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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1950

Page

6

Little Leaguers Tie 0-0 In Canton State Final

Norwood and Canton Northwest All-Stars battled to a nine inning 0-0 tie in what was billed as the state finals at Timken Recreation Park. Pitchers Paul Hardcastle and Bill Halter dazzled with overpowering stuff as the crowd witnessed a thriller that could still crown a champion in today’s rematch.

Bud Wolzer Era Ohio Norwood Canton Northwest Timken Recreation Park Wolzer Paul Hardcastle Bill Halter

Indians Red Sox War Brewing in Boston Meet Aug 27

The Red Sox anger over a toy binoculars incident at Cleveland fuels talk of trouble when Cleveland visits Fenway Park on August 27. Manager Lou Boudreau and pitcher Bob Lemon share the fury, while Steve ONeill seeks the culprit behind the prank amid a tight AL race.

Gayle Talbot Hugh Fullerton Jr Cleveland Indians Fenway Park Boston Red Sox Steve O’neill Cleveland Steve Indians O'Neill Lou Boudreau O’neill Bob Lemon Big Steve Sox Phil Rizzuto Yankees Bill Dickey Phil Casey Stengel Yankee Honus Wagner Frankie Crosetti Crosetti Gene Sullivan St. Joseph, Mo News-Press St. Louis Cardinals Papa Redbird Liberty Mutual Sullivan St. Joseph Associated Press News

Sedgman loses to Bergelin in Inter-zone finals opener

In Rye New York on August 12 Australian Davis Cup ace Frank Sedgman was upset by Sweden youngster Lennart Bergelin in five sets. John Bromwich won decisively over Torsten Johansson 6-2 6-3 6-0, underscoring Australia’s strength ahead of the August 25 challenge round at Forest Hills where Sedgman and Bromwich were to team up in doubles with Sven Davidsson.

Rye N. Y Frank Sedgman Sweden Lennart Bergelin Forest Hills Torsten Johansson John Bromwich Bergelin Sedgman Westchester Country Club Bromwich Sedgeman Sven Davidsson

Akron tennis tournament opens today at University Club Courts

The Aug 12 article notes the Akron City tennis meet begins with the men's singles competition this afternoon at the University Club Courts, bringing players from local clubs to compete for titles.

Akron Akron City

Legion Event Opens Today Final Sunday

Two morning and two afternoon games set stage for Sunday finale in the 10th District American Legion carnival of sectional summer league champions. Morning matches: Massillon vs Ohio Valley League rep and New Philadelphia vs Wayne Holmes A titlist. Evening showdowns include East Liverpool vs Massillon-Ohio Valley winner at 3 30 and Carrollton vs New Philadelphia Section A victor at 6. finale Sunday at City Field with Canton Post 44 band and open house for visiting Legionnaires.

American Legion Massillon New Philadelphia Wayne Holmes County East Liverpool Carrollton Stark Carroll County City Field Canton Post 44 Post 44 Post 204

Satch Paige To Hurl Sunday in Columbus

Satch Paige and the Philadelphia Stars arrive in Columbus and face the Indianapolis Clowns at Red Bird Stadium tomorrow in a regular Negro League contest Paige slated to start and pitch three innings for the Stars.

Columbus Satchmo Paige Philadelphia Stars Indianapolis Clowns Red Bird Stadium Paige Stars

Darkness Ends Duel of Star Combines Darkness Ends Duel of Star Combines

Ohio Little League title clash between Canton Northwest and Norwood All-Stars ended 0-0 after extra innings in a pitchers duel at Timken Recreation Park. Pitchers Bill Halter and Paul Hardcastle starred, with Gertzman and Powell set to duel in today’s 2 pm rematch for a regional berth toward Williamsport.

Ohio Canton Northwest Norwood Timken Recreation Park Cincinnati Illinois Indiana Bill Halter Canton Paul Hardcastle Northwest Terry Ross Lee Potts Fritz Hahn Ross Ronnie Frank Halter Elyria Tri-County AHOA Worwood Ahoa Potts B.strech Sinay F. Ross Wentz Rubenacker Fischer Frank Nichols T.ross King Delap Dunbar Hahn Livingood Kortis Hardcastle Schiedler E—Fischer T. Ross Potts

College All Stars Rally Past Eagles 17 7 Upset in Soldier Field

In Chicago on August 12 1950 the College All Stars defeated the NFL champion Philadelphia Eagles 17 to 7 behind Charlie Justice and Eddie LeBaron. Justice ran 133 yards on nine carries and set up Pasquariello’s one yard TD, LeBaron’s 35 yard score, and LeBaron directed offense behind a massive collegiate line. Van Buren scored the lone pro touchdown after a 57 yard drive. Soltau added two extra points and a 23 yard field goal.

Chicago Philadelphia Eagles Soldier Field Justice Villanova Ralph Pasquariello North Carolina Choo-Choo le Baron Eagles All-Stars Minnesota Leo Nomellini Clayton ‘Tonnemaker William & Mary Lou Creekmar Michigan State Ed Badgen Notre Dame Jim Martin Bill Wightkin Nebraska Tom Novak Eagle College of Pacific Anderson Tommy Thompson Weiner Gordon Soltau Soltau Steve van Buren

Wet Courts Delay City Net Tourney

Initial play in the annual city tennis tournament was postponed Friday night due to wet courts. An attempt will be made to run off both the first and second rounds of the men’s division today at the NW courts sponsored by the city recreation department and Canton Hardware Co. The tournament resumes Sunday with the women’s division in the spotlight and the men’s doubles planned for next week.

City 25Th St Cleveland City Recreation Department Canton Hardware Co

International League scores summary

Buffalo edged Baltimore 7 to 6 while Baltimore fell behind. Springfield posted 3 runs in a low scoring game at 3 26. Toronto managed 2 runs versus 9. Montreal defeated Syracuse 2 to 1 and Jersey City beat Rochester 38 to 10 in a high scoring contest.

Buffalo Baltimore Springfield Toronto Montreal Syracuse Jersey City Rochester

Baseball scores and lineups from a day of major league games

Summary of multiple games detailing Philadelphia New York Detroit St Louis Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Brooklyn with RBI, runs, hits and pitchers. Includes player names such as Lehner Fain Hitchcock Berra Woodling Rizzuto Collins Mapes Ferrick Lipon Priddy Wertz Kell Sievers Kolloway Evers Delsing Groth Berry Trout Johnson and many others across both leagues.

Athletics AHO AJ Yankees AHOA Joost Woodling McCosky Rizzuto Guerra Byrne J.coleman G.coleman Sanford Ferrick Philadelphia New York R—Joost Lehner Chapman Fain J. Coleman Collins Mapes G. Coleman E—Ferrick RBI Hitchcock Bauer Berra Mapés S—Rizzuto Coleman MizelLeft Tigers Browns Lipon Lenhardt Priddy Stirnweiss Kell Zitelia Wertz Evers Delsing Groth Sievers Kolloway Friend Robinson Wood Demars Swift Garver Trout Detroit St. Louis R—Lipon Lollar Wenhardt Bb—Trout So—Trout Passarella Summers Honochick Borony Berry Sommers S—Priddy Johnson Bb—Borowy So—Borowy Borowy A—Summers al Browns Arft C Mullin Moss C Evers S Kolloway A Keller Oo Techeelneinenareen Robinson Hutchinson

Caddie Tourney Opens Monday at Columbus

About 250 bay-toters start the sixth annual Central Ohio Caddie tournament in Columbus. The winner and runnerup will qualify for the fifth annual P G A National Caddie tournament August 22 to 26 at Ohio State University Scarlet Course.

Columbus P.G.A Ohio State University

Old Dutch Hosts Toledo Ball Club in Sunday Game

Old Dutch Beer, champion of the City Class A Baseball League, hosts Toledo Sunday at 2 30 on Timken field off Richville Rd. It’s the second game in a home and home series following Canton’s 12 6 win in Toledo. The visitors hold 15 victories in 21 Toledo league games, sit second, led by Fred Middaugh at .425 and pitcher George McLaughlin at 9 2. Other top players include Dick Berkel .400 Andy Molnar .349 and Jerry Lichteveis .329, with a team .290 mark.

Old Dutch Beer Toledo Timken Richville Rd Canton Fred Middaugh George McLaughlin Dick Berkel Andy Molnar Jerry Lichteveis

Browns Rated Over Packers In Duel Tonight

Cleveland’s Browns open the NFL era with a Toledo Glass Bowl exhibition against the Green Bay Packers. Coach Paul Brown unveils 1950 charges after Bowling Green camp drills. Otto Graham, Dante Lavelli, Mac Speedie, Marion Motley star as Dub Jones and Rex Bumgardner provide ground work. Packers finish last in their division, a mystery opponent for tonight’s tuneup.

Toledo Cleveland Browns Green Bay Packers Paul Brown Bowling Green Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Bears Brown A.A.C Otto Graham Dante Lavelli Mac Sweedie Marion Motley Clevelanders Dub Jones Rex Bumgardner Packers Green Bay Club

League Standings and Yesterdays Scores Across Leagues

The American League table shows Detroit leading with 67 wins and 37 losses, Cleveland at 65-41, New York 64-41, and Boston at 61-47 with Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis further down. Yesterday results include Cleveland 3 Chicago 2, New York 7 Philadelphia 6, Washington 5 Boston 2, and Detroit 4-1 St. Louis 3-2 in the first game after extra innings.

Ceale Pet. G.B. Detroit Cleveland New York Boston Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Detroit Eell White Marshall Scheib Shantz Reynolds Dobson Hudson WHBC Whbc-Fm

Local standings and upcoming games listed

The document shows tallies for American nations with teams Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis St Paul Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City and LouisvilleKansas City score lines. It lists results Toledo at Minneapolis Columbus at St Paul Indianapolis at Kansas City Louisville at Milwaukee and notes only games scheduled.

Louisville Indianapolis Minneapolis St. Paul Columbus Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City

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