Ford Frick Rates Praise in Scotty Robb Transfer
Commissioner Ford Frick backs Scotty Robb in the U S baseball umpire move with the American League offering a posting. The piece notes Robb’s resignation from the National League after fine details and Frick’s supportive stance highlighting Frick’s close ties to writers and Robb’s return to baseball.
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Pekin Favored In State Tournament Opener At Peoria
The state tourney opens with Pekin meeting defending champion Pekin in the first round at 3:30 p.m. Pekin, with most of its 1951 club, is favored to repeat the title as Pekin faces the Mustangs of Benny Dunn who must prove themselves. The article also recalls coach and family anecdotes and notes other local sports happenings.
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John W. Masley
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Gorham Meets Defending State Champ First Game
Gorham opens against the defending state champion in the season opener, with Southern Illinois' entry expected to push for early momentum. The matchup features a notable test for Gorham as a program debut under the new schedule.
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Centralia fell to Danville 3-2 in seventh straight loss
Nick Starosta's Centralia dropped its seventh consecutive game night as Danville won 3-2. Mt. Vernon routed Paris 9-0, and Decatur defeated Vincennes 14-7.
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Klippstein Controls Cubs To Win Versus Braves
Johnny Klippstein, after a weight gain and spring adjustments advised by Charley Root, posted two solid Cubs starts. In 28 innings this season he allowed only four earned runs while striking out 18 and walking 10, including a 2-0 shutout of the Boston Braves.
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Crouse Jewelers Champions as Shirley Lee Leads Scores
Crouse Jewelers clinched ladies bowling honors in a Thursday meet at Marion Bowl with Shirley Lee These and Ilma L posting 431 for Crouse. Edna Null scored 376 for Shirley Lee. Betty Acuff led Telephone Co. with 422 as Justine Bates posted 463 for Don's. High scores across the season include Moroni Drugs 781 for team game and 2146 as team series. Wilma Lyons top individual with 208 and series 551.
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Racing New York Recover wins Belmont six furlong sprint
In New York at Belmont Park the horse Recover won the feature six furlongs. In Chicago Best Doings captured the Espine Gold Purse at Lincoln Fields. In Detroit Dixie Flyer took the Inaugural Purse at the Michigan Racing Association track.
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National League Batting Leaders Highlight Robinson and Ennis
National League chart shows Robinson of Brooklyn leading with .345 and Ennis of Philadelphia at .339. Adcock of Cincinnati at .333, Baumholtz of Chicago .330, Musial of St. Louis among top hitters. Runs, RBIs and home runs list include Sauer and Pafko leading in homers with eight. multiple players tied in RBI and runs.
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Joe DiMaggio Named AL MVP In 1939 1941 And 1947
Joe DiMaggio was named the American League most valuable player in 1939 1941 and 1947. The Yankee center fielder achieved league leading batting and run production during those seasons.
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Reds Trade Wyrostek and Petersen for Bubba Church
Cincinnati outfielder Johnny Wyrostek and pitcher Kent Peter sen were traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Bubba Church in a straight swap. Tony Trabert and Gardnar Mulloy advanced in the French International tennis championships defeating Owen Williams and Marcello Del Bello. Jack Inness of USC threw 183 feet 5 inches to better the U S intercollegiate discus mark at the PCC meet. Fortune Gordien of Minnesota set a present mark of 178 feet 11% inches in 1948.
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Little Brown Jug Race Stands as Richest Pacer Event
The Little Brown Jug, renowned as the world’s richest race for pacers, is celebrated for its seven year existence highlighting its rising prominence in harness racing.
Carbondale at Royalton and more high school matchups
Football schedule notes Carbondale visiting Royalton while Pr Johnston City travels to Carterville and Marion meets Herrin in regional action.
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