Dressen says Dodgers should have won NL flag last season
Chuck Dressen, former Washington manager now observing Dodgers, insists Brooklyn deserved the 1953 NL title and predicts they can win easily this season with the right pitching. He cites injuries and bench depth, notes Frank Kellert’s strong debut after being acquired from Baltimore, and warns Kellert may struggle to break Hodges’s hold on first base.
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Baltimore’ Orioles
Erv Palica
San Antonio
Brooks
Dusty Rhodes
Kellert
Gil Hodges
Dodgers
Big Frank
Houston
Buff
Fort Worth
Keller
Texans in Major League Baseball Spotlight
Johnny Lyons notes 23 Texas born players in the majors. Twelve in the National League and 11 in the American, with every team represented except the Cardinals. Notable Texans include Paul Richards, Wally Maan, Charley Neal, Eddie Matthews, Charlie Gorin, Ben Tompkins, Roy McMillan, Rocky Bridges, Jim Busby, and Grady Hatton, reflecting strong Texas ties across MLB.
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Houston Post
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Victoria Advocate
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Texas League
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Cardinals
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Buffs
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Tactitutnh
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Longview
Milwaukee
Charlie Gorin
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Austin
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Texarkana
Ben Tompkins
Phils
Roy McMillan
Cincinnati
Rocky Bridges
Jim Busby
Washington
Center Flélder
Busby
Kenedy Lad
Pinky Higgins
Beeton
Grady Hatton
Fearless Fraley and Charley Dressen in baseball hype
New York reports show Fearless Fraley pushing facts and figures as Charley Dressen stirs publicity for the Washington Senators while implying past top rivals Brooklyn Dodgers. Dressen hints at plans to revive Washington and recalls claiming 20 win pitchers, catchers box rule, and spring deadline. Dodgers manager Walt Alston unrest grows while Sam Snead weighs tournament season plans and says he has been practicing hard, with a recent 61 in practice.
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Charley Dressen
Brooklyn
Washington Senators
Charley
Washington
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Dodgers
Walt Alston
Sam Snead
Galt
Sam
Derby Day Entries and Jockeys Span a Busy Week
Oscar Fraley notes a round of birthdays and earnings for racing figures as Derby contenders Nashua Summer Tan and others enter the Derby trial on the Tuesday before the Rose Run. He recalls Citation and subsequent winners like Hill Gall and Dark Star, with owners eyeing the $10 000-added trial payout if horses need the work. Also mentions long standing guided tours, now including a 10 day underwater Bahamas trip for skin divers marketed by a New York travel agency, nicknamed Captain Nemo.
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Rip Eagle
Ea Furgol
Tom Stidham
Vic. Ragschi
Lon Warnecke
Joey Maxim
Tommy Holmes
Cy Young
Dutch Harrison
Dave Koslo
Gordie Howe
Billick Whelchel
Johnny Farrell
Wayne Sabin
Jeff Heath
Beau Jack
Nashua
Summer Tan
Citation
Hill Gall
Dark Star
New York
Bahamas
Captain Nemo
Lee Doubles Team From Lee Wins At Commerce
Lee's sensational sophomore doubles duo Paul Como and Doug Bashrum captured the East Texas State tennis tournament at Commerce defeating Highland Park pair Lene Henderson and Bob Coe 6-3 6-0 for a third straight title. They had defeated Benny Brand and Curtis Schuller in the semifinals as severe cold forced matches indoors at the field house. The Ganders were set for a rematch with South Park at Beaumont this week as district meet opened April 16 at Lee courts.
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Paul Como
Douglas Bashrum
East Texas
Commerce
Leo la Borde
Falluthas
Como
Bashrum
Lene Henderson
Bob Coe
Highland Park
Dallas
Benny Brand
Curtis Schuller
Jimamy Jackson
Oklahoma
Chickatha
Ilanders
Bill Dixon
Eddie Sledge
Jackson
Ganders
South Park
Beaumont
South Fork
Lee Courts
DeMarco to face Manzo in 10 round NY bout
Paddy DeMar eo of Brooklyn, former lightweight champion, meets Libby Manzo of New York in a 10 round bout at St. Nicholas Arena on Monday night. Also Bobby Bickle aged 24 battles Ralph Dupas in a 10 round lightweight match in New Orleans on Monday night.
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Bickle
New Orleans
Bobby Bickle
Rapid Ralph Dupas
Freeport Faces Gander In District Opener At Otler Park
Freeport travels to Otler Park Tuesday night for the district opener against undefeated Gander. Star pitcher Donnie Hullum is listed in the hospital after a batting practice incident. Gander’s Gary Herrington and Freeport’s Hollis Hood headline a strong lineup as both teams seek early season momentum.
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Oller Park
Freeport
San Jacinto Hospital
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Lee
Hullum
Galveston
Houston Milhy
Hallum
Hollis Hood
Hood
Gary Herrington
Terry Stein
Bobby Spencer
Tommy Lasseter
Carver Takes Fourth at Chariton Pollock Relays
Coach Roy Hutchins Ca. track team finished fourth at Beaumont Relays scoring 1814 points. Earl Ford led Carver with two firsts in discus and shot put, 148 feet 5 inches discus and 51 feet 6.5 inches shot. Brinac Lewis Brown joined Ford on the 44-yard relay second place, Arrington and Briand placed in sprints and hurdles. Carver heads to Houston Relays at the High School Stadium Friday.
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Beaumont
Patt Arthur
Houston
John Yater
Houston Wheatley
Carver
Earl Ford
Panthers
Ford
Brinac
Lewis
Brown
Panther
Jom Arrington
Alvin Briand
Earl Malone
Phillips Oilers Knock Off Crew Cut in AAU Semi
The Phillips Oilers from Bartlesville Oklahoma upset top rivals in the national AAU tournament by timed shots sealing a 53 51 or similar victory over the Crew Cuts. Jim Walsh delivered a last second 40 foot set shot to win the semi final against Olympic Club. The Oilers then faced Luckett Nix in the finals with a 64 51 score at 18 seconds left.
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Oilers
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Okla
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San Francisco
Olympic Club
Luckett-Nix
Boulder
Cole
Willie Mays Slugs Through Spring Home Run Blitz
Willie Mays, star centerfielder of the New York Giants, hit three homers in two wins over the Chicago Cubs to push his exhibition total to eight and threaten a spring record. The Giants, 10-4 in exhibitions, lead a hot lineup as Larry Doby, Bob Lemon, Art Houtteman, Del Ennis, Smokey Burgess, and Yogi Berra also pace strong showings across camps.
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Cleveland
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Harry Perkowski
Larry Doby
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San Francisco
Bob Lemon
Art Houtteman
Seals
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Smokey Burgess
Philadelphia Phillies
Dirginwall Redlegs
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Bob Cerv
Yogi Berra
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bob Grim
Harvey Haddix
Haddix
Enos Slaughter
Pressure Builds Up On Gander Trackers
Gander trackers, led by Coach Beverly Rockhold, dominate Houston Relays as Texas Relays loom. Abilene, Sunset, Lubbock and Amarillo loom as strong rivals with expected battles in 40-yard dashes, mile relays, and sprint events.
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Houston Relays
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Southern
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Sen Ster Hin
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Lee
Dounybrook
Birate
Bobby Mosshart
Mosshart
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