Nuxhall Night planned for Joe Nuxhall with Redlegs visit
In spring 1952 Hamilton fans plan a Joe Nuxhall Night to celebrate the Cincinnati Redlegs pitcher. June 21st set for Crosley Field with a parade led by 600 Little Leaguers and a bus caravan from Hamilton. Tickets and Go For Joe buttons will fund a scroll of tribute to the pitcher.
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Rain and Mud Slow Lebanon Raceway Card
Rain and a muddy track slowed the Lebanon Raceway program as 1 624 fans wagered 52 995. Mr Chairman driven by Don Spence won the Class B pace feature in 2 18 2 5 paying 43 60 12 60 and 7 80. He is owned by H M Fuller and is a nine year old chocolate gelding.
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Nashua Moves to Pimlico for Preakness
Nashua is transported from New York to Pimlico in Baltimore for the $100,000 added Preakness Stakes. Bettors favor Nashua as the standout, with show and win pools offering high odds. Other probable starters include Traffic Judge Honeys Alibi Nance's Lad Saratoga Fleet Path and Thinking Cap, but none match Nashua’s form.
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Rain Delays Cincinnati Regional Final Baseball Game
Steady rain halted play in the second inning of the Southwestern Ohio regional Class A high school final. Cincinnati Elder led Dayton Wilbur Wright 1-0 when the game ended. it was reset for today at 3 30 p.m.
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Yesterday's Stars: Pierce Dominant in White Sox Win
Pitching by Billy Pierce of the White Sox limited Cleveland to three hits as Chicago defeated the Indians 4-1. Glen Gorbous for the Phillies had two doubles and two singles in five plate appearances, fueling a 6 to win end the Mets six-game streak.
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Dope Violator Handled Boxer Witness Says
A Philadelphia boxing probe centers on Cuban boxer Julio Mederos who stopped Harold Johnson by TKO on May 6. Witness James White testified that Mederos was managed by Louis Black, a convicted narcotics offender, and that police records tied Black to prior dope charges. Johnson failed to answer the bell for the third round.
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Feather Champ Lopes Defeats Saddler In Less Than Eager Bout
West Sacramento's Joey Lopes, 24, beat featherweight champion Sandy Saddler by unanimous decision over 10 rounds in Sacramento. Lopes controlled early and mid rounds, but Saddler tied up after blows, cutting Lopes's right eye. Lopes expected out about a month.
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Green Mims Clash in 10 Round TV Bout Tonight
Charley Green of Los Angeles meets Holly Mims of Washington DC in a televised 10 round middleweight showdown in St Louis. Mims is ranked fourth at middleweight with 39 wins, 12 losses and 5 draws and nine knockouts. Green, unranked, has 42 wins and 27 knockouts with all bouts on the West Coast.
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Carter Placed On Unavailable List By Boxing Association
Boston reports say lightweight champion Jimmy Carter is put on the unavailable list by the National Boxing Association president Tony Petronella until he fulfills his contract for a postponed title defense with Bud Smith in Boston. Manager Willie Ketchum said Carter has a sore throat and is too weakened for the June 1 15 round bout.
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Bud) Smith
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Former Crusader Star Named Providence College Coach
Boston news reports Joe Mullaney, 31, named head basketball coach at Providence College Tuesday night. The former Holy Cross star of 1947 spent a year with the Boston Celtics before turning to coaching.
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Haney Happy as Pirates Power Past Dodgers in 15-1 Win
Pittsburgh manager Fred Haney praised his team after a 15-1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers, the NL’s top run output this season. He noted the club finally broke through with a strong offensive showing and acknowledged looming reminders of a tough streak.
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Dressen Promises Changes On Nuts Within 10 Days
New York manager Char lie Dressen of the Washington Senators says changes will come within ten days after a fifth place finish. He’s negotiating for a shortstop, willing to trade a top pitcher, and notes clubs want to rework the lineup. Calvin Griffith and George Weiss held talks that included a Yankee offer involving Porterfield or McDermott for infield help.
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Minnie Minoso May Leave Hospital Friday
Minnie Minoso of the Chicago White Sox, hospitalized after a dizzy spell from a head injury caused by a pitch, may be released Friday. Doctors ruled out brain injury from a skull fracture suffered in New York last week and expect him to miss at least another week.
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Browns Schedule Set for 1955 Exhibition Season
The Cleveland Browns announce six exhibition games for 1955 with only one in Cleveland. Practice starts July 22. They face the College All-Stars in Chicago August 12, then Green Bay in Akron August 20, San Francisco August 28, Los Angeles September 2, Detroit September 10, and Chicago September 15 in a charity game before the regular season begins September 25.
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Big Ten Officials Split TV Cash as Tracks Benefit
Western Conference officials in Columbus plan to split television receipts among league schools and stage a golf outing at Ohio State before Friday and Saturday’s track championships led by Michigan’s strong 31 entries. Illinois fields 14 with four of last year’s six champions returning amid a Michigan State rise. defending champions Moule, Smith, Thomson, Foster, and Fesseden led the list of title contenders.
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Tug) Wilson
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Windstorm Kills Three at Augusta Stadium Wall Collapse
A windstorm toppled a 100 foot wall at Augusta's South Atlantic League stadium during a game against Montgomery. One man, Wee Bennett, about 25, and two boys, David Thomas and Sam Madison, about 12 and 13, were killed as debris trapped them outside the park. The game was halted. rescuers, players, and spectators helped in the effort.
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NFL seeks dismissal of Liberty Broadcasting suit
Philadelphia attorneys for the National Football League asked the U S District Court to throw out a 2 1 million anti trust suit by Liberty Broadcasting System Inc contending the league and nine clubs conspired to block broadcasts of certain games. Judge Alan K Grim set oral arguments for June 3.
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Redlegs Move To Open With Possible Clear Skies
Milwaukee report says Reds manager Birdie Tebbetts hopes for good weather to start the postponed opener, with Braves skipper Charley Grimm wary and awaiting healthier sluggers Bobbie Thomson and Eddie Mathews. If conditions hold, Rudy Minarcin may take on Warren Spahn, who owns a 3 3 lifetime edge against Cincinnati.
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National League standings and schedule update
The table lists Brooklyn New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Milwaukee St Louis Chicago and Pittsburgh with records and games back. It also shows Wednesday results and the postponed games due to rain with upcoming doubleheaders and times for each matchup.
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Basketball Standings and Wednesday Night Games
Detroit leads with 9 6 over Kansas City 6 while Chicago tops Cleveland 4 1. Washington defeats New York 3 2 and Baltimore beats Boston 6 1. Schedule shows Detroit at Kansas City 2 30 p m and Chicago at Cleveland 1 p m with Washington New York 1 p m.
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International League Tuesday Scores Report
Havana defeated Columbus 5 to 3 and Toronto beat Buffalo 7 to 3. Richmond toppled Syracuse 8 to 6 while Montreal edged Rochester 5 to 3.
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Omaha Beats St. Paul 5 to 1 in American Association action
The Omaha team defeated St. Paul 5 to 1 in American Association play. Minneapolis edged Denver 3 to 2. Several other games were postponed.
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MIT Tie With Boston College In 13 Inning Slugfest
MIT pitcher Al Hauser struck out 22 BC batters but walked 17 and his team had five errors as darkness halted a 13 inning 8 46 tie in Cambridge. The unusually long game ended without a winner.
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Crosley Field Next-to-Lowest NL Seating Capacity
Crosley Field in Cincinnati reports the smallest National League seating capacity at 29,584, highlighting where the ballpark sits in the league era lineup.
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Pierce Simmons Offer Managers New Hope For Sox and Phillies
Billy Pierce and Curt Simmons show form again as Chicago White Sox rally behind Pierces 4-1 win over Cleveland and Simmons 7-1 innings in Philadelphia. Philadelphia tops New York 5-1 as Pirates crush Dodgers 15-1 and Yankees edge ahead 3-2. Detroit beats Kansas City 9-6 while St Louis and Cincinnati games postponed.
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Chisox Lefty Pierce Still One Of AL's Best
Chicago White Sox lefty Billy Pierce, 82-81 career, pitched a three hitter to beat Cleveland 4-1. Marion notes five days rest helps Pierce, improving to 3-2 on the year and keeping Chicago within reach of the Yankees and Indians.
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King Knocks Out Clemmons in Detroit Fight
Jack King of Massillon Ohio knocked out Bill Clemmons of Detroit in the second round at the Motor City Arena. King weighed 171 pounds, Clemmons 173.
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McDonald Notches First Start as Orioles Blank Red Sox
Cal Abrams helps with a 3 for 4 day and Gene Woodling drives in two. Bob Turley trade partner McDonald earns his first start win while Moore shuts out Boston, holding the Red Sox scoreless through 218 innings.
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