Bosses Night visit positions Chandler at crossroads of Durocher saga
PAUL DAY ALBERT B. CHANDLER, baseball’s boss, speaks at Middletown Jaycees banquet as the sport awaits his ruling on the Durocher episode. Since taking office four years ago, Chandler has navigated postwar turmoil, labor questions, and the reserve clause fight, earning both praise and skepticism.
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Jaycees
Durocher
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Butch) Neiman
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Brooklyn
Mexico
Larry MacPhail
A. B. Chandler
Piano Ag
Kentucky
Judge Landis
Chandler
Baseball
Derby Trial at Churchill Downs Sets Stage for Derby
Eight Derby hopefuls race in today’s one mile Derby Trial worth 90000 as a final prep before the big race. Leading contenders Olympia Ocean Drive Capot carry 118 pounds, with Calumet Farm entries DeLuxe and Ponder also in the field along with Roundeleer Petey Cotter and Jacks Town.
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Matt J. Winn
Fred W. Hooper
Olympia
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Capot
Calumet Farm
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Calumet
Danny Ben Jones
Ben
Hearings Begin On Appeals By Lanier And Martin
NEW YORK AP The U S Court of Appeals opens hearings on appeals by former St Louis Cardinals pitchers Max Lanier and Fred Martin for a temporary injunction to lift their suspensions from jumping to the Mexican League in 1946. Danny Gardella’s similar appeal will come Thursday.
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Rainbow Inn Softball Practices Scheduled at Douglas Park
Manager Mitchell Thomas says the Rainbow Inn softball team will practice tonight and tomorrow at 5 30 at Douglas Park with a practice game for the City league squad set for Thursday night at Franklin.
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Durocher Faces Chandler In Assault Hearing At Polo Grounds
Leo Durocher went before Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler with affidavits backing his claim of innocence in an assault charge filed by fan Fred Boysen. The hearing, held in New York, was described as open minded with a quick decision anticipated after the Polo Grounds incident last Thursday.
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Chandler
Cincinnati
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A. B. Chandler
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New York Giant
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New York
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Giant
Middies Draw Oakwood For Tourney Debut
Middies open district Class A tourney tomorrow at 1:30 pm against Oakwood at Triangle Park Dayton. Draws set six games. Franklin meets Wilbur Wright at 3:30 pm after Middie-Oakwood. Monroe faces Greenville Friday at Soldiers’ Home diamond. 19 teams in Class A with two winners to Crosley Field May 23. Class B Carlisle vs Dixie at Triangle Park 1:30 pm Thursday.
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Hornets
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Greenville
Soldiers
Crosley Field
Carlisle
Dixie
Lebanon Warriors blank Hornets 8 3 in county clash
The Lebanon Warriors defeated the Monroe Hornets 8 to 3 on the Warren County schools diamond. Lebanon jumped on two Monroe pitchers for six runs in the first inning and cruised to the win as Fultz and Fordyce sparked the offense, with Joy and Miller contributing key hits for Lebanon.
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Hornets
Warren County
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Chamberlain
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Fordyce
Joy
Paul Miller
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Miller
Hamilton Toay
Lebanon
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Hammond
Brammer
G. Fultz
Woolard
Rich
Roosevelt Boys Blank Withrow 6-0 in Tennis Shutout
Roosevelt high school varsity beat Withrow Junior High 6-0 on Cincinnati courts. Key matches included Dick Moyer edging ahead in a three setter with 6-4 3-6 6-4 and Roy Davidson 6-4 6-2 over Earl Boles. Danny Hayes and Tad Schroeder won in straight sets, while Kinred Murphy and Barr Swanger won doubles 6-3 6-3 and 6-3 6-1 respectively. Roosevelt travels to Oakwood Wednesday.
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Withrow Junior High
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Teddies
Harry Lambert
Moyer
Roy Davidson
Earl Boles
Danny Hayes
Tad Schroeder
Julian Kindred
Bill Swanson
Jerry Kindred
Don Murphy
Joe Gates
Jack Reaver
Bob Barr
Bob Swanger
Bill Voespel
Ed Heiser
Oakwood
Roosevelt Girls Win 3rd In Row
Roosevelt Junior High girls tennis posted their third straight win, defeating Wyoming 5-0 on home courts. Betty Roush won 6-1 6-0 over Kay Sears, Janet Moyer beat Pat Curtis 7-5 6-4, Gwynne Finkelman edged Nancy Williams 6-3, Beth Ann Rathman and Sue Harvey won 6-0 6-0, and Marnae Jung with Nancy Benadum won 6-1 6-? against Jamison Robinson.
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Kay Sears
Janet Moyer
Pat Curtis
Gwynne Finkelman
Roosevelt
Downing Nancy Williams
Beth Ann Rathman
Sue Harvey
Martha Rinehart
Elisa Toerling
Marnae Jung
Nancy Benadum
Jan Jamison
Mary Jane Robinson
Cedarville and Ashland Elbow In 11 Inning Baseball Duel
Cedarville defeated Ashland 5 to 4 in 11 innings in a tight college baseball clash. The game featured late scoring and clutch plays, with Cedarville securing the win on a decisive run in extras.
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Ashland
Industrial Loop To Open Tonight In Warm Weather
The Industrial League softball season opens tonight with three games at 6 pm. Armco and Inland Contain er face off at East Side diamonds while Shattle Brothers meet Aeronca at Gardner diamond. Miami Cabinet and Crystal Tissue play under lights at Gardner at 8 pm. The year’s duration is uncertain with managers hoping to finish by mid August, though a three round format could stretch to September. President Harry M. Taylor aims to resolve scheduling issues soon.
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Inland Container
East Side Diamonds
Shattle Brothers
Aeronca
Gardner
Miami Cabinet
Crystal Tissue
Ito
Harry M. Taylor
Herb Dean
Withrow Agan Trips Middies Tennis Squad
Withrow High boys tennis edged Middies 3-2 at Verity Courts in a season setback for the Middies. Gil Miller beat Perry Grier 6-0 6-1, Bob Mitchell defeated Dick Neff 6-3 6-1, Crowley beat Miller 6-4 6-2, Robinson Lawson won 6-2 6-2 in doubles, while Leasure Benadum lost 6-2 6-4 in top doubles. Next matches host Miamisburg.
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Middie Courtsters
Middies
Jack Robinson
Joe Lawson
Jim Crews
Joe Black
Gil Miller
Withrow
Perry Grier
Bob Mitchell
Dick Neff
Bob Leasure
Fred Benadum
Herb Jones
Dick Botsch
Miamisburg
Beekeeper First in All Events at WIBC Bowling
Phyllis Bates, a 30 year old beekeeper from Taylorville Illinois, won all events at the WIBC tournament with 1766 total. Ruth Rice of St Louis finished tied for third at 1758 after a late foul cost her a potential 1767. Carol Bolasina of St Louis placed third in the individual event with 636. Marie Hodalski of Springfield led singles with 629.
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St. Louis
Carol Bolasina
Joe Garagiola
Ig? Pon Cardinals
Carol
Marie Hodalski
Springfield
Miss Rice
Ann Pekorney
Week To Go Woodchoppers Lead In Legion Loop
The Woodchoppers sit one win from clinching the American Legion League title after a victory over the Tank Destroyers at Bowl-Mor. Rangers, Airborne, and other teams jockey for position as high scores and notable performances are listed, including Paul Wilson’s 658 series and top marks by Barach, Frey, and Muraski.
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American Legion League
Tank Destroyers
Rangers
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Tankmen
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Bill Muraski
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Johnny Haker
The
Tigers
John Kieswetter
Gowdy Named Acting Dayton Pilot After Melillo Departure
Hank Gowdy was appointed acting manager of the Dayton Indians after Oscar Melillo left due to his son's illness and was recalled to Chicago. Gowdy, a former Boston Braves catcher, was chosen by the Cleveland Indians to pilot the Class A Central League club. Melillo aims to rejoin next week.
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Hank Gowdy
Dayton Indians
Oscar Melillo
Chicago
Boston Braves
Cleveland Indians
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Moose Nine to Drill at Barnitz Field
The Moose softball nine of the City League will drill tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Barnitz Field. Manager Bob Medley said any players interested in joining should report to him tomorrow.
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Barnitz Field
Bob Medley
Saints Roll On To Ith In Row
The Saint Paul Saints extended their winning streak to 11 with a 7-2 victory over Toledo. Jim Pendleton drilled a three-run triple in the seventh as St Paul stayed undefeated, while Minneapolis fell 8-3 to Indy. Columbus dropped to 10 straight losses as Milwaukee won 6-3. Al Epperly allowed three runs in the first but held the Red Birds to three more hits the rest of the game. Louisville defeated Kansas City 6-2 behind Paul Hinrichs in seven innings.
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Toledo
Jim Romano
Jim Pendleton
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Indianapolis
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Columbus
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al Epperly
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Louisville
Kansas City
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Stenglemen
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Indians
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Philadelphia
Bucky Walters
Reds
Boston Braves
Washington Wins Grade School Softball League Title
Booker T. Washington captured the Grade School Softball League crown with seven wins and one loss after beating Lincoln 41-6 and defeating Central 12-1. Central and Garfield tied for second after two defeats. Garfield beat North 25-2 while Central edged Jefferson 28-4. Young earned a 9-0 forfeit victory when Sherman did not appear. South defeated Jefferson 31-5.
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Sherman
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Walcott Starts 51 Day Camp For Charles Bout
Jersey Joe Walcott opened a 51 day training camp in Grenloch New Jersey for a 15 round heavyweight title bout with Ezzard Charles set for June 22 at Comiskey Park Chicago. At 34 he weighed about 190 pounds as camp began.
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N. J
Jersey
Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Chicago
Comiskey Park
Walcott
Big Test In West Awaits Bombers, Cincy Faces Bums
The Yankees and Reds headline the majors as interleague play begins. New York, after a strong east showing, faces a daunting west swing with Stengel guiding a pennant push. Cincinnati, led by veteran arms and timely hitters, seeks to prove their early rush is for real over a tough 10 day slate.
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Cincy
Two Tie For Top In Ohio Indiana League Standings
The Ohio-Indiana League standings tightened with Newark dropping to fourth as Indiana defeated Ohio 14-8. Springfield kept first by beating Muncie while Zanesville fell. Portsmouth shut out Lima 6-0 as Ed Mesmer delivered the first team shutout.
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Associated Press
Newark
Muncie
Portsmouth
Zanesville
Hoosiers
Ohioans
Bob Costinette
Ed Mesmer
Lima
Baseball Scores from the American Association Summary
St Paul defeated Toledo 7 to 2. Louisville beat Kansas City 6 to 2. Milwaukee triumphed over Columbus 6 to 3. Indianapolis routed Minneapolis 88 to 3.
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Toledo
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Kansas City
Milwaukee
Columbus
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Minneapolis
Baseball schedule highlights for five league matchups
The American League features Washington at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Detroit and Philadelphia at Cleveland. The National League lists Chicago at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia night games.
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Dayton Trio At QB Club Discusses Central League Play
Three members of the Dayton Indians baseball club Joe Pennington Bill Morgan and Ray Bakar attended the Quarterback Club noon meeting with Ed McFadden Dayton News sports writer McFadden spoke about Dayton’s play in the Class A Central League and spring training at Marianna Fla a Cleveland Indian base Manager Oscar Meiillo was due to speak but was in Chicago at his ailing son’s bedside Saturday night
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Bill Morgan
Ray Bakar
Quarterback Club
Lefty) McFadden
Dayton News
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Dayton
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Fla
Cleveland
Oscar Meiillo
Chicago
Frankie Turnesa Top British Field At Portmarnock
Two Americans, Frank Stranahan and Willie Turnesa, head a large field for the British Amateur at Portmarnock May 23 28. A total of 197 entries includes 16 U S players with Francis Ouimet and Chick Evans among the notable contenders.
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ST. Andrews
Scotland
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Willie Turnesa
Elmsford
N. Y
Stranahan
Turnesa
United States
U. S
Portmarnock
Dublin
Francis Ouimet
Charles
Chick) Evans
Chicago
Spring Vacation Hype and a Memphis Hen’s Egg
Vacation spots are promoted across magazines and papers as couples plan summer trips to Bermuda Canada Catalina Norway Mexico Alaska Death Valley Maine South America and more. A Memphis woman reports a hen laying a uniquely standing egg. Local ad promotes Middle Town Lumber Company offering insulation and hardware at 1925 Central Avenue with phone number 23636.
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