Indians Open Season with Win Over Red Sox in Debut
The Indians led by Bob Feller beat the Boston Red Sox 7-1 in their 1951 debut, while several players posted strong early batting marks led by Al Rosen .343 and Larry Doby .353. Manager Al Lopez plans lineup tweaks for the White Sox game at Comiskey Park as Stirnweiss and Kennedy join the defense and attack.
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Caicags White Sox
Comiskey Park
Redskins
Tribe
Boston Red Sox
Bob Feller
Vadeélonia
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
Indians
Luxe Easter
al Rosen
Bob Avila
Larry Doby
Ray Boone
Jim Heganm
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Hegen
Harry Simpson
Osly Doby
Rosen
Dave Muterell
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al Lopez
White Sox
Birdie Tebbetts
George Stirnweiss
Bob Kennedy
Tebbetts
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Lou Kiein
Sam Crapman
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Billy Johnson
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Taylor Clouts 664 In Singles and Henke Sisters Top List
Peg Taylor led singles with a 664 total in Elyria Women’s Bowling Association tournament opening night at Stoners Rainbow. Gert and Claire Henke topped doubles with a 1 239 count, while Conrath 629 Valerius 607 Kohler 605 and Sailer 603 followed in singles. play continues with two shifts of doubles and singles.
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Peg Taylor
Gert Henke-Claire Henke
Elyria
Women’s Bowling Association
Stoners Rainbow Lares
miEnor Everts
Taster
Rolualy
Gert Henke
Claire
Gert
Frances Conrath
Babe Valerius
Mary Ko
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J. Stewart
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Pummel
Goppelt
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Jobmnsen
O'Crork
F. Sadnermak
B. Howard
R. Werey Ieert
Hanson
Ferrier and Hamilton Lead Greenbrier Invitation Round
Jim Ferrier of San Francisco and Bob Hamilton of Evansville led the Greenbrier Invitation in White Sulphur Springs with six under par 64 and 65. Ben Hogan, in his first event since the Masters, shot 68 finishing strong as the early contenders watched for a Hogan rally.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Bob Hamilton
Evansville
Ind
Ben Hogan
Ferrier
Ioney
Hamilton
Hogan
Rain Calls Off Barberton Elyria Game Postponed
Rain postponed the Elyria Barberton baseball clash that was to be played at Barberton. The game is rescheduled for Monday. Barberton then visits Lorein on Tuesday and hosts the same team on May 22.
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Elyria-Barberton
Barberton
Pioneers
Lorein
Standings and Tonight's MLB and NBA Schedule
Tonight's games include Cleveland at Chicago with Dodson 10-0 and Detroit at St Louis Hutchinson. Also listed are New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Washington with various results and interleague matchups. Yesterday's results show New York 3 St Louis 2 and Chicago at Pittsburgh among others.
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Chicago
Wenn
Ove
Dodson
Detroit
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Hutchinson
Srout
Pieite
Nex
Philecephia
Boston
Weshingtn
B. Vrtraerenees
Det
New York
St Lows
Broo Brockinn
Boson
Columbus
Ovara
Toromy
Syracuse
Lopez Plans To Use Chapman As Regular
Cleveland manager Al Lopez plans Sam Chapman as the regular right fielder while seeking more deals. Chapman, acquired from Philadelphia for Allie Clark and Lou Klein, joins a Tribe rotation that already fetched Lou Brissie and Charley Harris. The trades aim to boost power behind Al Rosen, Luke Easter, and Larry Doby, as Cleveland eyes a pennant in 1951.
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Hank Greenberg
Alie Ciarz
Lou Klein
Sam Chapman
Greenberg
Chapman
Clark
Clar
Indians
New York Yankees
Red Embree
San Diego
Cleveland
Tribe
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Athletics
University of Caliornia
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C.cu
LS Momers
al Lopez
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Allie Clark
Lou Brissie
Charley Harris
Lopez
Yankees
White Sox
Mly
Ty Cobb
al Rosen
Luke Easter
Larry Doby
Rosenke Chapman
Easter
Doby
University of California
Yankee
Klein
Cardinal
Gus Zernial
Dave Philiey
Sam Zoldak
Ray Murray
Philadelphia
Bases On Balls Make Frisch An Old Man
New York United Press reports Cubs manager Frankie Frisch laments frequent walks by pitchers. He urges pitchers to throw over the plate and avoids giving up home runs, citing Babe Ruth and Ralph Kiner as examples. Cal McLeish warms up for a game against the Brooklyn Dodgers as Frisch presses for aggressive pitching.
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United Press
EW York
Frankie Frisch
Chicago Cubs
Frisch
George Stallings
Boston Braves
Fordham Flash
Babe Ruth
Ralph Kiner
Cal
MacArthur to Attend Giants Phillies Game at Polo Grounds
Gen. Douglas MacArthur will attend tonight's game between the New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies at the Polo Grounds. He will be accompanied by Mrs. MacArthur Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitner and Lt. Col. Anthony Sutorey. His son Arthur will not attend. The visit marks his first informal appearance since relief from Far Eastern duties by President Truman.
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Douglas MacArthur
New York Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Polo Grounds
MacArthur
Abrs
Courtney Whitner
Anthony Sutorey
Arthur MacArthur
Giants
Dodgers
Polo
Truman
Abbeyville Schedules Opening Softball Night
Abbeyville plans Sunday evening softball with two games at the new field. The United Polish Club of Elvria faces Abbeyville at 7 pm, followed by Feckler Autos of Medina vs Club 140 of Euclid at 7 45. Local fans urged to attend.
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Abbeyville
United Polish Club of
Elvria
Feckler Autos of
Medina
Euclid
Abberyville
Charles and Maxim Begin Intense Drills for May 30 Fight
Heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles and challenger Joey Maxim intensified training in Chicago ahead of their Chicago Stadium bout on May 30. Charles logged 52 rounds since April 23 while Maxim reached 174 rounds of camp. both weighed about 1635 pounds today as trainer Ray Arce and others signaled continued prep.
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Chicago
Ezzard Charles
Joey Maxim
Charles
Chicago Stadium
Scrappers
Phil Sanderson
Herbie Moore
Lloyd Gibson
Cincinnati
Maxim
Dick Guerrero
Dale Hall
OWS
54 ABC Site To Be Named Today
Delegates at the 4th annual American Bowling Congress convention name officers discuss rules changes and pick the site for the 1954 tournament. Bid leaders include Miami, Seattle, and Fort Worth with Milwaukee hosting 1952 and Chicago slated for 1953. Joan Canelli of Toledo is named as likely successor to John Sylvan.
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Bminn
ILP
Miami
Seatzie
Fort Worth
Milwaukee
Chicago
Joan Canelli
Toledo
John Sylvan
Louisville
ABC
Frank Baker
Seult
Seult Lake City
Elmer EL Baumgarten
Line Scores Of Major Loop Games
Major League line scores show Philadelphia, St Louis, Boston, and New York games. Rain and wet grounds affected several contests while Chicago and Brooklyn produced a 5 to 2 result. American League notes include Boston Chicago New York Cleveland Washington Philadelphia and St Louis. Also mentions minor league baseball and Junior Legion practice at Ely Stadium with manager Jim Tompkins and coach Ken Hicks leading drills.
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St. Louis
Pontsburgh
Philadelphia
Oco
Dickson
Fitz Ges Eensia
Wiloe
Church
Chicago
Brooklyn
Melish
Kelly
Wattercombe
Campanela
American Legion
Ely Stadium
Jim Tompkins
Ken Hicks
Cleveland Heights Poised For Lake Erie League Track Crown
Cleveland Heights aims to upset Lakewood and defend against strong foes Elyria Lorain Lakewood and Shaw in the 25th Lake Erie League Championship at Euclid. The meet starts with prelims at noon and finals in field events at 1 15 p m with Lakewood the reigning power despite Heights challenging for the crown.
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Cleveland Heights
Erie
Fevra High
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Panthers
Elyria
Lorain
Lakewood
Shaker Heights
Shaw
Rangers
Meenins VW Eestate
Track Champs Set For Renewed Battles In Meet
Dudley Uphoff of Shaw Don Simpson Lakewood and Tom Flaherty Shaker Heights head a field of previous champions returning to defend titles. Elyria hopes rest with Jerry Bruce Bert Provoznik and John Elliott as meet officials and staff prepare for the competition.
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Dudley Uphoff
Shaw
Don Simpson
Lakewood
Tom Flaherty
Shaker Heights
Jerry Bruce
Bert Provoznik
John Elliott
Richard Keay
Euclid
Clarence Swackhamer
C. H. Hudson
Don Belknap
Harry Cogh
Meryl Baumer
Stanley Whiteside
Bruce Graham
Jerry Newman
C. E. Oer
Ford Case
Westlake and Leroy Seek Second Wins in League Play
The Lorain Medina County Class A Baseball League resumes Sunday with Westlake and Leroy aiming for their second victories. Leroy meets Valley City at Le Roy while Westlake faces Brits Wreck at Westlake and Erhart plays Columbia at Erhart. In opener Westlake beat Columbia and Lefe Bruns Roy defeated Erhart.
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Lorain-Medina County
Westlake
Leroy
Valley City
Erhart
Columbia
Lefe Brunsroy
Baltimore Jockey Barred Ten Years for Bets
Jockey Robert J Brattin was ruled off the track for 10 years by the Maryland Racing Commission after testimony that he solicited bets and bet against horses he rode at Laurel Spring. The unanimous ruling cites evidence from John Loome of the Thoroughbred Racing and Protective Association. Brattin, 23, a Baltimore native and popular rider, may appeal to Maryland courts.
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tIockey
Robert J
Bobby) Brattin
Maryland Racing Commission
National Association of State Racing Commissioners
John Loome
Thoroughbred Racing and Protective Association
Martin
Maryland
Cardinals Trip to Cincinnati Marred by Illness
Four Cardinals remain sidelined by flu and will follow the Cincinnati game by radio. Coach Mike Ryba and pitchers George Stumpfer, Howie Pollet, and Harry Brecheen stayed behind for further treatment, while Stan Musial felt well enough to travel.
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New York
St. Louis Cardinal
Mike Ryba
Cincinnati
Ryba
George ?Tunger
Howie Pollet
Harry Brecheen
Stan
Erie Pin Meet Set With Seven Entries
Five Deke Erie League schools will send teams to the first annual league invitational bowling tournament at the Saxon Club in Spain. Seven teams attend with two from Lorain and Lakewood and one each from Shaw, Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights. Elyria and Euclid do not participate.
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Heights Tigers
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Shaker
University School
John Marshall
Elyria
Euclid
Rangers
Spain
Lorain
Shaw
Cleveland Heights
Shaker Heights
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