Open golf crown drama as long shots vie for title
At Medinah No 3 course, 51 players enter final round with 50-50 shot as quirky names rise in National Open. Al Brosch led midway with 141 while Cary Middlecoff, Claude Harmon, and Sam Snead remain in contention among a field of 15 hopefuls and past champions falter.
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al Brosch
Garden City
N. Y
Medinah Country Club
Chicago
New York City
Buck White
Greenwood
Miss
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Middlecoff
Claude Harmon
Mamaroneck
Clayton Heafner
Charlotte
N. C
Les Kennedy
Pawtucket
R. I
Pete Cooper
Ponte Vedra Beach
Fla
Northeast Ohio Delegates Fail To Reach Open Final
North eastern Ohio failed to place a finalist in the National Open after high scores and a disqualification. Denny Shute Akron Portage led with 153 over 36 holes, while Billy Burke Cleveland and Joe Thacker Akron finished at 156, others followed including Jimmy Thompson Hawthorne Valley 159 and Ted Huge University Heights 160. Canton’s Jim Caspie was disqualified for having too many clubs in his bag after a 39-41 on Thursday.
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Ellsworth Vines
Bob Harris
South Africa
Bobby Locke
Ralph Guldahl
Bobby Cruickshank
Johnny Palmer
Jack Isaacs
Sam Snead
Byron Welson
Chick Evans
Billy Burke
Gene Sarazen
Tony Manero
Lawson Little
Chicago
Ohio
Denny Shute
Akron Portage
Cleveland
Joe Thacker
Akron
Jimmy Thompson
Hawthorne Valley
Ted Huge
University Heights
Ralph Bond
Lyndhurst
Bill Boehm
Alliance
Joe Novick
Rocky River
Jim Caspie
Canton
Boxing results flash from coast to coast
In Hollywood Bill Peter en 212 percent from Seattle knocked out red Schott 208 Akron 3. New London Billy Sheridan 120 percent from Boston stopped Johnny Martin 117 Philadelphia 3. Indianapolis Archie Moore Clinton Bacon fight postponed to Monday.
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Hollywood
Calif
Bill Peteren
Seattle
Red Schott
Akron
New London
Conn
Billy Sheridan
Boston
Johnny Martin
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Archie Moore
Clinton Bacon
Baseball Scores and Schedule From Area Games
Box scores list New York 3 Cleveland 2 and Chicago 4 Boston 2 with Philadelphia at St Louis postponed. It covers scheduled games and upcoming matchups including New York at Cleveland and Brooklyn 10 Cincinnati 5 with night games and two day games noted.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
New Race on Program For Ascot Track Today
AKRON AP A debut feature race named My Boy Tom will be run at Ascot Park today as the 37 day meeting continues. The three quarter mile event offers a $1200 purse with a 10 horse field over the one and one sixteenth mile route. My Boy Tom, a famed stable router lost in a Hawthorne Park fire near Chicago last year, was a favorite at Ascot winning the Ascot Gold Cup in 1946 and 1948 and the Victory Plate last summer.
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AKRON
Ascot Park
Hall and Fetzer Stable
Hawthorne Park
Chicago
My Boy
Tom
Ascot Railbirds
Ascot
Portsmouth Increases Ohio Indiana Loop Lead
The Portsmouth Athletics extended their lead in the Ohio Indiana loop to three and a half games after a 5-0 win over Zanesville. Dutch Romberger threw a six hit shutout and Romberger’s performance solidified the advantage. Marion’s Red Sox moved into third with a 4-3 win over Richmond, marking their fifth straight win and a 13th victory in the last 15 games.
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Associated Press
Portsmouth Athletics
Marion
Red Sox
Dutch Romberger
Athletics
Zanesville
Romberger
Richmond
Spanish Nine Tops Killbuck on Sanchez Home Run
Spanish Merchants defeated Killbuck 3 to 2 Friday at Killbuck. Angelo Sanchez hit a home run in the fourth inning to clinch the victory. Spanish Merchants 100 208 000 to 3 runs, 7 hits, 2 errors. Killbuck 100 010 000 to 2 runs, 5 hits, 2 errors. Pitchers Gonzales Tucci G. Landon E. Landon Walters.
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Canton
Killbuck
Angelo Sanchez
Willbuck
Gonzales
Tucci G. Landon
E. Landon
Walters
Feller Faces Yankees as Bearden Falters in Indians Loss
Cleveland reports Bob Feller set to oppose Fred Sanford as the Indians try to even a series with the league leading New York Yankees. Bearden struggled, Indian offense limited, and a 3-2 defeat before 67,031 fans marked the largest attendance of the season.
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Bob Feller
Fred Sanford
Cleveland Stadium
Indians
New York Yankees
Feller
Yankees
Tribe
Gene Bearden
Gumpert Wins for Braves in Chicago Victory
Gumpert earns the win as Boston falls to Chicago 4 to 2. Adams and Philley drive in runs, while Williams Pesky and Goodman contribute in the hitting column. Tebbetts and Appling manage key baserunning as Chicago early leads are held.
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Tebbets
Hughson
Boston
Chicago
Adams
Tipton
Baker
Gumpert
Pesky
Goodman
Stephens
RBI
Philley
Wilams
Williams
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Appling
Michaels
Kress
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Hubbard
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White Sox
Aho DiMaggio
Cf Pesky
Rf Williams
S Stephens
Souchock
Zarilla
Brien Hughson
Baseball score recap with Pirates and Dodgers clashes
National Pirates AHOA Giants AHOA Rojek, Castiglione, Leckman, Goordon and Westlake among listed players. Detailed box lines show Pittsburgh and New York results, extra innings noted, with Castiglione, Westlake and Murtaugh among top RBI contributors and Jansen handling pitching for Brooklyn.
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Ahoa Rojek
Lobrke
Castiglione
Leckman
Goerdon
Thomson
Marshall
Westlake
Cooper
Murtaugh
Khaes
McCullagh
O Kerr
Werle
Jansen
Webb
e-Rigney
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New York
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Hopp. Kiner
Stevens
Westake
Jolly Cholly Steps Out for Good of Team
Cubs owner Philip K. Wrigley announced changes as Charlie Grimm will become vice president in charge of baseball operations and Frankie Frisch will take over as field manager. Frisch signed a three year deal through 1951 and will start next Monday. Jimmy Gallagher moves to business vice president role. Cubs fell to last place after a 6-2 loss to the Boston Braves as Pittsburgh beat New York. Frisch says Cubs look good to contend for the pennant.
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Boston
Chicago Cubs
Charlie Grimm
Jolly Cholly
Frankie Frisch
Fordham Flash
Frisch
Chicago
Jimmy Gallagher
Philip K. Wrigley
Cubs
Boston Braves
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Leo Durocher
Giants
Gromek Hit by Ball in Practice Before Cleveland Game
Pitcher Steve Gromek was struck on the head by a batted ball during practice in Cleveland before the New York game. Preliminary checks showed no fracture.
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Cleveland
Steve Gromek
Yankees Beat Indians In Fifth Straight Victory At Stadium
Left hander limited Cleveland to five hits while the Yankees built an early lead. Thurman Tucker and Larry Doby traded the key hits in a ninth inning rally as New York won 2 to 0. The Bronx Bombers now have three wins in five against Cleveland with two at the expense of Gene Bearden. Attendance topped the season mark. Tomorrow’s doubleheader pits Steve Gromek and Bob Lemon against Tommy Byrne and Ed Lopat.
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Tory
Tribe
Cleveland
Thurman Tucker
Larry Doby
Tucker
Joe Gordon
Doby
Lou Boudreau
New York
Bronx Bombers
Gene Bearden
Steve Gromek
Bob Lemon
Indians
Casey Stengel
Tommy Byrne
Ed Lopat
Yanks
Tribe Scouts Name Four Promising Indians Tryout Talents
Tribe scouts at City Field close a three day camp noting four promising Stark County players from Canton sandlots. Two pitchers one infielder and one outfielder may advance to a future major league path. Laddie Placik Bill Bradley and Charley Babcock led sessions with morning instruction and afternoon games concluding with an All-Star showcase. Fifty five attended the opening drill.
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Cleveland Indians
City Field
Laddie Placik
Bill Bradley
Territorial
Charley Babcock
Stark County
Canton
Placik
Lebanon Race Meet Heads Ahead Despite Approval Doubt
Promoters announced a 19 day Lebanon Raceway meet from July 3 to August 13 in Columbus. C Belt, commission chair, said the state racing commission only acknowledged receipt and is studying the application. Harry Dibble of the Midwest Racing Association claimed the dates were approved and that planning continues.
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Lebanon Raceway
State Racing Commission
C. Belt
Commission
Harry Dibble
Midwest Racing Association
Lebanon
Brother of Citation to be named Unbelievable
In Lexington Kentucky the full brother of champion Citation was chosen as Unbelievable by Mrs Warren Wright from more than 200 entries submitted to Thoroughbred Record readers.
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Lexington
Citation
Warren Wright
Thoroughbred Record
Hoosier Home Run Collector Smashes Two More
Indiana center fielder Thomas Judson Saffell led a high scoring night with two more home runs as Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 10-7. Nanny Fernandez added two homers, Charley Workman hit his 18th and 19th for Minneapolis, and Jack Harshman totaled his 21st.
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Associated Press
Thomas Judson Saffell
Indianapolis
Indians
Minneapolis
Saffell
Nanny Fernandez
Charley Workman
Jack Harshman
Roy Hughes
Sal Yvards
Miller
Trotting Queen Wins $11,100 Aurora Downs Derby
The seven year old trotting mare owned by Ralph and Gordon Verhurst of Victor New York captured both divisions of the Aurora Downs derby securing a total earnings of 110,779. She defeated nine rivals at a mile in 2 05 4 5 and returned to win at a mile and a sixteenth in 2 15 2 4.
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Aurora Downs
Ralph and
Gordon Verhurst
Victor
N. Y
Trotting Derby Rained Out and Rescheduled at Fairmount Park
Ten top trotting horses, led by Rodney the 1948 harness horse of the year, prepare for the $10,000 Fairmount Park Trotting Derby in Collinsville. The Grand Circuit race, which includes Egan Hanover Pronto Don Guy Tramp Clever Sunny Wayward Come Springtime Madison Hanover Laurelite and Frontiersman, was postponed from last night due to rain.
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Lll
Rodney
Egan Hanover
Pronto Don
Guy Tramp
Clever Sunny
Wayward
Madison Hanover
Laurelite
Cleveland softball season opener pits WGAR against WJW
Six team radio league in Cleveland opens Tuesday night at Lakewood Elks Field with defending champion WGAR facing WJW. All proceeds benefit the Cleveland Heart Association.
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Cleveland
INS
WGAR
WJW
Lakewood Elks Field
Cleveland Heart Association
Today’s League Games Feature Top Starters in Key Showdowns
In the American League, Sanford faces Cleveland while Feller starts for Cleveland, Masterson pitches for Detroit against Washington, Scheib debuts for Philadelphia at St. Louis, and other matchups include Fannin versus New York. In the National League, Riddle goes for Pittsburgh at Kennedy in New York, Weehmenber and Newcombe duel in Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Munger starts for St. Louis at Philadelphia, Borony aims for Phila, Babriel meets Boston, with Bickford on the bump for Boston.
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New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
St Louis
Philadelphia New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Sanford
Feller
Masterson
Hutchinson
Scheib
Fannin
Riddle
Kennedy
Wehember
Newcombe
Munger
Philaouens
Borony
Babiel
Bickford
Indian Pole Sitter Sticks to Stand Amid Indians Loss
Cleveland Indian slugger Charlie Lupica remains perched on a 40 foot pole above a deli on Cleveland's east side despite the Indians 3-2 defeat to the New York Yankees. Lupica vows to stay put until the Tribe again leads the American League, saying the loss was just an off night. He quips about never having it better and may sleep outside when he comes down.
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Cleveland
INS
Altlthough
Cleveland Indians
New York Yankees
Charlie Lupica
Lupica
Indians
Hiestand Again Champ in Trap On 200 in Row
Joe Hiestand a 43 year old Hillsboro farmer and four time national trap champion won the Ohio singles title with a perfect 200 at the 63rd annual Ohio trap shoot in Middletown. Ned Lilly and Raymond Vogel also starred as juniors and seniors claimed titles across multiple classes.
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Hiestand
Middletown
Joe Hiestand
Hillsboro
Ohio
Roy Davidson
Dayton
Ned Lilly
Stanton
Mich
Raymond Vogel
Willard
Vogel
Joe Devers
Dalton
Cliff Doughman
Morrow
Frank Barger
Bert Estey
Troy
H. B. Rader
Jeffersonville
A. B. Greenamyer
Piqua
Jackie Robinson Tops NL In Batting Runs And Hits
Jackie Robinson led the National League in batting average RBIs and hits with a .348 mark, 46 RBIs, and 69 hits while sharing the lead in runs scored. He formed a dynamic double play with Peewee Reese and benefited from speed and bunting as Brooklyn’s second baseman.
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Brooklyn
Dodger
Robinson
Reese
Sid Gordon
Whitey Lockman
New York Giants
Ed Kazak
St. Louis Cardinal
Willard Marshall
Giants
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Gordon
Chicago White Sox
Gus Zernial
Zernial
High School Baseball Scores From Indiana and Ohio
Portsmouth 5 Zanesville Marion 4. Richmond 3 Springfield 9 Newark 3. Muncie 16 Lima 11. Local teams produced tight games with several late rallies. Scores reflect a busy day of regional prep baseball with notable offensive outbursts.
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Portsmouth
Zanesville
Marion
Richmond
Springfield
Newark
Muncie
Lima
Bruins To Find Stern Discipline With Change of Field Managers
New York dispatch reports Chicago Cubs replace Charlie Grimm as field manager with Frank Frisch. Grimm, nicknamed Jolly Cholly, was friendly but not stern. owner Phil Wrigley seeks improved results. Frisch, a prior New York Giants coach and St Louis Cardinals manager, signs a three year deal. Players doubt his popularity but expect discipline and potential success to win them over.
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Bruins
NEW York
INS
Charlie Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Frank Frisch
Grimm
Jolly Cholly
Phil Wrigley
Wrigley
Frisch
New York Giant
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cubs
Cub
Canton Ohio Saturday June 11 1949 news brief
Local bulletin from Canton Ohio dated Saturday June 11 1949 notes ongoing events and community notices in brief form for readers seeking quick updates on civic activities and happenings in the area.
Wrigley backs Frisch for Cubs with three year deal
Page six notes managers like McGraw Durocher and McCarthy shaped teams by pushing talent beyond perceived limits. Frisch is seen as a driver, with Wrigley granting a three year contract he hopes will deliver a winner, recognizing Frisch’s potential to raise Cubs to success.
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John McGraw
Leo Durocher
Joe McCarthy
Frisch
Cubs
Wrigley
Kent Canton to Discontinue Intercollegiate Spring Sports
Kent State University Canton will drop its spring varsity sports next year due to funding cuts from the state and the university’s uncertain status. An expanded intramural program is planned for all students. Twenty four athletes received spring letters across baseball golf and tennis. Co captains were named after a four way tie. A 16 game basketball schedule will be carried forward.
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Kent State University
Canton
Jay Fischer
Yant’s Cottage
Gerry Bradshaw
Dave Clark
Don Miller
Herb Warren
Bob Wolforth
Clayton Schindler
Pischer
Dalton Builders dominate Merchants in Wayne County game
Dalton Nusbaum Builders routed Ritt man Merchant's softball team 17 to 5 Friday night. Bill McFarren slugged a triple to lead a 13 hit attack while Lance homered for Merchants. The Merchants committed six errors aiding Dalton's big win. Moser Pressley Caster Weisgarber Specht Santmyer pitched for Builders.
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Dalton
Dalton Nusbaum
Rittman Merchant
Bill McFarren
Lance
Moser
International League Scores Snapshot
Rochester defeated Newark 6 to 5 and Montreal beat Jersey City 1 to 0. Syracuse won 2 to Buffalo over Toronto 6 to 3. Baltimore recorded a 3 to 0 win.
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Rochester
Newark
Montreal
Jersey City
Syracuse
Buffalo
Toronto
Baltimore
VMIDIPLE ATLANTIC LEAGS Erie 2
Eria defeats Johnstown 2 to 1 at town 16 Uniontown edges City 4 while New Castile posts a 2 goal win in a high scoring slate with multiple matchups and narrow margins.
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Erie
Johnstown
Town
Uniontown
City
New Castile
Capital University alum signed by Cleveland Indians
Dick Bauerle of Willard a four letter man at Capital University has been signed by the Cleveland Indians. He will report Monday to Dayton in the Central League, a Cleveland farm club. He is an outfielder.
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Dick Bauerle
Willard
Capital University
Cleveland Indians
Dayton
Cleveland
Sandlot notes seek boys aged 13 to 15 for Sunday game
Jewish Center invites a visiting team to play Sunday with equipment provided. Call 2-1827. Carl and Frank's team trains Sunday at 2 on Harrisburg Field. Pope Trucking files softball with Canton area teams. call Lou Pope after 6 at 5-6922. Minerva American Legion wants a Sunday game. contact Minerva 325X or 240X% or Jim Campbell at Winest, Minerva, for dates.
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Harrisburg Field
Minerva American Legion
Minerva
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Winest
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