Shorts Trend May Reach Majors As Dodgers Trailblaze
A progress report from minor leagues shows players embracing air conditioned shorts with removable pads, led by Dodgers farm teams in Hollywood Mobile Pueblo Newport News Greenwood Valdosta and Miami. Branch Rickey praises the idea while Pepper Martin backs it at Miami. Officials say injuries remain similar to flannel pants and the trend could move north as players advance.
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Roughnecks Press to Seize Lead Over Cats in Texas League
Beaumont Roughnecks pressured the loop leading Fort Worth Cats by winning both ends of a doubleheader from Tulsa Oilers. Beaumont won 3 1 in a pitching duel between Jim Curley and Art Del Duce, then toppled Tulsa 2 0 as Ken Polivka sealed the win. The losses dropped Tulsa to fourth, one game behind San Antonio, which moved to No 3 with a 6 2 win over Fort Worth.
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Lane foresees White Sox rise with quick quality rebuild
Frank Lane, White Sox general manager, says a modernized rebuilding plan can lift Chicago into the first division this season and to the top in 1951. He notes outfield issues, praises Carrasquel and Zernial, and details a strategy of buying wisely and farming minors for rapid talent.
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Herring Tops Baytown Stock Car Driver Sunday
Sunday Herring led Baytown stock car racing at Playland Park Houston. He finished second in the first heat and sixth in the feature. Neil Lang placed eighth in the consolation race. Several Baytonians competed but did not medal.
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