Hamilton High under fire for Middletown game remarks
Hamilton officials led by Athletic Director Chuck Mather defend the Middletown confrontation as a traditional rivalry with aggressive play. Coach Paul Schafer and Middletown critics note roughness but deny it defined the contest.
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Paul Walker
Oxford
Big Blue
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Associated Press
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Miami
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Massillon
Salem
East Liverpool
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Notre Dame Guard Joe Signaigo Signed by Browns
The Cleveland Browns announced the signing of Notre Dame guard Joe Signaigo, star of Notre Dame’s unbeaten team last season. Signaigo, who played for Notre Dame in 1943 and 1946, also served in the Marine Corps between stints. The Browns also signed Bill Smith, a 260-pound tackle from the University of North Carolina.
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Steiler Yard
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Bill
Earthauake) Smith
University of North Carolina
White Sox trade Thurman Tucker for Indians catcher Ralph Weigel
The Chicago White Sox announce a straight trade sending outfielder Thurman Tucker to the Indians in exchange for rookie catcher Ralph Weigel. Tucker, 30, from Gordon Texas, had his best year in 1946. Weigel, 26, from Dayton Ohio, hit .289 in 107 IL games with Baltimore last season.
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Thurman Tucker
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Indians
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Middies eye league lead with weekend Lima games
Middletown carries a five game win streak into a double challenge against Lima opponents this weekend. Friday hosting Lima Central Dragons and Saturday at Lima South Tigers test the Middies as they chase their 12th and 13th wins and extend a 21 game stretch dating to last season.
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Galion
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Brissie Wins A's Pitcher Spot After Near Amputation
Leland Victor Lou Brissie Jr. joins the Philadelphia Athletics as the club's only left handed pitcher after 23 operations saved his leg which doctors once proposed amputating. Connie Mack praises him as a future star surpassing Lefty Grove. Brissie, 23, starred at Savannah in the Sally League with 23 wins and a 1.91 ERA, leading the circuit in shutouts and strikeouts.
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Lou) Brissie
Connie Mack
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Savannah
Armco Triangles topple VFW for fourth straight in league tilt
Chuck Trent's 16 points spearhead Armco Triangles to a 24-22 win over Veterans of Foreign Wars in the City Basketball League at Garfield gym. Heber Jones led Carter's Beverages past Mokry Welding 36-40. Central State beat Mokry Welding 40-36 for its fourth straight league loss.
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UC Five Tramples Butler In Tough Local Showdown
In a doubleheader at the High School Thursday night the Franklin Service Cleaners five face the VFW squad led by Johnny Born, with key players Bill Taylor and Gene South. Cincinnati Bearcats crushed Butler 72-53 as Ralph Richter poured in 29 and Cincinnati took the Mid American lead.
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Trenton Downs West Elkton in Class B Showdown
In Trenton’s 52-41 victory over West Elkton, Nixon led with 24 points after a slow start as Wilbur Martin fouled out. Martin finished with 13 for Trenton, Koontz had 12, while Arnold Brown and others limited West Elkton’s shooters. West Elkton won the reserve game 27-25 and Trenton’s junior high 21-10.
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Judge Reserve Decision On Chandler Antitrust Suit
Federal Judge John Bright reserved a decision on a motion to dismiss Danny Gardella's $300000 Sherman Antitrust Act suit. Gardnerlla, former New York Giant outfielder, alleges damages from baseball authorities. Lou Little discussed Yale vacancy after Howie Odell's transfer to Washington with Yale officials.
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John Bright
Baseball
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Danny Gardella
New York Giant
Lou Little
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Howie Odell
University of Washington
Ruth Leaves Hospital After Relapse Abroad
Babe Ruth was discharged from the Neurological Institute of Presbyterian Hospital after 17 days for a relapse. Doctors said he is feeling fine, though he appeared feeble and drawn as he left.
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Negotiations for Joe Louis Jersey Joe Wal ton bout near finish
Miami Beach AP reports talks over a June 23 heavyweight title rematch between champion Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Wal ton appeared complete, though no official announcement was issued.
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Joe Louis
Joe Walton
Yale Alum Marvin Franklin Named Washington Freshman Coach
Marvin Franklin, former Vanderbilt captain and Yale end coach under Howie Odell, was chosen by Odell to be Washington’s freshman football coach, announced by Athletic Director Harvey Cassell yesterday.
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Pirates Release Culley Rikard to Indianapolis
Pittsburgh outfielder Culley Rikard, age 32 and a Pirates member, was released outright yesterday to the Indianapolis club of the American Association.
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Sam Mele Signs With Red Sox For Coming Season
Red Sox General Manager Joe Cronin announced that Sam Mele has agreed to terms for the coming season. Mele, an outstanding AL rookie last year, is a former New York University star who played right field for Boston.
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Hunting and Fishing Fees Support Illinois Conservation
Officials note that hunting and fishing license fees are the sole source of funding for the Illinois department of conservation, financing its programs and operations.
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Lebanon Warriors edged by McClain 54 53 in YMCA court
In a tense Lebanon basketball game at the YMCA gym, Greenfield McClain beat Lebanon Warriors 54 to 53. Bob Cordes led the Tigers with 19 points while Charles Williams scored 15 for the Warriors as Lebanon reserve team won 33-32 in prelims.
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Miami Keeps Dietzel As Aide To Gillman
Miami University adds 1947 All Ohio center Paul Dietzel of Mansfield to coach the Redskins line next fall. Sid Gillman announced the appointment as an experiment to keep one graduating player annually as an assistant. Dietzel will pursue a graduate degree while coaching.
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Tribe to Run School at Patterson Field
The Cleveland Indians will hold a baseball school at Patterson Field in East Liverpool July 8 9 and 10. The program is sponsored by the City Baseball League with Clinton Seevers serving as president.
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Snow Storm Hits Olympic Games Site
A blizzard battered St Moritz causing six inches of snow by midnight and disrupting ice rinks and ski runs as athletes awaited the decision on whether the Amateur Hockey Association or the U S Olympic Committee would represent the United States in hockey at the games.
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Ingots Seek Second-Half Crown in Garfield Tilt
Armco Ingots, replacing Miami Cabinet, won 37 28 over Fairbanks Fibre last Tuesday and face Shartle Brothers at Garfield gym tonight. The schedule matches last week winners against losers, potentially eliminating the bottom trio. Matches: 7 p m Fairbanks Fibre vs United Welding. 8 p m Sorg Paper vs Inland Container. 9 p m Shartle Brothers vs Armco Ingots.
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Browns preview 1947 season film for Akron and Columbus showings
The Cleveland Browns promotional film on the 1947 All-America Football Conference title run was previewed by press and radio in Cleveland. One print will be shown free in Akron and another in Columbus.
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Protest Upheld In City League By Basketball Board
Heber Jones’s protest in a City League contest with the Veterans of Foreign Wars was sustained by the Basketball Protest Board at the YMCA. The board found clock rules allowed running time past an hour, depriving Jones’s team of time to tie, while Shattle Brothers lost their Industrial League claim over a Sorg Paper vic tory. Stan Lewis Ralph Retti and E J Sebald formed the protest panel.
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Pro Basketball A A A Scores From Chicago to Baltimore
In a diverse set of A A A results Chicago defeated Baltimore 78 74 while St Louis won 94 to 6 f Providence. National League action saw Moline 62 over Flint 50 and Indianapolis 69. Oshkosh 65 appeared in the bulletin with scores from regional games.
Columbus Invitations Open Golf Tournament Dates Set
The $10,000 Columbus Invitations Open Golf Tournament is scheduled for July 8 through 11. The site remains to be chosen. Ollie Oeelgoetz, president of the sponsoring group, made the announcement today.
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Carlisle Indians Rout North Hampton 50-14 in Basketball
Carlisle High defeated North Hampton 50-14 with the Indians never allowing more than five points in any period. Gene Fogle led with 18 points, while Jack Huntsberger and Bob Smallwood contributed. Carlisle also won the preliminary 45-12. The game was in Springfield. Carlisle jumped to a 19-10 halftime lead and held opponents to single baskets in the final two periods.
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Carlise
Gene Fogle
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Senior Loap Owns Edge in Southpaws
Official records show that during 194% the National League had seven left handed pitchers with 10 or more complete games. The American League had only three in this category. NL southpaw stars include Warren Spahn John Schnitz Harry Brecheen Joe Hatten Fritz Ostermueller Dave Koslo Ken Raffensberger. AL leaders are Ed Lopat Hal Newhouser and Mickey Haefner.
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