Giants poised to rebound with Mays spark in 1954
In Phoenix on March 30, Giants manager Leo Durocher extols Willie Mays as the catalyst to lift New York from a 1953 flop. He tabs Mays plus pitchers Antonelli, Liddle, and Grissom as a potent core to energize the club, with Mays set to center field between Monte Irvin and Don Mueller. The Giants preview a 1952–era infield, contend with Williams’ health, and hope a sturdier pitching staff—led by Maglie and four regular starters—prevents a repeat of 1953’s collapse as observers praise spring exhibition play.
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Southwest Nines Warm Up For Title Race
Southwest Conference baseball action heats up as Baylor and Rice prepare for key games after splits with opponents. Baylor downed Temple Eagls 11 to 8 in a slugfest with Bobby Benge driving in four and Bob Moyer contributing a homer and multiple hits. Rice, humiliated 42 to 3 by Oklahoma A&M, looks to rebound at Houston as Texas visits Rice in Wednesday play.
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Ed Lopat to Start for World Champion Yankees on Opening Day
The World Series champs the New York Yankees will start Ed Lopat, 34, on opening day against the Washington Senators, with Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe expected to start for the Dodgers against the New York Giants. Managers outlined probable lineups for 16 teams, highlighting veterans and recent winners as they begin the 1954 season.
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Cubs fire Phil Cavarretta as manager in 1954 spring
Dallas report says Phil Cavarretta was dismissed as Chicago Cubs manager for failing to lift club from second division. Stan Hack, promoted from Los Angeles farm club, named his successor amid cold comments. Hack and Cavarretta both discussed future roles, with Wrigley’s club paying current salary if no major league position opens.
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Changes In Little League Baseball Tryouts Announced
Commissioner W F White announced new Little League tryout times after rain washed out events. East League 11 year olds try Wed 4 30 pm at Little League park, 12 year olds Thur 4 30 pm. West League 11 and 12 year olds Wed 4 30 pm at Robert E Lee diamond.
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Peter Clark Handicap Nominations Lead Bay Meadows Card
Allied Favored SAN MATEO Calif March 23 Allied head the list of 15 nominations for the $15,000 added Peter Clark Handicap at Bay Meadows next Saturday. Andrew Crevelin's Deter mine is among the contenders.
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Wrigley Dismisses Cavaretta Over Dread Of Cubs Season
Chicago Cubs owner Phil Wrigley fired manager Phil Cavarretta after learning he dreaded the 1954 season and had little hope for the club. Stan Hack was named interim manager following a seventh place finish. Wrigley said the Cubs may not have the best team but are not the worst.
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