Reds Seek Pitcher and Outfielder in Hatton Trade Talk
Spring training rumors say Grady Hatton could be swapped to the Brooklyn Dodgers as Cincinnati Reds explore upgrading their pitching staff and an everyday outfielder. Reports note meetings between Reds president Warren Giles and Dodgers executive Branch Rickey, with Dodgers coach Ray Blades also in Tampa. The Reds split two with the Boston Red Sox, winning 5-3 in 10 innings then losing 7-2, amid shaky pitching and errors including two by Ted Kluszewski. Ray Mueller homered in the fifth.
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Tampa
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Grady Hatton
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ray Blades
Dodger
Warren Giles
Redleg
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Reds
Boston Red Sox
Sox
Sarasota
Ted Kluszewski
Ray Mueller
Johnny
Dutch) McCall
Howard Fox
Kent Peterson
Harry Perkowski
Ted Williams
Fox
Middletown vs Hamilton Third Clash Looms in Cincinnati
Middletown eyes a third regional showdown with Hamilton after two close losses. Fans push for another chance as the Middies face Hamilton at Xavier fieldhouse in the Cincinnati regional, hoping to reverse earlier results and advance in the district tournament.
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Paul Walker
Cincinnati
Middletown
Xavier
Big Blue
Hamilton
Musketeer
Middie
Dayton
Trinity Edges St Joseph In Narrow Victory For Cage Loop Title
Trinity remains unbeaten in the Butler County Catholic Men's League after a 36-35 win over St Joseph at Fenmont Gym. St Ann also won 33-32 over St John's of Middletown. Next Sunday’s matchup will decide the second half champion and potential crown clinch for Trinity. Murashi and Fox led Trinity with 16 first-half points, as Trinity built a late edge and preserved the lead in a tense finish.
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Trinity
Butler County
St. Ann
St. Joseph
St. John’s of
Middletown
Fenmont
Hamilton
Columbia Ave
Hamiltonians
Bill Muraski
Murashi
Murasi
Fox
St. John’s
Holy Trinity
St. Ann’s
Middletonians
Johnny
Haker
See Murphy
Weer
Nicol
Wee Muraski
G . Este
Martin
Esesess
Long
Wee Seewee
Tr Brewer
Seegee D. Hillman
Rich
Clendenin
G . Weer
W. Hillman
E. Hillman
F Shen
Helsler
Dinkle
J. Haker
Cornelia
Durocher Hints at Giants Trade as Henley Emerges
Phoenix report says Giants manager Leo Durocher hints at trading Bobby Thomson if rookie Gail Henley sticks with the club. Henley had two hits in a 7 4 win over the Indians as Bob Feller struggled in relief. The article lists multiple spring trainings across Florida and Arizona with various teams in exhibition action.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Gail Henley
Giants
Bobby Thomson
Henley
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Bob Feller
Heart Ailment Puts Rigney In Hospital
New York Giants second baseman Bill Rigney was hospitalized with a heart condition thought to be caused by nervousness. The player collapsed yesterday in the clubhouse but doctors expected a possible return to baseball in about a week.
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Rigney
Phoenix
Ariz
Bill Rigney
New York Giants
Giants
How They Stack Up Ohio regional Class A basketball pairings
Associated Press presents first round regionalClass A matchups in Ohio this weekend with each opponent listed alongside its paired team. The table shows season records total points and scoring averages for both sides.
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Ohio
Kentucky Opens Play For Invitational Crown
In New York, top-ranked Kentucky meets Loyola of Chicago in the NIT opening round. Kentucky seeks both NIT and NCAA glory after a 29-1 season pace, while Loyola enters with a 23-5 record and a notable win over City College of New York. Kentucky’s matinee features Western Hilltoppers vs Bradley, followed by Utah vs San Francisco and Bowling Green vs St. Louis.
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Kentucky
Wildcats
Blue Grass Country
Loyola of Chicago
NCAA
Loyola
Jack Kerris
City College of New York
Bowling Green
Ken
Tucky
Western Hilltoppers
Bradleyee
Utah
San Francisco
St. Louis
St. John’s
Brooklyn
City
Bradley
New York University
Manhattan
Legal Fireworks Start Popping At Baseballs Reserve Clause
In New York RP reports legal moves shake organized baseball as Danny Gardella seeks a federal writ to restore him to play while a 300000 suit proceeds. Two other suspended players Max Lanier and Fred Martin press reinstatement and talks on contracts without reserve clause follow.
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New York
Frederick A. Johnson
Danny Gardella
Giants
Max Lanier
Fred Martin
St. Louis Cardinal
Lanier
Martin
Ring Game At Lowest Depths New Illinois Official Believes
CHICAGO AP Joseph Triner, 54, takes over tomorrow as chairman of the Illinois State Athletic Commission. A veteran of boxing and wrestling, he aims to restore discipline and discipline in the sport, proposes a gym inspector, and will be joined by Ralph Metcalfe and Louis Radzienda as associates.
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New Illinois
Chicago
Joseph Triner
Illinois State Athletic Commission
Triner
National Boxing Association
United States Soccer Football Association
Illinois Soccer Commission
United States Olympic Committee
Tuiner
Ralph Metcalfe
Louis R. Radzienda
Chicago Catholic Youth Organization
Dayton Quintet Opens AAU Tournament Victory
Dayton's Zimmerman Builders defeated Northwestern Oklahoma State College 60 to 39 in the opening day of the 42nd AAU tournament in Oklahoma City. The field was reduced from 44 to 34 after Sunday games. Top seeds including Phillips Oilers of Bartlesville and the Oakland Butners were set to play.
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Oklahoma City
A.A.U
Big Guns
Ongee
Phillips Oilers
Bartlesville
Okla
Oakland Butners
Zimmerman Builders
Dayton
Northwestern
Harness circuit purses rise to 2.29 million this year
New York AP reports harness racing purses at 14 Grand Circuit meetings total 2,290,000 dollars, a ten percent rise from last year. Estimated totals include Delaware Fair in Delaware County on September 19 to 24 with 100,000 dollars.
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New York
Delaware Fair
Delaware
Dunbar Lancaster Open Ohio Tournament Opener
Ohio regional basketball tournament draws set first round matchups for the Sweet 16. Dunbar meets Lancaster in a key Class A showcase as Lancaster and Dunbar boast strong records, while Cincinnati regional action features Hamilton versus Middletown and other notable pairings.
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Columbus
Ohio
Youngstown
Garfield Heights
Struthers
Kent
Akron
St. Vincent
Garfield
Cleveland
Central
Lakewood
Cincinnati
Butler County
Hamilton
Middletown
Lancaster
Golden Gates
Dayton Dunbar
Dunbar
Portsmouth
Columbus Central
Toledo Central Catholic
Toledo
Central Catholic
Findlay
Toledo Libbey
Mansfield
Bowling Green
North Canton
Akron Ellett
Midvale
Lockland Wayne
Hamilton Public
New Philadelphia
Middletown Hamilton Clash Tickets Go On Sale
Tickets for the Middletown Hamilton regional clash at Xavier fieldhouse Friday night go on sale here Wednesday. Over 2000 ducats available with students getting first crack at 3 pm, adults at 4 pm. All seats reserved at $1, about 500 standing room seats at 75 cents. Middies as home team will occupy north side and end seats. Thursday Dayton Dunbar versus Lancaster tickets also on sale Wednesday, about 300 expected.
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Paul Day
Middletown
Hamilton
Middies
Big Blue
Xavier
Withrow Court
Miami University
Cincinnati
Xavier Fieldhouse
Lockland Wayne
Cincinnati Elder
Mount Healthy
Walnut Hills
St. Xavier
Middletown- Hamilton
Elmo Lingrel
Lingrel
Dayton Dunbar
Lancaster
Big Four Set For Hoosier Court Finals
Indiana high school basketball fans anticipate the 1948-49 state finals at Butler Fieldhouse featuring South Bend Central Madison Jasper Auburn. Auburn beat Kokomo and New Castle to reach the final. Jasper upset Bloomington to join the title tilt. South Bend Central and Madison also advance to the semifinal winners' bracket as the four leading teams vie for the state crown.
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Indianapolis
Cabby O'Neill
Jasper
Indiana
Butler
South Bend Central
Bears
Madison
Cubs
Auburn
Red Devils
Bloomington
Huntingburg
Winslow
Monroe City
Wabash
LaFayette
Lack Of Dust Affects ABC Bowling Scores In Atlantic City
Atlantic City AP report says dust scarcity at the American Bowling Congress Tournament area reduces lane settling, impacting scores. Top teams include Miller High Life Beer Brooklyn in team event, Carnegie and Montgomery Philadelphia in doubles, Howard Baker Grand Rapids in singles, and John Small Chicago lead all events with 1941.
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Atlantic City
ABC
Miller High Life Beer of
Brooklyn
Charles Carnegie
Ed Montgomery
Philadelphia
Howard Baker
Grand Rapids
Mich
John Small
Chicago
Detroit
New Shooter Hits Perfect 25 Score at Middletown Club
Three shooters, including a newcomer, achieved 25 straight hits in practice at Middletown Sportsmen's Club as 120 competitors took part. Willard Hayes joined Kilmer of Dayton and Bill Roberson of Middletown with perfect 25s. Roberson led 16 yard with 91 of 100 and Don Roberson and Harry Schultz tied for top in the International Shoot with 22 of 25. Other 16 yard scores include Kilmer 48x50 and Ralph Ditmeyer 63x15 plus Cornett and Hayes 68x75. A registered shoot will follow next Sunday.
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Middletown
Willard Hayes
George Kilmer
Dayton
Bill Roberson
Roberson
Don Roberson
Harry Schultz
iKilmer
Rog Wood
Frank Sample
Bert Baldwin
Ralph Ditmeyer
Ed Brunk
Sam Cornett
Hayes
Norma Fitch
Sports Mirror Recaps Historical Notables and Events
A compilation notes Chick Harbert winning the Jacksonville Invitational with 284 for 72 holes a year ago. It also recalls Rhode Island State over Bowling Green and West Virginia over St John’s in the NIT first round three years ago. Stan Musial listed 1-A in a draft five years back. New York State Athletic Commission approved a Joe Louis Tony Galento heavyweight bout ten years ago. Officials report horse operas popular with stable hands at Hialeah motion pictures.
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Chick Harbert
Detroit
Jacksonville
Fla
Rhode Island State
Bowling Green
West Virginia
St. John’s
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinal
New York State Athletic Commission
Joe Louis
Tony Galento
Hialeah
Basketball Scores From Saturday Finals in Various Districts
Scores list for Class A and Class B finals across Northwestern, Southwestern, Northeastern, Southeastern, Central, and Eastern districts. Notable results include Mansfield 74 over Bellevue 43, Lakewood 64 over Cleveland Lincoln 50, New Lexington 63 over Junction City 61 in overtime, and London 40 over Marysville 39. All winners advance to regions.
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Toledo
Findlay
Mansfield
Bellevue
Southwestern
Middletown
Fairmont
Dunbar
Roosevelt
Niles
Campbell Memorial
Struthers
Canton South
Lakewood
Cleveland
Lincoln
Cleveland Central
Benedictine
Lancaster
Portsmouth
Salem
Sandusky St. Marys
Ottawa Hills
Vaughnsville
New Vienna
Phillipsburg
Lockland Wayne
Greenhills
Akron
Ellet
Geneva
Lowellville
Waynesburg
North Canton
Avon Lake
New Boston
Minford
New Lexington
Junction City
London
Marysville
Woodsfield
Conesville
Midvale
Scio
Panthers Fall in Finals to Union Bethel in Local Clash
The Journal Panthers were defeated 49 to 20 by Union Bethel in the Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police championship at L. B. Harrison Club Gym. Simpson of Union Bethel led with 21 points as Panthers struggle from the opening period. Panthers face Southgate Kentucky Tuesday night in a regional tourney at Queen City, facing Middletown Dayton and Cincinnati the following Sunday.
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Cincinnati Fraternal Order of Police
Union Bethel
L. B. Harrison
Panthers
Simpson
Panther
Southgate
Middletown
Dayton
Cincinnati
Queen City
Journal
Green
Pornson
Union-Bethel
Ers Frazier
Ree
Ge Bumon
Ssadceserhaccas & i Ya Palmer
Jeariveas
Ten Dearth
Porvscecesra
Monroe
Ceesserstecee
Ratterson
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Frank Papish
Feller
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
John Dobrozsi, Jr
Middletown Ornamentta Iron Co
Associated Press
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Toledo Cent
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Bowling Green Eee
New Philadelphia Wees
Niles Eee
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Clayton Day
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South Ben Central
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Zeemion Beer
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