Fowler Halts Yanks in 6-1 Athletics Victory
Dick Fowler topped the New York Yankees allowing four hits as the Philadelphia righthander led the Athletics to a 6-1 win before 3,263 at Long Field in St. Petersburg. Fred Sanford pitched eight innings with rookie Wally Hood finishing, while Pete Suder homered in the fourth and Tommy Henrich also connected for the Yankees.
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Harry Gumbert
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Boston Braves
Reds
Warren Spahn
Johnny Wyrostek
Danny Lithwhiler
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Cincinnati
Spahn
G. Elliott
Mass
Mueller
Promesa
Brissie Poised To Replace Grove In A’s Rotation
Connie Mack and pitching chief Earle Brucker rate Lefty Lou Brissie as ready to step into the A’s rotation, replacing the departed Lefty Grove. Brissie, a wartime veteran and 25 years old, posted 14 victories last season and shows a fast, snapping curve with improving control after winter study.
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Lou
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Bob Feller
Hal Newhouser
Lindell Trials as Pitcher in Yankees Intra-Squad Tilt
Johnny Lindell, a longtime outfielder, will try pitching in an intra-squad game as Casey Stengel calls the move a noble experiment. Lindell, 32, has developed a knuckleball and believes he could be valuable as a left fielder against righties or as a spot pitcher.
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Hinrichs Emerges as Yankees Major Spring Sensation
Pitcher Paul Hinrichs, a 23 year old farmhand, has blanked major league lineups this spring with 14 scoreless innings, drawing comparisons to Pistol Pete Reiser in 1940. Georgia reports praise his fastball and grit and Casey Stengel weighs bringing him up or keeping him in Kansas City to mature.
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Nationals Cancel Secret Parley Quietly
A planned secret meeting of National League owners and Commissioner A B Chandler at the Mayflower Hotel was cancelled, with talks expected to happen soon in Chicago or here. The reserve clause and a Sherman Anti-Trust exemption bill were to be discussed, with hearings set for April 14.
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Happy) Chandler
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Giants Sign Cromer in 1949 Rookie List Growth
New York’s NFL Giants expanded their 1949 rookie list to 25 by adding three backfield players. Back from North Texas State are Bill Cramer at fullback and Bill Kemp lin, an end who played at Tulsa as a freshman and later at North Texas. Also signed is Bob Greenhalgh, a fullback from San Francisco University and former teammate of Joe Ott.
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Notre Dame Iowa Grid Series Extended Through 1952
Notre Dame and Iowa will extend their football rivalry to 1951 and 1952. Ed Krause Notre Dame athletic director announced the dates: 1951 at Notre Dame November 24, and 1952 at Iowa City November 22. This year’s game is at Notre Dame November 19. Notre Dame leads 4 3 in the series.
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New Bedford Boxer In Fairly Good Shape
New Bedford middleweight boxer Al Pinel is in fairly good condition at Rhode Island Hospital after being knocked out in the fifth round by Dick Callahan of Boston in New Bedford. The Rhode Island boxing commission has barred Pinel, citing his poor ring record and about 100 fights in five years.
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Missing One Two Punch Hurts Steers Chances
With key sprinters Parker and Robertson sidelined by injuries Texas and Texas A&M clash in College Station amid doubt over Texas scoring. Parker could return for the April 16 Corpus Christi triangular meet, while Robertson may target the Kansas Relays.
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Basora and Lester Agree to 10-Round Championship Bout
Jose Basora of Puerto Rico and Vern Lester of San Francisco signed terms for a 10 round middleweight bout at the Tournament of Champions Manhattan Center on April 13.
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Vern Lester
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