Rigney Names Spitters and Retirees in NL Pitching Lineup
Giants manager Rigney identifies four current National League spitball pitchers Lew Burdette Elroy Face Sal Maglie and Marv Grissom and cites five retired hurler candidates Russ Meyer Preachey Roe Hugh Casey Dave Kolo Jim Konstanty among others He argues for legalizing the spitball noting they cheat but win and he wishes them well.
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New York Giant
Rigney
Lew Burdette
Milwaukee
Elroy Face
Pittsburgh
Sal Maglie
Marv Grissom
St. Louis
Russ Meyer
Dodgers
Cubs
Preachey Roe
Hugh Casey
Dave Kolo
Giants
Jim Konstanty
Phillies
Rinney
Buckeye Conference Notes Upset Wins Highlight Night
Sandusky High School Blue Streaks beat Findlay for the first time in 20 years, ending a drought dating back to 194? The Buckeye clash also featured a major upset as Highland’s Little Giants toppled their rivals, with Davenport and other scorers listed as key contributors. Marion Harding peers and Fremont were noted in the season’s second meeting as teams jockey for position.
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Trojans
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Marion Hardingigh
Fremont Floss
ACK River
Highland
Black River Clinches Medina County League Title
Black River captured the Medina County League basketball championship with a 69 51 win over Highland. Bud Halada scored 21 points and Warren Waltz added 17 as Black River moved to 16 1 on the season with one game remaining. Highway free throws and late missing chances mar Highland's night.
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Black River High
Bud Halada
Highland
Halada
O’ Clos
Pirates
Warren Waltz
Low ‘Isipis
Bill Benford
Black River
Dick Raw
Late Baskets Lift Oberlin Past North Olmsted 65 64
Oberlin edged North Olmsted 65 64 as Del Spurlock hit three late jumpers in the final 90 seconds. Spurlock's final shot with about 10 seconds left sealed the upset, with Townsel and Oring contributing late, and Oberlin overcoming a 9 point first half deficit.
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Lee Townsel
Joe Harris
Oring
Spur
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Collins
Bourne
Harris
Wenner
Als Bourlock
Limpert
R. Townsel
Il Vassily
Townsel
Leazin IL
Vernon
Berlin
North Olmsted Lin
West Point Recruits Urged by Washington Letter
A Washington major urged West Point coach to consider a fine Parsons Kansas high school athlete. He noted senatorial aid could steer the talent toward Army football, reflecting wartime recruiting efforts after Pearl Harbor.
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Nxt
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Parsons
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Car Davieson
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Davis-Blanchardeams
Dale Hall
the Cereral
Army
Bay Rockets Tie Bay City in Southwestern Conference Tilt
Bay High School and Rocby River battled to a 39 39 tie in a Southwestern Conference basketball game. Bay led early but Rocby River rallied, forcing a late standstill as both teams shared a slow, defensive contest and a scoring drought.
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Pre Heals
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Astigh
Cleveline Lidderin West
Jeary Clelland
Scar
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Moglina
Rai
Legilly
Two Barons Back Tonight in Cleveland Face Indians
Cleveland Barons veterans Cal Stearns and Bob Robertson return for the game against the Springfield Indians. Stearns recovered from appendicitis. Robertson has eight games missed with an ankle injury. AHL President Richland Canning upheld Springfield’s complaint about a Friday defeat, with a key rules violation noted and a replay possible if standings are affected.
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Bob Robertson
Cleveland Barons
Springfield Indians
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Robertson
AHL
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Providence
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iBaron
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Lingsworth
Kefauver Seeks Sports Antitrust Bill Reaction
Sen. Estes Kefauver asks for reaction from sports leaders on his new anti-trust bill to bring baseball football basketball and hockey under anti-trust laws with specific exemptions. Officials were stunned and did not comment.
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UPI
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D-Tenn
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Mansfield Beats Marion in Narrow High School Contest
Mansfield defeated Marion with Don Ragsdile scoring 17 points and Fred Lehr adding leadership. George Kirk of Marion led with 22 points including a late free throw sequence.
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Mansfield Uightend
Marion Harding
Don Ragsdile
Fred Lehr
George Kirk
Marion
Bees Debate Kefauver Draft Bill and Pro Sports Rules
The article notes Kefauver’s bill to ban drafts and restrict club control over players, aiming for written consent. Sports leaders largely silence responses while Beth Bell of the NFL criticizes abolishing the draft as unfavorable. Medina tops Falls 60-52 in a Southwestern Conference clash as the Bees extend success with strong second-period scoring.
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Beth Bell
National Football League
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Brennan to Train Reds in New Physical Program
Cincinnati General Manager Gabe Paul announced Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan will lead the Reds physical training program starting next month in Tampa. Brennan plans to toughen the team’s conditioning as he shifts from college football to a business career.
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Hawks Clip Celtics as Madison Square Crowd Stares
St Louis faced a tough Celtics rally to drop a 104-97 decision at Madison Square Garden. Boston erased a 19 point early deficit and pulled ahead late to hand the powerful Hawks a rare defeat on national television.
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National Basketball Association
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Westlake Demons top Fairview 66 to 56 in league clash
Westlake High defeated Fairview 66 to 56 in a Southwestern Conference game. Fairview's Ray Snyder led with 23 points, Roger Papp added 14, Tom O Connor 10, while Westlake's Dan Nay scored 15 and Dick Valentine 13.
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Roger Papp
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Dick Valentine
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St Stan Clinches Title Tie In Big Win
St Stanislaus strong defense overwhelmed Gilmour 80 39 to gain at least a share of the North Central Conference lead. Panthers improved to 7 2 in league play led by Jim Cackowski with 23 points and Rich Badar 17 while John Duffy added 16 and Vic Bazzoli 13. Gilmour suffered its sixth loss in seven league games.
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Westfield rallies to defeat Buckeye in Medina County League
Westfield used a late rally and full court press to beat Buckeye 73 to 59. Dave Ponting led Westfield with 29 points, Jerry Riske added 21, and Buckeye’s Mike Steingass fouled out in the third quarter as Westfield closed the regular season at 13-3 and second in the league.
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