Braves Power Club Faces Pennant Battle in 1950
The Boston Braves shape up as a dangerous NL contender with a strong quartet at key spots in the batting order led by Willard Marshall and Bart. pitching support from Warren Spahn Johnny Sain and Vern Bickford is pivotal. Torgeson’s shoulder, Hartsfield Mauch Ryan and Sisler compete for second base. Del Crandall anchors behind the plate while manager Bly Southworth faces injury risk and lineup questions as spring notes pore over potential shifts and prospects.
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Boston Braves
Bart
Willard Marshall
Fem
Torgeson
Sry
Bly Southworth
Warren Spalm
Johnny Sain
Vern Bickford
Braves
Brooklyn
Roy Hartsfield
Gene Mauch
Connie Ryan
Libby Sis
Youbean
Buddy Kete
Ryan
Siski
Tommy Holmes
del Crandall
Ond Chevulet
Giants Score Seven In First Against Indians
In Wichita on April 11 Kirby Higbe joked about his arm as the Giants torched the Cleveland Indians 16-8 after a four-inning burst in the first. Leo Durocher plans to use Oli Hartung in relief as the Giants open spring play with strong offense and pitching hints.
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Associated Press
Wichita
Kos
Kirby Higoe
Whitlow Wyant
Higbe
Giants
Lea Durocher
Oli Hartung
Cleveland Indians
Leo Durocher
Tribe
Rossbacher Team Drops 3 Points To Cobbett Keglers
Cobbett's Keglers trimmed Rossbacher Insurance Service leaders to four games by sweeping key games and piling pinfall. Corry Hudson paced Sterling with 883, 821, and 770, while Cobbett's team posted 920, 35, and 87a as Rossbacher struggled to reach the finale. Leaders like Laurie Baker and Zeleneck's added in strong totals. the Moose Club and Hammond Elevator split.
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Rossbacher Insurance Service
Corry Hudson
Sterling
Zaleneck
Borstorff
Fitch
Moose Club
Hammond
Rossbacher
Cobiett
Bai
Corsy Fridean
Zetuneck
Aan Moore Club
Borstorff & Fitch
Pau French
Laurie Baker
Turbute
Phil Sample
Mouse Glyb
Bey
Hammond's
Walt Shannon
Dim Hatton
Zeleneck
Borstortr Fitch
Carroll
Milo Brown
Pirates Balk Rule Sparks Spring Debate In Atlanta
Pittsburgh pitchers voice worry over a new balk rule that defines a set position with a one second stop. Billy Meyer urges umpires to use stopwatches as consistency wanes. Early exhibitions show balks tallying high against Pirates and opponents, with veteran pitchers like Dickson and Riddle noting adjustment pressures and focus shifts.
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Atlanta
Pittsburgh Pirate
Billy Meyer
Meyer
Sui
Buckwarter
Murry Dickson
Elmer Riadie
Buo Star
Mos
Dickson Pics
Riddle
Asike
Dickson
Innter
Exhibition baseball results mixed across cities
Exhibition games report score lines across several cities including Houston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Macon, Washington and Charlotte with varied outcomes. The fragmentary items indicate multiple double digits and single game results in different venues and leagues.
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Hoston
Nashville
Phildelphia
Brooklyn
Macon
Washington
Charlotte
Washington Gene Smith, 125, and Dan ny Dancowse clash in Manchester Cann
Gene Smith, aged 125, of Washington, knocked on Dan ny Dancowse, 193, of Manchester Cann, in a local incident. No further details available.
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Washington
Gene Smith
Danny Dancowse
Manchester Cann
Widmar seeks $10,000 bid to pitch for Browns in 1950
Scranton report says Al Widmar demands $10,000 from the St. Louis Browns to pitch in 1950 arguing he was paid $8,000 last season with Baltimore and that Browns offers of $6,000 to $7,000 are insufficient. He spoke from his Dunmore home noting baseball courts and Gardella case influence.
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Scranton
Al _Widmar
St.Lou Browns
Riphiinmder
Rearby
Dunmore
Danny Gardella
Gardella
Widman
Browns
Hs Dunmore
Baltimore
Widmar
Linborg Named Top Coach for Track Team
Carl Linborg, a Junior High School teacher and Youngsville High School alumnus, was named Cony High School track coach. He will train the boys this season as they prepare for a first meet on April 9 at Meadville, with early duals against Erie East and Tuvalu. The most promising runners may advance to the District 10 meet on May 20.
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Law Jenkins
Beau Jick
Lexington
Cliff Chambers
Pitisbweh Pirates
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Howie Pollet
Francis
Alexel
Franklin High
Phoenix
Ariz
Blegel
Lon Tullio
Gannon College
Mentor
St. Joseph's
TNL
Fing
Carl Linbors
Linborg
Youngsville High School
Meadville
Erie East
Tuusvile
Vetoed Bill Targets Split Doubleheaders At Baseball Parks
Governor Thomas Ri Davey vetoed a measure aiming to ban split twin bills at baseball venues. Assemblyman Lawrence P aivirhy had argued the rule would end the practice of doubleheaders with separate morning and afternoon or afternoon and evening games. The veto preserves a free country stance during public discussion at Bibets Field where fans would pay two admissions to see both games.
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Albany
Thomas Ri Davey
Navy Ye
Minjoe Teague
Dewsy
Brooklyn Dodger
Ign
Lawrence Paivirhy
The
Brooklyn Democrat
Fats Mus
Charles Beshore Bout May Be Held in June
Buffalo April 1 Evrard Charles will defend his NBA heavyweight title against Freddie Beshore in June if doctors approve the champion’s health. The bout was postponed by the Fairview Association Club and awaits decision by the New York State Athletic Commission on venue and timing. If Charles wins he would face Lee Oma in August at Civic Stadium, but no definite date is set.
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Buffalo
Evrard Charles
Freddie Beshore
Heart
Fairview Abhisitg Club
New York State Athletic Commission
Dovinis
IL Charles
Lee Oma
Civic Stadium
Inuly
Charley Pinos Sac
Exhibition Baseball Results Among U S Cities
An error filled update reports exhibition baseball scores from New York and several other cities with rain interruptions and resumptions. Teams including Cincinnati and Philadelphia are listed with final tallies and refunds or suspensions noted. The report references delays due to rain and mentions New York 1A versus Quiey with weather impacts.
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New York
Clevelina
Cincinnati
Bustos
Austin
St. Loui Ard
Philadelpnia
Ariminys
Quiey
Bow Aireast 200 Club honors from seven bowlers
Jim Hanlon led seven bowlers into Bow Aireast 200 Club with a 223. Others over 200 included Bob Fenton 212 Laurie Baker 210 Paul Hurlbut 205 Ed Boratorft fourty and Kip Anderson and Lynford Chase 200 each.
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Jim Hanlon
Bow Aireast
Miurk
Bob Fenton
Laurie Baker
Pail Hurlbut
Ed Boratorft
Fights Last In Hartford Brooklyn Bouts End In Draw
In Hartford Sammy Boy West defeated Be. ao by stoppage over 1344 rounds as Titone boxed Le Brin to a decision in Brooklyn. Chicago’s Danny Wember and Jimmy Scherrer fought to a draw after 151 rounds in Milwaukee.
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Conn
Dunn
Cutobeat
Sammy Boy West
Washington
Brooklyn
Charley Titone
Leo le Brin
New York
Chicago
Danny Wember
Jimmy Scherrer
Milwaukee
Drew
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