Brothers in Rival Leagues Set for 1952 Amateur Season
Washington County and Independent Leagues open with the Springer brothers Lawrence and Clyde leading rival circuits. Hunk Red Springer presides over the Independent league, while Pat Springer heads the County League amid high hopes for a tight, competitive race.
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Fights Last Night Report From National Arena Card
Associated Press notes from St. Nicholas Arena include Bobby Dykes of Miami outpointing Ted Murray of New York, Charley Riley of Denver stopping Corky Gonzales in St. Louis, and Willis Waugh of Los Angeles knocking out Chelo Ruiz in Calexico California.
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New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Bobby Dykes
Miami
Ted Murray
Denver
Charley Riley
St. Louis
Corky Gonzales
Phoenix
Willis Waugh
Los Angeles
Chelo Ruiz
Calexico
Calif
O Hara Resigns from VMI to Join Ohio State Coaching Staff
Bill O'Hara assistant football coach and basketball coach at Virginia Military Institute resigns to join the Ohio State University varsity coaching staff. He cites Ohio State as larger with more opportunity and sends his resignation to Coach Tom Nurent today.
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Viringia Military Institute
Ohio State University
Tom Nurent
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VMI
Ohio State
Opening Day Set for County and Independent Baseball Leagues
Eight opening games are scheduled as sixteen amateur teams in Washington County and Independent Leagues begin their 1952 seasons tomorrow. Four County Circuit and four Independent wheel contests fill the slate with Williamsport the sole club未opening. Billporters receive a bye to next week.
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Track Stars Renew Rivalry At Penn Relays
Philadelpha April 26. Philadelphias track stars Phil Gehrmann and Fred Wilt renew rivalry with Warren Druetzler and Denis Johansson in the 58th annual Penn Relays at Franklin Field. Rain hampered opening events while Meredith Gourdine was scratched. Dick Shea won the two mile for Army and Lamont Smith finished behind. Manhattan and Morgan State clash in final 440 and 880 relays with times around 42.8 and 1 28.21.
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Don Gehrmann
FHS
Fred Wilt
Penn
Warren Druetzler
Michigan State
Camp Lee
Denis Johansson
Ivhampion
Finland
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England
Roger Bannister
Meredith Gourdine
Cornell
Albin Rauch
Princeton
Ed White
Army
Dick Shea
Penn Stat
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Manhattan
Morgan State
John O'Connell
Joe Schatzle
Lindy Re Jargino
Bob Cavity
Rain Cancels Keedysville Hagers town opener in county league
Officials of the Keedysville Baseball Club announced at noon today that tomorrow's Washington County League opener between Keedysville and Hagerstown has been called off because of rain and wet grounds. After inspection this morning it was decided the field could not be ready by tomorrow.
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Keedysville Baseball Club
Keedysville
Hagerstown
Laker Cagers Are World Champions
The Minneapolis Lakers won the National Basketball Association title beating the New York Knicks 82 to 65 to claim their fourth world crown in five years. The confrontation followed a brief New York lead, after which Minneapolis controlled the boards and the tempo.
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Brandts Drill Opens Little League Practice Tonight
The Brandts entry in the Little League will stage a practice session this coming Tuesday evening starting at 6 o'clock on the South Potomar High diamond. All players please take note of this and be on hand promptly.
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Down Memory Lane Recalls Past Pro Football and Baseball Moves
Today a year ago Gene Beard sold from Cleveland to Detroit for the Tigers. Five years ago Army stars Dec Blanchard and Arnold Tucker planned an Eastern All-Stars benefit game versus the New York Giants. Ten years ago Harvey Coop won PGA qualifying at Atlantic City. Twenty years ago Detroit led the American League with two weeks of the season gone while Boston led the National.
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Dec Blanchard
Arnold Tucker
Army Football Fame
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Harvey Coop
Atlantic City
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Boston
Derby's top pairing Arcaro and Jones eye Derby glory
New York April 26 reports trainer Ben Jones and jockey Eddie Arcaro form a formidable Derby duo. The piece notes Jones has trained five Derby winners and Arcaro four, with Blue Moon and other Greentree and Calumet horses mentioned as contenders. The writer favors His Gall to win the 78th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2.
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Pot Oo Luck
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Fanfare
Halfway Club Opens 1952 Season at City Park
The Halfway Baseball Club of the Independent League plans the 1952 season opener against the St James Club at City Park. Bob Semler will pitch and Montell Burgess will handle catering as fans are expected in large numbers. Players should attend Saturday practice and collect uniforms, with a rain plan at Mansion House City Park.
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Spason
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Sugar Ray Robinson Declines June Title Fight With Maxim
Sugar Ray Robinson refuses a June title bout with Joey Maxim, aiming for a European campaign. The International Boxing Club proposed June 23 at Yankee Stadium but Robinson declined, citing desire to sail to Europe on May 24 and seek bigger earnings.
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Baseball Highlights From Yesterday's Games
Steve Rilke drove in three runs with two doubles and a single to power St Louis past Pittsburgh 6-4. Bob Kelly pitched the Cubs to a 7-5 win over Cincinnati after Chicago took five hits.
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Drag Races Set for Sunday at Hagerstown Speedway
Promoter King Promo to stage a Sunday drag event after last week’s successful show. Over 100 cars expected from the East with 1 pm start. gates open at 12 30. Notable finish: L D Osborne’s 1982 Ford third. Marl Douglas won in a 1451 Mercury from Baltimore. Tickets $1, kids free.
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Stranahan: 36-Hole Final Victory At Pinehurst
Stranahan, 20, of Toledo Ohio, defeats Mal Galetta of St Athans New York in the 36 hole final to extend his run of championships. Strafaci from Flushing Long Island claims his fourth straight win with a one up victory over Harry Taverstick of Lancaster Pennsylvania. Weather and course conditions challenged players as Stranahan stayed under par for most of the final.
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