Pitchers eye 20 win mark as 1952 stretch run nears
Earl Hiligan notes the 20-game winner barrier remains rare with only one clear standout, Bobby Shantz of the Athletics, in sight as the season nears August and September. The piece also covers regional softball entries, track and racing notes, and local youth events.
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Indians Beat Red Sox 4 1 in Series Opener at Cleveland
The Indians fielded their regulars, with Luke Easter homering and Dale Mitchell delivering a bases loaded single in a three run seventh inning to beat Boston 4 1. Ray Boone returned to shortstop as the Indians stay within three games of the Yankees after New York’s 10-7 win over Chicago.
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Wynn Dominates Sox as Indians Split Twinbill Victory
Early Wynn held Boston to eight hits and 12 strikeouts in a 4 0 victory for Cleveland. Hitting sparked by Easter's two RBI and a supported by Mitchell Avila and Wynn's steady mound work, the Indians defeated Boston 4 0 with Bob Avila adding two singles.
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Baseball standings and results across leagues
American League standings with New York Cleveland and Boston leading. yesterday scores include New York 10 Chicago 7 and Philadelphia 5 Detroit 0. Today schedule features Cleveland vs Boston and New York at Chicago with Raschi or Kuzava listed. National League results show Pittsburgh 7 Brooklyn 1 and St Louis 6 Boston 5 in 13 innings, plus Chicago 4 New York 2. International and American associations list yesterday results and upcoming games.
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Two B Games Carded Thursday In City Class B Softball
Two un defeated teams in the City Class B Softball League meet as Rowe Radio faces C A Olsen Company in the nightcap at Lexington Avenue field. Graf ton PX Drugs and Cherney's Beverages open the program at 6 30 with both clubs seeking their first win.
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Olympic Boxing and Diving Furore From Messyhalli
Report from Messyhalli outlines chaotic events as boxing judging and diving scores spark protests. Officials from Argentina, Finland, Russia, and others clash with referees while Zoe Ann Jensen of the United States wins a disputed extra dive.
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Romania
Stock Cars Race Tonight At Lorain County Speedway
The Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing Association announces tonight's program at Lorain County Speedway on Route 113. Time trials are dropped and the nine event card starts at 8 30 with pole positions awarded to drivers with fewer points. Leaders include Lou Nagy South Amherst 147 John Nagy 123 Ken Johnson 117 and others.
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John Lemme
Johnny Farsons
Sam Hanks
Walt Faulkner
Lorain County Speedway
Northern Ohio Stock Car Racing Association
Lou Nagy
South Amherst
John Nagy
Ken Johnson
Amherst
Bill Porter
Elyria
Chuck Yost
Art Plas
Spike Gilliland
Berea
Dick Jackson
Cleveland
Ivan Hassel
Avon Lake
Guy DiNello
Dick Waldron
Vic Toth
Taylor Hurls No-Hitter For Elyria West in 14-0 Win
Taylor, a 12-year-old Negro left-hander for Elyria Little League West, tossed a six inning no-hitter against Port Clinton, striking out 15, walking one, and homering with a double to drive in five. The team improved to a second straight Fourth District Ohio Little League Championship Tournament victory at Lappin Field.
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Taylor shines with record pitching in Elyria win
In a 14 12 Elyria victory over Port Clinton, Taylor struck out 15, homered, and drove in five as Olmsted Willoughby Foley and Walker provided offense. The game featured a late Elyria surge after a tight 1-0 opening, with multi-base hits and key errors shaping the scoring through five innings.
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Elyria
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Joe Klocek
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Elyria Zaffer
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Plato
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Enderle
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Ef Stuckey
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Tunnell
If Streeter
Engler
Fritz
P J Norris
Toggery Defeats Radio Team in 9-2 League Game
Toggery Shop beat Erb Radio 9-2 after a five-run first inning surge. Mike Bodnar pitched for Toggery Shop with Chuck Cavagna matching for Erb Radio. Bill Smyth and Jack Refenning led the winners and losers with a double plus a single and a two-bagger plus a single respectively.
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Twin Bill Set For Cascade Park Diamond League
Realtors Foundry Card and Elyria clubs schedule a Lo rain Class B doubleheader at Cascade Park diamond. The postponed first game counts toward first half standings while the regular Sub District No. 4 tournament lace is set for Lappin Field Thursday. Elyria West meets Rocky River Nationals at 5 30 and Elyria East faces Rocky River Americans at 7.
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Leaders In The Major Leagues
United Press lists top hitters and pitchers with figures from the major leagues. Notable leaders include Fain and Goodman among batters, Sauer and Berra with home runs, Fox and Robinson leading in hits, and Roe Shantz Rasch among pitchers with win totals and ERAs.
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Ely Stadium Romps Roosevelt 38 to 9 in Midget Tilt
Ely Stadium dominated Roosevelt 38 to 9 in a Tuesday Midget game at Roosevelt Field. Richard Ellis Norman Bohannon Albert Junior and Ronnie Reed each had five hits to lead a 32 hit assault. Gilbert Glass earned the win while Herman Glass took the loss.
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Fight Results From Hartford Newark Cardell Slaughter Wins
Vic Cardell of Hartford outpointed Don Williams of Worcester in ten rounds. Charley Slaughter of Westfield outpointed Leo Lebrun of Montreal in eight rounds in Newark New Jersey.
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