Veeck talks baseball stunts and broadcasting legacy
In Sport Magazine, former Cleveland Indians president Bill Veeck defends his circus approach, recounts innovations and fan-friendly moves in Milwaukee and Cleveland, and explains selling for tax reasons. He recalls royal game broadcasts, 300 plus Ohio appearances, and embracing television as a growth medium.
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Harold
Pete) Block
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All-City Bowling League Tonight At Olympic Recreation
Last night’s bowling scene invites last year’s players and new entrants to attend. The All-City Bowling League resumes with four matches scheduled at 7 o’clock at Olympic Recreation. Matches include Pats Shell Oits Casco Plating versus Spring Valuty va and more, with several games postponed due to rain.
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Stone's Grill
Grafton Softball Team To Drill Wednesday
Monday's rain postponed prospective Grafton PX Drugs team tryouts. Manager Ken Peters announced drills moved to Wednesday at 6 p.m. on the Grafton High School diamond. Interested players are urged to attend.
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Elyria to Oppose Lakewood Lorain in Erie Contests
Elyria High School baseball faces Lakewood and Lorain in Erie League games on consecutive days weather permitting. Elyria, Lakewood, and Lorain enter with winless league records. Byron Morris may start for Elyria with Bob McCallister as the other pitcher.
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Elyria Mansfield Golf Match Delayed By Rain
The Elyria high school and Mansfield scheduled golf opener at Spring Valley was postponed to Saturday May 13 due to a rain soaked course. Elyria coach Chick Smith plans to start Thursday with Sandusky High at Plum Brook if weather allows, using a seven man squad led by McMullen Reynolds Koehn Perkins Clifford Olsen Williams.
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Bay City
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Alan McMullen
Gene Reynolds
Jerry Koehn
Dick Perkins
Jim Clifford
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Sandusky
12 Year Olds In Diamond Tryouts Final Sessions
Final tryouts for 12-year-old candidates for Elyria Little League teams are set today and tomorrow at 6 pm on the Jefferson School floor. Tryouts began yesterday and officials warn no more signups will be accepted at tomorrow's final practice. Players must attend tonight to be eligible. An 11-year-old practice is planned Thursday at 5 30 pm on the Lexington Avenue diamond if weather permits.
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Truckers roll 2790 lead Elyria charge at ABC meet
Elyria teams competed in Columbus for the American Bowling Congress championships with the Truckers posting a 2790 series to top all groups. Stone's Grill, Rainbow Lanes, Elyria Hardware, I.T.S. Rubber Heels and Cascade Plating also posted solid figures as day one action wrapped up and singles and doubles portions loom.
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LC Baseball Loop Plans To Inaugurate Season On May 21
The Lorain Medina County Class A Baseball League reports seven teams have entered with an eighth likely to join before opening games on May 21. Stanley Hecker of Westlake is president, Ed Grabenstetter of Valley City is vice president, and Roland Martin of Columbia is secretary. Alden Hopkins of LaGrange, retiring president, becomes umpire in chief and will assign umpires.
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Louisville Club Remains Unbeaten in Baseball Battle
The Louisville Colonels beat Columbus 8 to 3 to stay unbeaten at five wins and no losses, maintaining their lead in the American Association over Indianapolis. Jack McDonald, former Red Sox pitcher, hurled seven hits for Louisville, while Ken Chapman hit a homer in a five-run sixth inning. Indianapolis edged Toledo 4 to 3 in 11 innings in the day’s other game.
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Ankney to Head Xenia Central Football, Baylor Moves to Basketball
Ben R. Ankney, 33, Miami University freshman coach, will become head football coach at Xenia Central High in the Miami Valley League, succeeding William L. Baylor who remains as head basketball coach. Shields resigns as Wittenberg football coach to return to Detroit. PGA officials to inspect Scioto Country Club for the $40,000 tournament June 21-23.
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New York Pinman Leads All Events in ABC Tourney
James Collins of Tonawanda New York tops the all events with 1 893 total and a 210 3 average over nine games to seize leadership in the American Bowling Congress tournament His late rolling pushed Art Kirchen of Lansing Michigan from second to third with a 697 series Nagelson Cincinnati holds second earlier while leaders in teams doubles and singles are listed among undercard standings and names from several cities
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Major League Baseball Line Scores and Weather Delays
National League line scores show New York at Philadelphia postponed by rain and cold with several games delayed or postponed across the circuit. American League results note rain delays in Chicago and Detroit while other matchups, including Cleveland at Chicago, were also postponed.
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WAMS Pin Loop Schedule Closes Season at Rainbow Lanes
The Western Automatic Bowling League ends its season at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes at 7 o'clock this evening with six matches on the slate. Readable fragments reference players and lanes though some text is garbled.
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Women's Pin Schedule in Olympic Recreation League
The Olympic Recreation Women's Bowling League posts four matches at 8 o'clock tonight. Ganaien Winnie Bictiae TM vs Meyton Larry Brewing, George's Chips against Brown Hotel, and Mema's Tavern faces an opponent yet to be confirmed.
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Club Keglers Are B Loop Champs
Supper Club won the B League title with a two straight wins over Harvey's team in the championship rolloff. George Cotton opened with 192 and added 248 for a 440 total to lead the match as Supper Club posted strong scores, finishing with a team total of 901-1835 and Harvey's 898-1777.
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Scarborough Of Senators Tops Red Sox 3-0 In Washington
Ray Scarborough pitched a three hit shutout as the Washington Senators defeated the Boston Red Sox 3 to 0. Al Zarilla collected all three Boston hits with two doubles and a single, while Scarborough aided by a seventh inning bunt produced the runs. Al Papai pitched well until the eighth, when Washington rallied for the decisive inning. Scarborough improves to 10-5 lifetime vs Boston and remains a Red Sox nemesis.
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Williams Back With Red Sox
Washington WUP Ted Williams rejoined the Red Sox after a five day grippe illness. The 31 year old outfielder, weak but eager, said he feels all right and will return to action when ready. Manager Joe McCarthy believes his return will perk up a sagging lineup. Williams missed time after a sore throat and 101 degree fever following last Tuesday’s doubleheader with the Yankees in Boston.
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Graziano Wins On Return In New Haven Bout
Rocky Graziano returned to the ring in New Haven scoring a comeback win described as brisk but lacking power. The former middleweight champion known for his 1947 title run had a subdued performance, with the victory framed as a win despite a modest display.
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