Cobbleickes jesting column stirs Cleveland Indians rumors
A humorous Plain Dealer column by Gordon Cobbledick spurred readers to believe exaggerated claims about Indians players. The piece mocks gossip on Luke Easter, Thurman Tucker, Doakes, and others, noting drink rumors and general roguish tales while defending players as human but mostly law abiding.
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Pall Park
Joe Doakes
Elyria High School
Bob Hersman
Jefferson
George Miraben
Miraben
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Marian Kemble
Heisman
Bill Coyer
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Cobbbledick
Line Scores Of Major Loop Games
Washington and Chicago split a doubleheader as Lemon pitched for the Cubs. New York defeated Philadelphia behind Lopat and Berra. Cincinnati beat St Louis in extras, while Boston and Brooklyn won their games in the National League. Pirates rookie Pettit joins spring camp as a potential prove-it addition, and Hank Greenberg denies a major three-way deal involving Lou Brissie Minoso and Simpson. Local high school coaches Stoneburner and Wolfe left their posts.
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Indians
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Suitcase) Simpson
Chicago ‘White Sox
Lou Brissie
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Sox
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Simpson
Minoso
W. L. Stoneburner
Cambridge High
George Wolfe
Rossford
Wolfe
Wesleyan Captures Conference Title After Thrilling Meet
In a tight Ohio Conference showdown at Wooster, Ohio Wesleyan edged Wooster by narrow margin to claim the team title as Oberlin faded from the lead. Individual winners included Dave Allison of Wooster in the mile and multiple events featuring Bishops and Scots, while Oberlin failed to secure a first place on the 15-event card.
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Milwaukee Wins Ninth Innings Win in Tight Association Tilt
Milwaukee defeats Minneapolis 9 to 6 in ten innings to maintain a slim lead in the American Association. The Brewers tied the game in the sixth and surged ahead in the tenth as Louisville and Toledo also stumble in a crowded standings race with Columbus and Indianapolis close behind.
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Ohio State hosts State Track finals with 45 teams
At Ohio State University forty-five teams competed in Class A and B track finals amid golf baseball and tennis events. East Tech Mansfield Central led Class A as favorites with multiple qualifiers while Class B saw Wyoming in front after two final events. No records fell as trials wrapped with several finalists advancing in tennis and singles events.
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Abrams Kryhoski Leading Hitters In Major Leagues
National League batting leader is Cal Abrams of the Dodgers at .470 with Jackie Robinson and Peewee Reese close. Dick Kryhoski tops the American League with .388 after limited games. Dodgers Hodges leads homers with 14, Duke Snider tops runs with 32, while Ted Williams and Eddie Robinson pace AL in roundtrippers with eight. Preacher Roe heads NL pitchers at 5 0 before Ed Lopat posts 7 0.
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al Rosen
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Yankees
Yeomen Rally to Beat Buckeyes in Lacrosse Clash
Oberlin College Yeomen triumphed 12 to 5 over Ohio State on Friday. Jack Fenner scored three goals and Jim Zonino added two, matching Ohio State’s total scoring. This marked Oberlin’s second win over Ohio State this season and their fourth victory in six games.
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UPC Women Schedule Pin Banquet At Stoney's Rainbow Lanes
The United Polish Club Women's Bowling League banquet is set for 6:30 tonight at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes. Husbands are invited as trophies will be awarded to the champion UPC Ladies Auxiliary team and to Walsh's All-Stars with prize money distributed, per secretary Dorothy Boreski.
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Jefferson No. 1 Diamond to Host Monday Softball Game
V. F. W. No. 1079 and Rone Radio will meet in a softball game scheduled for 6 30 Monday at Jefferson No 1 diamond. Players of both teams are asked to take notice.
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Oberlin Indians Reach State Finals in Track Trials
Oberlin High School rivals earn finals berths as Fred Owens and Bob Holden advance in sprints and relay with Owens later failing to place in hurdles. Oberlin sits with a slim point lead as Gleason and Kosakowski compete in field events and Avon Lake and Clearview also field runners for day two.
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Jim Faze
Avon Lake
Willard Klingshirn
Lorain County
Elyria Netters Open Season vs Canton at Cascade Park
Elyria tennis opens the season with a Sunday meet against Canton at Cascade Park. The Elyria Tennis Commission says Canton will provide the opposition with a 1 PM start.
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Teams To Play At Ely Stadium Sunday
Class D team managed by Art Sparks meets a South Amherst nine in a practice game at Ely Stadium on Sunday. The diamond contest is set for 1 30.
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Standings and Results From Today’s Baseball Schedule
Daily standings show the pennant race with New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington near the top. Yesterday’s results featured several tight games including New York over Philadelphia and a London game noted with comments on late innings. Tomorrow’s slate includes double headers in Cleveland Chicago and Philadelphia New York with multiple city pairings across leagues.
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Williams Hitting .278 But Big Bat Aids Sox On Drive
Boston's Ted Williams, despite a .278 average, powered the Red Sox to a 14 2 win over Washington with a homer and two doubles as Boston won its fourth straight. Chuck Stubbs earned his fourth win, while Boston moved within five games of New York.
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Yesterday's Star recaps a day of 1947 baseball results
Connie Eyan hits a grand slam in the 11th to lift the Reds over the Cardinals. Brooklyn tops Boston 4 3 for a fifth straight win. Giants beat Phillies 8 5. Cincinnati defeats St Louis 5 1 in 11 innings. Pittsburgh trounces Chicago 19 1. Lopat narrowly misses a season start complete game mark. White Sox beat Indians as Billy Pierce earns his fifth win. Browns win on Johnny Bero homer. Vic Wertz hits two homers for Detroit. Campanella stars for the Brooks with three hits and a homer as Roe improves to six straight. Reds win as Connie Ryan hits grand slam. Pirates oust Chicago 14 hits include Kiner and Metkovich. Dickson allows five hits but takes loss.
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ABC Pin Tourney In Final Stages
ST PAUL Minn Eighty teams vie to beat 3070 total as the American Bowling Congress Tourney enters the final week. High 10 leaders stay unchanged after Friday. George Williams and Bill Rhod man of Detroit paced doubles with 1278, first Negro team over 1200.
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George Williams
Bill Rhodman
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Fight Results at Madison Square Garden Boxers Stop Williams at 14
United Press report from New York recalls a Madison Square Garden bout where James W C weighs in at 233 pounds and Williams is halted in the 14th round.
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Dayton Fairmont Leads In State Golf Tournament
Dayton Fairmont holds a two-stroke lead over Circleville Central District champs after 18 holes at Ohio State University Golf Course. Fairmont posted 319 as Dave Moore of Cincinnati Withrow led with 73, followed by Pat Schwab at 74 from Fairmont.
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Four-Team Little League Tie To Be Broken Monday
A four way tie for first place in Little League will be decided Monday at the Lexington Avenue field. V. F. W. Post 1079 meets Elyria Eagles in the 5:45 game, while American Legion Post 12 faces United Polish Club at 7:30. Both pairings follow opening wins and Thursday triumphs.
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