Hamey Named Phils New General Manager in 1948 Context
Hamey, ex Yankees assistant GM and former Pirates GM, was chosen to fill the Philadelphia Phillies GM post. He will oversee contract talks, player deals, manager O'Neill, and farm-system advancement, aligning with Pennock’s prior setup to boost organization and scouting. The change follows Carpenter’s need to focus on business duties and reflects a broader trend toward higher MLB batting averages aided by the new sacrifice fly rule.
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Four Race Horses Die In Barn Fire At Suffolk Downs
A large barn fire at Suffolk Downs in Boston destroyed a 290 foot stall building and killed four race horses valued at 25 000 total. 24 horses were rescued and a stablehand and a firefighter injured. The dead were Gay Cotton Hopeful Bye Ville B and Baby's Bid. Cause undetermined. The track opens its spring meeting next Monday as part of a 37 day meeting. The fire prevented spread to other barns.
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Big rookies shine as major league debuts spark season
The four day old season sees 47 first year players in action. Notable rookies include Forrest Jacobs and Vic Power of the Athletics and Gene Baker of the Cubs. Six Pirates rookies debut, with Gail Allie Nelson King and Jerry Lynch among the new faces.
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Major League Baseball Schedule Alerts and Scores
Yesterday no games scheduled in the National League or American League. Today matches include New York at Brooklyn and St Louis at Chicago with several other pairings such as Cincinnati at Milwaukee and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Tomorrow features multiple doubleheaders across major cities.
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Little League Tryouts Open At Olin Bracken Field
Tryouts begin at Olin Bracken Field for boys aged 8 to 12 not yet signed to teams. Report at 6 o'clock as managers watch drills before the annual draft. Players not selected will be assigned to the minors for extra experience.
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Hamey is named GM of Phillies
Roy Hamey becomes general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies filling a post since Herb Pennock's death in 1948. He will oversee contracts and player deals and report directly to owner Bob Carpenter, with Steve O'Neil and coaches remaining under his jurisdiction. Hamey previously served as GM of the Pirates and A A president, then Yankees assistant GM.
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Basilio and Langlois Meet in TV Bout Tonight
Carmen Basilio and Pierre Langlois clash in a 10 round nationally televised middleweight bout on ABC at 9 p.m. EST at Syracuse War Memorial. Langlois, the 6-8 favorite, weighs about 155, Basilio around 150, seeking to avenge a drawn December meeting that sparked both sides’ war of words.
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Johnson Scores TKO Over Ward in Fifth Round
Johnson, a 23 year old Trenton lightweight, fought through a fast bout at St. Nicholas Arena to stop Moses Ward of Detroit at 1 19 of the fifth round. The win was his 17th straight, boosting him toward a possible Johnson Saxton clash in Philadelphia. Ward fell to 1 5 2 with his third straight loss, while Tom Alston became the first Negro to wear a St. Louis Cardinals uniform after being purchased from San Diego.
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