Hoover to Toss First Ball at Senators Red Sox Opener
Washington April 11 1952 President Hoover plans to attend the exhibition game between the Washington Senators and the Boston Red Sox at Griffith Stadium. He will toss the ceremonial first ball to umpire Bill Dineen before the start, with several cabinet secretaries accompanying him.
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Ohio District Boxing Tourney Final Night Sets Champs
In Cincinnati Ohio district boxing finals tonight determine champions in all divisions. Sponsored by the Ohio AAU, heavyweight semi finals feature Roy James Tenberg College and Lewis Craig University of Cincinnati. Welterweight matchups include Hummel Ohio State against Dansidy West End Club and Danny L B Harrison Club with Walter Miller unattached. Ames advances to semis by defeating Staten Newport KY.
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Ohio State faces comeback after Big Ten tennis ruling
Columbus April 11 A recent Big Ten tennis rule reducing teams to four per match threatens Ohio State and could end Mount Buckeye string as six undefeated players face a compressed schedule. Sophomores from Actually Georgetown and Willard James lead doubles chances while main singles prospects train hard amid caprice.
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Nurmi Cleared Of Pro Charges In Finland
Paavo Nurmi, Finland’s famed distance runner, is cleared of professionalism charges by the Finnish Athletic League and plans marriage to widow Mrs Sylyi Laaksonen. The league protested to the International Amateur Athletic Federation, stating the charges were false and banns for Nurmi’s wedding were announced at church. He holds six world records and remains a leading threat in the 401 meters and marathon events, with plans to focus on the marathon for Los Angeles. Details of the charges cited padded expense accounts from appearances in Poland, Italy, and Germany.
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Big Crowd Expected At Grafton Mitt Slugfest Tonight
A record crowd is anticipated for the Grafton mitt slugfest at the Lorain County Game and Fish Association event tonight. Promoter Wells Mele has lined a six bout card headlined by Mike Tobicash of Elyria vs K O Harmer, with Wadsworth’s Hammer the light heavy titleholder in one feature. Other Elyria and Grafton fighters include Johnny Jezewski, Tiger Flowers Moore, Frank Kenska, Johnny Pander, Al Gehling, and Young McDaniel. Proceeds go to restoring Lorain County fields and streams.
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Evans In Line For Walker Cup Team Post
Chick Evans of Chicago, amateur golf champion in 1916 and 1920, led the first Midwest medal play by winning with 216 strokes after 51 holes. William Heinlein of Indianapolis was runner up at 221, while Jimmy Manion of St Louis and Johnny Lehman of Chicago tied for third at 226. Evans set a new course record with a 65 in the final round.
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Youngstown youth seeks spot on baseball team roster
Another Youngstown youth seeking a place on the team is Carl Buchheit. Ted Barner from Tampa Florida is also battling for a regular position. Ohio State's first match will be with Ohio Wesleyan on April 23.
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Indians Growth Seen On Eve Of Season Opener
Cleveland Indians appear a much improved ball club as they prepare to face Detroit in the season opener. Roger Peckinpaugh brings the club home for Levelland residents before the team travels to Detroit. Local critics predict the Indians may challenge for third place behind the Senators. The outfield with Averill Vosmik and Porter is strong, infield strengthened, pitching uncertainty but Wes Ferrell expected to rebound. Johnny Ward, Burnett, and Montague bolster the infield while Morgan and Connately provide depth.
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Bruce Connateey
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Riot Ends Playoff Fight as Bisons Forfeit Detroit
DETROIT April 11 The Buffalo Bisons won the International Hockey League championship by forfeit after a riot broke up their match with the Detroit Olympics while Buffalo led 2 1 Officials were assaulted as eggs sticks boards and bottles rained down and police had to escort them from the arena The melee began after a goal by Leroy Goldsworthy was disallowed and intensified, prompting the forfeit and Detroit officials to consider a protest.
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Jablonowski and Lee Sent to Toledo Hens on Recall
Toledo Ohio April 11 Announcement transfers pitchers Petta Jablonowski and Thornton Lee from Cleveland Indians to the Toledo Mud Hens under 72 hour recall. The move strengthens the American Association club which needs hurlers. Lee, a University of Michigan graduate, won over 20 games for Columbus three seasons ago before joining Toledo.
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Lorain United Beats Elyria Eagles 6–3 at Oakwood Park
Lorain United defeated the Elyria Eagles 6 to 3 after a 2-1 halftime lead, with Meldrum scoring three goals for United and Wilbond making key saves for Elyria. The game reflected Elyria’s recent layoff, played yesterday afternoon at Oakwood Park.
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Blazin' Ben Eastman Sets New World 880 Yard Mark
Palo Alto Calif April 11 Blazin Ben Eastman of Stanford set a world record for the 880 yard run at 1 51.2 seconds his second international mark in as many events He also broke the 444 yard record two weeks earlier Eastman clocked 248 for 220 yards 753 3 for the quarter 228 7 for the next 220 and 29 3 for the final lap with AAU officials expected to recognize his 880 mark along with his 440 yard record of 46.6 seconds.
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Sycamore Rifle Club Beats Elyria at Gray Armory
In Cleveland on April 11 the Sycamore Rifle Club defeated the Elyria City Rifle Club at Gray Armory scoring 1,883 to 1,814. Biddinger led Elyria with 867 of 400 possible, Dougherty close behind.
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Rain Threatens to Stop Major League Openers
Weather may force postponements as rain threatens the 1932 season opening. President Hoover to throw first ball at Washington as Boston and Senators play. Five of eight games canceled. Yankee Stadium rainout affects Yankees and Senators. Openers listed: Boston at Washington. Philadelphia at New York. Boston at Brooklyn. Chicago at Cincinnati. Pittsburgh at St Louis. Cleveland at Detroit. Washington at Philadelphia. St Louis at Chicago.
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Dayton Qu inte t Caps Five Man Bowling Title
Dayton five man team Jefferson Clothiers win the national bowling title with a 3108 total at the American Bowling Congress. Chicago and Detroit clubs follow, with standings listing Verifines Milwaukee and Joe Voss Belters among top scorers in doubles and singles, while Eddie Krems hits 700.
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Towan Relays Team Promises Strong Iowa Season
After two lean years the University of Iowa anticipates another solid season in relay events. Towan teams dominated with over twenty five major relay titles between 1922 and 1930, signaling a confident revival for the program.
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Clymer ready to lead Elyria High against Clearview opener
Elyria High’s Crimson nine, led by coach Roy Clymer, slated to open tomorrow at Ely Stadium versus Clearview of Lorain County. With two weeks of outdoors, most players are in good form despite Gene Myers missing due to an ankle sprain. Starting lineup is likely Murkowski, Hutchings, Sanders, Coniam in the infield with Scott or Miller, Bierek, and Roiz in the outfield. Moenz catching. pitching by Jones, Long and possibly Snurkowski or Urig.
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Straight From the Shoulder Sees Local Baseball and Sports Moves
A 1931 Elyria baseball past and current rookies mix with pro hopes as Athletics and Cardinals loom for season starts. Several former Elyria stars retire or seek club placements while others, like Lou Nicholette and George Schultz, pursue boxing and Olympic dreams. Sports figures from wrestling to local gym shows appear in this compact town sports roundup.
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Cleveland Fisher Foods
George Smith
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Leonard Forbush
Lorain Pennzoils
Chuck Wragg
Amherst Misechki Meats
Jack Ambrose
Ed Tulk
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Shaw High blanked Harvey High 21 0 in opener
Shaw High opened its baseball season Saturday with a 21 0 shutout of Painesville Harvey High. Roy Pinyoun and Joe Bunt allowed no hits as Pinyoun pitched seven innings and faced only one batter reaching base. Shaw begins Lake Erie league play next Friday against Lakewood.
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Tri County Baseball Heads Meet Tonight
Representatives from eight teams attend a 7 30 p m Tri County League meeting at the Amherst Athletic Club. Elyria Merchants Lorain Pennyeils Lorain Nativities Amherst Mischka Meats Wakeman Red Caps Berlin Heights Huron Wellington Merchants Norwalk Pennzeils Sandusky Clover Seats among items to be set are season schedule entry fees and umpires. The league opens May first as planned.
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Elyria Merchants
Lorain Pennyeils
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Wakeman Red Caps
Berlin Heights
Huron
Wellington Merchants
Norwalk Pennzeils
Sandusky Clover
Jesse Hamman
St Agnes A C to Hold Practice Monday Evening
The St Agnes A C soft team schedules a practice at 6 p m Monday with players D Wabber C Webber R Fortman E Fortman N Wright F Slavin H Wills H Maloney B Murphy Flicker Ed Blair Ed Blaser McDermott Hunter W Scott listed to attend and others may join tryouts, with Ellis Higgins asked to be notified.
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Steinke Ex Soldier Hans Steinke Noted Wrestler
Hans Steinke, once a prominent wrestler, served as a German soldier in World War I with the Prussian guards and rose to the rank of sergeant after leaving the big show.
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