Easter and Doby Power Indians Past Tigers 10-2 in Cleveland
Cleveland’s Larry Doby belted a grand slam and Luke Easter added three runs with a bases loaded double as the Indians beat Detroit 10-2. Mike Garcia allowed five hits, the Tigers’ lone runs coming on a ninth inning homer by Gerry Priddy and a misplay by Dale Mitchell. Detroit starter Houtteman took the loss as Cleveland moved within reach of the pennant.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From The League Card
National League standings list Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh with varied records. American League shows New York Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Chicago St Louis Philadelphia and results from recent games plus an International League playoff Rochester leading 2-1.
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Mounties Take to Air Subdue Western Reserve in Openers
In Morgantown West Virginia University beat Western Reserve 38-13 in the 1950 season opener. WVU, led by coach Art Lewis, used three passing touchdowns from Billy Allen and two ground scores to pull away in the second half while Reserve's Morhard connected for two scores. A 10,000 crowd witnessed a rivalry move to 3-2 in WVU’s favor.
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Duke Dominates South Carolina In Season Opener
Duke University built a 14-0 lead with a fumble return and a 96 yard drive. Halfback Billy Cox delivered superior passing, guiding Duke to a Southern Conference victory in Columbia before 25,000 fans. End Mike Souchak scored on a five yard end around as Duke asserted control early and throughout the game.
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Potomac State Triumphs Over Baltimore Junior College 33-0
The Associated Press reports Potomac State State College defeated Baltimore Junior College 33-0. Burda scored on a 33 yard drive after Potomac took possession early, with La Bruno intercepting a pass setting up Lauer for a TD. Demarest and Murda added scores, Miller and Laner contributed on defense and offense. Potomac led 7 0 7 7 at halftime and 33 0 after three quarters. Baltimore managed only a single score in the opening period.
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Hinte's 90 Yard Run Sparks Mt Hope Win
Mt Hope Mustangs beat South Charleston 19 to 6 as Henry Hinte races 90 yards on the first play of the fourth quarter to break a 6-6 tie, then adds a seven yard TD run to seal the victory. Czikora scores Mt Hope’s other TD. Hawkins tallies for South Charleston. The win is Mt Hope’s third straight, set to meet Hinton Bobcats next week.
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Tech Faces Slippery Eleven Friday Night
MONTGOMERY Slippery Rock Teachers of Pennsylvania will bring a heavy squad to Montgomery to battle West Virginia Tech Friday night. The Pennsylvanians are expected to be the strongest foe for the Bears this year. Tech's lineup features Maner, back from an ankle sprain, and Captain Sims may move back to end. The game starts at 8 o clock with advance tickets on sale locally.
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Richwood Triumphs Over Nuttall Behind Nicholson's Three TDs
Richwood Lumberjacks, led by Dick Nicholson with three touchdowns, defeated Nuttall High 33 to 1 in Lookout. Nicholson gained 205 of the 310 yards, including a 72 yard run and a 29 yard dash, plus a 64 yard punt return. The win comes ahead of Thursday’s game against Greenbrier Military School Colonels.
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Lookout Lumberjacks Breakaway Ends In Overtime
Nicholson opens with a 29 yard score and a 72 yard dash for paydirt. Dan Lusk catches a 23 yard pass from Mike Dean for a third TD as Lookouts press. In the second half Nicholson adds a 64 yard punt return and Hayhurst a 12 yard scoring runback. Generals answer with Blume rushing 70 yards for their first score.
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West Virginia State routs Virginia Union 41 to 0 in clash
West Virginia State overwhelmed Virginia Union 41 to 0 in a decisive victory. Ducky Marshall and Oliver Enis opened scoring, followed by Hawkins, Ellis, Banks and strong kicking by Al Melcher. Union threatened briefly but was kept scoreless as WV State rolled to the win.
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Leskovar Sparks Kentucky Past LSU in SEC Opener
Kentucky rushed to a 14-0 victory over LSU as fullback Bill Leskovar blasted for a remarkable 54 yard second quarter score and followed with four powerful carries in the fourth. Vito Parilli later punched in the clinching march from the one.
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USC Cage Coach Sam Barry Dies En Route Game
Berkeley, California—Sam Barry, longtime USC basketball coach, collapsed and died Saturday while traveling to the Santa Clara California football game. The death removes a pivotal figure in West Coast college hoops who led USC during multiple eras. UC and USC officials expressed deep sorrow over the sudden loss.
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WVU Debuts Under Art Lewis Deliveres 38 13 Victory
Art Lewis’s coaching debut at West Virginia University yielded a 38 13 win over Western Reserve in Morgantown. Despite a small squad and limited returning players, Lewis earned early respect for hard work and fundamentals. Doubts linger about expectations and funding limits at WVU.
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Chisox Beat Browns in Easy 12-5 Victory
The Chicago White Sox routed four St Louis pitchers for a 12-5 win behind Billy Pierce who allowed a two hitter through six innings before the seventh. Pierce and Masi led Chicago as Widmar, Pillette, Marshall, Dorish and Lollar contributed. LP Widmar. Also notes New York baseball item with Noor beaten by one hitter at Belmont Park track event.
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Junkyard Derby Postponed At Devil's Bowl
The junkyard derby at Devil's Bowl, Theodore England announced, was postponed to allow eager drivers to compete in Bluefield Virginia next Sunday. England said the event will return to Devil's Bowl six miles west of Bluefield on the Tazewell road.
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Lopat Blanks Sox to DiMag Mize Spark Hit Attack
Eddie Lopat pitched the New York Yankees to an 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox in the opener of a crucial two game series at Yankee Stadium. DiMaggio hit a two run homer, Mize drove in two with a bases loaded single, and Coleman cleared the bases with a fifth inning triple as New York widened its AL lead while Boston dropped three games back.
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