Death of Agganis Shocks Baseball World
The 25 year old Harry Agganis, star first baseman for the Boston Red Sox, died after a pneumonia relapse. Once an all American quarterback for Boston University, he had begun to hit well for both football and baseball clubs before signing with the Red Sox and spending time in Louisville. He had a .313 average when stricken and was 25 at his death.
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Writers Don’t Like Hurley Upset Umpires Poll
A Sport Magazine piece surveys major league writers on umpiring. Ed Hurley earns several negative labels in the American League while Bill Summers tops the American League list for Best Umpire and other praised traits go to Hank Soar Charlie Berry and John Stevens. Additional notes mention Vic Janowicz sports crossovers and a Cleveland Indians trade rumor involving a 30 year old hitter Bobby Young and speculation about Whitey Ford signals.
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Junk Pitchers Frustrate Hitters In Baseball Parade
Oscar Fraley surveys a class of junk pitchers who rely on varied speeds and breaking motions to outthink batters. He highlights Ed Lopat and Sal Maglie as exemplars, with references to Konstan ty, Charley Keller, and other notable names, noting how such hurlers win games despite lacking overpowering speed.
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Furnace Nine Eyes S B All Leads In Industrial Softball League
Olsen Co defeated General Motors 48 to 3 to narrow the gap atop the Industrial Softball League standings. General Industries fell 7 to 5 to Harshaw Chemical as Harshaw rallied late after leading 5-3 through three innings. Frank Scheditsch and Harley Alltop led Pfaudler's eight-hit effort, while Jack Traxler allowed only three late hits.
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Ennis Regains All Star Lead In NL Balloting
CHICAGO UP Del Ennis of the Philadelphia Phillies regained the left field spot in National League All Star balloting. He pulled ahead of Whitey Leckman of the New York Giants by 14324 votes, with Ennis at 844725 votes to Leckman’s 630404.
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Nation mourns Agganis as Red Sox star dies at 25
Nationwide tributes pour in for Harry Agganis who died after pneumonia complications. The Lynn native and BU alumnus was honored by coaches, politicians, and teammates. He collapsed en route to convalescence, leaving a legacy as a stellar two sport athlete and Red Sox first baseman.
One-hitter lifts Elyria Lions to top of second half race
Greg Cluley threw a one-hitter with 11 strikeouts and five walks as the Elyria Lions beat the Eagles 1-0 at Lappin Field to seize first place in the Little League West second half standings. VFW 1079 edged West Point Cities Service 7-6 to share second place.
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Elyria Motors Tops Knights to Lead Life League East
Elyria Motors broke a first place tie by defeating Hilltoppers 8 to 2 at Lexington Ave Field to seize sole leadership in Life League East. Bill Horvath fanned nine over five hitter’s innings for the win, with Denny Wilson drilling a homer and a triple in four trips. Bob Puder doubled for the losers as Elyria Dairies shut out the Knights 53.
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Realtors Acquire Whitneys Boost Loram Medina Team
The Lehman Johnson Realtors signed Ned Whitney and Len Whitney from Firelands Merchants to strengthen their bid on the Loram Medina County League crown led by Erhart Kramers. Firelands reportedly may disband as rumors spread amid lineup changes. Marshall Novak to start tomorrow against Traxler as Cascade Park hosts a 6:30 p.m. trucking game.
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Yanks Back Pennant Reading With Next Week Schedule
New York Yankees study the pennant picture and back a plan to face Washington and Baltimore, the league’s weakest clubs, in a seven day span. Chicago visits Detroit and Cleveland while the Yankees hope for a late surge as their three game edge grows. Milwaukee hosts Chicago in a night clash with second place at stake. Pittsburgh faces Philadelphia to finish a suspended April 24 game before the regular night contest. Cincinnati invades St Louis in a night game. Giants hope for Spooner return in a midweek NL showcase.
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Rotarians top Fire Fighters in nine inning Pony League game
Rotarians Fashion Loop led from start to finish defeating Fire Fighters 9 to 5 in nine innings at Catholic High diamonds to seize first place in the American Division. Steve Lengel earned the win with a shutdown relief stint after Jim Jones, while Jim Guest and Earl Webb had two hits for Rotary. On the other field Lorain County Savings & Trust overwhelmed Hart Construction 8 to 1 with a six run burst in the sixth. Don Wimsatt was the winning pitcher and Gary Taft and Bill Gerber doubled for the winners and Jerry Reeser tripled.
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Fight Result New York 81 Triumph for Arens Over Slade
Nicholas Arens defeated Jim Slade by outpoint in New York. Arens pressed the pace through rounds 10 with solid boxing and control, earning a clear decision over Slade at the event in Far Rockaway.
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Falcons to Play in 1955-56 Kentucky Invitational
Bowling Green State University released a 22 game basketball schedule for 1955-56 with entry into the Kentucky Invitational Tournament in December. The Falcons face five Kentucky teams Louisville Morehead Murray Western and Eastern along with Ohio University and Arizona in the December 27-29 event.
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