Ralph Kiner Aims at Babe Ruth Home Run Record
New York slugger Ralph Kiner leads NL with seven homers and a .361 average as he eyes Babe Ruth's all time home run mark. He thrives at home in Pittsburgh's park nicknamed Greenberg Gardens, with recent power blasts and key early-season performances fueling the pursuit.
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Baseball box score roundup with multiple games
A dense recap of several MLB box scores noting runs, hits, errors and key plays. Highlights include Doby and Henrich homers for Cleveland against New York, Kellner winning for Philadelphia, and strong performances from Peters and Roberts in St Louis versus Philadelphia with Musial and Waitkus driving in runs. Also features Giants Pirates and New York Pittsburgh outings with Hartung and Kiner homers and notable RBIs.
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Galan
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Culler
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Hartung
Chesney
Rofek
Kerr
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Romanian Merchants to Face Carver's Cigars in Practice Game
The Romanian Merchants meet Carver's Cigars of Massillon in a Class A baseball practice Thursday at 5 15 p m at Harrisburg Field. The Romanians seek infield and outfield openings. Fairmount Merchants also practice Thursday at 6 p m on Fairmount Field.
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Ohio State tops Ohio University in baseball action
Ohio State defeated Ohio University 5 to 3 in a college baseball game. Ashland beat Defiance 4 to 0. Xavier edged Cincinnati 4 to 3. Ohio Northern won 2 to 1 over Toledo.
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Moushey Shuts Down B Billiards in City League Win
George Moushey pitched a three hitter and fanned 10 as Moushey Boosters beat B Billiards 4-1 at Cook Field for their third straight City Class A win. Timken and B Billiards drop to 1-1, Fairmount Merchants post a 5-0 shutout with Jack Kibler tossing the first league shutout.
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Three Teams Enter National and American Junior Leagues
Five clubs joined each league at the opening meeting held Tuesday night in city council chambers. In the National Junior circuit the Maryland Merchants and Teeners Nine are listed among others.
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Fund Collections Due for Recreation Teams Opening Week
Managers with unpaid medical fund collections must submit immediately. Ralph Welshimer, fund president, announces Orrie Albright as registrar. He will accept funds Mondays 7 to 9 30 p.m. at W R Sporting Goods Store and handle fund affairs. League entries close June 1 with seasons starting June 13. The Protestant Church Junior Softball League meets at 7 30 tonight in council chambers.
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Golfers Start $15,000 Battle In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Inquirer charities invitation golf tourney began at Whitemarsh Valley with 120 pros and amateurs aiming for $15,000 in prizes. Stars include Bobby Locke Johnny Palmer Cary Middlecoff Dick Metz Jimmy Demaret Herman Keiser and Lloyd Mangrum as contenders for $2500 first prize.
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South Africa
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Lloyd Mangrum
UNH to Meet Kent State in First Interurban Rivalry
The University of New Hampshire football team will open a new intersectional rivalry by hosting Kent State University of Ohio on November 8, 1950, at Durham.
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Baseball Laurels For Ohio Northern
The Polar Bears of Ohio Northern are the baseball champions of the Ohio Conference with a flawless season. They closed their schedule with a 2-1 win over Toledo, marking their first undefeated season in 29 years and their eighth straight victory. Muskingum sits second with five wins in six games, while Kent State is third after two losses in eight games.
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Lightweight Champion Ike Williams Plans July Warm Up
Ike Williams announced an over weight bout with Jess Flores in early July to stay in shape for his title defense against Enrique Bolanos, postponed to August 11.
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