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Newspaper
The Canton Repository
Location
Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1951
Page
6
The piece argues the West Point cheating cases reveal systemic flaws in intercollegiate athletics. It condemns widespread pressure to win and boost gate receipts, noting expulsions and pending court cases in basketball while urging a stance on integrity over trophies. It links academics and sports misconduct to broader educational failure.
Charley Gehringer, famed Detroit second baseman and Hall of Fame member, ends his retirement to become general manager as Billy Evans steps aside in October. The “mechanical man” of defense and offense, known for his .371 batting title in 1937 and errorless World Series, now faces front office duties after a long Tigers career from 1926 to 1943.
Northeast tops Northwest 5-4 at Meyers Lake Park to advance to semifinal against Ashtabula, while Massillon defeats Tri-County 5-2 at Timken Recreation Park to face Dayton in Friday's semifinal. Caldwell homers twice for Massillon as Paul shines at second base with sharp double plays.
Chicago Aug 4 AP Barnum, a 39 year old Grand Rapids pro, held a slim 36 hole lead in the All American pro golf tour event at Tam O Shanter amid a circus like atmosphere. He faced challengers Fred Hawkins Lew Worsham Ted Kroll and Al Besselink at 139 with others close behind as the amateur and women’s sections also yielded tight races.
North Canton Hoovers and Old Dutch Beer, ranked first and second in the NEO league, meet Sunday at Memorial Stadium for the second-half lead in the Northeast Ohio Intercity Baseball League. A twin bill starts at 2 p.m. ET, with Timken hosting Akron Souvenir Beers at 1 p.m. ET and Warren Vets visiting Akron to face Smith Sheriffs. The Hoovers also travel to Warren at 5 p.m. ET for another game as the six-team circuit closes second-half play on Aug. 12.
Fremont teacher William James McConnell 38, assistant principal at Ross High School, Fremont, named as assistant state high school athletic commissioner. He will assist Harold W. Emschler, take duties early next week, and succeeds Ivan W. Davis who resigned.
U S needed one doubles victory to clinch the American Zone semifinal series against Mexico in Rye New York. Herb Flam and Vic Seixas were picked to win the decisive match against Armando and Rolando Vega after Larsen beat Armando Vega and Flam defeated Mario Llamas to give the United States a 2 0 lead.
Eastern League results show tees crac 3 to 5, Williamsport edged Binghamton 6 to 3, Albany 3, Scranton 5 to 4, Elmira 2 to 6. Final scores reflect competitive matchups across the circuit with Elmira and Scranton posting losses while Williamsport and Albany posted wins.
Carrollton pitcher Rusty Bright threw his second no-hitter, beating Minerva Hartman Motors 2-0 in an American Legion Junior baseball encounter. Minerva’s Dave Blanc allowed one hit, but three errors by Minerva helped Carrollton score.
In Tuscorra Park, two Canton area teams fell in the Ohio Amateur Softball Association District No. 10 opener. Massillon Steiner Motors defeated Dennison J B Sports 8 4 while East Canton Merchants were routed 11 1 by Dennison. Goshen Brick upset Eaton Manufacturing 4 0.
Theodore L. Dennison of Larue Marion County will join Rosary High School Columbus as assistant coach of sports on August 20.
Allentown 5 Lancaster 4. Harrisburg 3. Sunbury 9. York 4. Hagerstown 2. Wilmington 4. Salisbury L.
Army will play this fall despite the expulsion of 90 cadets for cheating on exams. Gen. James Collins said no names would be announced, while Sen. Byrd stated most of the current squad was involved. Coach Blaik faces a reshaped lineup and a 1951 schedule highlighted by Southern California and Navy.
Yesterday's results featured Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 7 Washington 4 Boston 5 Detroit 2 New York 8-2 St. Louis 4-10. Today's schedule lists doubleheaders and night games including Cleveland at Philadelphia Suchecki and Kuzava pitching. Detroit at Boston Hutchinson versus Kiely. Chicago at Washington Holcombe versus Marrero. Tomorrow's games add St. Louis at New York and Brooklyn at Cincinnati among others with multiple 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. starts.
The Milwaukee Brewers blanked the Toledo Mud Hens 7-0 to extend their American Association lead to five and a half games. The St Paul Saints split a doubleheader with Indianapolis, losing the opener 10-6 and winning the nightcap 5-4, while Kansas City split with Columbus 10-3 and 2-1, and Louisville edged Minneapolis 4-3.
Stock car races will be held at Reedurban Speedway one half mile south of Route 30 on Perry Road Sunday at 2 p m Eastern. Qualifying trials start one hour earlier. Warren Wilson won last Sunday's 20 lap feature driving the Reedurban Tavern Special.
Philadelphia report notes Cleveland’s Bob Feller earned his 17th win as the Tribe beat the Athletics 3-2, narrowing the gap with the Yankees to half a game while staying tied with the Red Sox for second. Al Rosen and Bob Kennedy drove the late rally, with Zoldak briefly in relief before Scheib finished.
Jim Duffey of Columbus won the 20 lap stock car feature at Columbus Motor Speedway last night. Elzie Whetnall of Columbus finished second.
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