Indians Seen Winning 1949 American League Banner
A columnist predicts the Cleveland Indians to win the 1949 American League title in a tight four team race with the Red Sox Yankees and Athletics. Len Boudreau and Company are cited as keys as the Indians aim to top Boston and New York in a closely contested season chase.
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How Davies Picks The Finish In The American and National Leagues
Davies analyzes Cleveland pitching in 1946 with Bearden Lemon and Feller leading a veteran staff. He notes 59 wins by the trio last season and projects near 20 wins for Bearden and Lemon while Feller nears 19. Gromek Zoldak and others provide support as Papish Wynn Garcia join the 1947 staff.
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Jeffries Urges Boxers to Train, Age 74 Advice
Los Angeles veteran boxer Jeffries marked his 74th birthday offering tips to young fighters. He recalls winning the world title from Bob summons at Comey Island in 1909 and retiring undefeated in 1914. He criticizes current training levels and notes his 2 million acre ranch in Burbank while staging amateur bouts weekly.
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Supply Team Wins 2nd Half Legion Pin League Title
Eidetread Supply clinched the second-half title in the American Legion Bowl League by taking two from Dar's Hardware, finishing with a two-game lead as the Taggest Show swept United Cleaners for second. Diex Meinke starred with a 582 series, including 228 pins, for Sy's Market of North Ridgeville. D & N Coney Island won the Women’s All City League championship in a 2 of 3 playoff against MecAlpin Kaiser-Frazer, with Gert Henke topping individuals at 494 as the team totaled 2,270. Bill's Canfield Service captured the Carlisle Fire men’s league crown after sweeping Imperial Furniture, led by John Rothgery’s 2 137 average with 175 and 207 games. Contractors win in Harshaw Chemical league playoff, Art Dawson leading with 186 and 82 single-game scores as the division title goes to Contractors.
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Meten Femmes
Indians Wallop Giants 15 to 9 in Exhibition
In Hickory North Carolina the Cleveland Indians rout the New York Giants 15 to 9 in an exhibition. Five Indians homers by Boudreau Vernon Kennedy Hegan and Wynn spark the win while Gordon Mize Thomson and Kosin homer for the Giants. A left hand duel was anticipated with Bearden versus Jansen as both clubs showcase power.
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Mickel Vernon
Bob Kennedy
Jim Hegan
Barry Wynn
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Johnny Mize
Bob Thomson
Dave Kosin
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Feller-readiness, Bearden and Lemon slated for Cleveland opener
Cleveland plans its pitching order with Bob Feller returning to form after a rough session. Gene Bearden and Bob Lemon are lined up to follow in the opening sequence on April 22, while Jack Quinn or Steve Gromek may be considered. Feller reports shoulder pain easing as spring drills proceed.
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Steve Gromek
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Reds win in double overtime to stay alive in Calder Cup final
Providence Reds defeated the Hershey Bears 4 to 3 in a double overtime game to cut the series deficit and force a seventh game. Fraser scored the decisive goal for Providence after two OTs, with Frasers goal delivering the winner in the second extra period.
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No 3 Appears To Be It For Leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs lead Detroit 3 games to none in the Stanley Cup final. If Toronto wins Saturday night, they could secure a third consecutive title. Bruins losses in the semi finals are noted with 3-0, 3-2, and 3-1 scores.
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Fox and Bull Montana Grapple in Lorain Card
Unbeaten Lorain wrestler Fox B oast versus Bull Montana in the feature bout at Hotel Antlers Auditorium promoted by Walter Moore. Ferenc Sziszvak makes Lorain debut to face Dutch Schultz while George Dusette meets Tommy Martindale in the third match.
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Elyria Women's Bowling Tourney Opens On Monday
The Elyria association announces the annual Elyria Women s Bowling Tourney with forty teams entered for the Goodies event and 79 singles. The team event begins Monday and Tuesday, with doubles and singles spanning Wednesday and beyond.
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Drill Is Called Off For West Side Coal Team
The West Side number and Coal team of the Class F League had a drill scheduled for today on the Jefferson No. 1 diamond that was called off. It has been rescheduled for 6 o'clock on the Jefferson No. 1 diamond.
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Dates Set For Four Lorain County Track Meets
Four annual track meets were announced by Clearview officials. The schedule opens May 3 at Clearview Relays with May 11 Southwestern Conference, May 13 Lorain County Class B Scholastic Meet, and May 20 Clearview District Class B Meet. Teams from Oberlin, Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Wellington, Medina and others expected. entry deadline April 23.
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