Browns Face Indians as Surging Rookies Sit First
Milton Richman notes the St. Louis Browns, led by Zack Taylor, sit in a first place tie with Detroit as young players like Don Lenhardt and Tom Upton seize chances. The Browns plan a homecoming at Sportsman's Park against Cleveland, while DeWitt hints past sales funded operations and kept the team afloat.
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Zack Taylor
St. Louis Browns
Taylor
I. T
Detroit
St. Louis
Browns
Sportsman's Park
Cleveland Indians
Bill DeWitt
Don Lenhardt
Tom Upton
Billy DeMars
Owen Friend
Sid Schacht
Ken Wood
Vern Stephens
Bob Dillinger
Ellis Kinder
Gerry Priddy
Jack Kramer
DeWitt
Rangers breach Wings in back to back win for series lead
The New York Rangers edged the Detroit Red Wings 2 1 to seize a 3 2 lead in the Stanley Cup finals. Don Raleigh scored the winner as New York extended the best of seven to near upset status, with Detroit’s hopes fading late.
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Rangers
Detroit
New York Rangers
Don Raleigh
Detroit Red Wings
Connie Mack Named Greatest Figure in American Sports
Connie Mack, 87, acclaimed as the greatest figure in American sports, marks his 50th season as Philadelphia Athletics manager with a national and international tribute. A scroll of signatures from Truman, cabinet members, governors, baseball leaders, and fans from 15 countries honors him as Mayor Samuel proclaims Connie Mack Day in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Sunday Bulletin
Truman
Alben Barkley
Chandler
Bernard Samuel
Connie Mack
Quaker City
City Hall
Mack
Shibe Park
Harry 5. Truman
Eaton Nine Edges Columbia In Lorain County Start
Eaton Brown Bombers beat Columbia 1–0 behind Chuck Siniff five hitter while Roger Walter allowed two hits and nine strikeouts in a pitchers duel. A Bill Gehlke second inning triple and a wild pitch produced the lone run as league play opened in Lorain County. Upcoming: Camden at Brownhelm League No 4 and Clearview versus South Amherst in League No 3 with South Amherst at Avon Lake tomorrow. Gibby’s Place to hold Sunday meeting for Elyria Class A League softball tryouts at 1 30 with manager Johnny Fritz inviting interested players.
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Eaton
Columbia
Eaton High School
Brown Bombers
Lorain County
Chuck Siniff
Roger Walter
Bill Gehlke
Walter
Bombers
Loraine
Camden
Brownhelm
Clearview
South Amherst
Avon Lake
Oberlin College Teams In Action This Spring
Oberlin College opens the spring season with a home slate as four squads host Akron and Denison rivals. The track meet begins at 1 30 tomorrow with tennis at 2 30 and baseball at 3. The lacrosse squad travels to Granville to face Denison.
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Oberlin College
Oberlin
Ohio University
Akron University
Akron U's
Akron
Oberlin Country Club
Yeoman
Denison
Grandville
Grafton Softball Team Opens Season With Tryouts
The Grafton PX Drugs softball team in the Elyria Class A League will hold its first practice of the season Monday evening at 6 30 on Graf ton High School diamond. All positions are open and Manager Ken Peters invites interested players to report for tryouts.
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Gibby's Place
Gibby
Grafton
Grafton PX
Elyria
Grafton High School
Ken Peters
Elyria Eagles Bowling League Schedule Tonight at Olympic Rec
The Elyria Eagles Bowling League hosts four matches at 7 tonight at Olympic Recreation. Wasserman Men's Shop faces Torgery Shop, Bazley Meats battles Joe's Upholstery Shop, Resar Orchids meets Standard Cleaners, and Ed's Live Batts takes on Knowles and Sniezek.
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Eagles
Elyria Eagles
Olympic Recreation
Wasserman Men's Shop
Bazley Meats
Joe's
Resar Orchids
Standard Cleaners
Ed's Live Batts
Ohio Amateur Softball picks sites for 1950 tournaments
The Ohio Amateur Softball Association chose Toledo for the 1950 men’s championship August 25 to 29, Springfield for the women’s event August 18 to 22, and Columbus for the junior tournament August 12 and 13.
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Columbus, C
N. J. Barack
Ohio Amateur Softball Association
Toledo
Springfield
Columbus
Derby hopefuls get test today at Keeneland
Oil Capitol owned by Tom Gray of Tulsa and Your Host representing William Goetz start in a six furlong allowance test at Keeneland after layoffs. Oil Capitol seeks to rebound from Flamingo Stakes victory while Your Host aims to return since Santa Anita Derby win. Race will measure readiness for the Derby trail.
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Lexington
Oil Capitol
Keeneland
Tom Gray
Tulsa
Okla
Hialeah
William Goetz
Blue Grass
Book
First Baseball Rules Use Set in 1864 Knickerbockers Game
The Knickerbockers faced the New York nine in 1864 under the first documented baseball rules. The event marks the introduction of formal rules governing play and competition.
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Knickerbockers
New York Nine
Scholastic Coach Takes Maryland Basketball Post
H Bud Millikan former Oklahoma aide who coached Newton High School in 1949-50 signed a one year contract to be head basketball coach at the University of Maryland and will also serve as an assistant professor of physical education, reporting May 1. A note says Princeton last beat Rutgers in football in 69 years, from 1869 to 1938.
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College Park
H. 4
Bud
Millikan
University of Maryland
Oklahoma Ageles
Jed
Newton
Maryland
Princeton
Rutgers University
Suspended Pilot Hopes To Return El Paso Club President
Suspended El Paso baseball club president Corbett awaited word from minor league czar Trautman about possible return to helm of the Arizona-Texas League club. A Trautman spokesman said the decision would take several days. Corbett was suspended and fined $1000 for using outfielder Ventura Morales without a valid Morales contract approval.
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EL Paso
Tex
U.hi
Jack Corbett
George M. Trautman
Trautman
Columbus
Corbett
Ventura Morales
Morales
Natonal Association
Fight Results from United Press Report Mixed Cities
United Press fight results list boxers across multiple cities with a series of stoppages and decisions. Names include Claude Hammond West New York Yorks Purpasized Hy Seizes Nota and Art Henri from New York with various weights and outcomes. Other bouts feature Pat Comiskey Scoots and Rubin Davis facing Eduardo Carranco with points decisions in Portland and Fall River.
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United Press
New York
Sunnyside Gardens
Claude Hammond
West New York
York
Nota
New New York
Broadway
Aranee
Cardella
Lo Varnos
Milwaukee
Pat Comiskey
Ties
Scranto
iGoshen
Art Henri
Timothy Buddy
Bobby Plow
Naaritora
D: Cent
Portland
Rubin Davis
Fall River
Mass
Eduardo Carranco
Lima
Feru
City Golf Loop Seeks Players for 16 Teams Opening Tuesday
City officials announced room for more players on rosters of 16 teams set to begin competition Tuesday weather permitting. Each team may carry up to eight men. Interested golfers should contact league secretary Bill Ehlke or Cherry Ridge operator K B Doc Crandall.
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City Golf League
Bill Ehlke
Cherry Ridge
K. B
Doc) Crandall
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Pacific Coast League
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Plymouth
Deetz, Inc
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West Broad
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Briggs & Stratton
Agetar
Avon Hardware
Avon, O. Elyria
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Grafton Motor Sales
Gravely Ohio Co
Wellington
O. Moore & Meyers
Lorain, O
Eldotread CO
Xmcalpin
Kaiser-Pr
Coney Isian
Elyria Hardware
Gardner Jewelers
Stoney's
xSeason
McAlpin Kaiser-Fra
Elyria Furniture
jElyria
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Stoney’s
Glowenski
iPlus Construction
Thomasson's Chips Oracty
Gi Glass
United Polish Ci
Steve
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Erin Brew
Plas Construction
V Plas Construction
Alasaury
Garake
Lorain Glass
McQuistion Co
Wrekoff Cleaners
Thomasson's Chips United Polish Clan
St Thomasson'’s Chips
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Rad Lepkowski
Rodes
Acer Klimezak
Grand Island
Neb
Dave Alexander
Alexander
Coney Island
Mary Karnors
Istandard Cleaners
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L. Pet
Ualted Pros
Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Cliff Beckett
Toronto
Can
Indianapolis
Harvey Firerstone, Jr
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Chicago
Don Gehrmann
Wisconsin
Badger
Lawrence
Derby
Chronicle
T. 17
Edgris
Obie
City Golf Loop
Aserodt Bewelry Co Co
Trading Post
Middle Avenue
Larry's Drive-Inn
Walter Decker
Frep
Ocamm
America’s Social Companion
Ken Murray
C.B.S
Anheuser-Busch, Inc
Budweiser
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