Schlemmer backs Indians to win 1950 AL title
Akron Beacon Journal sports editor Schlemmer endorses the Cleveland Indians as the 1950 American League champions. He highlights improved fielding and pitching led by Bob Lemon and Al Rosen, Bob Feller's comeback, Bearden, Garcia, Wynn, and Zoldak, plus Sam Zoldak and early season notes. The piece also previews boxing at Cleveland Arena and comments on Negro players in the South.
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Schlemmer
Akron Beacon- Journal
Midwest
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Joe Gerson
Low Boudreau
al Rosen
Bob Kennedy
Kennedy
Jim Hegan
Ray Murray
Tribe
Bob Lemon
Lemon
Bob Feller
Feller
Giants
Fellér
Bearden
Boudreau
Mike Garcia
Big Mike
Topeka
Bill Summers
Wynn
Sam Zoldak
Sporting News
National Baseball Weekly
Joe King
New York World-Telegram
King
South
Dodgers
Jackie Robinson
Don Newcombe
Roy Campanella
Rickey
Chase National Bank
Dixie
Deep South
Texas
Texas League
Southern Association
Randy Saddler
New York
Laura Salas
Los Angeles
Tangle
Cleveland Arena
Larry Atkins
Billy Graham
Jimmy Sanders
Warren
Gino Buonvino
Italy
Dolph Quijano
Larry Shaw
Bob
Depth on the Yankees Brings Wakefield to Forefront
Milton Richman notes Dick Wakefield laments the Yankees depth but vows to help the club. He describes a platoon system and his own aims to contribute despite a poor spring. Wakefield and pitcher Fred Sanford face uncertain spots as Spring Training continues.
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U. S
Milton Richman
United Press
Oston
Dick Wakefield
Yankees
Detroit
Wakefield
Dick Kryhoski
Mwy Amefield
Fred Sanford
Ailing Jones of Cardinals On Disabled List
Opening day roster moves push Cardinals first baseman Vernal Nippy Jones to the disabled list with an ailing back. Dodgers acquire Jim Russell from Montreal on the major league roster, while Phillies add Patsy Caballero and Bubba Church from Toronto. Braves land Bob Chipman from Cubs in a cash deal. Reds keep Marvin Rackley, kept from Dodgers winter purchase, on the roster.
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New York
UPI
ST. Louis Cardinals
Vernal
Nippy) Jones
Jones
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jim Russell
Montreal
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Philadelphia Phils
Ralph
Patsy) Caballero
Emory
Bubba) Church
Toronto
Ed Sanicki
Bill Kozarek
Utica
Terre Haute
Boston Braves
Bob Chipman
Chicago Cubs
Chipman
Cubs
Red Birds
Cincinnati Reds
Marvin Rackley
Thispring
Opening Contests Facts Figures By United Press
National and American League openers list matchups with starters records, weather notes, and expected crowds. Brooklyn vs Philadelphia, Boston vs New York, Chicago vs Cincinnati, Pittsburgh vs St Louis, St Louis at Chicago, Detroit at Cleveland, New York at Boston, Philadelphia at Washington.
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United Press
Brooklyn
Newcombe
Philadelphia
Roberts
Boston
Spahn
New York
Jansen
Chicago
Wight
Detroit
Houtteman
Cleveland
Lemon
Reynolds
Parnell
Scheib
Washington
Scarborough
Leahy to Not Appear in Elyria Program Cancelled
The Holy Name Society of St. Marys Church and Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy cannot set a date for a visit to Elyria. John Ross, the ticket program chair, says refunds will be issued and buyers should contact Jim Urig for refunds. Originally set for March 19, the appearance was moved to April then canceled.
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Holy Name Society
St. Mary's Church
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Fighting Irish
Elyria
John Ross
Ross
Jim Urig
Leahy
Pice
Indy 500 entrants pace May 30 car field
INDIANAPOLIS IND Two day ton O men will pilot race cars in the 500 mile auto speed classic here May 30. Spider Webb drives a car entered by Dick Cott of Detroit and veteran Duke Dinsmore rides for Brown Motor Co of Richmond Ind. Other entries include Ralph S. Miller Pete Wales and Henry Meyer of Dayton.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Dayton
Spider Webb
Dick Cott
Detroit
Duke Dinsmore
Brown Motor Co
Richmond
Ralph S. Miller
Pete Wales
Henry Meyer
Managers Optimistic As 50 Baseball Races Start
United Press reports spring optimism from major league managers as opening day arrives. Names include Stengel Yankees McCarthy Red Sox Rolfe Tigers Mack Athletics Boudreau Indians Taylor Browns Harris Onslow White Sox Shotton Dodgers Durocher Giants Sawyer Phillies Southworth Meyer Pirates Sewell Reds Frisich Cubs and others. PLAY BALL leads off the season.
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United Press
New York
St. Louis Browns
Aley Stengel
Yankees
OE McCarthy
Red Sox
ED Rolfe
Tigers
Uonnnie Mack
Athletics
OU Boudreau
Indians
Bob Feller
Ack Taylor
Browns
Ucky Harris
Senators
Ack. Onslow
White Sox
Art Shotton
Dodgers
Ddie Dyer
Cardinals
EO Durocher
Giants
Ddie Sawyer
Phillies
Illy Southworth
Braves
Boston
Tilly Meyer
Pirates
Ralph Kiner
Uke Sewell
Reds
Frisch
Cubs
Movers Win Take League Pin Crown
Elyria Moving & Cartage captured the Sportsman's Club Bowling League season title by defeating Lurdock Herman Studio in a final at Olympic Recreation. The Moving & Cartage team rolled a 2415 series and surged to win the last two games after an opening loss, led by Lou Baracskai with 229 and other strong marks.
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Elyria Moving & Cartage
Sportsman's Club
Olympic Recreation
Lurdock Herman
Collins Leads After First Night Of Elyria Tournament
Manuel Collins posted a 669 in singles and a 573 actual pins with 96 handicap to lead the singles division in the Elytra Bowling Association 14th Annual Championship at Bowl-O-Drome. Frank Kubuski Jr. had a 612 in singles with 144 handicap, and Kubuski teamed with N Kazmierczak to top doubles with 1128 total including a 270 handicap as action continues with two shifts tonight.
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Elytra Bowling Association
Bowl-O-Drome
Manuel Collins
Collins ‘Auto Parts
Elyria Elks
Frank Kubuski, Jr
Carlisle Fireman's
Kubuski
N. Kazmierczak Itock
Bow
Bendix-Westinghouse
V. Nasteff
W. Renninger
General Motors
A. Buchholz
W. Dustin
C. Card
F. Stillwell, Jr
R. Smith
E. Bartlett
Couche Vane Company
D. Wolfe
H. Gleisner
D. Simms
R. Stawicki
D. O’connor
Simms
M. Gossman
F. McCrain
H. Hart
F. Kayden
L. Harding
L. Terrell
E. Ferraro
E. Minnich
Stoney
C. Schwartz
C. Clark
Tryouts Start For 11-Year-Old Little League Players
Tryouts for 11-year-old candidates to join four Little League baseball teams begin today at 5:45 PM in the Jefferson School gym. League president Herman Lappin announced the three day session for boys who will be 11 by August 1 or who are currently 10 and will be 11 before August 1.
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Jefferson School
Herman Lappin
Stephen Gurchick
Gary Wayne Marcus
Richard Novak
Earl Elbert
Tim Thornton
Fred Nicholas
Tom Dean
Sandy Fishmen
Jackie Banvitte
Tom Lack
Paul Walker
Larry Lahitf
Thomas Wilcox
Richard Bruce
Ted Snyder
Tom Sharp
Mike Corbin
Art Robson
Richard Dahl
David Hilden
John Slosier
Tom Mitchell
Howard Burnworth
Dennis Forbes
Ronnie Johnson
Leon Shinsky
Ronald Madock
Henry Koepp
Jack Moyes
Gary Brubaker
Tom Willis
Kenneth Shreve
John Davis
James Kaiser
Jim McLaughlin
Alan Castle
Dennis McDaniels
Richard Henke
Richard Bliss
Archie White
Willie White
Tom Farrell
Jack Perkins
Joe Zuber
John Nagy
James Olmsted
Billy Hayes
Allen Spike
Alvin Noster
Alen Diedrick
Larry Archer
Doubles standings and player list from regional meet
The standings feature players such as Ray Strobel of Milwaukee and John Strobel of Milwaukee paired with colleagues like Cahil and Miller from Cincinnati. Other listed duos include Christine Hopatcong and Daniel, with participants from Buffalo and Binghamton, detailing rankings and scores across multiple regions.
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N. E
John E. Manthey
Norwood
Citcinnati
Reniite Five
Johnson City
Au Ray
John Strobel
Milwaukee
Wis
Charles Cahil
Chester Miller
Cincinnati
Om Xe Goréoace
Ellis Kiepter
Ene Gommley
Robert Yohey
Philadela
Ralph Henry
Danial Christine
Hopatcong
N. J
Argo Pie
Senoues
Ohn
Strobeee
Mike Liderat
Binghampton
Walter Thoren
Brooklyn
Jerome Poreeve
Buffalo
Robert Dantas
Canada
Buther Smith
Pleasant Munche
Daniel Christine
Roy
Sweeney
Charleston
Fevers Fontena
N. Yi
American Boxing Team Favored in Golden Games Start
Amateur boxing stars from Europe and the Western United States arrive for the 13th Annual International Golden Games at Chicago Stadium Tonight. Anticipated crowd exceeds 15,000 as the American team opens favored to win. the 1950 European squad of 10 is rated a fine team. U.S. teams have won seven and lost one in prior editions, with four events ending in ties.
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Chicago
Europe
United States
Chicago Stadium
Randall Racing States Approved for Ohio Tracks
The Ohio State Jockey Club received May 27 through July 15 dates for River Downs. Randall Park Jockey Club was granted July 28 through Sept 16. Commission chairman C Belt said the season looks brighter than any of the past ten years.
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Columbus
State Racing Commission
Ohio State Jockey Club, Inc
River Downs
Randall Park Jockey Club, Inc
C. Belt
Elyria Nine To Open Against Euclid In Baseball
Elyria High prepares for a season opener against Euclid at Ely Stadium. Coach Bob Ringer tests multiple players at each position as he plans two-inning starts for Byron Morris and Bob McCallister, with Bill Yosa, Steve Mihalis, Louis Kovacs, and Walt Yourkvitch in the pitching mix. The lineup includes Basil Madock, Bob Dean, Tommy Ristas, Ned McArthur, Tom Farmer, with several backups vying for spots. The team aims to improve on a 4-7-2 record from 1949 and faces a schedule that includes 10 league games and three independents, weather permitting.
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Elyria
Euclid
Lyria High School
Ely Stadium
Lake Erie
Bob Ringer
Pioneers
Lakewood
Shaker Heights
Ringer
Byron Morris
Bob MccCallister
Bill Yosa
Steve Mihalis
Louis Kovacs
Walt Yourkvitch
Harry Rutter
Rudy, Cross
Dick Lawrence
Rutter
Cross
Don Bennett
Lawrence
Frank Schoditsch
Basil Madock
Bob Dean
Tommy Ristas
Ned McArthur
Tom Farmer
Lorrain
Rangers
Cleveland Heights Tigers
Cleveland Heights
Lorain
Shaw
Liverpool High Opens Season With 9 4 Victory Over Granger
Liverpool High School opened the season by defeating Granger 9 to 4 in Medina County Class B Scholastic League play. Pitcher Weldon Yannayon walked four in the first inning, then Stan Kopec hurled five-hit ball over seven innings while fanning five. Stan Nahigyan led Liverpool with three singles in four at bats.
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Valley City
Cra Dowler
Liverpool
Granger
Medina County
Weldon Yannayon
Stan Kopec
Stan Nahigyan
Middleground Narrowly Defeated Then Set for Wood Memorial
Middleground, King Ranch’s three year old, finished second to My Request in the Requested Handicap at Jamaica, but trainer Max Hirsch said the horse came out in good shape and is ready for Saturday’s Wood Memorial. My Request set a fast pace as Middleground closed to within half a length in the stretch before settling for the runner up spot.
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New York
P—Middleground
King Ranch
Jed
Max Hirsch
Assault
Middleground
Perormance
Jamaica
Hirsch
Ford
Willie Boland
Whittaker
Wings Anxious To End Ice Series
Detroit's Red Wings push to close the Stanley Cup series by sweeping the New York Rangers with wins tonight and Thursday as Detroit seeks two more victories to finish the series. They routed the Rangers 4 0 on Saturday to take a 2 1 lead.
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Wings
Detroit
Red Wings
New York Rangers
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Rangers
New York
Satureday
Firelands Meet Set for May 12 at Strobel Field
NEW LONDON The 1950 Fire Lands League championship track meet will be held at Strobel Field in Sandusky on Friday May 12. Meet manager S J Semilia announced. Berlin Heights Vermilion Huron and New London expected to field full teams with Margaretta Castalia and Milan likely to enter partial teams. The remaining members Norwalk St Pauls and Morroeville may not be represented.
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New London
Strobel Field
Sandusky
S. J. Semilia
Berlin Heights
Vermilion
Huron
Margaretta High
Castalia
Milan
Norwalk St. Paul's
Monroeville
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Henry Jorldan
Tommy Bell
Youngstown
W. L
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Lauro Salas
Jimmy Contractors
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Millers
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Genesee Ale
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Koop
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Dorks Landin
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Joe Falcaro
George Shearing
Sessons
Shearing
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Collins
ABC
Randall Racing States
Elyria Riflemen
Elyria Rifle Club
Oran
Ohio State University
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