Lopat Tops Indians as Yankees Draw Largest Crowd
Red headed Ed Lopat shut down Cleveland for an 11 to 4 Yankee Stadium win before a season high crowd of 66,265. He moved to 30-4 in his career against the Indians, and his six straight wins set a major league high this season. Lopat said the key was throwing the same stuff he uses against every club despite the Indians’ hitting. The win continued New York’s dominance over Cleveland, with Lopat noting fatigue late but confident he was fine.
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Buckeye Stock Champion Kispak Leads Speedway Race
The 1850 Ohio State Stock Champion Mite Kispak Warren Ohio faces a tight five-heat program at Crisman Park Speedway. The feature includes veteran pilot Jack Kaba of Cleveland and a lineup of top stock racers as the seven-event night unfolds with close crossovers and hard-charging competition.
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ERLIN Six-Game Streak Snapped in Narrow Loss
A fragmented recap notes Oberlin suffering a second setback in eight games as Western Reserve and players like Kern and Quern pace a 12-7 run. The Reserve squad, led by Cor, Ander and others, edged a shaky line at RHE with a 296-12 tally.
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Lefty Ed Lopata Tops Indians to Run Streak to Six
Yankees pitcher Lefty Ed Lopata won his sixth straight decision by defeating the Indians 11 to 4. He held Cleveland to six hits, extending his dominance in the series with the Tribe and improving his career record against them.
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Lopat Guides Yankees Past Red Sox In Tilt To Lead AL Race
Lopat gains support from Barrow Florida training as the Yankees take a 8 7 win at Boston. MacDougald hits a two run inside the park homer and Bauer adds a two run shot while Washington fights to the late innings.
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Dom DiMaggio
Terrors Wear
Cleveland Loses To Yankees and Drops In Standings
The Cleveland Indians lost 11-4 to the New York Yankees, falling to fourth place. Lopat limited the Tribe to six hits while getting solid support from his teammates. The Indians plan a rematch tomorrow as both teams were idle today. American Legion Juniors hold practice at Ely Stadium with seeks for tryouts and a game vs South Amherst scheduled for Sunday June 1.
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Butane Fueled Car Use Sparks High School Debate
An Austin student demonstrates running a 1949 model car on butane, claiming improved efficiency and cleaner combustion. He notes a 22 miles per gallon estimate, with a 25 gallon butane tank and switchable fuel system. He won awards from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The setup cost about $200, with plans for cheaper future upgrades.
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Cards Acquire Johnson In Trade With Yankees
The St. Louis Cardinals announce the acquisition of Billy Johnson from the New York Yankees to bolster their infield and provide right handed balance with Musial and Slaughter. Johnson’s power is questioned but he could improve the club’s left field targets while teaming with Steve Bilko. Don Bollweg is sent to the Yankees, who in turn trade Johnson after waivers from all AL clubs.
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United Press
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St. Louis Cardinals
Billy Johnson
New York Yankees
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Cardinals
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Whitey Kurowsk
Yankees
Steve Bilxo
Stan Musial
Enos Slaughter
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Fred Saizh
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Redbirds
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Rochester
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Nippy Jones
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Cardinals Sign Groom No. 1 Draft Pick
Chicago Cardinals president Ray Bennigsen announced that Notre Dame center Jerry Groom, their top draft choice, has signed a 1951 contract. Groom, an All-American, agreed with Coach Curly Lambeau on Saturday. he had planned to enter the air force after June graduation. Groom is 21, from Des Moines Iowa, 235 pounds and 6 feet 3 inches.
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Fight Results or United Press in Baltimore
In Baltimore Maryland a boxing result is reported with Louis stopped in the fourth round. The text references Providence and Chicago names including Tague and Thames with partial scores and details, though the sequence is fragmented.
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Rookies Shine In 1951 Baseball Standouts
New York report notes Orestes Minoso Jim Busby and Mickey Mantle as top rookies after a full season look. Minoso traded from Cleveland earlier in month. Busby led in stolen bases and Mantle posted strong batting while teams prep for second swing tests.
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Jim Busby
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Detroit Tigers
Line Scores Of Major Loop Games
Major league line scores show Boston 6 3 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 and Washington 9 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 with Ervin, Rozes, Berra mentioned among players. No National League games scheduled.
Sportsman Club Meeting And Local Baseball Schedule
Members of the Beaver Creek Sportsman's Club plan an 8 oclock meeting in the ons Hall South Amherst to finalize plans for a canoe trip and discuss other business. Rare Radio of the Cis Softball League will practice at 6 oclock on Jefferson Diamond No 3 as The Radio nine face Thew Shovel Wednesday at Thew Shovel diamond and Coach-Uthe Company Thursday at Roosevelt School diamond.
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Barons Star Duo Traded to New York Rangers
Fioria Ohio Chronicle reports Cleveland Barons stars Hy Bubler and Waly Hergeheimer traded to the New York Rangers of the National League. In exchange for Butler Gelensemen and Hergeheimer the Barons receive six players from the Rangers including wings Fer eand Perrault and Areas Deixante center Jack Gordon and defensemen Eddie Reigte and Fred Shere. The sixth player was not yet announced.
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Feller Seeks 20 Wins and Series Bit in 1949 Return
Bob Feller, buoyed by improved control and a dependable breaking ball, targets a 20 win season and a push for a World Series run. Teammate Hogan notes his fastball is sharper and backed by a strong curve, marking a potential late-career resurgence after prior slumps.
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