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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1949

Page

7

Canton bowlers lead in Malvern recreation head pin contest

Ray Hendershot of Canton took the men's lead with a 226 two game total, 114 and 112, edging Nick Norcia who held top spot at 224. Chick Fasan is third at 223, while Wanda Joseph of Canton leads the women on 213 with Hilda Greenawalt of Alliance at 214. Iova Miller sits third at 203 as the contest nears closing Sunday night per manager Charley Petrucci.

Ray Hendershot Canton Malvern Recreation Nick Norcia Chick Fasan Wanda Joseph Hilda Greenawalt Alliance Iova Miller Charley Petrucci

Former Indian Speaks Piece Eddie Robinson Not Mad at Lou

Eddie Robinson says he is happier with the Washington Senators than with the Cleveland Indians. He credits Lou Boudreau for past success but notes frustration when non first basemen played ahead of him and explains his steady playing role with Washington and in the postseason series.

Eddie Robinson Lou Senators Blando Fla Die Robinson Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Eddie Washington Ed Klieman Joe Haynes Mickey Vernon Early Wynn Lou Boudreau Boudreau Johnny Berardino Wally Judnich

Bearden on mound as Indians open exhibitions with Giants

In the UCSON report Gene Bearden starts for Cleveland against the New York Giants with Larry Jansen opposing. Rookie Herman Reich bats sixth with Ray Boone and Ray Murray, while veterans Dale Mitchell and Larry Doby pace a lineup that includes Mike Garcia and Sam Zoldak on the mound.

Bearden UCSON Gene Bearden Cleveland Indians Tribe New York Giants Larry Jansen Bellweather Giants an_n Herman Reich Ray Boone Ray Murray Dale Mitchell Hal Peck Larry Doby Joe Gordon Kenny Keltner Mike Garcia Sam Zoldak Leo Durocher Bob Hofman Bill Jennings Charlie Berry Berry Early Wynn Mickey Vernon Vernon

Dodgers mull Jackie Robinson batting order change

Vero Beach Florida Burt Shotton weighing moving Jackie Robinson from second to third or fourth in the lineup Robinson led the club in RBIs last year while hitting second Babe Young competing for the Yankees first base job is set to play the entire St. Petersburg Florida camp slate.

Vero Beach Fila Brooklyn Dodger Burt Shotton Jackie Robinson Robinson Shotton Robbie St. Petersburg Fla Babe Young New York Yankees

Beazley to Pitch First Three Innings in Miami Exhibition

Johnny Beazley, the Boston Braves pitcher, earns a chance to prove himself for 1960s readers as manager Billy Southworth names him to throw the first three innings in an exhibition game against the Brooklyn Badgers at Miami Field. Beazley recently had shoulder repair surgery.

Miami Fla Johnny Beazley Boston Braves Billy Southworth Beazley Brooklyn Badgers Miami Field

Cardinals to face Yankees in first exhibition game

St. Louis manager Eddie Dyer planned to seat Jim Hearn Ken Johnson and Ray Yochim against the New York Yankees in the first regular exhibition game. Marty Marion missing due to an infected toe. Cardinals beat the recruits 5 4 in a scrimmage yesterday.

St. Louis Cardinals Young Jim Hearn Ray Yochim Ken Johnson Bob Porterfield Ed Lopat Fred Sanford Yanks St. Petersburg Fla Eddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinal New York Yankees Marty Marion Cardinals

Reds Seek .300 Hitter as Spring Opener Opens

Cincinnati Reds open spring training with Bill Terry stating the team needs an established .300 hitter. The 24-man squad split, with 24 heading to Sarasota for the exhibition vs Boston and the rest working under Johnny Vander Meer. Newcomers Johnny Lane and Lloyd Merriman join the lineup as Ken Raffensberger, Walker Cress and Frank Fanovich get the mound assignment against the Red Sox.

Tampa Fla Cincinnati Reds Bill Terry Terry Bucky Walters Redlegs Reds Sarasota Boston Red Sox Johnny Vander Meer Sox Johnny Lane Tulsa Lloyd Merriman Walters Ken Raffensberger Walker Cress Frank Fanovich

Favorite Pair Eliminated in Four Ball Golf

In the Miami international four ball, favorites Sammy Snead and Lloyd Mangrum exited at halfway after losing 2 and 1 to Skip Alexander and Pete Cooper. Defending champs Ferrier and Middlecoff won 2 and 1 over Penna and Heafner as Demaret and Worsham cruised 4 and 3, with Keiser and Palmer dominating 5 and 4.

Miami Fla Sammy Snead Lloyd Mangrum Skip Alexander Peté Cooper Jim Ferrier San Francisco Cary Middleceff Memphis Tony Penna Cincinnati Clayton Heafner Charlotte N. C Ferrier Middlecoff Penna Heafner Capper Jimmy Demaret Lew Worsham Claude Harmon Ellsworth Vines Demaret Worsham Miami Springs Herman Keiser Johnny Palmer Henry Ransom Dave Douglas Keiser Palmer

Color Line Still Holds Bowling Congress Votes To Continue Racial Bars

Negros will remain excluded from the American Bowling Congress as delegates rejected an amendment to delete the words white male sex from the constitution. The Rev. Charles Carow predicted anti discrimination groups may push measures below his dignity, while another priest resigned from the leadership. The convention did adopt a change to member basis and set next year in Indianapolis for dues, with St Paul hosting the 1951 tournament. W & S Recreation led with 2825, while Romo Koff and Medicine totaled 2802. Bill Lillard and Don McClure had the best doubles at 1240 in Dallas.

Tlantic City N. J American Bowling Congress A.B.C ABC Father Carow Michael S. Wasniewski Denmark Wis Father Wasniewski Indianapolis St. Paul Minn John Ackerman Cleveland Lester C. Boston Tulsa Ohlo

Bowlers from many cities vie in sweepstakes weekend

Maple maulers from at least 20 cities travel to Canton and North Canton for two sweepstakes running through April 10. Notables include Steve Nagy of Cleveland, Willie Sopko, Norman Gehring, Nasher Rini, and Leo Caito. Rini Wine’s Steve Nagy headlines the 10 oclock Canton squad with others from Akron and Canton.

Steve Canton Recreation Rini Willie Sopko de Vito Chicago Norman Gehring Nasher Rini Leo Caito al Novak Canton Akron North Canton del Gheen Bill Mielke

Massillon and Akron bowlers in fatal accident and high scores

Fourteen from Massillon and Brewster and two from Akron are fatally hurt at 6 30 Sunday. One Massillon bomber Frank Hershberger who had a 300 game recently. Ed Johnson Dewey Caskey and Nig Carpenter from Akron and others from Youngstown Cleveland Wheeling and Canton will bowl at 8 Sunday. Leaders are Mickey Caraccillo Massillon with 948 at Canton Recreation and Willard Taylor Charleston WV with 913 at North Canton.

Canton North Canton Cleveland Chardon Lakewood Dayton Waynesburg Rossford Massillon Vermilion Lorain Port Clinton Malvern Novelty Mt. Vernon Akron Cuyahoga Falls Toledo Brewster Youngstown Wheeling Steve Nagy Chicago Connie Schwoegler Madison, Wis Frank Hershberger Ed Johnson Dewey Caskey Nig Carpenter Mickey Caracillo Canton Recreation Willard Taylor Charleston, W. V

Syracuse Man Favored In College Boxing Final

Marty Crandall of Syracuse University was favored to beat Charles Drazenovich of Penn State in the heavyweight final of the Intercollegiate Boxing Association championships at State College. Crandall led seven Syracuse boxers into the semifinal or final rounds, outpointing Joe Cor letto of Western Maryland, while Drazenovich, defending champion and a Penn State football player, reached the final by decisioning Bill Kellum of Army.

State College Marty Crandall Syracuse University Charles Drazenovich Penn State Tonight Intercollegiate Boxing Association Crandall Syracuse Joe Corletto Western Maryland Drazenovich Penn State Bill Kellum Army

Ed dleman and Buster May Miss Indoor Track Season

Champaign Illinois Dike Eddleman Olympic high jumper and Captain Bill Buster 440 runner may miss the indoor season. Eddleman captains the basketball team. Buster is convalescing after an appendectomy.

Champaigne Ill Dike Eddleman Illinois Bill Buster Eddleman Buster

Rutgers Athletes Sivess and Senko to Raise Varsity Letters

New Brunswick New Jersey Rutgers University athletes Andy Sivess and Steve Senko hold 21 varsity letters after competing in football basketball and baseball. They are expected to reach 23 with upcoming spring baseball.

New Brunswick N. J Rutgers Andy Sivess Steve Senko

Suspension cases reviewed at US Trotting Association meeting

Chicago AP The United States Trotting Association opens a four day spring meeting with driver clinic and rule re codification. Three suspension reviews are on the docket including Paul Hatchell of Florence NC for alleged race fixing and Frank Albertson of Hampton VA for unbecoming conduct. Walter E Hughes of Indianapolis appeals a suspension for suspected incompetence. Up to 12000 horses are expected to race this season, the highest since the sport began.

Chicago United States Trotting Association State Racing Commission Paul Hatchell Florence N. C Maywood Ill Park Walter E. Hughes Indianapolis

Hamline Meets Regis in NAIR Title Showdown

Regis College Rangers of Denver face Hamline University Pipers of St Paul for the National Intercollegiate tournament final in Kansas City. Regis upset Indiana State 48 45 in double overtime while Hamline edged Beloit 52 48 to reach tonight's championship.

Kansas City Regis College Rangers Denver Pied Pipers Hamline University Rangers Larry Varnell Indiana State of Terre Haute Varnell Roanoke College Virginia Hamline St. Paul Beloit Wis

Ohio College Men Qualify In Central Swim Meet

In East Lansing Michigan the Cen tral Collegiate swimming meet preliminaries saw Cincinnati send seven men, Bowling Green four, and Fenn three into the finals. Roy Stickney clocked 1 36 in the 150 yard individual medley to set a pool mark and Bob Busby posted 52.7 in the 100 yard free style as an outsider against Michigan State.

East Lansing Mich University of Cincinnati Bowling Green Fenn College of Cleveland Cincinnati Fenn Roy Stickney Michigan State Roger Miller Stickney Bob Busby

Vikings Meet Avon in District Class B finals

North Canton breezed past Doylestown 58 36 to reach the finals at Kent State University Wills Gym. The Vikings join Waynesburg Mohawks as finalists. North Canton faces Avon Lake after Avon Lake upset Cortland 51 43. Geneva edged Sebring 41 37 to advance in the other bracket.

Ford Ohio Bell Girls Sterling Dairy Hamm's Beer Carl & Frank Oscar's Service Nan’s Foods Superior Ice Mainten Mondok Tailors Bell Hops Pto Cee Andy Lackney Jess Hershberger John Grear Carl Frank Maloney St. Ghil Wei Superiors Sigler Shanafelt A. & Euchre Ashy’s Grill Pat & Eddie Cosmopolitan Diamond Cafe Siglers Barium Steel Bartlett Lumber Pure Oil Clock Cafe Spun_ Steel Pat-Eddie Binegill Bait Esbers Cozy Clothes Robvy’s Stag Shanafelt Wally Reed Cozys Machine Shop Macombers Inspection J-B Roby’s Stag Diamonds Metal Dept Bartletts Fishers Plate Glass Mach. Shop Bluegill Recreation Women Mannins Braumeister Beer Cal's Place Stahlhebers Ss. & J. Feimanz Babcock Pope's Burger LK. of C. Ge A Ee Ly Shipping SW Sports Coca Cola Jackson-Bayley Nushbaums Assembly A G. Stafford Starks Planers Freed's Conf Late Peter Lathes Com. Press Machinists Isber’s Louie’s la Hacienda Office Superior Dairy Mills O Bill Knepper Braumeis Stahlhebers Sid Shapiro Nusbaums Freeds Robys Assem Popes Mills Fermans Hacienda Shady Hollow St. Peter Tigers Spring Indians Central Cleveland Yankees Wess Poultry Stevenson Dodgers An’s Foods Koelble Bears Aowdy's Tap R Nyeum Rebels Cugini Wolves Golden Age Staffaire Pirates Evelyn Guist L Tigers Helen Uhle Cricket Grill Vivian Bordner Rohr Saugh Bros State Insur Pirates Pratt T Tavern Mean Palms TOS Price Dr Maloney Motors Bell Junction Tavern General Office Golden Lodge Gremlins Tozzi Cafe Mondoks United Eng St. Grill Coca -Cola Ruth Hufler Trowdys Nan's Food Maloneys Ford Tool & Die Derby Grill Little Ups Olivieri Loische Nick Gliatta Forgers Postoffice Rberghoff Beer Sachsenheim Pennsy Kohn Beverage Standard Shulan Jewelers Dlot Times Jim Mongiardo Supreme Kohn Berger Ero Ero Foundry Fairmont Treats Cirkuts Berghoff Engineering Corvaire Hi-Boys Brookside Tool & Die St. Light Spencers Hooblers KENT North Canton Doylestown Kent State University Wills Clyde Vanaman Vikings Waynesburg Mohawks Avon Lake Cortland Walter Headley Mohawks Lowellville Akron Ellet Geneva Sebring

Notable district boys hoops action lights up regional play

Lowellville, Waynesburg, Akron Ellet, and Geneva clash tonight as North Canton faces Avon Lake in late games. North Canton beat Doylestown 59 45 led by Hamilton with 19 points while Boettler and Roberts also contributed. Doylestown, hampered by pace and fouls, fell behind early and could not close the gap.

Lowellville Waynesburg Akron Ellet Geneva North Canton Avon Lake Day Preriece A Boettler Bob K'nieh Hamilton Smith Mathie Beavers Bill K'nieh Smith Roberts Bruce Morrows Doylestown

Ski Jumper Joy Maurin Killed In Peoria Fall

Veteran ski jumper Joy Maurin of Wauwatosa Wisconsin died after falling 35 feet from scaffolding at the Peoria Armory while erecting an indoor ski slide. His wife Doris witnessed the collapse as a support gave way. He died three hours later at St Francis Hospital from head and back injuries.

Peoria Joy Maurin Wauwatosa Wis Doris St. Francis Hospital

Eric McNair Former Infielder Dies at 39

Meridian Mississippi AP reports Eric McNair 39 year old former major league infielder died at Rush Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He managed Savannah in the South Atlantic League last year and had just signed as a scout for the Philadelphia Athletics. He had spent 13 years in the majors.

Meridian Miss Eric McNair Rush Memorial Hospital McNair Savannah Philadelphia Athletics

American League Infield Stacked With Major Cities

The infield features players from Philadelphia Boston Chicago and Detroit, highlighting a league roster that blends teams across key American markets. The arrangement signals strong positional depth and regional reach for the season.

Philadelphia Boston Chicago Detroit

Ed Blood Leads New Hampshire Ski Championship Events

Durham New Hampshire winter sports coach Ed Blood presided over intercollegiate championships featuring four skiing events the downhill slalom cross country and jump set to test athletes across the state competition showcased NHSU in a multi discipline meet held in winter conditions and drew strong university participation.

Durham N. H Ed Blood New Hampshire

Curling Described as Ice Bowling Like Shuffleboard

Curling, played on natural or artificial ice, resembles lawn bowling and deck shuffleboard in movement and strategy, with teams delivering heavy stones toward targets. The game blends precision and tactics as players sweep to influence stone paths and outcomes.

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N. Canton Drubs B’ Windup Terry Moore Red Bird Greg Mason Charlie Diering Ed Sauer Indian Speaks Berardino Yankee Stadium Judnich Allie Clark Fenway Park Orlando Klieman Palm Beach Merrill Combs Joe McCarthy Combs Bobby Doerr Hitchock Pearl Motor Company Market Ave S. Canton Ohio THE Timken Roller Bearing Company Bowling Congress Congress Charles Carow Catholic Youth Organization of Brooklyn W. & S. Recreation Romo- Koff and Medicine Texas Bill Lillard Don McClure Dallas Frank Albertson Hampton, Va Regis Ohio College Avon Fairport Harbor Neats Rittmar Dennison Midvale Scio Wayne County Bob Konich George Hamilton Bill Frye Karl Roberts Roberts Dave Mathie Eugene Boettler Bye Konich Joe Williams Denny Galehouse
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