New Cub Pilot Makes Home Debut Tuesday
Chicago Cubs new manager Frankie Frisch held a strategy meeting aboard the train en route to his home debut against the Philadelphia Phillies. He met with Charley Grimm and scout Red Smith during the long ride from Boston and discussed lineup plans, with no immediate changes expected.
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Cubs Turn to Frisch as Grimm Moves to Front Office
Frank Frisch leaves pitching woes behind as he takes Cubs manager duties while Charley Grimm shifts to the front office. The change aims to spark a sagging club, with Frisch planning an aggressive lineup, a three-man coaching staff, and immediate focus on patient pitching and solid defense.
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Kazak Leads NL Third Basemen in All Star Poll
Chicago June 13 Rookie Eddie Kazak of the St. Louis Cardinals led NL third basemen in the nationwide All Star starter poll with 4 304 votes from 14 991 ballots tabulated by the Chicago Tribune. Kazak holds a 388 vote edge over Sid Gordon while Ted Williams leads the AL in votes with 6 817. Jackie Robinson and Ralph Kiner are among top vote-getters for other positions.
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Hausmann To Rejoin Giants Tuesday in Cincinnati
New York Giants announce that 32 year old second baseman George Hausmann, who left for the Mexican League in 1946, will join the club Tuesday in Cincinnati after settling his contract with Nuevo Laredo. Commissioner A. defeats details not fully shown.
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Robinson Hogs Honors in NL
Jackie Robinson of Brooklyn leads the National League in batting with a .349 average after a seven point rise. He shares the runs and stolen bases leads with Pee Wee Reese at 44 and 11. He also tops the league in hits with 73 and shares the triples lead with Carl Furillo and Roy Smalley at five. Red Schoendienst and Robinson gain in the top hitters list while Ralph Kiner slips to .339. Branca heads the pitching stats with an 8–1 record and 52 strikeouts.
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Texas Softball Leagues May Consolidate for 1950 Season
The Texas Softball League and the Inter-City Softball League may merge for the 1949 season end, forming the Texas Fastball League in 1950. A championship playoff between the TSL and ICL was approved for this year and a joint Dallas meeting aims to set a North Texas division.
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Robinson Hudson Set for Ten Round Battle in Providence
Sugar Ray Robinson the welterweight champion has accepted a 10 round bout against Cecil Hudson in Providence on June 20. Matchmaker Johnny Attell announced the arrangement on Monday.
Texas Longhorns prep for NCAA tilt with A&M in Dallas
Coach Bibb Falk recalls his Texas baseball nine to practice Wednesday morning one day before the Southwest Conference champions face Oklahoma A&M in a best of three NCAA regional. Many players will play semi pro ball in Weimar Conroe and El Campo ahead of the series.
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Kell Tops AL Hitters With .346 Average
Detroit's George Kell leads the American League hitting race with a .346 mark after a five-point rise. Dom DiMaggio slips to third at .318 as Eddie Joost moves to second at .325. Vic Raschi tops pitching at 9-1 and Virgil Trucks leads in strikeouts with 70.
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Princeton Crew Sails to Defend Henley Honors in England
Princeton University's 150-pound varsity crew, Thames Challenge Cup winner in 1948, sails from Princeton, New Jersey to England on Tuesday to defend the titles won at Henley-on-Thames last year.
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Notre Dame Subsidization Policy Defended by Cavanaugh
Notre Dame president Father John J. Cavanaugh defends athletic subsidization as a means to educate students and support work study. He notes athletes may work and study, with football players serving as assistant prefects to balance duties. He emphasizes winning honestly and accepts tough seasons.
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