo 11 and 10 to win the 36 hole North and South Amateur Golf Tournament final in Pinehurst North Carolina. Ward claimed the title by overturning a 36 hole event in a decisive final.
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Cubs edge Cardinals on Kurowski single prevents no hitter
Pitcher Russ Meyer carried a only two innings of no-hit threat before Whitey Kurowski broke it with a second inning single. Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3 1 in a 3 1 game. Hank Sauer homered three times in a doubleheader for the Reds against Pittsburgh with a 7 6 win and a 13 10 loss.
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Mets Lose In Extras Despite Sauer Hit Wakefield Effort
In a 2-3 game, Efrautz hits three in the loss. The pitcher Sauer adds a hit. Winning pitcher Walsa, losing pitcher Hetki. Umpires Pinella Gore and Robb. Time 2 34. Attendance 28 086.
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Grine and Sexton Lead Vets Past Ft Mitchell 6-1
Armco Vets dominated with pitching from Grine and Sexton and timely hitting by Charley Broyles and Larry Fraser. Grine struck out 10 in six innings allowing six singles. Fraley stole four bases and Broyles collected three hits as Armco improved to 6-1 in Buckeye League play with a seventh inning surge. Dale Felton added a triple and strong defense behind the Vets.
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Weekend bowling action reshapes Middletown league standings
Middletown Industrial Recreation Council Women’s League at YMCA Alleys saw Raymond Bay jump to second as Crystal No 1, Gardner-Richardson, and United Welding posted wins. Sorg’s Paper Puppets widened fourth place lead with three wins. Crystal No 2 and Inland Container split results for fifth. High scores included Marie Shibley 476 on Tissue No 2 and Lyle 429 for Inland.
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Bowling league results at Pla-Mar Alleys
Elks Mens League action at Pla-Mar Alleys saw No. 7 led by Mike Barach with 214 212 211 637. No. 11 took two from No. 7 while No. 8 swept No. 5. No. 6 earned two wins by forfeit from No. 2. Jim Maines posted 172 190 181 543 for No. 11 with Al Leak 177 193 145 515 for No. 8 and Joe Spang 169 189 186 544 for No. 6.
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Eagles Sweep Hamilton FOE Bowling Triads
Three Middletown Eagle teams dominated Hamilton FOE squads yesterday at Moose Alleys. No. 1 team won 751 735 781 2267 to 719 723 811 2253. No. 2 team 674 887 802 2313. No. 3 team 704 749 668 2121. Bob Daley led with 164 192 192 543 for Middle No. 2. Tom Selby added 176 145 185 506 for No. 3.
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George Schmitt Receives Award At Rams Dinner
George Schmitt won the most valuable player award at a Hamilton Catholic basketball dinner held at Fenmont Gym. Adolph Rupp spoke on competition in high schools, Harold Mouch was honored for guiding the Ram team to the state finals, with Ray Motley as toastmaster. Gene Smith of Middletown received a letter along with 12 other Ram players.
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Myers Brothers Cubs Hit Practice Ahead of Title Defense
The Myers Brothers Cubs softball team, city league champions in 1947, will report at 6 pm tonight at Douglas Park for a practice session per publicity manager John N. Mitchell. They open defense of their league title on May 13.
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