Shift in 1953 Spring Practice Highlights Major Player Moves
College teams begin fall practice with roster reshuffles as coaches reshape lineups. Georgia Tech moves Larry Morris to center, Oklahoma tests Buddy Leake at quarterback, Michigan explores Louis Baldacci as quarterback, and Michigan State scrimmages with 65 players as teams address depth and injury gaps.
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Ern Methodist
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Larry Morris
John Hunsinger
Bud Wilkinson
Oklahoma
Buddy Leake
Sooner
Joe Mobra
Biggie Munn
Michigan State
Milwaukee Braves Last Look At Ebbets Field
The Milwaukee Braves visit Brooklyn for a last look at Ebbets Field as they chase the Dodgers in a tight NL race. Brooklyn leads 12-6 so far this season with four meetings left, two in each city, and could clinch the flag before season end. The Dodgers swept St Louis yesterday and sit 11 games ahead of Milwaukee in the series.
Baseball Clippings Recall Big Names and Trades
In retro notes from spring training in Havana, Branch Rickey compares Friend to Robin Roberts and cites a 4 10 record with a 4 82 ERA. Marty Marion predicts Browns contend if Bill Hunter shines at shortstop as they flop in last place. Meyer trade sparks Philadelphians with ONeall critiquing him as unreliable. Vern Stephens' signing from the Red Sox excites White Sox but injuries limit him.
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Havana
Cuba
Pittsburgh Pirates
Branch Rickey
Bob
Robin Roberts
Sporting News
Roberts
St. Louis Browns
Marty Marion
Bill Hunter
Billy
Dodgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Russ Meyer
Boston Braves
Brooklyn Dodgers
Phils
Steve O'Neill
Meyer
Dan
Brooklyn
Brooks
Vern Stephens
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Frank Lane
Stephens
Red Sox
Vernon
Browns
Improved Infield Hopes For Tigers Amid Trade Moves
Al Lopez praised the Cleveland Indians infield prospects as strong pennant contenders while Boone, once limited by injuries, moves to Detroit Tigers at third base after a June trade. Leo Durocher’s Giants faced misplaced hopes as Bill Connelly failed to start a game, ending with relief appearances before a Minneapolis reassignment.
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Cleveland Indians
Managre
al Lopez
Ray Boone
Detroit Tigers
New York Giants
Leo Durocher
Lippy Lee
Bill Connelly
Giants
Connelly
Leo
Minneapolis
Aimed To Qualify Leads Nation Into U S Amateur
Gene Dahlbender Jr the Atlanta shotmaker led the nation by firing 68 68 136 at East Lake CC. He aims to qualify for the U S Amateur and contend as 177 qualifiers vie Sept 14 19 at Oklahoma City GC. Dahlbender a former pro holds Dixie titles and Southern Amateur.
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New York
Gene Dahlbender Jr
Atlanta
East Lake Country Club
Dahlbender
Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club
Dixie
Claude Harmon
Winged Foot
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Harmon
Texas
Simon Pures
Jack Westland
Washington
Eddie Meyerson
Los Angeles
Southern California
Southern Oregon
Bob Atkinson
Portland
Meyerson
San Gabriel Country Club
Atkinson
Waverly Country Club
Angelo Santilli
Don Hoenig
Dedham
Mass
Joe Bernolfo
Salt Lake City
Dayton Shooter Ties For First In National Rifle Meet
CAMP PERRY Ohio San Diego Marine M Sgt Maxim R Bebee led the service rifle division after scoring 98 of 100 in the Navy cup. Dayton's F M Sawyer trailed Bebee by a nose in the Navy cup but led 98 of 100 in the sporting rifle division. Other leaders included Richard Roberts Toledo 94 and Mrs Alice Bull Seattle 95 in the women’s race.
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Camp Perry
Ohio
San Diego
Dayton
Maxim R. Bebee
California
F. M. Sawyer
Bebee
Richard Roberts
Toledo
Alice Bull
Seattle
Wash
Gophers Lead Grid League In Lettermen
CHICAGO AP reports 640 players in the Big Ten answer football practice calls as 227 letter men help Minnesota prepare for Sept 26 openers. Abolition of two platoons shrinks squads. Minnesota tops with 31 returning letter men while Wisconsin has 15. Michigan State, last two years’ national champion, rides a 24 game win streak.
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Chicagop
Big Ten
Michigan
Minnesota
Gophers
Northwestern
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Michigan State
Harkrader Out Two to Three Weeks at OSU
Ohio State football begins practice without Jerry W Harkrader of Middletown. The 180 pound sophomore, a top left halfback prospect, sustained a knee injury in the spring intra squad game and reinjured it last week. Team physicians ordered two to three weeks of non contact work.
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Earl Blaik
Fred Attaya
Iowa State
Virginia Military
Wake Forest
Bob Woodruff
Florida Gators
Letterman
Billy Bass
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State University
Jerry W Harkrader
Middletown
Harkrader
Ohio State
Vic Janowicz
Spartans Eye Big Ten Title with Hawkeyes Opener
Michigan State aims for its first Big Ten football championship at Iowa City on Sept 26 as it faces Iowa. Indiana visits Ohio State that same date while Nebraska plays Illinois and other conference games unfold. Ohio State could rival MSU led by standout quarterback John Berton. Purdue Michigan and Minnesota with All America Paul Giel in action follow in the race.
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Hawkeyes
Iowa City
Indiana
Ohio State
Nebraska
Illinois
Washington
Michigan
Minnesota
California
Iowa State
Northwestern
Purdue
Missouri
Penn State
Wisconsin
Michigan State
John Berton
Paul Giel
Draw Raises SS for Lee Family in Miami Beach
Lee Family benefit show in Miami Beach Auditorium raised about $6,000 for Marine Sgt. Robert L. Lee’s widow and two children after an eight round draw between Larry Mujica and Joe Salcone. Attendance was 2,768 with $8,992 gross, $5,000 to the family after expenses, and an additional $1,002 hat collection.
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Miami Beach
Fila
Larry Mujica
Brooklyn
Joe Salcone
Warren
Ohio
Chris Dundee
Marine S
Robert L. Lee
Boxing officials seek TV solution to save the sport
Boxing leaders warn television could ruin the game as talks unfold at NBA meetings in September. Commissioner Abe Greene says national boxing is nearly dead and calls for action. President George A. Barton notes TV has boosted interest but devastates small clubs and talent pools. Leaders consider blackout zones to preserve sales while preserving the sport’s future.
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Herb Altschull
Washington
Abe Greene
National Boxing Assn
NBA
Greene
Seven Ohio Golfers Scheduled for National Amateur Meet
Seven Ohio players plus one Kentuckian qualified for the National Amateur Golf tournament in Oklahoma City starting Sept. 14. In Cincinnati Gay Brewer Jr. led with 71 69 104 to reach even par, while Cleveland qualifiers filled three of four northern Ohio berths including Arnold Palmer who shot 77 70 147. Tom Nieporte, former Ohio State star from Cincinnati, earned his spot with 70 82 152 in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Gay Brewer Jr
Lexington
Youngstown
Tippecanoe Country Club
Ohio
Arnold Palmer
Ohio State
Tom Nieporte
Chicago
Durando Clashes with Sandy in 160-Pound Telecast Bout
Bayonne’s Ernie Durando meets Randy Sandy of New York in a 10 round middleweight bout aimed at returning Durando to the top 10. The nationally televised fight airs at 2 p m EST from a St Louis venue.
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ST. Louis
Ernie Durando
Bayonne
N. J
Randy Sandy
New York
Sports Mirror clocks past batting lash and fines
A digest of pasts shows Yankees blanking the Red Sox 5-0 and 4-0, a Pirates fine of $2000 for a scouting contract with a player’s father, Army Navy football approved, and Virginia Van Wie defeating Helen Hicks 4 and 3 to defend the U S women’s golf title in 36 holes.
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Associated Press
Yankees
Red Sox
Pirates
War Department
Virginia van Wie
Helen Hicks
U.S
Kluska Pleased With Xavier Opening Practice
Xavier coach Ed Kluska praised opening-day sessions and ordered light scrimmages for tomorrow. Eighteen lettermen and 23 sophomores turned out for yesterday’s workouts, held in the afternoon and evening.
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Cincinnati
Ed Kluska
Xavier University
Baseball Standings and Schedule for the Leagues
The American League standings list New York leading with 87 wins and Chicago second at 78. Schedule notes include New York at St. Louis and Washington at Chicago. National League shows Brooklyn at 91 wins and Milwaukee at 80. Teasers cover upcoming games and results through Thursday.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
St. Louis
Reynolds
Brecheen
Shea
Fornieles
Byrd
Lemon
Parnell
Hoeft
Detmit
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Spahn
Meyer
Mizell
Roberts
Podbielan
Raffensberger
Gomez
Simpson
Friend
Tursday
American Association Scores and Standings Brief
Louisville defeats Minneapolis 5 to 2 in American Association action. Kansas City edged St Paul 4 to 3. Indianapolis drew Columbus 3 to 3 while Columbus beat Indianapolis 2 to 0.
National Tennis Championships Seeded Stars Lead Field
Easy Going Seen For Seeded Stars By WILL GRIMSLEY Forest Hills N Y as the National Tennis Championships draw opens with 16 in the men's singles as top seeds Vic Seixas Tony Trabert Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad headline a lineup that also features Gilbert Shea Budge Patty Gardnar Mulloy Tom Brown and Torben Ulrich among others. Defending champion Maureen Connolly and former champ Mrs Margaret Osborne du Pont advance in the women's division as the field moves toward the semifinals.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
West Side
Vic Seixas
Philadelphia
Grant Golden
Maureen Connolly
Margaret Osborne du Pont
Wmen
Miss Connolly
Pat Stewart
Indianapolis
du Pont
Little Belmar Gunderson
Lexington
Peaee Colonels Narrow Gap on Toledo Sox
The Peaee Colonels beat Minneapolis 5-2 as Ken Holcombe pitched a five-hitter to move within a half game of the American Association leader Toledo Sox. Kansas City defeated St Paul 3-1 and Indianapolis won a doubleheader over Columbus 3-2 and 3-0. The Blues, aided by Bob Ferris and John Kucab, won and closed within one game of Toledo. The Blues have won 2 of their last 26 games.
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Colonels
Associated Press
Louisville
Toledo Sox
Minneapolis
Ken Holcombe
Kansas City
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Columbus
Toledo
Charleston
Blues
Saints
Bob Ferris
John Kucab
Redlegs Open Bid For 5th At New York
The Cincinnati Redlegs aim to climb in the National League by sweeping a two game series starting today with the New York Giants. Cincinnati hopes to trim a five game gap behind Leo Durocher's club with a win. Probables: Bud Podbielan or Ken Raffensberger for Cincinnati against Reuben Gomez.
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NEW York
Cincinnati Redlegs
New York Giants
Leo Durocher
Giants
Cincinnati
Redleg
Bud Podbielan
Ken Raffensberger
Redlegs
Reuben Gomez
Crosley Field
Chicago Cubs
Windy City
Rosen Zernial In Face To Face Home Run Battle
Al Rosen of the Cleveland Indians and Gus Zernial of the Philadelphia Athletics clash in a two game series opener after both hit their 36th homers. Rosen drove in three as Cleveland beat Boston 13 to 3 while Zernial homered twice in Detroit to lead the league.
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Cleveland
Husky al Rosen
Cleveland Indians
Gus Zerniah
Philadelphia
Tribe
Athletics
Rosen
Indians
Boston Red Sox
Zernial
Detroit
Larry Doby
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Doby
Softball Crown At Stake Tonight
Hamilton Ohio Toledo beaten last night by Columbus meets the capital city team tonight for the Ohio amateur softball championship. If Toledo wins another game decides the title in a double elimination tourney. The champ advances to the regional in Washington Court House. Columbus needed 11 innings to beat Lucas County. Canton and North Lewisburg were eliminated with North Lewisburg beating Canton 7-1 before Toledo edged North Lewisburg 2-1.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Toledo
Columbus
Washington Court House
Lucas County
Canton
North Lewisburg
Tuesday Night Fights Feature Mixed Results Across Cities
Boxing card summaries from Miami Beach and other cities report draws and stoppages. Mujica and Saléone fought to a draw while Cotero stopped Mongia. Woods stopped Blair and Jurgens stopped Hernandez in respective matches.
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Associated Press
Miami Beach
Fla
Larry Mujica
Brooklyn
Joe Saléone
Warren
Ohio
Los Angeles
Jose Cotero
Mexico
Jesse Mongia
Denver
Albuquerque
Bobby Woods
Spokane
Wash
Jacky Blair
Dallas
San Antonio Tex
al Juergens
San Antonio
Chato Hernandez
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Louis Baldacci
Wolverines
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Stan Musial
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Sal Maglie
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Seth Peterson Jr
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Lewis Hoad
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Jaquin Reyes
Hoad
Joe Davis
Nashville, Tenn
Art Larsen
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Gilbert Shea
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Pasadena
Fred Kovaleski
Washington, D.C
Budge Patty
Ao Masterson
Gardnar Mulloy
Coral Gables
England
J. E. Barrett
Ham Richardson
Baton Rouge
Irving Dorfman
Tom Brown
Gene Garrett
Bill Talbert
Rex Hartwig
Bill Quillian
Denmark
Torben Ulrich
Enrique Morea
Argentina
Ed Dailey
Harrisburg
Talbert
Ulrich
Richardson
Hugh Stewart
Lark
Bob Perry
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