Giants Win 12 Of Last 14 As Durocher Takes Blame
The Giants won 12 of 14 with a 3-0 victory over the Cardinals behind Dave Koslo. Durocher again took the rap for near-misses in a long stretch, while Cleveland’s Indians surged to five straight wins and tied the pennant race with the Red Sox. Ray Boone drove in five for Cleveland.
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Former Kentucky captain calls out college hype
Ir Janville, Mich and Lexington report Walter Hirsch, captain of the 1950-51 Kentucky NCAA title team, criticizes over emphasis on college athletics. Hirsch notes most ex-players have no names to Kentucky, says some work in banking while he pursued baseball in the Mississippi Valley League, and stresses that Kentucky scholarships hinge on performance.
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Athletes Sight May Be Restored
In St Louis doctors say experimental oxygen therapy could restore sight to blind shot putter Bill Bangert of Missouri. He received day and night oxygen to stop retinal bleeding and had a first clear look at his surroundings in weeks. Doctors caution that improvement is not yet certain.
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Giuliani Victorious in TV Bout With Williams at St. Nich Arena
In New York at St. Nich Arena the boxing season ends with a TV bout as middleweight Giuliani of Stamford Conn, age 20, defeats 25 year old Johnny Williams of Montgomery Ala. Giuliani held a 2-1 favorite despite less ring experience.
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UPC Women Bowing Pin Loop Banquet Plans Saturday
The Annual United Polish Club Women's Bowling League banquet is set for Saturday at 6:30 PM in the club headquarters on Middle Avenue. Members of the teams and their husbands have been invited to attend.
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Indians Rout Yankees 12-5 in Three Game Series
The Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees 12 to 5, reaching five straight wins and narrowing the gap on the Red Sox. Harry Simpson and Ray Boone hit homers, with Bob Kennedy and Al Rosen delivering timely triples as Ed Lopat struggled for the Yankees. The Browns loom next as Cleveland strengthens its pennant push.
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Bolt's 64 Sets Tournament Pace at Pan American
Tommy Bolt of Durham North Carolina led the Pan American golf tournament field into the second round with a record 64 in the opening round a sizzling eight under par 32 32. Lloyd Mangrum of Los Angeles finished runner up with 68 after 35 33. Others including Jimmy Demaret Al Besselink and Jackie Burke struggled on the Golf de Mexico course.
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Women's Southern Amateur Semi-Finals Set in Savannah
In Savannah Georgia Mary Lena Faulk of Thomasville faces Bea McWane of Birmingham and Kathy McKinnon of Lakeland meets Cecil Mac Laurin of Savannah in the semi final round of the Women's Southern Amateur golf tourney. Faulk defeated Polly Riley of Fort Worth one up in the quarter finals.
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Legion Drill Booked For Saturday Practice
The American Legion Little League baseball nine schedules a 9 30 a m practice Saturday at Cascade Park. Manager Wally Forbes calls for all squad members to report promptly.
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Rosen Powers Indians Into Pennant Chase With Stunning Pace
Al Rosen, Cleveland slugger, leads the American League with a .363 average and eight homers as the Indians near the Yankees in the pennant race. His rise follows a salary cut tied to golf, but his spring surge has him pacing the league in batting, homers, and remaining strong in hits RBIs and runs as the team eyes victory. The story traces his tough beginnings, stubborn perseverance, and triumphant return to form with the Tribe.
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L M Loop Season Opens With Four Teams
The Lorain Medina County Baseball League opens Sunday with four teams South Amherst Lodi Valley City and Westlake. Westlake visits Valley City for the lone Sunday game at 2 30 EDT. Ralph Stump of Valley City is the league president.
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Oliver's Record Breaking 61 Tops First Round
Ed Oliver of Lemont posted a nine under par 61 in the Greenbrier Open first round to lead by three strokes over Sammy Snead who shot 64. Harry Dee, Doug Ford, and Dave Douglas each posted solid rounds as the field began play with Snead aiming for the course record.
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Scholastic Baseball Champs Defeated by Elder High
In Cincinnati Ohio Western Hills, the defending Class A state base ball champion, was eliminated in the district tournament with a 3-0 loss to Elder High School. Earl Hem berger pitched a three hitter with 11 strikeouts.
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Coaches To Elect Columbus President At Clinic
Officials of the Ohio High School Football Coaches Association will elect a president during a two day coaching clinic opening today. Columbus West coach Mack Pemberton is expected to win the honor. Woody Hayes and H N Rusty Russell will lecture at the clinic.
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Kennedy Sees Marine Combat Duty Ahead For Indians Outfielder
Cleveland Indians outfielder Bob Kennedy expects to join the Marine Air Corps soon with Ted Williams and Gerry Coleman and believes combat duty could start within six months if Korea’s war continues. He reports May 29 to Jacksonville NAS and hopes to return to baseball in three or four years.
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Muskingum names Clancy Biegler as assistant football coach
Clancy Biegler, a Muskingum College graduate and former Columbus high school football standout, has been named assistant football coach. He will keep duties as admissions counselor and assist head coach Ed Sherman during the season.
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Things Reversed Among Indians
The Cleveland Indians with a strong pitching staff and weak hitters have two of their top hitters out. Al Rosen leads the American League in home runs with eight and RBIs with 19, while Harry Simpson tops in hits with 34, Rosen right behind with 30 and both rank high in batting averages. No Indian pitcher is among leaders with three wins and no losses.
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Cherry Ridge Dominates Elyria Dairies In Golf League Opener
Cherry Ridge posted a 10-0 shutout over Elyria Dairies as week one ends in the City Golf League. Timms Spring Turfriders beat Toggery Shop 7-3 and Elyria Hardware United Polish Club edged Meister Real Estate Baksa Service Station 51-2-41.2. Arnold Michaels led scoring with 34, followed by Cirigliano 36 Studnicki 38 Shaffstall 38 Dunstan 39 and Dudek 39.
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High School Basketball Draws Record Crowds in Indiana
In Indianapolis the Indiana High School Athletic Association touts its boys basketball tourney as the greatest show on earth. The four week event drew over 1.3 million paying spectators and generated more than 700000 in gate receipts, signaling broad statewide attendance.
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