Phillies rally to edge Dodgers eighth inning victory
SAMI reporters capture Philadelphia manager Eddie Sawyer buoyed by an 8-7 spring win over Brooklyn at Miami stadium. Sawyer praises the kids and notes Brooklyn pitching worries while Dodgers manager Charlie Dressen weighs reshuffled infield and pitching depth as Jackie Robinson shines with power and confidence for the Dodgers.
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Charlie Dressen
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Chris van Cuyk
Rams
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Detroit Hopes Sag as Virgil Trucks Shelled
In Lakeland Florida Virgil Trucks was knocked out early as the Detroit Tigers lost 8 to 6 to the St Louis Cardinals in the second spring appearance. The defeat left Detroit with 12 losses and four wins in exhibition play, dimming early optimism for the rotation.
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Virgil Trucks
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Art Houtteman
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Raff Tells Wamac Ruck Will Be at End
Monticello banquet outlines Iowa football plans for 1951 season. Len Raffensperger says two quarterbacks are Bert Britzman and Jim Sangster with Fred Buck moving to end. Ruck may shift to quarterback. freshmen program replaced by junior varsity.
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Masters Opens With Field Aiming To Tame Augusta National
Augusta Georgia AP reports the Masters field arrives as the National course awaits 10 a.m. start. 9000 plus yards split by 36-36-72, with 288 total. Notables like Ferrier Snead Hogan Demaret Mangrum headline a strong field including Walker Cup team and international players. Ferrier enters as favorites after five winter events with three wins.
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Claude Harmon
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Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Lloyd Mangrum
CCNY Quietly Weighs Garden Cage Tilt Losses
New York reports CCNY may de emphasize basketball and quit Madison Square Garden for the 1951 52 season joining St John s NYU and Manhattan College as Garden home teams The move follows the arrest of six Long Island University players and CCNY president Harry N Wright's pledge to recommend ending basketball at the Garden with board approval.
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Y Athletes Honored At Annual Sports Night
Several hundred athletes from six to 60 took part in the 15th annual Y M C A all sports banquet. Frank O Connor Iowa's new basketball coach keynoted before a Cedar Rapids audience and praised the Y M C A event. Trophies were awarded for basketball, commercial and industrial leagues, golf and other sports with Bob Brooks and John Snyder presenting awards.
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Fred Winter
O’conner
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Joe Lattner
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Horace “Cap” Hedges
Winter
Don Isett
Paul Maney
LeRoy Peterson
Odin Brendengen
Gus Schrader
Woite
Backfield Speed Hopes Highlight Oelwein Gary Hopefuls
Coach comments aim to boost team speed for next season with two standout halfbacks Dusty Rice of Oelwein and Lorenz Williams of Gary Indiana showing strong raw pace and potential to improve the backfield.
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Lorenz Williams
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Kramer Throttles Braves in 10-8 Giants Win
Jack Kramer shut down Boston must with one hit allowed five innings as the New York Giants rallied to a 10-8 victory in Beaumont Texas. Manager Leo Durocher had warned Kramer to change his attitude the day before.
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Mrs Gundling to Exhibit at NAAU Championships
Beulah Gundling, Cedar Rapids synchronized swimming expert, will give exhibitions Friday and Saturday at the national AAU men's swimming championships in Columbus. She recently returned from the Pan American Games where her synchronized solo routine highlighted the event.
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Cedar Rapids
Columbus
Garcia First Cleveland Hurler To Go Nine Innings
Stocky Mike Garcia became the first Cleveland pitcher to complete a nine inning game this spring and the 1950 sophomore disappointment did it against the New York Yankees in Tucson.
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Mike Garcia
New York Yankees
Mantle Faces Draft Physical In April
Mickey Mantle rookie outfielder for the New York Yankees must undergo a pre induction military physical on April 11. He is 19, registered with Ottawa county draft board, and currently classified 4 F for a chronic bone issue above his left ankle. Mantle's home is Commerce Oklahoma. Col Clive Murray Oklahoma selective service director says the board acted properly and the examination will determine if he is acceptable for service.
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Plan Softball League for Boys Seeks Teams
Towns show interest in forming a junior softball league for boys ages 10 to 16. Contact Lyle Touro Route 3 Marion by phone at 130-1-1 to participate.
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Lakers Lose Playoff Shot Without Minneapolis Lakers
Rochester Rebels Minneapolis 80 to 75 in a Western division playoff game. The Royals’ win ends Minneapolis’ four-year finals streak and advances them to face the New York or Syracuse winner for the NBA title.
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