Senators' Pilot Fears First Last-Place Finish
Bucky Harris predicts the 1952 Senators could finish last if pitching remains weak. He cites a lack of established major leaguers, with Bob Porterfield and Don Johnson showing potential, but many pitchers proven unreliable. The lineup centers on Noren Coan Mele and Campos with Vernon Michaels Runnels Yost shaping the infield and Grasso Klutz behind the plate.
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Elyria Trackmen Open Season at Sandusky Dual Meet
Elyria High track and field opens the 1952 season with a meet against Sandusky High at Sandusky. Coach Bill Coyer leads eight returning lettermen including Elliott Elbert Jones Doug Jones Hoerig Terry Tilberg and Hopkins. Lakewood hosts the Lake Erie League meet later in the year.
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Simmons Of Phils Due To Arrive In States Today
Curt Simmons, Army sergeant and Phillies pitcher, travels home from Frankfurt to rejoin the team for the April 15 opener against the Giants. He will be discharged at Camp Kilmer and resume baseball duties after a 1950 17 win season and a $65,000 1947 bonus. The welcome party includes his wife Dorothy and family. Boston University hockey features Kelley brothers Ray Dick Paul and Jack in the lineup.
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Elyria Women Rise to Third in Inter-City Tourney
Elyria women at Rainbow Lanes placed third in the Annual Women's Inter-City Tournament held in Findlay. Gerry Pomeroy led with a 566, Joyce Gildenmeister added 562, and the team totaled 2,512 pins in actual plus a 330 handicap to reach 2,842, trailing Rainbow Lanes and posting their best non-handicap total since 1948. Gildenmeister also placed in singles with 565 actual pins and 637 total after handicap for third place.
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Painesville A Quint Leads Local Doubles Run
In a Lakeside bowling recap Elyria teams highlighted with Harvey Evans and Albert Goodman totaling 1122 on the doubles. John Slosier-Ed Flickinger 1078 and Flickinger’s 623 singles lead local results as eight Elyria squads competed yesterday.
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Snead Rules In Masters With 286 After Hogan Fades In Final Round
Sam Snead wins his second Masters title with a 286 total as Ben Hogan falters in blustery wind at Augusta. Snead edges Jack Burke Jr and Tommy Bolt for the crown and vows to defend next year. He collects $4,000 and praises Bobby Jones, whom he modeled his swing after, as rough conditions test the field.
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Two-Time Champion Leads 64th AAU Boxing Tournament
In Boston the 64th National AAU Boxing Tournament opens with over 150 fighters vying for 10 crowns. Norvel Lee of Washington DC defends his heavyweight title for the second time, a Howard alum and one of the era’s top heavyweights after a 1950 title win and a strong defense last year.
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Annual Women’s Tenpin Tourney Scheduled in Elyria
The Elyria City Women’s Bowling Association announces the annual handicap tournament at the Bowling Center starting May 1. The event uses 70 percent handicaps based on 200 and includes team, singles, doubles, and all-events divisions. Entry deadline is Tuesday. contact Betty Fackler or Joyce Gildenmeister to participate.
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Elyria Teams Shine In State Moose Handicap Bowling
Elyria clubs dominated the Ohio State Moose Handicap tourney with Wasserman's Clothes leading at 2855, Steve's Garage 2827, and Carlisle Lumber 2720. Doubles top Elyria mark 1231 by Walter Boals and Pat Henke, while singles money leaders include Olah Masonis and others in the field.
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Dodgers open season with Roe against Braves in Lynchburg
Preacher Roe drew the Dodgers opening day job for April 15 against the Boston Braves as Manager Charley Dressen announced. Roe pitched well in spring but took a loss as Warren Spahn and Ernie Johnson combined for a no hit effort and Willard Marshall homered with two out in the ninth to give Atlanta a 1 0 win. The Dodgers meet the Braves again today.
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Reds Rally Past Senators in Ninth Inning Victory
In Roanoke Cincinnati Reds edged Washington Senators 3 to 2 as catcher Andy Seminick lined a ninth inning single to score Virgil Stallcup from second. Pitcher Herman Wehmeier worked six innings allowing one run on two hits. Washington homers came from Sam Mele and Clyde Kluttz.
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White Sox Beat Fort Worth 4-1 in Exhibition
Jim Busbysby delivered a two run homer as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Fort Worth Cats 4-1 in an exhibition game yesterday. The Texas League matchup showcased Chicago players facing Fort Worth hitters in a spring training style contest.
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NCAA Upholds Freshman Rule Across Sports
In Chicago the NCAA Executive Council upheld a ban on first year men in NCAA sponsored events. Southern California's Hugh C. Willet said conferences may use freshmen during the regular season but they are ineligible for NCAA meets in boxing wrestling swimming track tennis golf and other competitions. The council also recommended an athlete insurance plan paying up to 5000 with a one dollar premium.
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