Red Sox Predicted To Win 1951 American League Pennant
Baseball writers favor Boston as the 1951 AL champion with strong pitching from Bill Wight and Ray Scarborough and spark from Lou Boudreau. New York Giants expected to top the National League, while Brooklyn Dodgers challenge in a tight NL race. Indians and Yankees viewed as likely runners up in the AL.
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New York Giants
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Steve O'Neill
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Ray Scarborough
Chicago White Sox
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Yanks
Tommy Henrich
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Lou Klein
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Washington Senators
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Detroit
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Baker Stumbles to Ten Round Decision Over Brothers
Pittsburgh heavyweight Bob Baker won a rough ten round unanimous decision against Elkins Brothers of New Castle Pa in New York City. Baker hurt both hands early limiting his power and extending his streak to twenty straight wins despite a dismal night at St Nicholas Arena.
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Fire In Bleachers Ends In Breakaway Fire At Indians Giants Game
In Norfolk the Cleveland Indians and New York Giants battled to a 6-6 tie in a preseason game. A grass fire under the right field bleachers caused a panic and a spectator suffered a compound leg fracture as fans rushed the field. Bob Lemon pitched five innings and joked about being burned out after the incident.
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Baseball Forecasts and Local Sports News Highlights
The column weighs AL and NL pennant contenders with the Tigers and White Sox in a tight pick for sixth in the American League and the Dodgers and Giants leading the National League. It also notes Ely Stadium’s six man football era and college league forecasts, plus Ohio park uniforms and local bowling league standings.
Derby Candidate Seeks Third Win in Chesapeake Stakes
Repetoire, the Maryland colt with a speed burst, challenged seven rivals in the $20,000 Chesapeake Stakes at Laurel. The three year old son of Happy Argo aimed for his third win in as many starts this year and, if successful, would likely earn a trip to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby next month.
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Louisville
C C N Y Drops Varsity Football
New York City College of New York ends varsity football due to inadequate facilities and finances. A college spokesman cites no link to a decision against basketball in Madison Square Garden next season while an investigation was begun by the faculty athletic commission last October.
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Radio Team Sets First Practice Under Ted Rone
The Rone Radio softball squad plans to hold its first practice of the season Monday weather permitting. All players from the 1950 squad and any others interested in trying out are invited to report. Time and place will be announced Monday.
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Rone
Umpire Trade Shuffles Officials Between Leagues
Louisville report says the American Association acquired umpire Jim O'Connor from the International League in exchange for umpire Joe Serafin. O'Connor is six feet tall, 190 pounds, two years in the IL, and based in Baltimore Maryland.
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International League
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Baltimore
Trade talks between A's and Indians fall flat in Philly
Philadelphia report says Hank Greenberg visited to scout the Athletics ahead of the city series with the Phillies. Despite friendly talks with Arthur Ehlers, no deal materialized as Cleveland seeks a lefthander while Philadelphia’s surplus arms limit cross moves.
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Cleveland
Lou Brissie
Alex Kellner
Bobby Shantz
Morris Martin
Indians
Allie Clark
Thurman Tucker
Orestes Minoso
Baseball Briefs: Boudreau Shines in Red Sox Win Debut
Lou Boudreau homered into two singles and a double and made a leaping catch as the Red Sox rallied from 5-2 to beat the Braves 12-8 in two hours and 18 minutes. He drives in two runs and debuts as Boston shortstop, boosting pennant hopes.
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Lou Boudreau
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Braves
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Cleveland
Sid Gordon
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Sportsman's Park Card Is Postponed
The opening stock car races at Sportsman's Park near Bedford were postponed by track manager Earl Clay due to weather. The opening card is rescheduled for Sunday April 22.
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Ohio Trout Season Opens With Six Per Day Limit
The report lists local results with Pomeroy sixth at 163, Surdock seventh at 169 and Martin eighth at 159 in 66, 81, and 84 lengths. The trout season opens tomorrow with a six fish daily limit and seven inch minimum length, running through September 15.
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Jane Surdock
Dorothy Martin
Ohio
Weathervane Tournament Opens Amid Gusty Winds
In Dallas at Lakewood Country Club the 144 hole Weathervane cross country event begins with top women golfers facing strong winds on a tight 6100 yard layout. Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Louise Suggs headline a field aiming for the 750 first prize across four 36 hole sections ending in New York May 26-27.
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Elyria Rifle Club Wins 17th of Season in CCM A League
Elyria Rifle Club defeats Clifton American Legion Post 1 424 to 1 378 to claim its 17th win in CCM A League play. The team finishes with one match left, facing East Cleveland Rifle Club at City Hall range.
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Saucier Faces Browns Ultimatum Over Contract
Saucier, 23, former minor league star and major league holdout, risks suspension if he does not respond to a Browns offer by Monday. Browns president Bill DeWitt said a letter and new contract were sent March 5, noting Saucier’s contract troubles in Oklahoma. He has rejected Brownie bids while earning more in oil fields.
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Bill DeWitt
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Moose A Pin Le Moose A League Bowling Action Sunday
Six matches slated for Sunday at Stones Rainbow Lanes start 1 30 PM Local teams listed include Elma Stationers versus Washtenahan Cinthes Beckett Corporation versus Roove Trucking Carey's Village versus B B Food Market Buckeye Mold and Die versus Grassies Warede Inn Frank's Market of Hart Construction Elyria Mooners and Elyria Bowling Center compete in the Moose A Pin Le league program.
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Beckett Corporation Re Roove Trucking
Carey's Village
B&b Food Market
Buckere Mold & Die
Grassies Warede Inn
Frank's Market
Hart Construction
Elyria Mooners
Elyria Bowling Center
Playoff Hockey Final Predicted Between Toronto and Montreal
Report outlines a best of seven finals series with games listed through late April. Toronto hosts Montreal on April 11 and 19, with further dates to decide the sixth and seventh games if necessary.
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Montreal
Hornets Aim To Clinch Calder Cup in Fourth Title Game
Pittsburgh hot team faces a weakened Cleveland Barons in the Calder Cup finals fourth game. Barons play without veteran right winger Harry Taylor who was injured in game three. Hornets threaten a quick series wrap up after a 9-2 rout and 5-4 loss reversal, with crumbled momentum from Taylor’s injury.
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Cambridge Crew Favored Over Yale in First U S International Race
Derby Conn Cambridge eight oared shell held as favorite to beat Yale in the first international crew race on American waters amid rough Housatonic River conditions. Forecasts called for April showers and winds 20 to 25 miles an hour for the 4 p m EST start.
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Two Ohioans Row For Yale In Historic American Race
Derby Conn Yale faces Cambridge in the first international crew race on American waters. Ralph Stephan of Shaker Heights expected to row at bow for Yale and Karl Heilman of Lakewood slated for the No 6 seat in the eight oared shell.
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Britons Favor Rough Water in Regatta
A crowd of 20,000 was expected for the regatta on a winding mile and three quarters course. Yale's heavier crew trails by six and a half pounds per man but benefits less from rough water, while Cambridge oarsmen, seen as the best British college team since 1900, qualified by beating Oxford on rough water and prefer it.
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Elyria Boxers On Card At Sandusky
Four Elyrians fight in Sandusky at the V F W Arena on Thursday April 26 in an eight bout amateur program promoted by Peter LaRose and Pete DeSantis. The card features three round bouts including Dickerson vs Tye Kehl vs Morrison Harriman vs Reves and Mellinger vs Merrick, plus two five round headliners Meany vs Gonzales and Huddieson vs Swain. First bout is at 8 15 p m.
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Earl Kehl
Jake Morrison
Cleveland
al Harriman
Paul Reves
Lorain
Sherman Mellinger
Elyria
Charles Merrick
Bernie Meany
Bill Gonzales
Leslie Huddieson
Gene Swain
Capital Retains Football Amid Poor Season
Capital University will not drop football despite a winless last season. Athletic Director Bill Bernihr emphasizes potential improvement with freshmen eligibility in the Ohio Conference. A new coach may be named within a week as Dale Rose moves to Upper Arlington.
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Capital University
Bill Berniohr
Capital
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Ohio
Hoach
Dale Rose
Upper Arlington
National League Umpire Assignments for Opening Games
Commissioner Ford Frick announced the National League umpire assignments for the season opener. April 16 features Pittsburgh at Cincinnati with Goetz Jorda and Cascoli. April 17 sees Philadelphia at Brooklyn with Pinelli Boggess Rebb and Warneke, and New York at Boston with Bellafant Barlick and Donatelli. Cincinnati at Chicago includes Jorda Cascoli and Goetz, and St. Louis at Pittsburgh lists Jorda Dascoli and Goetz.
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National League
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Frank Cascoli
Babe Pinelli
Dusty Boggess
Scotty Rebb
Lon Warneke
Lee Bellafant
al Barlick
Augie Donatelli
Bill Stewart
Jock
Dodgers and Red Sox Top 1951 Flag Contenders
UP sports editor previews 1951 pennant races after weeks of scouting Florida teams. Dodgers and Red Sox as top contenders. Giants favored in the NL by writers, with pitching depth and aging stars shaping the race. Yankees, Cardinals, Cubs, and others cited for possible moves.
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Varipapa Heads ABC Tourney in St Paul Tonight
Varipapa a former National Match Game champion and famed trick shot artist will compete in the American Bowling Congress tourney tonight with a Detroit squad. He hails from Hempstead New York and is fifth in national standings with a 15 game average. Nelson Burton of St Louis Maryland posted a 21.2 average and 195.6 yesterday to reach 1761 all events, while Tony Moreno and Walter Warzecka of Detroit led Friday with 1283. Kuglitsch of West Allis Wisconsin moved into fourth in singles with 247 219 and an all events total of 1897. Vogels of Forest Park Michigan, who won the team title here 10 years ago, paced the eight teams with a 2856.
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Champion Filly In 1951 Debut
Aunt Jinny a 1950 champion two year old filly from Duval A Headley starts 1951 in Keeneland Ashland Stakes six furlongs for three year old fillies. She is Heliopolis daughter and Derby candidate and the likely favorite.
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Toronto Favored For Second Win In Stanley Cup Series
Toronto Maple Leafs enter the second game of the final series as favorites to clinch victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Coach Joe Primeau’s club, aiming for a fourth Stanley Cup in five seasons, show renewed depth with Harry Watson returning and Al Rollins set to start after a knee issue. Canadiens’ Doug Harvey and Bernie Geoffrion remain limited by knee injuries.
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Indians Giants In 6 6 Tie In Spring Debut Contested
New York Giants opened spring play before home fans with Monte Irvin at cleanup expected to be a major NL bat threat. Irvin collected two hits in a 6 6 tie with the Cleveland Indians as he continued his late season form from 194? in a game notable for a stand blaze distraction at Norfolk Virginia.
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New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Monte Irvin
Jersey City
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Bob Lemon
Steve Gromek
Giants
Indians
Freeman Captures Two Titles in A A U Swimming Meet
Mary Freeman a 17 year old George Washington University freshman won two events in the opening day of the Women's A A U Championships the 20 yard backstroke and the 300 yard individual medley. She aims for two more crowns as the meet continues listing her entries for today and tomorrow including the 1100 yard backstroke 100 yard breaststroke and 200 yard freestyle. Freeman’s 200 yard backstroke time 2 32 1 topped defending champion Maureen O'Brien and runner up Sheila Donahue as the schedule showed further events today.
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