Cards May Be Tough If Pitchers Hold Spring Form
Cards pitchers limit opponents to 47 runs in 18 spring games as Schmidt and Chambers combine for a 1 0 shutout of the Phillies. Stanky and Schoendienst share keystone duties. A line drive injures 20 year old Bob Claybaugh. Reds top Tigers 7 0. Cubs extend win streak to six. Yankees beat Braves 3 1. Dodgers edge A s 10 9 in 10 innings.
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Hal Newhouser
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Reds
Herman Wehmeier
Bill Bevans
Frank Smith
Chicago Cubs
Cleveland Indians
Giants Name Williams as New York's Second Baseman
Phoenix report notes Giants manager Lee Durocher touts Davey Williams as opening second baseman ahead of the 1951 season. Williams has not yet hit well but Durocher expresses confidence in him as the lineup forms in spring training.
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Ulonst
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Little League Meets Tonight at Beckley Elks Lodge
The Beckley Little League holds an important meeting at 7 30 tonight at the Elks Lodge. Members will hear plans for the ballpark project and reports from committees. Discussion will cover the 1952 season and player registration for the new field.
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Little League
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Williamsport
Little “League Mothers Group
Hoppe to Retire After Three-Cushion Crown Win
Veteran billiards star Hoppe announces retirement after claiming the three-cushion title with a 30 37 victory over Kinrey Matsu yama in 60 innings. He plans to step down on his 65th birthday, saying he does not want to linger past his prime. Hoppe began as a champion at 18 in balkline billiards in 1906 and now seals a long career with his last crown.
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Illini and Kansas Favored in NCAA Semifinals
Seattle veterans expect Illinois and Kansas to advance from the semifinals as heavy favorites. St John’s from Brooklyn meets Illinois in the opening game while Santa Clara challenges Kansas two hours later. Center Clyde Lovellette towers at six feet four inches and anchors the Jayhawks.
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Clyde Loveliette
Nugent Named to North South Clinic Staff
Athletic Director Eddie Cubbon announced Nugent will join the staff of the sixth annual North South Clinic, set for August 14 in connection with the North South Football Game. The article notes Nugent’s background with the St. Louis Browns and regional ties, and mentions other coaches and schools associated with the event.
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Virginia Military Institute
Eddie Cubbon
Morris Harvey College
Trinity College
Art Lewis
West Virginia
Art
Yale
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Virginia
Earl Bruce
Penn State
Dressen Fires Up Brooklyn For 1952 Pennant Push
Miami report quotes Brooklyn manager Chuck Dressen urging his team to silence critics after losing a late 1951 pennant run to the New York Giants. Dressen pledges a stronger 1952 club with Andy Pafko added, Clem Labine to replace Don Newcombe, and improved pitching in the rotation to reclaim the title bid.
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Andy Pafko
Don Newcombe
Clem Labiner
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Purge Pact Signed Between New York and Illinois Boxing Commissions
An inter state agreement between the Illinois and New York State Athletic Commissions has been signed to purge boxing of hoodlum influence. The pact provides mutual recognition of suspensions and contracts between managers promoters or boxers and sets a six month limit for title defenses or forfeiture.
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New York
Joe Tyner
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Christenberry
Steve Sebo Named MSU Backfield Coach Hero of the 1930s
Steve Sebo becomes the backfield coach at Michigan State College and is recalled as a Spartan athletic star from the 1930s who starred in both football and baseball.
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Steve Sebo
Michigan State College
Snead forfeits claim as Ford wins Jacksonville Open
Doug Ford captured the Jacksonville Open after Sam Snead forfeited the playoff. Ford tied Snead at 220 after 72 holes, with Snead relinquishing the top money and choosing second place. Ford’s win marked his first major tour victory, following a strong prior year and top prize of 3,100.
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Olympians, Lakers Meet In Game Two in Indy
Indianapolis Olympians battle the Minneapolis Lakers in the second game as Mikan Mikkelsen and Pollard look to rebound from a 78 70 loss in Minneapolis that gave the Lakers a 1 0 series lead. A win would even the best of three and send the deciding game to Minneapolis with Rochester awaiting.
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Johnstown Faces Princeton Five in Pineville Opener
Johnstown Baptist of the Berkley Church League meets Princeton Independents at 6 p.m. to open the Pineville Gold Medal Basketball Tournament at the local high school gym. Five games on the first night, with later rounds and dozens of awards planned.
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Giants Trade For Tookie Gilbert And Rudy Rufer
Giants send first baseman Tookie Gilbert and shortstop Rudy Rufer to the Acorns subject to recall. The move weakens the Coast League and boosts the Acorns with Gilbert’s strong bat and Rufer’s fielding. Jim Marshall may be sent down to accommodate Gilbert. Nine University of Arizona players earned All-State honors while in high school.
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Exhibition Baseball Schedule and Results
The Associates Press lists today’s schedule with games across spring training venues. Results show Chicago N beat Cleveland 6 5 while Cincinnati defeated Detroit 7 5 and New York N edged Boston N 3 1.
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Boxing Results From Across The Nation
The AP report lists bouts with Billy Graham of Holyoke outpointing Mike Gillo in New Haven. Julian Keene beat Herman Harris in Washington. Art Swiden defeated Barry Wills in Pittsburgh. Rex Layne outpointed Bill Petersen in Lewiston Utah.
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