Easter Big Guy Of Indians Hopes 30 Homers This Season
Scott Baillie profiles Easter the Cleveland slugger known for power and injury resilience. The 230 pound right fielder recalls Allie Reynolds and Hal Newhouser as formidable foes, notes a leg brace limiting speed, and predicts a 30 homer season if the leg holds up. He recalls a 500 foot past blast at Polo Grounds and a 447 footer to Municpal Stadium, with campanella praising his power.
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Roy Campanella
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Bill Veeck
Larry Doby
Bob Feller
Blaik faces Army coaching future amid cadet cheating fallout
At West Point a coaching crisis unfolds as Col Earl Blaik weighs resignation after 90 cadets, including 40 players, are dismissed for cheating. Despite the scandal threatening Army football, officials say the nine game schedule will be kept and Blaik and his son Bob face uncertain futures as assistants and others decline to comment.
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Doc) Blanchard
Yesterday's baseball scores and tonight schedule
Summary of yesterday's results across leagues with multiple matchups and curfew noted. Tonight's games include Washington at New York and Chicago at Detroit with 8:30 p.m. start times. Tomorrow features Cleveland at St Louis and Chicago at Detroit along with other scheduled contests.
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Toledo
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Talbert Captures Eastern Net Title
Talbert, a 30 year old top American since 1942, clinched the Eastern Grass Court tennis championship at South Orange. He defeated doubles partner Gardnar Mulloy of Coral Gables in the final 6-4 6-4 6-1, as Mulloy once ranked No 4 in 1950.
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Playoff Postponed For Canton Junior League Runnerup Game
The playoff game between Halter Construction and Buck Hill for the runner up spot at Cook Field has been moved from Tuesday night to Wednesday at 5 30 p m. The change shifts the schedule to a later date and time.
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Indians Rally Twice as Wynn, Lemon Shield A’s in Twin Bill
Cleveland split a doubleheader with Philadelphia, winning 10-4 and 8-2 as Bob Lemon improved to 12-9 and Early Wynn to 11-11. Dale Mitchell hit a homer and a clutch triple, boosting his Eastern-trip average to .489 with a 15-game hitting streak. The Indians sit a half game behind the Yankees in the pennant chase with seven Western-club games ahead.
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Owl's Nest Extends Winning Streak in Dual Wins
The Owl's Nest continued its march with a 4-3 win over G. A. S. M. Club and a dominant 17-4 victory against Mack's Tavern.
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Bosox Acquire Aaron Robinson From Tigers
Boston yesterday announced the purchase of catcher Aaron Robinson’s contract from Detroit and the sending of pitcher Paul Hinrichs to Kansas City of the American Association.
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International League Standings Snapshot of Scores
Buffalo and Baltimore split in a 5 to 4 game while Montreal led Syracuse 10 to 6 in a combined set. Rochester defeated Springfield 10 to 4 and Toronto beat Ottawa 4 to 2.
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Hayes Sets Loose Attack for Buckeye Football Debut
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes outlines a loose offensive plan and tight defense for the opening slate led by hopefuls like Larry Andrews and Bill Wilks. He names potential freshmen stepping into varsity roles while acknowledging tough early opponents Southern Methodist Michigan State Wisconsin and Indiana. Benners of SMU looms as a key threat, with Hayes promising a plan to disrupt his aerial attack.
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Patty Gets Berth on Davis Cup Team
Budge Patty of Los Angeles the 1950 Wimbledon champion was added to the United States Davis Cup squad for the American Zone finals against Canada this weekend in Montreal. The team also includes Dick Savitt Tony Trabert and Art Larsen as other members for the three match series following the United States 5-0 win over Mexico and Canada's clinching of their Cuba series.
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Cincinnati
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North Triumphs In Old Timer Till North Triumphs In Old Timer
The Canton Old Timers Baseball Association held its annual North-South game at City Field on Sunday afternoon. The North won 11 to 10, extending its series lead as veteran players battled through minor injuries and sore muscles. Jim Cappe, age 70 plus, pitched four innings for the North, while manager Charlie Babcock and teammates Ted Kinney and Doc Dougherty each had three hits. Wig Whitehouse of the South also contributed a strong showing.
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Dodgers Meet Tribe Tonight In Benefit Exhibition
In Cleveland August 6 AP says the Brooklyn Dodgers face the Cleveland Indians in an exhibition billed as a World Series preview. About 60,000 expected with proceeds to the Cleveland Baseball Federation for amateur teams equipment and injury fund. Palica to start for Brooklyn. Chakales for Cleveland.
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Evan Brown Holds 2nd In A D G A Tourney
AKRON August 6 John Cseh president of the Akron District Golf Association fired an even par 70 to reclaim Class AA lead at Loyal Oak in the WAKA championships. Evan Brown of Highland shot 72 for 218 two strokes behind, while Marco Meola 73 for 219. In Class A Paul Franz of Highland posted 75 to reach 239.
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Southern Association Standings Snapshot
New Orleans 7-4, Chattanooga 6-4, Little Rock 7-7, Atlanta 5-9, Birmingham 12-11, Memphis 5-8, Mobile 10-0, Nashville 8-8.
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