Michigan visit sparks warning from Wolverines
A Middletown athlete and other Miami Valley youths toured the University of Michigan camp in Ann Arbor. Coaches questioned the athlete about his career goals, a path Michigan could not support, prompting a comment that Wolverines were not interested in Middletown talent. The local player cited two local peers who helped beat Michigan last fall, and the coaches fell silent.
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Miami Valley
Ann Arbor
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Wolverines
Middletown
Bobby Grimes
Bob Joslin
Guide for Anglers Available From Yesterday's Journal
The illustrated Sportsman's Digest of Fishing is offered to readers for 1.15 covering book cost handling and postage. The Journal aims to provide a service, not profit, and promises valuable hints for light and heavy anglers. limited copies urged via coupon.
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Middletown Journal
Sportsman’s Digest
Golfers Can Beat Open Champ In Ohio Tourney Prospect
The Ohio Division of Conservation and Wildlife offers a 25 cent booklet Fishing in Ohio How and Where with tips on where fish bite in lakes. May 23 marks a handicap golf event where Julius Boros defends against 14 000 posted scores and a prize pin I Beat Boros. Meanwhile two bowling leagues in Hackensack and St Louis report two 300 games in one night and a trade sends Howie Fox from Cincinnati Reds to Baltimore.
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Ohio Division of Conservation
Ohio
Buckeye
Ohio Division of Wildlife
Dublin Road
Columbus
Ben Hogan
Julius Boros
Boros
Hackensack
N. J
Joe Calbrese
Jim Savastrano
Ed Easter
Pat Patterson
St. Louis
Howie Fox
Cincinnati Reds
Baltimore
Philadelphia Phillies
Gavilan Referee Controversy Follows Wember Bout
Upset 10 round nontitle decision pugs Danny Wember over Kid Gavilan triggers manager Angel Lopez and Reed's fury over referee Ruby Goldstein. Lopez claims Goldstein voted against Gavilan in seven fights and should be barred from future Gavilan bouts. Gavilan questions the verdict, saying Wember fought well but the decision wasn radi cal. Wember pressed Gavilan throughout as Gavilan scored in spurts.
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Jack Kimball
Chicago
Europe
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Phillies rally twice as Clark drives in five in twin bill
Yesterday's Stars by AP notes Allie Clark of the Athletics drove in five runs in Philadelphia's double victory over Chicago. Two run homers gave Bobby Shantz the win in the 4 2 opener and two singles helped Alex Kellner in the 10 6 nightcap. Early Wynn of the Indians threw a three hit 7 0 shutout against Washington in the first game of the twin bill with eight strikeouts and three walks.
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Allie Clark
Athletics
Philadelphia
Chicago
Bobby Shantz
Alex Kellner
Wynn
Indians
Washington
Yee
Semmo Wuays
Red Sox
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Roy Sievers
Bob Elliott
Don Lenhardt
Boston
Tom Umphlett
Frank Thomas
Redbird
John Lindell
Yankee
Irv Noren
Art Houtteman
Detroit
Larry Doby
Mike Garcia
Early Wynn
Senators
A’s
Shantz
Clark
Robin Roberts
Cubs
Simmons
Hornsby Drops Two Platoon Plan For Redlegs
New York report says Cincinnati manager Rogers Hornsby abandons two platoons in outfield. He will start Willard Marshall Gus Bell and Jim Greengrass daily, citing belief in proven hitters. Greengrass has batted .405 through 11 games. A rainout altered plans for a doubleheader vs the Giants at the Polo Grounds.
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Cincinnati Redlegs
Rogers Hornsby
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Birds
Willard) Marshall
Gus) Bell
Jim) Greengrass
Wally Post
Bob Borkowski
Greengrass
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Bubba Church
Larry Jansen
Saints Gain Ground With Double Wins Over Reds Birds
Saint Paul moved a full game ahead of Indianapolis by sweeping Columbus in a doubleheader while Indianapolis split with Louisville. Al Epperly earned relief in the opener as St Paul earned a 5 4 win. The nightcap produced 13 St Paul hits in a 10 2 victory. Louisville topped Indianapolis 4 2 in the opener, Russ Kemmerer tossing a three hitter, then the Indians won 10 4 behind Dave Pope homers and Sam Jones two hit pitching. Kansas City climbed by beating Toledo twice, while Charleston beat Minneapolis twice to create a new third place tie.
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Associated Press
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Indianapolis
Columbus
Indians
Louisville
Saints
Red Birds
al Epperly
Epperly
Birds
Pat McGlothin
Russ Kemmerer
Dave Pope
Sam Jones
Kansas City
Toledo
Blues
Charleston
Minneapolis
MacKay Captures Ohio Collegiate Crown in Straight Sets
Bonnie MacKay, relocated from Miami Valley junior ranks to intercollegiate play, wins the Ohio State Women’s Intercollegiate Tourney at Oxford. The Oakwood High alum and Ohio State sophomore defeated Ann McLaughlin 7-5 6-2 to clinch the title, with 47 entrants including Nancy Cox of Middletown for Ohio Wesleyan.
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Bonnie MacKay
Miami Valley
Ohio
Oakwood High
Dayton
Ohio State
MacKay
Ann McLaughlin
Oxford
Nancy Cox
Middletown
Cox
Ohio Wesleyan
Red Sox streak ends as Pirates rise in majors
Boston breezed to a 14-5 opener over St. Louis but lost the nightcap, while Pittsburgh won 8-2 over St. Louis and moved within a game of first in the NL. New York led in the AL with Tokyo-like runs, Cleveland and Philadelphia won, and Brooklyn edged Milwaukee 4-3 as pennant races tighten.
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Red Sox
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Pirates
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Lebanon Raceway Harness Meet Attracts National Figures
Lebanon Raceway hosts the Lebanon Trotting Association spring meeting May 16 through June 6 with the Inaugural Pace on opening night. Eight races nightly at 8 15 start times. reservations exceed 350. John Jenuine predicts a record field of trotters and pacers at what is now a modern half mile track at Warren county fairgrounds Ohio. Jamie Larkie of Steubenville wins all events at the American Rowing Congress tournament with a 1,864 result.
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Indians Shuffle Lineup For Yankees Clash
Al Lopez rearranges Cleveland’s batting order with Rosen in cleanup and Doby in the fifth as the Indians prepare to face Whitey Ford and the Yankees. Sunday’s doubleheader wins lifted Cleveland to second place, with Wynn’s 10th straight win over two seasons anchoring the pitching. Doby’s homer sparked the 4-3 victory, while Garcia struggled early in the second game. The Tuesday matchup marks the Indians’ first big showdown with New York this year.
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Lopez
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al Rosen
Yankees
Larry Doby
Washington
Rosen
Doby
Indians
Whitey Ford
Bob Lemon
Wynn
Jackie Jensen
Eddie Yost
Don Marrero
Mike Garcia
Nats
Jensen
Young Ford
Hogan Claims Pan Am Open Prize Then Eyes Greenbrier Open
Ben Hogan pocketed 2600 dollars for first at the Pan American Open and said he plans to play the Greenbrier Open in West Virginia this week. He hinted at long career, will stay busy in tournaments, and will enter the Colonial Open at Fort Worth May 21 to 24. Hogan shot 74 in the final round to finish 286, three strokes ahead of Dave Douglas and Fred Haas tied at 289. Marty Furgol finished fourth at 290. Amateurs led by Frank Stranahan tied with pros for 300.
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White Sulphur Springs
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Ft. Worth
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Yessterday
Dave Douglas
Newark
Del
Fred Haas
New Orleans
Marty Furgol
Lemont
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Johnny Palmer Iverson Martin
Jack Hareden
Castellani Mack Sub For Moody Gronik in 10 Round Fight
Clevel and promoter announced Castellani of Luzerne Pa will meet Johnny Mack in a 10 round middleweight bout at the Arena Thursday night replacing the canceled pairing of Alan Moody Chicago and Allie Gronik after Moody complained of a sore side.
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Cleveland
Rocky Castelani
Luzerne
Johnny Mack
Arena
Alan Moody
Chicago
Allie Gronik
Moody
Frontier to Drill as Frontier Cafe Softball Team Plans Practice
Charley Fisher manager of the Frontier Cafe softball squad announces a Tuesday 6 p.m. practice at Barnitz Field. Frontier will begin play in the Federal League next week.
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Charley Fisher
Frontier Cafe
Barnitz Field
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