Indians Target Pitching Depth As Wynn Signs For 40000
The Cleveland Indians, buoyed by strong pitching, announced Early Wynn signed for about 40000, joining Bob Lemon and Mike Garcia to form a formidable rotation. Greenberg's negotiations leave two holdouts, Bobby Avila and Dave Philley, unresolved as camp opens with Herb Score poised to boost the staff. Other camps note Mickey Vernon’s holdout ending with 26500, and intrasquad drills feature Zick, Stanka, Bubba Church, White Sox, Cubs, Giants, and Braves prospects in competitive action.
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Werle the Reds veteran rookie ready for action
Tampa report on Bill Werle a 33 year old Louisville lefty bought by Cincinnati. He jokes about bugs while manager Birdie Tebbetts praises his control and two curve types. Werle posted 7 wins and 4 losses in the American Association, then 6 straight post season wins with strong stats.
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IHL Results Highlight Cincinnati Triumph Over Johnstown
Cincinnati defeated Johnstown 7 to 2 in an IHL contest while Toledo topped Tray 5 to 3 in another league game. The results reflect strong offense from Cincinnati and balanced play from Toledo.
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Playoff To Decide Golf Tourney At Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Louisiana three golfers Bo Wininger Jimmy Clark and Billy Maxwell fought from behind in a wind swept 18 hole playoff for 2200 first prize in the 12500 Baton Rouge Open Clark posted a 72 while Wininger and Maxwell each had 71 If tied again sudden death will follow Maxwell missed a late birdie putt for the win The field also featured Marty Furgol Jerry Barber Jay Hebert Art Doering Cary Middlecoff finished at 279 with the leaders
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River Downs ownership taken by Michigan brothers amid flood
Leon and William Slavin of Kalamazoo are new owners of River Downs race track in Cincinnati. The sale involved multiple parties with $50,000 paid on option and $700,000 exchanged last week, $650,000 to be paid by April 7. Ohio Racing Commission must approve. track to begin 44 day meeting May 27 despite five inches of flood water on the property. The sale total and timing place the deal amid flood disruption but no major damage anticipated.
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Lightweight clash set at Marigold Arena
Chicago fighter S. C. Morgan from Youngstown Ohio is slated to meet Benny Meeks of Chicago in an eight round lightweight bout tomorrow at Marigold Arena.
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Cats and Cards win CYO basketball titles at Holy Trinity
The Bobcats defeated the Gophers 23 to 20 in the National League and the Cardinals upset the Eagles 31 to 27 in the American League at Holy Trinity Gym. Box scores list Bobcats led by Kelly and Fiori while Cardinals featured Palio and Blast in a tense two halves.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Promoters Promise Appearance in Cincinnati
Promoters in Cincinnati Garden confirm Sugar Ray Robinson will appear next week for the planned bout with Georgie Small after illness rumors. Robinson’s manager George Gainford says a reschedule may occur if Boston commitments demand it. Doctors in Massachusetts found no fever or illness warranting postponement.
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