June-time all star game proposal faces advance sale
Coach Paul Walker intends to stage Ohio versus Kentucky in June but will only proceed with ticket plans if 1,000 advance reserved seats are sold. He names Ohio players like Dick Honingford and Frank Petracek as potential stars and notes Portsmouth backs a rule change to bar players nearing 20 from tournament play.
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Paul Walker
Ohio
Kentucky
Walker
Delphos St. John
Dick Honingford
Garfield Heights
Frank Petrancek
Bob Vogle
Cincy Purcell
Jim Stephenson
Western Hills
Eaton Gene Neff
Portsmouth
Bert Barney
Springfield
Bill Goettman
Hamilton
Joe Okruhlica
Cincinnati
Big Blue
Pappy Smith
Smith
Trojans
Wildcats
Columbus
Why Ellison Passed Canton McKinley Job Rumor
The piece questions why Tiger Ellison rejected Canton McKinley to coach Middies. It notes Canton McKinley would field an excellent line and backfield, with 195 pound Bill Angel and 180 pound Ken Feinthal as standout players.
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Tiger Ellison
Canton McKinley
Bill Angel
Ken Feinthal
Ellison
Sample To Head Armco Gun Club
Frank Sample of Open Hearth was elected president of the Armco Gun Club last night at a meeting at the Mary Etta St. office of the Gas and Electric Co. Gordon Gates was elected vice president, with James Dennis. Gates represents East Works and Dennis Central works area. Mac Sample will serve as secretary and Bob Wood as treasurer.
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Open Hearth
Armco
Mary Etta St
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James Dennis
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East Works
Dennis
Central Works
Mac Sample
East Side
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Metallurgical
Akron and Dayton Teams Enter 20th Londos Tournament
The Goodfellows of Akron and the Hellenics of Dayton compete in the 20th annual National Londos all Greek Basketball Tournament in Chicago Friday through Sunday. Defending champions are the Ypsilanti Sons of Pericles from Chicago.
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Akron, O., Goodfellows
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Ypsilanti Sons of Pericles
Signs Vandalism Seen Across Nation Irks Public
A reflection on senseless destruction of highway signs and monuments cites costly vandalism by otherwise law abiding citizens. It notes water tanks shot, trees carved, and a soap opera rage leading to a man smashing a radio, urging restraint as touring season nears and taxes rise.
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Boxing brief reports the cancellation of the heavyweight title bout between Ezzard Charles and Freddie Beshore due to Charles old rib injury. Horace A Stoneham uncle of Giants president dies at 80 in Florida. Vadal Peterson of Utah named president of the National College Basketball Coaches association in New York summary.
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New York
Exzard
Harry Markson
International Boxing Club
Buffalo
Charles
Dan
McNeill and Trabert Win Bermuda Starts
Don McNeill opens Bermuda Invitation Tennis Championship with a 6 1 6 0 victory over Harry Cox of Bermuda. Tony Trabert of Cincinnati, seeded fourth, defeated John O Stark of Westport Conn 6 0.
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Don McNeill
New York
Don
Harry Cox
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Billy Talbert
Tony Trabert
Cincinnati
Johnoy. Stark
Westport
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Co Captains Named By Kentucky Eleven
For the first time in its history the University of Kentucky football team will have co captains. Bob Gain and Wilbur Jamerson were elected yesterday. Gain is a six foot three tackle from Weirton West Virginia, Jamerson a five foot nine halfback from Henderson Kentucky. Both are seniors and three letter men.
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University of Kentucky
Big Bobh Gain
Wilbur
Shorty
Jamerson
Bob Gain
Weirton
W. Va
Henderson
Minneapolis Tops Fort Wayne In Central Division Final Opener
Minneapolis defeated Fort Wayne 93 to 79 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of three Central Division finals. The game set an early tone as Minneapolis built a double digit margin and maintained control through the fourth quarter.
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Minneapolis
Fort Wayne
Promoter Abandons Charles Beshore Heavyweight Fight
The NBA title bout between Ed Charles and Freddie Beshore is postponed indefinitely due to a rib injury to Charles. The New York State Athletic Commission expects a two month recovery, but promoter Dewey Michaels of Fairview A C cancelled promotion after investing about $10 000.
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Dewey Michaels
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Buffalo
Reds struggle as spring drills continue in Tampa
Cincinnati Reds lose lead in a rough 8 to 7 scrimmage with Syracuse as Gerry Blackburn falters after a six run edge. Luke Sewell criticizes Herm Wehmeier’s control while Ewell Blackwell is slated for five innings versus Detroit. Three players sent to the minors Dave Poole to Columbia Sally League and bonus men Bob Hasie and Prentiss Rainey to Columbia camp.
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Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Luke Sewell
Syracuse
Redleg
Gerry Blackburn
Reds
Dave Poole
Columbia
Bob Hazie
Prentiss Rainey
Beavers Favored Over Bradley In NCAA Championship
CCNY is a two point favorite over Bradley in the NCAA title game at Madison Square Garden. Beavers aim for a season double after recent strong form, while Bradley seeks national redemption after a 69-61 loss.
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Madison Square Garden
Ately
Baylor
North Carolina State
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Peoria
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Forrest Anderson
Dickens
New York
Kansas City
Buck Gridders Begin Drills In Classroom
Ohio State University football opens spring practice with chalk talks and films led by Coach Wesley Fesler. After six weeks of drills, an intra squad game will be staged at Ohio Stadium. Only 16 lettermen return, with Fesler seeking new starters for 16 offensive and defensive spots.
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Ohiotate University
Wesley Fesler
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John Biltz
Ray Hamilton
Bill ‘Trau
Sonny Boy West Outpoints Zanelli in Providence Bout
Sonny Boy West defeated Ralph Zanelli in Providence with a 10 round decision. West landed steady to gain the win as Ces tac of Argentina and Bill Gilliam of Drew also fought in Newark.
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Sonny Boy West
Washington, D. C
Ralph Zanelli
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N. J
Abel Cestac
Argentina
Bill Gilliam
Drew
Cubs End California Camp Amid Poor Attendance
Chicago Cubs wrap up spring training in California after a record low attendance of 39 971 fans over 15 exhibitions. Personnel director Wid Matthews and manager Frankie Frisch consider Catalina as a training base with Thursday to Sunday games. Jackie Robinson collects two hits in an 8 4 loss to Philadelphia marking five straight multi hit games.
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Chicago Cubs
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Frankie Frisch
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Cardinals bench Bilko as first baseman amid doubts
In St. Petersburg Florida Big Steve Bilko, a 240 pound rookie for the St. Louis Cardinals, is benched at first base fueling speculation his chances may be fading. Manager F Eddie Dyer says the move is not punishment. Glenn Nelson started and delivered three clean hits while handling 10 chances.
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Dodgers Hope Jackie Robinson Restores Form
Vero Beach reports show Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson focusing on regaining top form after an overweight issue. Coaches expect a quick return to peak performance as spring training continues.
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Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bowl-Mor All-Star action yields high scores and tight matches
Three 600s and two 1 000 scores highlight the Yankee Rd Bowl-Mor All-Star League night. Chat terdine Case led two wins for No. 3 while Fred Waczula and Johnny Hyson posted 647 and 610 series respectively. Budweiser and Human Beverages squads posted 200s as Duff's rebounded to win two from Budweiser.
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Freddie Waczula
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al Leak
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Budweiser
Steve Bennett
Mike Arach
Walt Beattie
Wombold
Bernie Cain
Bud
Bauer
Nixon
Armco Girls Minor League reports mixed results
The Lucky Strikers avoided a shutout by salvaging the last game against the Alley Kats. Sue Kinder bowled 404 for the Kats and J Marshall 404 for the Strikers. L Williams rolled 406 to lead the Scien Terrificates over Dead End Kids, while Charlotte Pergram and Jeanne Luff posted 496 sets for the Bowlerettes over Tagalong. Ome Pinheads blanked the Fireballs.
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J. Marshall
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L. Williams
Scien Terrifices
Charlotte Pergram
Jeanne Luff
Ome
Elks League Match Sees Low Scoring Battles
Joe Thoelking posted 179 223 199 601 for No. 13 in a winless Elks Men's League night, while A Edwards collected 210 210 146 566 for the victors. No 16 forfeited three to No 7 and Mike Fishbaugh’s 200 160 221 581 helped No 5 secure extra games.
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Fred Waczula
Mike Farach
Johnny Hyson
Tuck Sanders
Joe Thoelking
Elks
A. Ewards
Mike Fishbaugh
No. 8 Tops in Elks Women Bowing League
Leona Vorhis led No. 8 with a 102 top game and achieved the near impossible conversion of a 4-6-7-10 split. Ruth Sanders posted 139 168 182 489 for No. 4 while Niswon der topped No. 1 with 429. No. 4 beat No. 1 in one game as No. 7 defeated No. 6 423 to 430 and No. 3 swept No. 2 with 430.
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Leona Vorhis
Ruth Sanders
Niswonder
Neil Thomas
Edith McGraw
Quinlisk
Bishop
Buzz Bombs Near First After Wins in Eagle Lodge League
The Buzz Bombs won two from the Pumpkins as Jack Byrum posted 134-245-191-570 and moved within one game of first place while Hot Rods dropped two to Fireballs despite Howard Duff's 194-181-180-555. Ridge led the Tramps over Big Luv with 205-177-186-568, and Yanks beat Twin Bars twice as Corky Barker contributed 226-181-169-576 for Big Luv.
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Jack Byrum
Hot Rods
Howard Duff
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Yanks
Corky Barker
Steele Wallpaper ties for first after narrow win
Steele Wallpaper defeats Prior Products in the YMCA American League to join Delicia atop the standings as Rootie's Five drops three games. Kent Little posts 213 and 549 for Rootie's, Paul Wilson scores 539 for the Lions, while Paul McCane starts 209 and totals 524. Oglesby Barnitz takes two from WPFB.
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Rootie
Kent Little
Paul Wilson
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Ortman-Stewart
Paul McCane
Oglesby-Barnitz
WPFB
Gard ner Board League action highs and mixed results
Eddie Canter posted a league high of 175 while Curt Watts led Carton Whites with a 195 165 190 550 as Carton Reds and Carton Blues earned wins. Mill No 2 was shut out by Carton Tigers and Mill No 2 Panthers forfeited to Carton Reds. Carton Office beat Carton Blues, while Carton Office also defeated Carton Office.
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Mill No. 2 Panthers
Carton Reds
Curt Watts
Carton Whites
Main Office
Carton Office
Carton Blues
Bill Click
Yankees Ailing Roster Grows in Florida Stay
In St. Petersburg the New York Yankees list several injured players. Dick Wakefield has a sprained right shoulder, Jack Jensen a pulled right leg muscle, Gene Woodling a sprained left ankle, Gerry Coleman a left leg Charlie horse, Bob Porterfield a strained right knee tendon, with veterans Tommy Henrich out since March 13 and Johnny Mize unable to throw due to a shoulder problem.
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New York Yankees
Sidney Gaynor
Dick Wakefield
Jack Jensen
Gene Woodling
Gerry Coleman
Charlie Horse
Bob Porterfield
Tommy Henrich
Johnny Mize
Henrich
Mize
Rookie Ray Herbert Impresses Tigers In Spring Drill
Lakeland Florida report says 20 year old Ray Herbert, a rookie from Detroit sandlots, may stay with the Tigers into the regular season. Manager Red Rolfe praises the right hander after spring work, noting he deserves further trial. Herbert allowed two hits in six innings against the Yankees and Reds.
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Ray Herbert
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Detroit Tigers
Red Rolfe
Herbert
Toledo
New York Yankees
Cincinnati Reds
Nationals Pinch Hit Trio Shine in Grapefruit Action
In Orlando Washington shows power from bench as Gil Coan Clyde Vollmer homer and Sherry Robertson hits a triple in exhibitions. Sid Hudson to start against Birmingham Barons as 6 7 Grapefruit League record includes wins over Chattanooga farm hands.
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Clyde Vollmer
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Flores Emerges as Possible Tribe Starter in Exhibition
In San Bernardino California Jesse Flores a 33 year old castoff from the Athletics held Pittsburgh to one hit in six innings as Cleveland beat the Pirates 3 1. Manager Lou Boudreau views Flores as a potential reliever noting his breaking ball and cool demeanor could suit relief duty.
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Athletics
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LaMotta Battles Hunter In Cleveland Non Title Bout
Middleweight champ Jake LaMotta meets Cleveland's Chuck Hunter in a 10 round non title bout aimed at breaking a jinx in this city. LaMotta seeks to rebound from rough recent showings here while Hunter brings top form and potential upset.
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Jake LaMotta
Bronx
Chuck Hunter
Jimmy Reeves
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Jake
Lloyd Marshall
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New York
Hunter
Barons Dominate 1949 50 AHL All Stars
The Cleveland Barons placed three players on the first team Les Douglas Pete Leswick and Bobby Carse with Leswick and Carse as forwards and Douglas at center Roy Kelly and Danny Sprout named to the second unit Terry Sawchuck Indianaplis chosen as the first team goalie Defenders Rory McLenahan Hershey and Pete Backer Pittsburgh Also Buffalo Bisons had three second team picks Connie Dion Al DeMarco Paul Merger and Al Dewsbury First team bonus set at 300 dollars and second team at 200 dollars.
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Cleveland Barons
American Hockey League
Les Douglas
Pete Leswick
Bobby Carse
Leswick
Carse
Douglas
Roy Kelly
Danny Sprout
Terry Sawchuck
Indianapolis
Rory McLenahan
Hershey
Pete Backer
Pittsburgh
Buffalo Bisons
Connie Dion
al DeMarco
Paul Merger
al Dewsbury
Eddie Giosa Wins Narrow Decision in Philadelphia Bout
In Philadelphia Eddie Giosa, age 143 pounds, outpointed Bob Montgomery, also listed at 1438 Philadelphia, in a closely contested match with Giosa gaining the judges’ vote over Montgomery.
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Eddie Giosa
Bob Montgomery
Springfield High Celebrates Class A Basketball Triumph
Springfield High School students enjoyed an unscheduled vacation after winning the Class A basketball tournament. The Wildcats will attend an appreciation banquet on April 6 at the Wittenberg College fieldhouse.
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Wittenberg College
Exhibition Baseball Yesterday's Results
St Louis 8 New York 5 and 18 New York 5 St Louis 3 heavy scoring across exhibitions. Boston 18 Philadelphia 8 and 13 Washington 8 Philadelphia 13 and Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 8 Syracuse no final score shown.
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Detroit
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Washington
Coaches Debate Endgame Two Minute Rule Change
New York college coaches pressed for removal of the two minute rule in a closed session. They argue it drags out games and shortens total play time while favoring the leading team. The National Basketball Committee meets here to study rule changes including substitutions and basket standards.
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National Basketball Committee
United States
Canada
Amateur Athletic Union
YMCA
National Federation of High Schools
Snead Wins Greensboro Open in Playoff
Sports mirror recalls last year Sammy Snead defeating Lloyd Mangrum by two strokes in a playoff to win the $2,000 Greensboro Golf Open. Past items note UCLA coach, Bert La Brucherie, five years ago and Bert Bonura signing with the Giants ten years ago.
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Lloyd Mangrum
Greensboro
Bert LaBrucherie
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Bert Bonura
New York Giants
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Cardinals
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