Five Salukis Make All-ITAC Baseball Nines
Five members of the champion Southern Illinois Salukis baseball team were named to the ITAC first and second teams. Charles Valier and Bob Ems earned spots on the first team, with Wayne Grandcolas on the first team as pitcher. Jim Schmulbach and Ron Hagler made the second team, while Batting averages and conference records highlight Ems Valier Schmulbach Grandcolas Hagler.
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Southern Illinois Caliedl
LLAC
Charles Valier
Bob Ems
Wayne Grandcolas
Jim Schmulbach
Ron Hagler
Ems
Valier
Schmulbach
Grandcolas
Hagler
Southern
ILAC
Jake Stap
Northern
Art Sheridan
Michigan Normal
Gene Ward
Eastern
Bill Rogers
Western
Bob Shankie
Gene Wasco
Stan Tomczyk
Stu Dell
Central
Michigan
Reds Bench Brawl Involving Posedel And Seminick
Coach Bill Posedel and catcher Andy Seminick of the Reds exchange blows during a tense dugout incident. The clash escalates as Seminick and Posedel trade punches before the altercation winds down.
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Bill Posedel
Andy Seminick
Reds
Seminick
Posedel
Lefties Poised as Rickey’s Surplus Stock Dries Up
Lefty stars Hermanski Whitman and Jorgesen sold minor leaguers No Ren and Jethroe to other clubs. Indications are that Branch Rickey’s stockpile of surplus players is running low.
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Hermanski
Whitman
Jorgesen
Noren
Jethroe
Branch Rickey
Kuenn Tops In Big 10
Wisconsin shortstop Harvey Kuenn piled up Big 10 marks as the season ended with Illinois and Michigan co champions. He set records for hits bases triples total bases and runs while Purdue led team batting. Sam Esposito Indiana stole a record five bases and Paul Giel Minnesota posted a 0.42 ERA with five wins.
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Chicago
Illinois
Michigan
Harvey Kuenn
Wisconsin
Kuenn
Miwaukee
Harold Hanes
Purdue
Sam Esposito
Indiana
Bruce Hagna
Gust Vergetis
Don Luft
1947 Feller Tops AL With 20 Wins
In 1947 Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians was the only 20 game winner in the American League, establishing a standout pitching milestone for the season.
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Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Vera Gagne Headlines Du Quoin Memorial Day Wrestling
Wrestling fans are urged to attend a card led by Vera Gagne at the Du Quoin fairgrounds on Memorial Day at 8 p.m. Event features Gagne as headliner with a schedule of bouts and supporting wrestlers.
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Vera Gagne
du Quoin Fairgrounds
Pekin Holds Lead Then Rain Ends Key State Game
Pekin, defending state prep baseball champion, faced Gorham in a clash this afternoon with 1951 lineup. The Chinks trailed 9-1 in the second inning when rain halted the contest, leaving the state tourney outcome unresolved.
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Pekin
Gorham
Cardinals boast hot hitters at Rochester in batting surge
The Cardinals lead Rochester with standout averages as Walker hits .395 and Richmond, Bucha, Repulski, Ciattone and Mickelson post strong marks. Yet the Red Wings sit in fourth place despite the productive batting lineup.
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Cardinals
Rochester
Walker
Richmond
Bucha
Repulski
Ciattone
Mickelson
Red Wings
Brooklyn's Billy Boy steady stickwork helps Cloggers start season
Brooklyn’s Billy Boy, a steadfast contributor, kept the Cloggers competitive through the early part of the season. Opponents valued his reliable defense and passing game, sustaining their momentum as the team navigated the first month.
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Billy
Cubs hold tryouts at Du Quoin and Carmi for youths
The Cubs schedule a two day tryout camp at Du Quoin on June 2 and Carmi on June 3 inviting youths ages 16 through 22. Cub scout Owen Williams of Mt. Vernon attended the Southern-Eastern twin bill last week and liked players Chuck Walier a third baseman and Jim Schmulbach a center fielder on the Southern nine.
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Cubs
du Quoin
Carmi
Owen Williams
Mt. Vernon
Williams
Chuck” Walier
Jim Schmulbach
Bill Reed Star, Braves Rookie, Won Wisconsin Tennis Titles
Bill Reed, rookie infielder for the Boston Braves, claimed the Wisconsin state tennis singles championship in 1939, 1940, and 1941, highlighting a rare dual-sport success in his athletic career.
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Bill Reed
Boston Braves
Smallest NL park Cross Field Hosts 30000 Seats
Cross Field in Cincinnati claims the smallest seating capacity among National League parks with a 30,000 seat limit. The compact ballpark shapes fan experience and impacts attendance and events at the venue.
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Cross Field
Cincinnati
U S Tennis Team Draws Japan in Davis Cup Opener
For the second straight year the United States will face Japan in the first round Tie of the American Zone.Jim Hirsch a 19 year old freshman, starts at second base for the University of Florida baseball team and is the lone freshman in the lineup.
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U. S
Japan
Jim Hirsch
University of Florida
Knight am First Foals to Race in Harness Pacer Turf
The world champion two year old pacer Knight am will make his debut on the harness racing turf this season. The famed stallion’s progeny are highlighted as they begin racing potentially against top Open class pacers. Owners trainers and fans anticipate strong performance and future siring impact.
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Knightam
Alabama Tennis Coach C De La Menar Dieres Heroic Past
The University of Alabama varsity tennis coach C De La Menar Dieres is highlighted as a former flying hero with the French Air Force, noting his wartime service and notable background.
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University of Alabama
C. de la Menardiere
Use 1T-4-L for athlete's foot treatment now
Try 1T-4-L for three to days to cure athlete's foot. If not satisfied, receive 40c back. See skin sloughing as tainted skin is replaced by healthy skin. Instant drying 1-4-1 available from druggists. Now at Hewitt's Carbondale Hogler's Murphysboro Cline Vick Marien.
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Hewitt’s
Carbondale
Hogler’s
Murphysboro
Cline- Vick
Marien
Logan Gracers Con Picnic Title In Murphysboro
Logan grade school won the softball title at the Murphysboro school picnic by defeating favored Lincoln 9 to 1. Kenny Lavender pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits in five innings. Logan scored two runs in each of the first three frames and added three in the fourth. Lincoln had beaten Logan three times in the regular season.
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Logan
Murphysboro
Lincoln
Kenny Lavender
Washington
Longfellow
H Crombar
Woods
Ren
Ellis
Baird
Holder
J. Lee
Montell
Q Rains
New Kind of Records From Bridgeport Stars on Records
Bridgeport boosts kids' access to baseball wisdom with Columbia Records educational series. Early volumes feature Phil Rizzuto Yogi Berra Bob Feller and Ralph Kiner sharing diamond lore in friendly talks. Drive led by Roy Gregory Robert T McHugh and John J Kelly aims to bring major league insight to youths and fans alike.
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Bridgeport, Conn
America
Johnny Ray
Bridgeport
Columbia Records
Phil Rizzuto
Yogi Berra
Yankees
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Roy Gregory
Robert T. McHugh
John J. Kelly
Gregory
Round Trip idea gains traction with baseball stars
Pap neighborhood tests and a color photo record concept faced funding hurdles but gained support after McHugh Kelley and Columbia executive Sparling joined. The project secured cooperation from Rizzuto Berra Feller Kinzer and Tommy Byrne of the St. Louis Browns as the only AL pitcher last season to hit a bases loaded homer.
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Borhood
Gregory
McHugh
Kelley
Columbia
James E. Sparling
Syndicate
Rizzuto
Berra
Feller
Kinzer
Tommy Byrne
St. Louis Browns
Kent Millers great jumper Elkridge to be missed at Delaware Park
Kent Millers Elkridge, retired at 13, was a world champion money winner in steeplechase. At Delaware Park he set an American record by winning the Indian River Chase five times: 1942, 1945, 1948, 1949 and 1950. He finished second to Crooning Wind last year. Also noted: Notre Dame football team in 63 seasons has 399 wins, 3 losses and 32 ties.
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Wilmington
Del
Kent Miller
Elkridge
Delaware Park Racing
Herrin Lincoln School Sprints Sweep Annual Races
The Herrin Lincoln School held its annual races led by Kenneth Rushing with Roy Ezell, a sixth grader, as fastest overall boy and girl winner. Class by class results listed include Kindergarten through Sixth grade, with top two in each girls and boys division. Del Ennis is noted as the Phillies single Philadelphia-born player.
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Lincoln School
Herrin
Kenneth Rushing
Roy Ezell
Valetti Griffith
Brenda Daily
Charles Serra
Darryl Stephens
Janice Hargrave
Linda Curtell
Wilbert Williams
Don Marlow
Glenda Yates
Barbara Steinmetz
Tom McGhee
Marvin Hawkins
Linda Long
Jane Austin
Jim Hargrave
Gary Hamilton
Janet Profitt
Beatrice Horne
Marvin Burke
Robert Council
June Craig
Eveline Ditto
van Austin
Mary Craig
Barbara Profitt
James Edwards
Paul Cheatham
del Ennis
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia
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