Chandler to resign as baseball commissioner within six months
Albert B. Chandler will quit as baseball commissioner within six months after failing to secure re election by the major league clubs. Nine owners voted for him to continue and seven against, with his seven year term ending April 30, 1952, and the executive council to run duties if he resigns before a successor is chosen.
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Miami
Fla
Albert B
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St. Petersburg
Kentucky
Happy
Clark Griffith
Washington
Ford Frick
National League
Will Harridge
American League
Tom Yawkey
Boston Red Sox
Warren Giles
Cincinnati
Ferrier Leads Seminole Pro Am As Cart Rain Delays
Jim Ferrier, chasing a third straight title, led after the first two rounds of the Seminole Pro Am at Oceanside as Tony Penna trailed by one stroke. Mangrum Burke Jr Harison and Hogan followed with strong showings, Hogan’s second nine the rain boosted his tally to 70.
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J. W. Malone
Cliff McNeely
Noblitt-Coffey
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Dowell
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Wimpy Hill
Cafemen
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Hill
Bill Abbot
Palm Beach
Fla
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Tony Penna
Cincinnati
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Oceanside
Penna
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Jack Burke, Jr
Houston
Tex
E. J. “Dutch” Harrison
St. Andrews
Ill
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Mantle hits a .700 mark as Yankee rookie eyes center field
Phoenix report notes Mickey Mantle seven hits in 10 at bats for a .700 average as he trains to succeed Joe DiMaggio in center field. He misplayed two fly balls in a 10 inning 10 8 win over Cleveland, highlighting fielding issues despite hitting prowess. The piece also mentions Roes and a political list in separate briefs.
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Mickey Mantle
New York Yankee
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Joe DiMaggio
Yanks
Cleveland
Aggies Fail To Nix Jinx In Sugar Game Showdown
Texas A&M and Texas fought a tense playoff clincher in Gregory Gym with a 35 to 34 Texas victory on Leon Black’s late free throw. The win forces a decisive third game after A&M previously edged Texas 45 to 33.
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Texas
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George Scaling
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Flying Queens poised for Plains AAU bid in Amarillo
Wayland College's Flying Queens must win the Plains AAU tournament at Amarillo Youth Center to secure a bid to the National AAU women's basketball championships in Dallas. Semifinal action features Wayland's squad against Tuliaettes, with high scorer Marie Wales leading the team as coach Sam Allen eyes Tulsa players for future gains.
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Hooker- Vandergriff Motor Co
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Amarillo College
Amarillo
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Lady Faire
Penguins Nickname Sparks Old College Pride
In a bold personal choice the speaker praises Youngstown college nickname the Penguins as the most honest emblem in athletics, contrasting it with cold feet when facing a powerful tailback bearing down on opponents.
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Youngstown College
Penguins
What's in a Name Fraley Wildcats and Tigers nickname spree
OSCAR FRALEY notes college athletics greed for tough sounding nicknames. He lists teams like Wildcats Tigers Bulldogs and others such as Shockers Red Raiders Boilermakers Hurricanes Golden Flashes and Gators. He marvels at the craze for fierce monikers across campuses and even mentions obscure ones like Sagehens.
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Wash
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AHS Golfers Complete Qualifying for Fort Worth Swing
Amarillo High School golf team was set to finish scoring for four qualifying spots in the Southwestern Exposition Meet in Fort Worth. Principal R B Norman postponed tests due to cold weather, with play to conclude today at Amarillo Country Club if conditions allow.
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Fort Worth
R. B. Norman
Amarillo Country Club
Kramer Ready to Pitch as Durocher Sets Pace
St Petersburg March 13 Jack Kramer veteran right hander and last New York Giant to sign his contract must get ready to pitch soon or else he will be forgotten says Manager Leo Durocher Durocher adds Kramer was allowed to take his time last year but that wont happen again
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Fila
Jack Kramer
New York Giant
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Kramer
Far Twittering & Oyster Perch Railway to debut at Festival
A 15 inch gauge miniature railway will be staffed by long-faced, mournful-looking men during the Festival of Britain. One locomotive will reportedly spout both tea and steam, creating a whimsical exhibit for visitors.
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Oyster Perch
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