Indians Host Athletics in Tight AL Pennant Race
Cleveland aims to reclaim a share of first place as the Athletics visit for a two game set with a third game planned for tomorrow. Ear ly Wynn starts for the Indians against Alex Kellner with both teams chasing DET? unsure, but the standings show Cleveland idle yesterday while the Yankees and Senators won.
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Cleveland
Indians
Philadelphia
Athletics
Wynn Gees
Yankees
Senators
al Lopez
Early Wynn
Indian Mound
Philadelphians
Wynn
Alex Kellner
Line Scores Of Major League Games
Line scores from major league games show the Washington and Chicago matches with runs, hits, and errors. Pitchers for both leagues are cited with decisions, including losses and wins, in a compact recap of the day’s action.
Oberlin Yeomen Crush Wooster For Fourth Victory
Oberlin College Yeomen roll to an 11 5 win at Wooster to run their record to four wins. Bob Horst belts two home runs as Oberlin collects 13 hits with Larry Foulk pitching into the eighth inning for the victory. Wooster pitcher Dick Kuusela yields five runs in the seventh frame to spoil a strong start.
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Oberlin College
Walloping Wooster
Wooster
Bob Horst
Oberlin
Larry Foulk
Dick Kuusela
Ooster
Mike Merva
West Side Lumber Baseball Team Practice Schedule
West Side Lumber team holds drills on Monday and Wednesday at Cascade Park. Sessions begin at 6 o'clock. Fritz Thornton asks all players interested in joining the squad to report.
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West Side Lumber
Cascaderk
Mayer Fritz Thornton
Kell and Rizzuto Named Top American League Players
Tigers third baseman George Kell and Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto were voted as the best at their positions by 21 players from eight clubs. Kell was a unanimous choice at third base, while Rizzuto would have been at shortstop if Lou Boudreau had not been chosen. Other selections include Ferris Fain, Jerry Priddy, Ted Williams, Larry Doby, Vic Wertz, Yogi Berra, Bob Lemon, and Hal Newhouser.
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NEW York UP
George Kell
Tigers
Phil Rizzuto
Yankees
Phil
Len
Kell
Rizzuto
Lhe
Lou Boudreau
Red Sox
Ferris Fain
Athletics
Jerry Priddy
Rizzun
Ted Williams
Larry Doby
Indians
Vic Wertz
Yogi Berra
Bob Lemon
Hal Newhouser
Lastarza Limits Mitchell Showdown at St. Nicholas Arena
New York reports spark for Roland Lastarza to turn aggressive against Vern Mitchell in a 10 round telecast. Lastarza, 24, seeks an impressive victory to stay in title contention despite a 44-1-? record and past defensive style. Mitchell, also 24, trails with 11 losses in 68 bouts but holds weight advantage and stands as a testing foe with Lastarza favored 3-1 by bettors.
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New York
Roland Lastarza
Tiger
Vern Mitchell
St. Nicholas Arena
Mitchell
Lastarza
Miteee
Bronx
Rocky Mar Ciano
Roland
Cesar Brion
Duilio Spagnolo
Fight Results from Portland and Philadelphia Proceedings
Philadelphia bout saw Gh Turner stop Jose Diaz at 144 pounds. In Portland Maine, Hut Newark knocked out Strecher at 158 pounds while Sanders at 159 pounds also featured in the boxing results.
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BF United Press
Philadelprra Gh
Turner
Philteh
Jose Diaz
Venezuela
Portland
Newark
N. J
Strecher
Ey Sanders
Diamonds Reserved for Elyria Softball Practice
Elyria softball teams must reserve local diamonds through the Recreation Board. To book, contact the board’s secretary at the provided number, 2603.
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Elyria
Recreation Board
Roller Derby rises as a legitimate sport with World Series plans
Oscar Fraley reports Roller Derby shedding its show image for athletic credibility. Madison Square Garden hosts a World Series from May 26 to June 2 with fan ballots and a rising business profile. players claim earnings, clubs grow, and a National League may form. Midge John remains the sport’s notorious figure.
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U.S
Oscar Fraley
United Press
EW York
George
Madison Square Garden
Chicago
Hergesheimer leads Barons with record playoff scoring
Hergesheimer, 24, star of the Barons, scored 11 goals in 11 Calder Cup playoff games against Buffalo and Pittsburgh, setting a new AHL playoff mark. Despite a factory accident injuring two fingers, his powerful shot and role as top rookie earned him the Dudley Garrett Memorial Trophy and boosted his odds for major league play.
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Barons
Hergesheimer
Buffalo Bisons
Pittsburgh Hornets
Tno
Hergey
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Lynn Patrick
Boston Bruins
NHL
Dudley
Garrett
Women's Bowling Tourney Opens Here Tuesday
A 12th annual City Handicap Bowling Tournament draws a record field of 42 teams 55 doubles and 88 singles entries sponsored by the Women's City Bowling Association. The event runs Tuesday through Friday at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes with 60 percent handicap to 200. prizes include 30 for team 12 for doubles 10 for singles and 10 for all events.
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Women’s City Bowling Association
Stoney's Rainbow Lanes
Wineers
Association
Rainbow Lanes
Marion Henke
Ruth Henke
Betty Fackler
Jane Surdock
Rainbow Bar
McAlpin Kaiser-Prater
Elvria Hardware
Elvria
D & N Coney Island
Elvria Furniture
Sperrr
Gorske
Fashion Shopne
Dairy Service
Ives &A Smith
Oberlin
Carey's Villa
Olympic Recreation
Shifs
Emerich Company
United Polish Club Ladies Auxiiters
Dobrowski Meats
Walter
P. C
United Polish Clube
Nesner’s and Popp Contractors
Smitte’s Package Store
Lance Motors
Leisr’s Beer
Die Cast
Standard Cleaners
Bauer Dairy
Horses
UPC
United Polish Club League
Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes
Hobar Leads Pin Firing For 631 In Club League Night
Chuck Hobar led with a 631 series in United Polish Club League play at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. He fronted scoring in the second half and claimed top honors for the Night in a Kitchen fronted event with 215 215 201 games.
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Chuck Hobar
Kitchen
Stoney’s Rainbow Lanes
Hobar
Camden Lions win Lorain County B League title in Division Four
Camden defeats Henrietta 4 3 to capture the Division Four crown in the Lorain County Class B League playoff final at Brownhelm. Neal Whitney and Kenneth Pete pitched a six hitter with Pete fanning nine. Camden broke a 3 3 tie with a seventh inning run aided by a walk, Whitney single, and two fielder s choices.
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Camden High
Lorain County
Henrietta
Brownhelm
Camden
Brighton
Neal Whitney
Camden Hurlers Fam
Kenneth Pete
Pete Fanning
Whitney
Pete
Jack Dodd
Dave Howe
Bill Dodd
Emil Becker
Wayne Gerber
Stlking
Oberlin Merchants League ends with Prestis Tavern champion
Keglers dropped two games to Plas Construction as Oberlin Merchants League concluded its third period last night at Rainbow Lanes. Prestis Tavern seized the title by a three game margin over Rowe Goerner after sweeping T. O. Murphy Company and posting a high 2.406 team series.
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Keglers
Plas Construction
Oberlin Merchants League
Rainbow Lanes
Prestis Tavern
Rowe Goerner
T. O. Murphy Company
Leaders In The Major Leagues
National League top hitters include Castiglione of Pittsburgh with 7 runs and 14 hits in 487 at bats while Lowrey of St. Louis has 17 hits in 42 at bats. Robinson of Brooklyn leads NL with 36 runs and a .403 average. In the American League Easter of Cleveland has 11 RBIs in 25 at bats and Buster of Chicago shows 10 runs in 30 at bats and a .400 average. Hodges of the Dodgers leads in home runs with six, Jethroe of the Braves has five, and Paseo of the Cubs five. Robinson of the Dodgers has 25 hits while Carrasquel of White Sox has 23. Dark of the Giants and Ennis of the Pirates also figure among leaders.
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Russ Dunfee
Elyria
Jackie Robinson
Lincoln Theatre
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Robinson
Brooklyn Star
Bush
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Sal Maglie
Giants
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Durocher
St. Louis Browns
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Garver
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Kent State
Art Hudnutt
Sportsman's Park
Sportsman’s
United States
Madison
Wisc
Chicago White Sox
Orestes Minoso
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
Paul Richards
Minny
San Diego
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Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jaycee Hall
Cleveland Browns
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Carrasquel
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Dodgers
Jethroe
Braves
Paseo
Cubs
Eeerersecanevase
White Sox
Ennis
Pail
Phillies Catcher Andy Seminick Severely Injured After Pitch
Philadelphia catcher Andy Seminick sustained a head injury after being hit by a Max Lanier pitch of the St. Louis Cardinals. Dr. Herman T. Wycis of Temple University Hospital said tests will determine seriousness and possible discharge if results prove negative.
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Andy Seminick
Philadelphia Phillies
Max Lanier
St. Louis Cardinals
Herman T. Wycis
Terpley University Hospital
Local Golf Standings Highlight City League Play
General Motors defeats B F Goodrich 3 2 to take temporary first in White Division at Cherry Ridge West Side Lumber tops Meister Real Estate to lead Blue Division Baksa Service tops Fey Insurance and Lorain County Refrigeration beats Elyria Dairies in other matches Don Gurney is medalist with 34 low gross Doc Darby wins low net standings list teams and scores Golf lessons for juniors and women announced at Elyria Country Club six weeks starting tomorrow with 10 am sessions
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General Motors
B. F. Goodrich Chemical Company
Cherry Ridge Land
West Side Lumber
Meister Real Estate
Baksa Services
Fey Insurance
Lorain County
Elyria Dairies
Don Gurney
Doc Darby
Rudy Mate
Joe Leonowicz
Bob Smith
Roy Krugman
George Dahl
Baksa Service
Toggery Shop
Lorain
County Refrigeration
Timms
Spring Turf Riders
Cherry Ridge
Elyria
Oberlin College Spring Teams Idle Between Busy Schedule
Oberlin College's five spring sports pause today with four events set for Saturday. From tomorrow through May 12, Yeomen will compete in three track meets, three baseball games, two golf titles, two tennis matches and one lacrosse game.
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Lou Brissie
Philadelphia Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Associated Press
Boston Post
Brissie
Bush
Jim
Oberlin College
Dan Kinsey
Lysle Butler
Guy Yhroner
Hersh
Shannon
Linksmen
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Grassie
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Oberlin Road
Jerry
Grassie) Kostyo
Adrian Busweill
LaGrange
Buswell
Oberlin
Wooster
Otterbein
Westerville
Ohio Wesleyan
Guy Thrower
Afr. Union
Alliance
Kenyon
Hersh Shannon
Mt. Union
Gambier
Onio Wesleyan
Ohio State
Columbus
Ben Collins
Denison
CYO Basketball Honor Held by Elyria Knights
About 75 attended a K of C ceremony at Elyria Catholic High School honoring CYO Grade School League players. Deb Urig of St. Agnes Pheasants received the championship trophy, which she then passed to captain Bob Hitman.
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Elyria Knights of Columbus
Elyria Catholic High School
Joseph B. Lehane
Elyria Catholic High
Deb Urig
St. Agnes School
Pheasants
Urig
Bob Hitman
Bill Smyth
Ed Kubuske
Vic Stewart
Lehane
Fred Wehlber
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Elyria Auto Service
Cascade Plating
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Powers & Dawley
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T. G. Murphy Company
Presif’s Tavern
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News-Tribune
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Ane Esace
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Parsons Dairy
Pencomell Dairy Service
Sens
Paul Ransome
Dairy
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Charles Cobb
Peters & Dawley
Pontiac Motors
Stefan Studio A
Keith Stanfield
600 Club
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Steve Jarzemba
Frank Traxler, Sr
Phils
Dale C. Kellogg
Mercury
Sporting Goods
Abbeyville
Chuck Jarosimek
Medina
Weester
K. of C
CYO Basketeers
Pride OF
Brooklyn
Ohio Edison
One
Edédon Company
Broad ST
Sunbeam Appliances
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