Rolfe May Suffer For Tigers' Lack Of Talent
Detroit’s 1952 outlook sketches Red Rolfe as a possible fall guy if the Tigers flop. The article notes few promising rookies, a weak first base and catching concerns with Batts and Berry in doubt, while Houttemann returns and staff hopes hinge on Wertz Groth Evers trio.
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Connie Berry
Johnny Lipon
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Batts
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Leland
Bill Hoeft
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Wertz
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Steve Souchock
John Phillips
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George Kell
Don Kelloway
Bob Swift
Myron Ginsberg
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Houtteman’s wife and mother injured in crash near Benton
Detroit pitcher Art Houtteman faced a grim day as his wife Shelagh Kelly and his mother were treated for facial cuts after a car crash on Highway 411 near Benton, Tenn. Their seven month old daughter Cheryl died at hospital. Houtteman said he may be away from the Tigers for several days as he copes with the tragedy.
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Shelagh Kelly
Benton
Tenn
Detroit
Tigers
Lakeland
Fla
Cheryl
NCAA Policy Group To Meet On Sunday
The 117 member NCAA policy making council will convene Sunday and Monday for a major session in Chicago. It will interpret regulations determine membership committee procedures, and review enforcement. A report from the television committee on football video in 1952 will be presented. An extra events committee will meet tomorrow on post-season survey progress.
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Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Extra
NCAA
Television Committee
TV Committee
Araujo to Make New York Debut Against Charley Riley
Georgie Araujo, a 20-year-old Providence standout, makes his New York and TV debut as a strong favorite in a 10 round matchup at St. Nicholas Arena against veteran Charley Riley of Chicago. Araujo previously outpointed Riley last December.
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New York
Georgie Araujo
Charley Riley
St. Nicholas Arena
Araujo
Providence
R. 1
Riley
Chicago
Quiet Step Emerges as Derby Contender After Jamaica Run
Quiet Step owned by Bernard H. Herman and the Apheim Stable ran second to Hannibal in Experimental Handicap No 1 at Jamaica. The colt has two three-year-old wins this year at Hialeah Park and a spring bankroll of 13850, with Derby prep races planned leading to May 3. Hannibal edged Quiet Step by a neck in a photo finish, clocking 1 11 3 5.
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Everglades
Countess Wise
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K. Jensen
Browns to rejoin Yankees for 1952 opener
Bobby Brown plans to rejoin the New York Yankees for the April 18 home opener after completing his internship on April 15 in San Francisco and awaiting an Army summons. He has been working out nightly in San Francisco.
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Schedule Caddie Celebrity Play On Back Course
The seventh annual PGA National Caddie Championship will be held at Ohio State University course from August 19 to 23 with 5250 in college scholarships. Mayor James A. Rhodes, founder of the National Caddie Association, announced the increased prize. A separate Celebrity Tournament was announced for Brookside Country Club.
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U.P
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National Caddie Association
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Professional Golfers’ Association of America
Lor Brookside Country Club
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Eagles Loop Pin Matches Elyria Eagles League Night
The league schedules four final matches at Bowl-O-Crome lanes at 9 p.m. Standard Cleaners faces Stewart Radio, City Auto Parts meets Knowles and Sniezek, Ed's Live Ball plays Wasserman's Clothes, Milford River faces LaPorte Inn.
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LaPorte Inn
Konno Wins but Bucks Trail Yale in AAU Swim Meet
In New Haven the New Haven Swim Club led Ohio State by 11 to 7 after day two of the National AAU indoor championships. Ford Konno won the 1,500 meters for Ohio State, while New Haven swimmers took second, third, and fifth. The 1,500 featured Konno, Marshall, and Olympic champion Jimmy McLane, with Konno setting a Yale pool record of 18:47.7.
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Mohawks Stay Alive In Semi Final Playoff
Cincinnati Mohawks beat Providence Reds 3-1 to avoid elimination in the American Hockey League series. Chick Webster opened the scoring at 2 32 of the first period. Emile Francis let in a late goal as Moe Morris shot in with 2 21 left. The next game is Saturday night at Cincinnati with a possible final in Providence Sunday.
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Masters Opens With Old Pros in Contention
In Augusta the opening Masters round saw Ben Hogan and Sammy Snead within one stroke of the leaders after firing 70. Ray Gafford and Johnny Palmer led with 69 while Al Besselink and Lew Worsham were among those at 70-71, as the field prepared for round two.
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al Besselink
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Perry-Fay Women’s League Last Regular Matches Tonight
The Perry-Fay Women’s League concludes the regular season with two matches at 9 PM at the Bowling Center. Nuts face Plastics and Screws play Bolts in the final night schedule.
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Perry-Fay
Ohio State Nine Downs Pitt 7-5
Ohio State beat Pittsburgh 7-5 in its first home baseball game of the season. Dave Bechtel pitched six shutout innings to carry the Buckeyes to victory, building a 7-0 lead before Pitt rallied for three in the eighth and two in the ninth.
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