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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1952
Page
9
Opening day in the major leagues promises pitching duels with many managers aiming for a winning start. A sellout in Detroit and planned crowds across Chicago and New York highlight forecasts, while ace pitchers like Red Schoendienst and Vic Raschi prepare for spring-to-regular-season transitions.
In the Southwest Conference race Baylor and Texas clash in Austin Friday and Saturday, with a sweep likely tilting the title. SMU, TCU, and other contenders also play two-game sets and non-conference games as the tight race widens.
Coach Pete Sultis leads the Ganders in an eight team district with two early wins and no losses. The squad lacks phenoms but features solid pitching and several long ball threats, aiming for playoffs after a four year title run. The season opens with expectations of a district playoff among top four teams following a round robin.
Elliott leads the Ganders with a .375 average and long blasts from the plate and mound. Henninger adds power at .300 plus, with Pillow Visser and Dodd contributing timely hits. Fielding is solid, Pillow plays sharp short, Holt shows promise on the mound as Ganders chase district play.
A 4 team major league and a much larger minor league are planned for Little League baseball. The effort aims to keep hundreds of young players engaged with the sport through summer months, seeking sponsorships for apparel and equipment and stronger supervision.
New York boxing headlines say middleweight champion Ray Robinson is a prohibitive 1 to 6 favorite to defend against former champ Rocky Graziano. The 15 round title bout at Chicago Stadium will be nationally televised. Analysts note Graziano’s past prime but warn his right hand could still shock with a major upset.
West Point New York Giants manager Leo Durocher said the club’s pennant hopes hinge on a six man pitching staff, a tight infield and hitting from Bobby Thomson after Monte Irvin’s injury and Willie Mays’ Army departure. He declined to predict finish as the team arrives for spring training finale against Army.
New York report says the Brooklyn Dodgers purchased pitchers Ben Wade John Rutherford and Joe Black from their farm clubs and sent Mak Mallette and John Podres back to Montreal in the International League. Also note a Knoxville incident where Bill Braden wrecked his car after a brief purchase, suffering a fractured rib. Edward Howard donated over 1.10 pints of blood to the world champion?
Gil Turner, just past his 24th knockout win and riding a 39 fight win streak, faces Chico Varona in the 10 round main event at the Philadelphia Arena Monday night.
Eight Gander baseball players head to Humble Ball Park to meet Lee unbeaten in district play. Veteran Charlie Elliott to start as Lee eyes a potential playoff berth with four regular season games left after tomorrow.
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