Barons and Hornets clash in Calder Cup showdown at Pittsburgh
The Cleveland Barons visit the Pittsburgh Hornets in game three of their Calder Cup series at Duquesne Gardens. Cleveland leader Joe Lund sparked a late third period rally that tied the series 1-1, with Murdo MacKay and Harry Taylor following to force a 4-3 Hornets win in prior action.
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Minoso Homers As Indians Beat Giants 5 4 In Exhibition
Orestes Minoso hit his eighth spring homer as the Cleveland Indians edged the New York Giants 5 to 4 in Winston Salem. Bob Lemon pitched two scoreless innings to earn the win after Bob Feller worked seven. Al Rosen doubled to drive in the winning run in the ninth, followed by three straight walks off Jim Hearn.
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Red Sox halt in Springfield before home stretch
Boston Red Sox stopped in Springfield Massachusetts to play the Cubs of the Eastern League after a 6 to 1 win over the Red Birds in Columbus. Willard Nixon and Bill Wight split the mound duties as Nixon gave up five hits in six innings.
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Williams Beats Pruden In Windy City 10-Rounder
Ike Williams moved up to welterweight for a 10 round decision over Fitzie Pruden at Chicago Stadium. Manager Blinky Palermo said Williams aims for a bout with the Bratton Gavilano winner in Chicago this summer and may be best suited to stay at lightweight.
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Local Exhibition Baseball Summary
Fragmentary game notes mention players Brown Preece Geis and Wey York with unfamiliar abbreviations. The text references bat, field, and rough play, but few readable details confirm teams, scores, or dates.
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Bucks Hold First Spring Scrimmage Under Muddy Field
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes watched the Bucks run 10 scrambling plays in a soggy first spring scrimmage. Three offensive and two defensive units practiced for over ninety minutes as players adjusted to a wet practice surface. In other news Kenyon College will replace athletic director Pat Pascua with lacrosse coach William Stiles. Churchill invited to Derby. will attend address at University of Pennsylvania on May 8.
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Woodhouse Banks On Uncle Miltie In Derby Trail
Hedley Woodhouse, Victoria jockey, says Uncle Miltie is a smooth ride with speed to spare as Derby trails move to the Experimental Handicap No 2 at Jamaica. Battlefield is scratched. Saturday’s probables include To Market General Staff Hall Of Fame Lord Putnam Nullify Jumbo Hit Back among others.
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Elyria High Opens Track Season Against Sandusky Blue Streaks
Elyria High School, under new coach Biull Coyer, begins its track season with a dual meet at Ely Stadium against Sandusky Friday at 3 45 PM. Returning lettermen Bert Provoznik John Elliott Jerry Bruce and Carl Larkins lead the Pioneers in sprints hurdles and distance events, with Provoznik as veteran in multiple events and an Oberlin College freshmen dual meet added to the schedule for next Thursday.
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Gwin Captures 147-Pound Title at AAU Nationals
Rudolph Gwin of Cleveland won the 147-pound division at the 53rd AAU boxing championships in Boston Garden. He defeated Randolph Sandy of New York by unanimous decision after a semifinal win over Dick Gradden of Seattle. Willie Finney also reached the semis, losing in the 160-pound final to Tommy Nelson of Philadelphia. Bobby Jackson fell in the 175-pound semifinal to Ned Hicks of New York.
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Jefferson School Hosts Little League Tryouts Tonight
Tryouts for Elyria’s Little League begin this evening in the Jefferson School gym from 6 30 to 8 00 for 9 year old boys. Candidates must be within city limits and aged nine by August 1. Existing players need not attend. bring gloves and wear tennis shoes.
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51 Erie Baseball Season To Open
Weather permitting the 1951 Lake Erie League baseball race was set to open this afternoon with Lakewood hosting Euclid in the season opener. Four other league games follow on Saturday with Elyria at Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights at Lorain. Shaw, the defending champion, does not play until next Wednesday when the Cardinals visit Cleveland Heights.
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Starzenski Re-elected President Of City Golf League
Al Starzenski was re-elected president of the City Golf League at last night’s Cherry Ridge meeting. Bill Ehlke kept secretary-treasurer duties, Max Jalowiec became vice-president, replacing John Lapos who is in the armed services. The league will run 16 teams in two divisions White and Bhic with a split-season schedule. Division winners meet to crown the circuit champion as play starts Tuesday May 11 with additional matches on Thursdays.
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Doc) Crandall
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Helms Foundation Awards Spivey Player of the Year
The Helms Athletic Foundation selected Spivey of the University of Kentucky as basketball player of the year for the 1950-51 season. The foundation also named the Kentucky Wildcats national basketball champions.
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Cage Official Cleared in Gambling Suspicions
Chicago report says Keafauver committee suspicions about a Big Ten basketball official were disproved after a 15 day conference led inquiry. Kenneth L Wilson stated John Doe was not guilty of irregularities and a prior anonymous tip yielded little evidence.
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Battlefield One Of Derby Contenders From 1950 Season
Battlefield, two year racing champion of 1950, ranks among top Derby preps with strong late-season form. Despite a April 28 Jamaica loss to Uncle Miltie, his Jamaica allowance win and four straight stakes victories lift expectations for May 5. Owned by George D. Widener, bred at Hamburg Place, trained by Mulholland, ridden by Eddie Arcaro in most races. He earned a record $198,677 as a two year old.
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Browns Optimistic On 1951 Prospects Following Spring
St. Louis Browns under Zack Taylor project more victories in 1951 after a seventh-place finish in 1950. The club trains a flexible lineup with players like Roy Sievers Don Lenhardt Bobby Young Able to play multiple positions. Pitching anchors include Ned Garver Don Johnson Al Widmar and Russ Bauers while Sherm Lollar Les Moss Clyde Kluttz and Joe Lutz bolster the catching and infield. Outfield strength from Kenny Wood Jim Delsing Ray Coleman Lenhardt and Lenhardt 22 homers last year add punch.
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Two Browns In No Hit Effort
In Houston New Garver of the St Louis Browns delivered an eight inning no hit no run effort against the St Louis Cardinals He left after the eighth for a pinch hitter Lou Sleater finished the no hitter in the ninth as the Browns won 1 to 0 It was the first spring training no hitter since 1948 by Murry Dickson for the Cardinals.
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Veteran Pitcher Arm Strength Signals Team Comes Back
The article notes veteran Cliff Fannin as healthy after reports of arm troubles and rookie Lou Sleater establishing a steady job with a broad staff. It hints at a spring ball plan and potential lineup implications for the season.
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