Baseball's Most Unusual Man of the Year Rae Scarborough
Washington pitcher Rae Scarborough wins the title by a landslide in ballots for baseball's Most Unusual Man of the Year. The 31 year old Senator says he prefers staying with Washington to a trade to the Yankees or Red Sox, values his city and teammates, and notes his hopes for the future despite trade rumors. He recalls turning down a Yankees bonus to finish his degree and remains confident in his Senators’ prospects amid heavy trade chatter.
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United Freee Sports Wester
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Bar Five sets new home loop records at Rainbow Lanes
Rainbow Bar in Stoney’s Home League posted scores of 1,025 to 2,841 to set new team records for the season and lead the city in competition. Nehi Beverage rolled 1,018 2,710 in Olympic Recreation B League while Smith Construction set a Rainbow Lanes Women’s League season record with a 1,437 series. Gert Henke led Construction with a 589 series and a 213 opening game as Ruth Henke added 529.
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Rainbow Bar
Stoney
Rainbow Lanes
Nehi Beverage
Olympic Recreation
Smith Construction
Rerbow Lanes Squadron
Gert Henke
Smith Construction quintet nets strong high series
Hart Construction drops two to Leisy's Beer in the women's loop, while Elyria Nursery sweeps Western & Southern Life Insurance to cut the league lead to two games. Ed Flickinger turned 626 for Heaton Electric in Stoney's Home League with a 195 199 232 sequence. Benton-Super Electric won twice over Erb Radio, staying three games behind Lehman Cartage five after a Terrell Marine Service double. Fred Smith posted 257 for Erin Brew in Olympic B League, leading the city in pins. Erin Brew slipped two to Nehi Beverage, dropping pace in standings. Bowling Center won three over Reliance Machines in Bowling Center C to seize second-half title hope. half-title game set with Better Line Sunday at noon. Women’s All-City schedule lists four matches at Olympic Recreation with Elyria Furniture vs Rainbow Bar and other matchups.
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PBP
Smith Construction
Hart Construction
Leisy’s Beer
Elyria Nursery
Western & Southern Life Insurance
Ed Flickinger
Heaton Super Electric
Stoney
Benton-Super Electric
Erb Radio
Lehman Cartage
Terrell Marine Service
Fred Smith
Erin Brew
Nehi Beverage
Bowling Center
Reliance Machines
Better Line
Rupp Sees Mutiny Over Garden Tournament Clash
Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp predicts a near mutiny by top college teams if the NCAA bans participation in the Garden’s National Invitation Tournament from its own championships. He argues the Garden helped popularize basketball and warns schools will oppose NCAA limits. Rupp also defends player study time and says champions deserve a chance to defend titles with a 16 team bracket plan.
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United Press
Pene
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
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Garden
Rupp
the Garden
North Carolina State
High Wildcats
Fight Produces Unique Draw in Breeze Bossio Bout
In New York at St Nicholas Arena the Breeze Bossio eight round feature ended in a draw on rounds and points. Breeze from Paterson N J upset specialist Bossio, a Pittsburgh puncher who fought with the 1948 U S Olympic team. Bossio weighed 12013 pounds, three pounds lighter than Breeze.
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U. S
Adkins Named Head Coach at Middleport High School
Carl Babe Adkins 30 of Point Pleasant West Virginia was named head football coach at Middleport High School by the board of education officials. He is set to graduate from Purdue University on June 16 and will succeed Forrest Bachtel who resigned last fall due to health reasons after guiding Middleport to a co championship in the Southeast Ohio League. Don McKenzie will remain as assistant to Adkins.
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Babe) Adkins
Point Pleasant
W. Va
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Purdue University
Forrest Bachtel
Don McKenzie
Bachtel
Rosen Takes Over At Third Indians Beat Giants 9-4
Cleveland installed rookie Al Rosen at third after Ken Keltner’s release and beat the New York Giants 9 to 4. Rosen doubled and singled, Doby homered, Clark also went deep, and Feller pitched six innings before a bullpen finish by Benton and Garcia.
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Roger Bowman
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Lafata
Summers
Boggess
Toledo Admitted To Mid American Conference
Dayton Ohio UPI reports the University of Toledo was admitted as the seventh member of the Mid American Conference with three unnamed schools rejected. Commissioner Reese said it may take a couple of years to fit Toledo into the football schedule, while Rockets will debut in winter and spring sports next year alongside Butler Miami University Cincinnati Western Michigan Ohio University and Western Reserve.
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University of Toledo
David E. Reese
Toledo
Rockets
Butler
Miami
United Polish Club Bowling League Schedule at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes
The UPFC bowling card features six matches at 7 PM at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes including Standard Brewing versus Wicket Cleaners and Lorain Glass against United Polish Club. Also noted is an exhibition in Memphis where the Tigers edged the White Sox 4 to 3 behind rookie Saul Rogovin's nine inning four hitter.
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Rainbow Lanes
Standard Brewing
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Plas Construction
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Glowenski
Grafton Road
Thomason's
Lorain Glass
Toxgery Shop
Granite
Memphis
Tenn
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Chicago White Sox
Tigers
White Sox
Saul Rogovin
Detroit
Bauer Sisters Turn Professional Golf's Glamour Namesakes
The Bauer sisters Alice 22 and Marlene 16 from Midland Texas have turned pro after years as top amateurs. Their father Dave Bauer says the move comes from high tournament costs and aims to boost earnings while keeping their famed smooth swings in the pro ranks.
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Marlene
Midland
Tex
Papa Dave Bauer
Hockey Playoffs Schedule and Results Summary
In the American League best of seven the Cleveland hockey team split results with Indianapolis 4 1 and 6 2 with a Danapolis 4 3 outcome. Cleveland hosts April 18 at Cleveland Arena if needed. In the National League Detroit defeats New York 4 1 on April 11 with several Toronto away games listed and several Detroit dates noted, including potential April 20 21 and 22 at Detroit.
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Browns' Outlook Dismal Club Has Psychologist, No Front-Line Players
The 1950 Browns face a rough season with a depleted lineup and a new infield. Manager Zach Taylor will rely on unproven rookies and a few veterans as the DeWitt owners brought in psychologist Dr. David Tracy to combat defeatist mood. Only Roy Sievers, Dick Kokos, Ned Garver, Cliff Fannin, and Les Moss hold clear major league value amid a largely castoff roster.
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United Press
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David Tracy
DeWitts
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Gespile Saylor
Bob Dillinger
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Joe
Taylor
Roy Sievers
Dick Kokos
Ned Garver
Cliff Fannin
Les Moss
Dr. Tracy
Rockies
Frank Gustine
Hank Arft
Baltimore
Owen Friend
Elmira
Billy DeMars
Buffalo
Gustine
Tom Upton
Beaumont
Bill Sommers
San Antonio
Ken Wood
Sievers
Kokos
Ray Coleman
George Elder
Lollar
Moss
Sherman Lollar
Fannin
Mars Wins AAU Bantamweight Title In Two KO Fortunes
Mickey Mars of Cleveland captured the 118 pound AAU bantamweight title at the 62nd National AAU Boxing Tournament in Boston. He stopped Jerry McGuigan of Cambridge in the semi finals at 1 27 of the third, then rallied to KO Charles Kauhane of Honolulu at 1 49 of the third in the finals after a near first round setback. North eastern Ohio boxers Richard Anderson and Joe Dixon reached the semi finals but lost decisions in 147 and 175 pounds respectively.
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Mickey Mars
Cleveland
Boston
Jerry McGuigan
Cambridge
Mass
Charles Kauhane
Honolulu
Mars
McGuigan
Kauhane
Ohio
Richard Anderson
Joe Dixon
Youngstown
Track Meet And Game Canceled And Postponed By Weather
Weather disruptions force cancellation of the Elyria Sandusky dual track meet at Sandusky and postpone the Elyria Lakewood baseball opener. The Lake Erie League season starts later with the Lakers and are now to be rescheduled. Pitching duties shift among several Tigers and Browns players as rosters adjust.
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Ralph Bauer
Briggs & Stratton
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