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Newspaper

The Canton Repository

Location

Canton, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1950

Page

12

Indians on ace in rough Detroit game recap

Baseball score details show Cleveland beat Detroit in a tough nine inning span with key at bats by Boudreau Gordon Zerbo ne Easter and Murray. Gromek earned the win for Cleveland with an eight strikeout effort and a late rally by Detroit came up short.

Gia OjPhilley Robinson Boudreau Rosen Rickert Clark Masi Gordon Carrasquel Murray Pierce Gromek a-Goldsberry Cleveland R—Boudreau Baker Philley E— M Zer Boone Easter Unicage Pierce G Gor Rommel Hurley Hubbard

Cubs edge Cardinals in 9th, Staley gets win over Schmitz

Chicago and St Louis exchange runs as Howerton and Musial homer in a 4 2 loss. Staley improves to 12 12 with the win while Schmitz falls to 9 13. Ramirez and Diering contribute two base hits apiece as Sawatski and Rowerton drive in runs for Chicago.

CUBS Mauro Glaviano Cavarretta Schoendienst Smalley Musial Serena Slaughter Patko D.rice Sauer Marion Sawatski Diering Terwilliger Howerton Staley Ramazzotti Schmitz Chicago St. Louis R—Schoendienst E—Smalley RBI Rowerton A—Goetz Dascoli Jorda

Old Pacer Still Winning at Roosevelt Raceway

Scott Blackstone drove the aged gelding to win the Brook field pace by a length at Roosevelt Raceway in 2 05.00. The favorite paid 4 80 to win with 3 30 for place and 2 50 for show as Step finished second and Paul's Pride third.

Westbury N. Y Scott Blackstone Roosevelt Raceway Step Paul’s Pride

International League scores and standings update

Jersey City defeated Springfield 8 to 2 while Syracuse and Baltimore split a 3 3 set in extra time. Buffalo beat Toronto 4 to 1 and Montreal crushed Rochester 109 to 3 in a lopsided result.

Jersey City Springfield Syracuse Baltimore Buffalo Toronto Montreal Rochester

Yanks and Tribe Battle Top Rivals at Fenway and Detroit

The American League leaders the New York Yankees bow to the Red Sox at Fenway while the Detroit Tigers host the Cleveland Indians in two game series. Casey Stengel and Steve ONeill name Ed Lopat Mel Parnell to start in Boston and Early Wynn Hal Newhouser in Detroit. Cleveland and Detroit won their latest games as Gromek and Stuart pitched well. In the National League the New York Giants beat the Dodgers 8-5 lifting them within 1 1/2 games of Philadelphia. St Louis beat Chicago 4-2 as Brooklyn fell further behind.

Associated Press Fenway Park Boston New York Yankees Red Sox Briggs Stadium Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Ww. L. Pet. G.B. New York Cleveland Yankee Casey Stengel Ed Lopat Lopat Steve O’neill Mel Parnell Parnell Yanks Indians Chicago White Sox St. Louis Browns Steve Gromek Chico Carrasquel Allie Clark Lou Boudreau Browns Hoot Evers Johnny Lipon Vic Wertz Marlin Stuart New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Giants Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Brooklyn

Olsonoski Versatile Player Starts Four Games at Four Positions

While at Minnesota Larry Olsonoski, now with the New York football Yanks, started four consecutive games at four different positions including both guards and both tackles.

Minnesota Larry Olsonoski New York Football Yanks

Vic Janowicz Tabbed for Full Service in Buckeye Backfield

Ohio State's two a day practice shows Vic Janowicz likely handles many roles including quarterback and defensive safety as coach Wesley Fesler builds an experienced offense around him. The squad features 61 players, with 18 lettermen, and opens Sept 30 against Southern Methodist.

Vic Janowicz Buckeye Columbus Ohio State Bucks Wesley Fesler Jimmy Hague Curly Morrison Chicago Bears Pandel Savic Elyria Fesler Ralph Armstrong Sonny Gandee Bill Trautwein Julius Wittman John Blitz

Williams and Hopp Ready as Yankees, Red Sox Clash

Ted Williams returns to action for Boston after an elbow injury as Johnny Hopp debuts with New York. Stengel’s Yankees seek a split of the pennant push while O Neill’s Red Sox chase. Both teams ride hot streaks into tonight’s showdown at Boston.

Oston Ted Williams Boston Johnny Hopp Yankees Steve O’neill Red Sox Williams Yankee Casey Stengel Hopp Pittsburgh Pirates Stengel Johnny Mize Joe DiMaggio Pittsburgh New York

Barons trade four players for Walter Hergesheimer

Cleveland Barons trade four players Bill Richardson Neil Strain Bob Jackson and Joe McArthur to Denver Falcons of the U S Hockey League to acquire Walter Hergesheimer. Hergesheimer is 23 and a right wing who played for the Minneapolis Millers last season with 80 points in 69 games and 73 points in 70 games the prior year.

Cleveland Cleveland Barons Denver Falcons Walter Hergesheimer Barons Bill Richardson Neil Strain Bob Jackson Joe McArthur Buffalo Bisons Bob Dawes Hergesheimer Phil Hergesheimer Minneapolis Millers San Francisco

Pennsylvania Coon Dog Wins Leafy Oak Classic

A Pennsylvania coon dog named Danny Boy owned by Phil Harrington of Manheim captured the Leafy Oak field trials national trophy in Kenton Ohio. He was the first tree and second line winner, earning 525 and 225 dollars respectively plus the championship trophy. Maxie, Cry Baby and other finalists earned further prizes as about 15,000 spectators watched the three day meet.

Kenton Danny Boy Phil Harrington Manheim Maxie Eddie Rader Lima Cry Baby Bob Hooper Columbia Leafy Oak Association

Old Dutch Beers to duel Penguins in slow pitch game

Old Dutch Beer, 1950 City Class A champion, will set aside heavy bats to face the Penguins of Slow Pitch No 2 League. The two teams meet Sunday at 2 p m on Shearer Field at Mapleton with a picnic lunch to follow.

Shearer Field Mapleton

Photo Finish Wins Beulah Feature Race At Beulah Park

Gadele daughter of Gallant Mac sped the mile in 1 39 3/5 on a fast track to win Beulah Park’s seventh feature race in a photo finish after a hard duel with Oyster K and Kind Sun.

Columbus Gadele Gallant Mac Beulah Park Oyster K Kind Sun

Giants recall 12 players including Harshman

Twelve players including Jack Harshman who began the season at first base for the New York Giants were recalled today. Frank Fanovich, previously with Cincinnati, was brought up from Minneapolis.

New York Jack Harshman New York Giants Minneapolis Frank Fanovich Cincinnati

Dick Wakefield’s 1943 rookie season hits milestone

Detroit star Dick Wakefield achieved more than 200 hits in 1943, becoming one of 16 players to reach that mark in a first full season.

Dick Wakefield Detroit

District Amateur Golf Rescheduled for September 17

The Stark County District Golf Association shifts its 1950 Amateur tourney to Sunday September 17 at Alliance Country Club. Top amateurs will miss the original date to compete in the pro amateur best ball at Zanesville next Sunday. The 18 hole medal event offers $5 entry and starts at 10 30 a.m with tee times by club pro Jack Grapentine.

Stark County District Golf Association Alliance Country Club Zanesville Country Club Jack Grapentine

Ohio Valley scholastic grid prospects in 1950

In the Ohio Valley strong high school teams loom for 1950 led by Steubenville and Martins Ferry. Steubenville projects veteran line depth and a potential all state end, while Martins Ferry eyes a solid backfield with Ben Cevola at tackle. East Liverpool, Bellaire, and Steubenville Catholic also show stronger rosters, with Smithfield and Yorkville favored in Class B. Tomorrow: East Central Ohio.

Bill van Horne Martins Ferry Bellaire East Liverpool Steubenville Catholic Steubenville Stubbers Liverpool Central Weirton West Virginia Massillon Canton McKinley Ray Hoyman Calvin Jones Steubenville Central Denny Davis Ohio Larly Ben Cevola Martins Merry Fred Thomas Purple Raiders Reyman Bud) Bona Notre Dame Dick Schiller Watts Harold Stanley

Yankee Women Defeat British For Fifth Time

In Buffalo on September 6 AP reports America's women golfers retained supremacy by defeating Britain 7 42 to 1 3 4 in the Curtis Cup, clinching the series in their fifth win in six matches since 1932. Frances Stephens rallied for a near-shutout, tying Porter with clutch putts on the 35th and 36th greens.

Buffalo N. Y America Britain Frances (Bunty) Stephens Miss Stephens Mark A. Porter Westmont N. J Elizabeth Price Helen Sigel Philadelphia Peggy Kirk Findlay Miss Kirk Jeanne Disgood England

Steal of Home Wins Game for Marion Red Sox

The Marion Red Sox edged the Springfield Giants 6-5 in 10 innings as Archie Getgen stole home from third in the 10th to provide the deciding run. Newark Yankees beat Richmond 5-3, advancing in the Ohio-Indiana league playoffs. Winners meet in a seven game title series.

Marion Red Sox Newark Yankees Red Sox Springfield Giants Yankees Richmond Tigers Archie Getgen

Ohio Hounds Dominate Springfield Coon Trials

Ohio dogs swept prizes at the three day world championship coon dog field trials near Springfield Ohio with 615 entries and over 15000 in prizes Blue Bolivar of Cassopolis Mich was the only out of state winner Bone brothers Wilmington Del won tree and second line honors in the junior division next years trials will be held near Springfield. The Boston Red Sox set a 1949 major league record with 169 double plays.

Springfield Ohio Blue Bolivar L. C. Groves Cassopolis Mich Mac’s Bill Bone Brothers Wilmington

Poffo and Kudo Grapple To Draw At Local Show

About 1,000 fans watched Angelo Poffo and Kimon Kudo wrestle for 60 minutes with no falls in a best of three. The draw pleased fans who enjoy action while those seeking theatre preferred otherwise. Ellen Olsen defeated June Byers in 8 44, Kathryn Simpson beat Elvira Snodgrass in 11 06, with Byers and Snodgrass later teaming up in a tag bout.

Angelo Poffo Kimon Kudo Poffo Kudo Ellen Olsen June Byers Kathryn Simpson Elvira Snodgrass Byers Snodgrass

Team Affair Dominates to Secure Dual Falls Win

The team mauled Olsen and Simpson throughout, taking two straight falls in 14:15 and 13:17 to clinch the victory.

Olsen Simpson

Don Lenhardt Hit 26 Homers for San Antonio Last Year

Former Browns star Don Lenhardt belted 26 homers for San Antonio last season and 22 the prior year at Springfield, highlighting his sustained power for the minor league teams.

Don Lenhardt Browns San Antonio Springfield

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