Sons of Big Timers Play On Sandlots
New York sports column notes Stan Musial's 3000th hit as part of a broad look at baseball, wrestling, horse racing, and racing car events. It highlights Little League grads who reach the majors, plus tidbits on Tommy Loughran and Yankees player Tony Kubek among diverse sports topics.
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Sons of Big Timers
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinal
Gild McDougald
Yankees
Jim Hogan
Roy Campanella
Lo Boudreau
Bob Porterfield
Earl Torgeson
Paul Anderson
Chicago
Comiskey Park
Joey Jay
Braves
Vada Pinson
Cincinnati
Goshen
Duquoin
Monza
Italy
U.S
Tommy Loughran
Wall Street
Tony Kubek
Proper Care Of Outboard Motor Pays Off
Proper care of an outboard motor yields long service and reliable operation. The engine needs four keys: proper carburetion with correct air fuel mix, good compression with piston rings and cylinders in good condition plus lubrication, a hot electric spark via a well maintained magneto and spark plugs, and correct fuel mixture to prevent plug fouling or overheating. Regular attention at season start end and during use keeps the motor in peak form.
Stengel Fights For Pitcher Rule In All Star Voting
Baseball chiefs debate Stengel proposal to bar managers from using all star pitchers in final days before the game. Ford Frick says decisions lie with the two leagues while Giles and Harridge express caution. Balloting will select starting lineups for both leagues this season by major league players managers and coaches.
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Baltimore
UPI
Cincinnati
Stan Musial
Frick
Casey Stengel
New York Yankee
FordFrick
Casey
Memorial Stadium
Prick
Giles
Warren Giles
Will Harridge
Stengel
Harridge
Redleg
Relief specialist Don Elston earns Cubs bullpen praise
CHICAGO A late innings ace for the Cubs Elston boasts a 6 3 record in relief this season and a 7 8 mark in the prior year with Dodgers. He prefers pitching with the bases loaded and nobody out explaining he relies on fast balls to keep hitters off balance. He often watches games from the dugout or bullpen and has developed a habit of late inning comebacks for the Cubs.
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Chicago
Cubs
Elston
Cub
Brooklyn
Wrigley Field
Spnce Meyer
Dod
Dockyers
St. Paul Proving Ground
Chicago Cubs
Dodgers
Don Elston
Ane
Eston
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tribe
Frank Lane
Bragan
Lane
Cleveland
Guard Birds as Schools Close for Summer Hunter Warning
The Nationa Wildlife Federation warns that song birds and other birds are protected by state and federal laws as schools close for summer. Parents are urged to teach gun safety and avoid shooting birds with air rifles or slingshots, and to practice marksmanship only on inanimate targets.
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Nationa Wildlife Federation
Federation
Ex-Syracuse Pitcher May Land Spot in Canada's Hall of Fame
Ex-Syracuse pitcher may win a place in Canada’s Baseball Hall of Fame. The article notes his college ties and potential recognition, highlighting his impact on Canadian baseball history.
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iEx
Syracuse
Canada
Baseball Hall of Fame
Outdoor Tips on Outboard Cruisers and Materials
A reader notes sizes from 17 to 24 feet for outboard cruisers with living space for two to four. Initial costs run from 1500 to 3000 dollars, depending on materials like plywood aluminum fiberglass or wood. Aluminum offers lighter weight and lower upkeep but higher initial price. construction varies with interior fittings and trailer use.
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Columbus
Rademache
Folley
Rademacher eyes Folley bout for charity fight in July
Pete Rademacher said he could have faced Floyd Patterson again but chose Zora Folley for a late July charity bout for City of Hope. Announcer George Parnassus said Patterson could meet the winner in September.
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Los Angeles
Pete Rademacher
Floyd Patterson
Zora Folley
Arizona
Olympic Auditorium
George Parnassus
Rademacher
Folley
City of Hope Hospital
Parnassus
Patterson
Skyline Basketball Star Emslie's Hall of Fame Bid
Skyline Conference history notes Bob Emslie a Canadian right halfback and pitcher born 1859 who played for Syracuse and Camden. The feature traces his major league era, arm injuries, and later umpiring impact as Jack Gardner discusses future Hall of Fame candidates from Canada amid 19th century to 1950s baseball lore.
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Ernest J. Lanigan
Utica
Binghamton
Canada
United States
Rochester
Bob
Baltimore
Salt Lake City
Jack Gardner
Uni Fman
Utah
Emslie
Dominion
Syracuse
Robert David Emslie
New York State
Anced
Guelph
Ontario
Inter
Wyoming
Lackuray
Jean Association Emslie
Asias
Camden
The
Stars
Oneida
Elston
Gardner
Nationalsone
Elstonj
Hanover
N. H
Emilie
Dominions Hall of Fame
Toronto
Tip O'Neill
Savannah
American Association
Dartmouth
Bill
Hive
Emstie
Morton
George Gibson
Charleston
Dreyfuss-Clarke
la Wild
Alion
Fred Goldsmith
Jelston
Vannah
Long
America's Cup Races In Summer Set For Trials And Debates
The America’s Cup, famed as the world’s most tense sailing contest, will see four American yachts vie for defender status this summer. Trials in September will select the fastest boat, followed by a group series off Newport Rhode Island. Yachts are 12-meter class, costlier classes avoided. Del Mar Futurity in California offers a $75,000 purse for two-year-old thoroughbreds with 139 juveniles eligible.
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Thomas Lipton
U.S.A
America
New Jrport
del Mar
Calif
UPD
Ian Smith
Smith
Ripple Casts A Shadow On The Water
An old fisherman explains ripple patterns that warn wary fish of threats. He notes ripples form in deeper pools with current and advises anglers to enter slowly, drift quietly, and delay casts until disturbances subside to soothe the fish.
Boating Family Plans Ahead For Sail Season
A historic guide outlines weekend fitting out of boats by a skipper, first mate, and crew. It advises planning ahead, listing tasks for below deck and hull prep, varnishing, wiring checks, and safety, to ensure a smooth spring launch and a season of boating enjoyment.
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United States
May Alter Dates For Nominations At Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs directors weigh moving nomination dates for the Kentucky Derby to boost foreign entry. President Bill Corum says international horses could be nominated by March 15 while American nominations stay Feb 15.
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Louisville, Ky
Churchill Downs
Downs
Bill Corum
North America
Litterbug Drive Cooperation Rolls Out Bag Program
The Texas Motel Association purchased 50,000 litterbugs for distribution to motorists at state entry points by the Texas Highway Department. A Houston program mirrored the effort with two oil companies supplying 50,000 litterbags via local stations and some bags later discarded.
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Texas Motel Association
Texas Highway Department
Houston
Go Aboard Way Emphasizes Safe Dock Practice
Sailors are urged to board with hands free and steady themselves midship. The guide stresses not boarding with arms loaded and passing gear only to someone already on deck to maintain balance and safety.
Rough Fish Removal Highlights State Effort and Yields
The South Dakota Department of Game Fish and Parks promotes cooperative removal of rough or non game fish. This fall and winter commercial fishermen under contract removed 14 million pounds, including 970,648 carp and 374,841 bullheads, demonstrating notable effort in protecting game species.
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South Dakota Department
jOf Game, Fish and Parks
Jermen
Yale Eight Says No to Moscow Henley Trip
Yale crew members voted against post season regattas including a planned Moscow trip. Coach Jim Rathschmidt cited military obligations and summer plans as factors. Rusty Wailes noted the decision reflected the team’s reluctance to disrupt personal arrangements and a potential U.S. representation absence. The U.S. State Department had shown interest in sending a crew to Russia.
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New Haven
Conn
Moscow
England
Royal
Rusty Wailes
Yale
United States
Wailes
Europe
University of Washington
Lenore Housel
Jim Rathschmidt
Rathschmidt
U.S. State Department
Russia
Henley
Bad Boy Bragan Becomes Cleveland Indians Manager
Cleveland AP reports Bobby Bragan, once ejected in seven NL games and fired as Pirates manager, now leads the Indians. His role is limited to presenting lineups to umpires and pulling pitches, signaling a transformed approach this season.
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Cleveland
Bobby Bragan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cleveland Indians
New North American Brown Trout Record Set in Celina Tenn
George Langston caught a 26 pound 2 ounce brown trout from the Obey River at Celina Tennessee to set a new North American record. The 37 inch long fish measured 23% inches in girth and was taken on an artificial lure, surpassing California's 24 pound record from 1945.
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Celina
Tenn
George Langston
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