Recreation push and coaching moves spark local sports talk
Local officials and unions press for a citywide year round recreation program funded by multiple bodies while Massillon High seeks a new football coach after Houghton departs for Akron. Jeff DeHaven takes over at Sandusky High. Mac Otten of Bowling Green repeats as most valuable player for the Falcons.
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DeHaven
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Ami University
Mac Otten
Bowling Green State University
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Falcons
Efter
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Duke Dinsmore
Darien
Schochilaren
Grierntz Thomes
Ohio
Es Atber End Bird Davy
The Hat Walker Swings For Baseball Batting Trend
Harry Walker of the Phillies wields a 36 ounce long bat nicknamed The Hat and aims to power through 1947 style hitting. Phillies coach Benny Bengough notes Walker’s work ethic and potential impact after being acquired from the Reds last season. Walker finished the season 20 points ahead of Ted Williams in batting.
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Oscar Fraley
United Press
Learwater
Harry
Gedyeres
Walker
Eg-Ces
Benny Bengough
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Phillies
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Bazte
Csge
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Weish
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Ted Waelker
Priles Wits Tekirg
Real Star
Orce
Cubs
Cords
Berauch
Ron Northes
Bargerr
Berry
Cirg
Warner
Bengough
Benny
Hat
Ted Williams
Rval
Indians Show Homer Power In Training Games
In Tucson the Cleveland Indians hammered 24 home runs in 18 exhibition games and look set to lead the American League in homers this season. Joe Gordon Hank Edwards Lou Boudreau and Ken Keltner each hit three. Ed Robinson Pat Seezer Walt Judnich and Jim Hegan had two apiece. Robinson Edwards and Judnich homered against Chicago White Sox as Cleveland won their 13th of 18 exhibitions. Bob Feller pitched six solid innings, while Bill Kennedy had a favorable showing despite walking three. The club aims to sustain spring power into the regular season.
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Cleveland Indians
Cleveland
Indians
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
Hank Edwards
Lou Boudreau
Ken Keltner
Ed Robinson
Pat Seezer
Judinich
Jim Hegan
Bob Lemen
Bill Wight
Edwards
Judnich
Roman Brun
Bob Feller
Bil Kennedy
Sada
Wight
Avila
Catawel
Schaysese
Ieea
Edward
Sacalin
Mitchel
Berardino
Rat
Tichne
E. Robinson
Judd
Douale Blay
Kennedy
Rosen
Barons Beat Reds 8-1, Head to Calder Cup Final
The Cleveland Barons crushed the Providence Reds 8-1 at Cleveland Arena to win the best of seven series and advance to meet the Buffalo Bisons for the Calder Cup. Johnny Holota scored twice and added two assists as Cleveland built a 4-0 lead and rode a strong team effort behind goalie Roger Bessette who posted a shutout until late in the third period.
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Providence Reds
Cleveland Arena
Reds
Barons
Buffalo Bisons
Johnny Holota
Roger Bessette
Providence
Chuck Scherza
Nerinad
Persue
Pete Leswick
Holota
Bobby Carse
George Allen
Bob Solinger
Roy Kelly
Les Brennan
Fred Kurler
Roalie
Harvey Bennett
Skem
Rhode Island
Buffalo
New Haven
Cleveland
All-American Pro Golf Quintet Named by GWAA
The Golf Writers Association of America selects an all-American golf quintet: Sammy Snead, Ben Hogan, Sam Snead again? Biron Nelson, Demaret, Bobby Jones, and Gene Sarazen. A four-man team format is planned for a match at Virginia Beach on April 7 with Sarazen and Walter Hager as captains assigning players to shots.
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Golf Tegay
Golf Writers Association of America
Sammy Snead
Rner
Biron Nelson
Dimmas Demaret
Bobby Loone Potter
Gene Sarazen
Virsa Beach
Rial
Sarazen
Walter Hager
Table Tennis Opens in Columbus Championship Start
The National Guard Armory hosts the opening rounds of the three day Cay Netiscal Table Tennis Championship led by Dick Miles of New York and Leah Thell of Columbus. Jaine Weever of Chicago competes in the lower bracket and No fair the mens series concludes with early rounds.
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Nat Honal Guard Armory
Dick Miles
New York
Leah Thell
Chammons
Thelin
Leah
Jaine Weever
Cace
Sarin Resmar
New York City
Trophies Here For Class B Cage Teams
Trophies awarded in the Class B basketball league with teams listed. Rec board official D. WL Tracey announced and Kirton copied season details. representatives from the two teams may collect trophies at Trubey's home 341 Harvard avenue on Monday.
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Tropiics
Cnamp
Iteramnemia
Recreation Board
D. WL
Tracey
Kirton
Sonship Um Tae
Smulls
Trubey
Harvard Avenue
Tourney Veterans Roll On ABC Lanes
Veterans from eight states head to Detroit for the American Bowling Congress Championship Tournament replacing low scoring boosters. Regulars from Wisconsin Pennsylvania New York Ohio West Virginia DuIrois Kentucky and New Jersey join today’s session while boosters averaging under 850 fail to shift leaders in any division.
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American Bowling Congress
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
West Virginia
Duirois
Kentucky
New Jersey
Detroit and Maple Leafs Near NHL Playoffs Battle
United Press reports the Maple Leafs and Red Wings sit one win from the first round with Toronto trailing Boston 3 2 in the semi final after a 3 2 upset loss, and Detroit leading New York 3 2 after a 3 1 victory.
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Toronto
United Press
Toronto Maple Leafs
Detroit Red
Class A Semi Finals Set In Ohio Tournament This Weekend
Class A teams rose to determine the two finalists who will face off for the state title after Eaton edged Glenford 45 43 and Lima St Rose defeated North Canton 55 46. Lima St Rose and Eaton meet Saturday while Findlay Canton South and Hamilton Catholics clash today for the other spot.
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United Press
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Eaton
Lima St. Rose
Findlay
Trojans
Canton South
Hamilton Catholic
Rams
Coshocton
Redskins
Ram
Harry Hoover
Glenford
Hursey
Bill Pence
Johnson
Hurser
Neff
Zame
North Canton
Vikings
Lima
Bart
Rutherford
Totais
Glenford Wottesssewese Ces
Wooster College Names 1948 Baseball Captain
Dick Gaver of Upper Sandusky has been selected captain of the Wooster College baseball team for the 1948 season. Gaver, a three-sport athlete, also plays forward in basketball and was a shortstop on the team for the past two seasons.
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Dick Gaver
Upper Sandusky
Gaver
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