Thomson Says DiMaggio Comparison Flattering Yet Baloney
Bobby Thomson of the Giants rejects the idea he is the DiMaggio of the National League. He credits Leo Durocher and Mel Ott for his development and notes he is not yet satisfied with his spring. Thomson, 27, from Glasgow, reflects on his Europe birth and Scots dialect as he trains with New York.
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Elyria Little League Seeks Youth Players Tryouts
Nine and ten year old boys may earn spots in the Elyria Little League with another round of tryouts reported by president Roan Lappin. Nine year olds should arrive at Lexington Avenue diamond at 5 30 P M Friday and ten year olds at 5 30 P M Saturday. If weather cancels, no further tryouts will be held.
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Standings and schedules across the Major Leagues
The standings show Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Boston with a doubleheader note. St Louis leads Chicago 6-2 while Philadelphia tops Washington 6-1 in yesterday’s American games. National League results include Boston 10 New York 6 and Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 3 with several rain-postponed games. Today's schedule lists Detroit W Wynn and Byrne against Boston, St Louis against Chicago, and Pittsburgh at St Louis among others, with several games postponed by weather.
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Browns Sign Toledo Grid Ace Emerson Cole at Fullback
Cleveland Browns announce Emerson Cole 200 pound back from University of Toledo. Coach Paul Brown says Cole, a Swanton Ohio native, is a genuine candidate for the Number One fullback spot. Cole played three seasons at Toledo and ranked seventh nationally in rushing last fall. He is 22, married with a two year old son.
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Beverage Five High With 959-2,798 Boosts League Lead
Nehi Beverage rolled 959-2,798 last night at Olympic Recreation in the Olympic Recreation B League. Ray Dahl pitched a 593 series to lead the Beverage quintet to victory as they swept Kushner's Cafe in three games and opened a three and a half game lead with three weeks left in the regular season. Erin Brew, idle, remains in second with two fewer losses and a postponed result for the night.
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Rainbow Lanes leads in Stoney's Home League title race
Lehman Cartage clinched at least a tie for the season championship in Stoney's Home League at Rainbow Lanes after a three-game win over Thornburg Manufacturing. Benton-Super Electric won three from Leisy's Beer, while Erb Radio topped the scoring parade with 908 and 2,651 series. Hart Construction led Rainbow Lanes Women's League with 837-2,345, tying the season, as Elyria Nursery lost twice to La Grange Hardware. Vi Polchey and Frances Smith shared high marks, with Polchey at 524 and Smith at 214. Marge Sanders starred for Wessner's in Bowl-O-Crome Women’s B League with a 480 series, likely the season high.
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Murray Replaces Hogan In Lineup
Cleveland manager Lou Boudreau shifts catcher to Ray Murray behind the plate for the second game of the season while Jim Hogan rests from a nose injury. Detroit’s Ted Gray faces Early Wynn in a rain-delayed matchup. Wynn last season had 16 wins and seven losses. Boudreau denied any special meaning to the switch, noting Hogan remains the first-string catcher. A doubleheader in St Louis Sunday is planned with Bob Lemon and Sam Zoldak on the mound, and likely a Saturday opener there.
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Maxim Is Winner In Second Round
In Omaha Ohio light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim knocked out Joe Dawson of Chicago in the second round in a non-title bout at the Audiforum before 3000 fans. Maxim, from Cleveland, will travel to London to challenge the winner of the Savold Woodcock heavyweight bout.
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Elyria Wrests Qualify For Regional Skating Meet
Four Elyria Roll Arena skaters earned spots for the Great Lakes Regional Championships at Toledo June 12 to 15. Maxine Haralampous Donna Keyser and Juanita Gall top three in Ohio State Roller Skating finals at Columbus earning regional eligibility in intermediate girls. Jimmy Butler took second in juvenile B boys. Others competing included Gil Reichert Bill Heyd and Don Wood. medals awarded to state winners.
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Big Scores Rise In ABC Bowling Tourney Standings
Columbus ABC tournament standings shift rapidly as Taylor Stags of Chillicothe and Ohio Valley of Youngstown climb in team totals while Eddie Gajowski and Charlie Caspari of Milwaukee lead doubles with 728 and 566 respectively. Armco Coke posts 1019 in boosted 850 and under division amid a field of Ohio squads.
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Elyria Lakewood Baseball Game Postponed
Elyria Highs baseball game against Lakewood was postponed due to wet grounds. Coach Bob Ringer announced the game has been rescheduled for Wednesday April 26 on the Lakewood diamond.
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Hansen's Drive-in Key Shop Reopens at New Location
Hansen's Key Shop announces a new location behind the YWCA on 3rd Street Alley. Customers can reach the shop at phone number 2509 for key cutting and related services.
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Clothiers Win Season Legion Pin Championship
Clothiers captured the season Legion Pin Championship by beating Meister Realtors in the title rolloff at the Bowling Center. Earl Snodgrass of Meister Realtors posted a standout 616 series with games of 214 184 218, as Bri Company and Meister Realtors contributed high scores in the event.
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Leaders In Singles And Doubles Hold Places In Tourney
The 14th Annual Championship Bowling Tournament in Elyria sees leaders retain top spots in singles and doubles at Bowl-O Drome. Ed Ferraro and Ed Minnich stay first in doubles with 1257, while new top five entries include Buchholz-Van Amburgh 1244 and Levay-Forbes 1224. In singles Manuel Collins leads with 689 as Costello adds 646 for second, Koehn 643 for third, and Biro 627 for fifth.
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Lorain County League runners stumble in night of shifts
Host, second-ranking contestant with a 642 previous to last night, was relegated to fourth place. Two full shifts feature doubles and singles tonight. Doubles at 7 include T Ruth with T Carpenter and others from Lorain County Classic, All-City, Stoney's Home, Knights of Columbus and Carlisle Fireman leagues. 9 o'clock doubles list Reisz pairings, Valerius with Lawrence, and others. Singles follow from 7 and 9 shifts, with 8 o'clock for 7 o'clock shift and 9 o'clock shift for the other.
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Connie Mack to be honored in 50th anniversary event
Philadelphia marks Connie Mack's 50th anniversary with the Athletics in a two day celebration. A $50 dinner brings together 600 leaders and a Truman message will be read. Proceeds fund a University of Pennsylvania scholarship. Mack Day proclaimed. a motorcade to Shibe Park precedes opening vs Boston Red Sox.
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Gordon Slams 2 Homers Against Ex-Giant Boss Durocher
Gordon Gordon hits two homers including a grand slam as the Braves rally past the Giants 10 to 6. Sid The Kid Ordon debuts strong, Billy Southworth touts power, while ex-giants Marshall Kerr and Durocher endure taunts from “The Kid.” Dodgers rally to beat Phillies 7-5, Pirates edge Cardinals 4-3, Yankees and Red Sox split a doubleheader with 16-7 Yank win in the nightcap.
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Fight Results from United Press Card
Yorks Nichola Arenad Luis Galvani stopped Gattuno An nelore in 3 rounds. Philadelphia Ch arney Fusari outpointed Joey Carbido over 10 rounds. Card lists fighters with weights and hometowns in Cuba Tunis Irvington Youngstown.
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Bradley Cage Ace Reports He Was Offered Bribe
Bradley University star Paul Unruh said a “short dark man” offered him 100 dollars to win by six and 500 dollars to win by two during the National Invitation Tournament in New York City. He declined and called it the kind of thing that goes on in big cities. Unruh said such temptations are unfortunate but expected in a major tourney.
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Major Loop Line Scores by United Press
Major Loop Line Scores from IST GAME and subsequent scores across teams in the league. Highlights include Raschi Pillette and Berra for New York versus Boston. other games feature Batts, Dobson, and Saston with varied innings and postgame notes. Several games postponed by rain and darkness.
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