Stars, Padres Win Pair as Coast League Battled
In a rough week for second division clubs, San Diego beat San Francisco 3-2 and 4-1 while Hollywood edged Portland 3-1. Seattle, Oakland, Sacramento and other teams posted varied results as the Pacific Coast League clubs faced top contenders this week. A lightning strike in Arkansas City injured no one.
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Easter May Play with Indians in pennant drive
Cleveland continues to consider adding Negro slugger Easter as the pennant race nears. Veeck hinted at possible recall while praising Easter's recent batting display in practice against St Louis. Padres president Hill Starr supported Easter and also lauded Al Rosen, noting Rosen's strong showing and Ken Keltner's hitting status. In Fort Worth, postmasters debate ownership of pens and desks, noting postmasters often bear the cost of equipment.
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Cards Bums Win Yankees Increase Lead Over the Cleveland Tribe
New York reports Hank Bauer may succeed Joe DiMaggio with the Yankees as Bauer shines in outfield and hits, boosting a 3 to 2 win over the Red Sox. The Cardinals and Dodgers keep NL pace, Robinson and Brazie star for Dodgers and Cardinals respectively. Spahn earns 24 to 1 Braves win. Cubs and Pirates also yield pitching gems. White Sox rally in 10th to top Detroit as Sherry Robertson belts a grand slam.
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Larsen Stars in Casino Invitational Quarterfinal
Art Larsen defeated Eric Sturgess in a major upset at Newport to advance to the feature match. Cochell of New York faced Larsen's left handed serve while Pancho Gonzales, Vic Seixas, Felicissimo Amramon, and Gardnar Mulloy also played in the quarterfinals with matches against Flam, Ammon, and Match.
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Destruction Is Featured Friday Night at Oakland Stadium
The Racing Roadsters Inc returns to Oakland Stadium Friday night with a Destruction Derby as part of a fast paced racing program. Cliff Peters of Oakland leads the field in the derby crown, after winning last week with a 1935 Cadillac from Al Slinker. Time trials begin at 7 15 and the first race at 8 16. In Massachusetts history note, Plymouth Rock fence top rail costs $500 to replace.
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Harvey Johnson Blindmen Lose 1-0 to E Bercovich
Harvey E John son led the Castro Valley area softball scene but fell 1-0 to Oakland’s E Bercovich in the Alameda County tournament. The tied game hinged on a walk and an error in the seventh, ending the Blindmen’s hot streak after two recent losses.
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