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Training Camp Tour Signals Hope for Phillies
Philadelphia fans hear optimism as the Phillies pivot to youth with veterans. Bob Carpenter and Eddie Sawyer foresee a first division finish, boosted by acquisitions Hank Borowy Russ Meyer Bill Nicholson and Eddie Waitkus. Key holdovers Del Ennis Richie Ashburn Robin Roberts Curt Simmons Puddinhead Jones Ganville Hammer lead a growing group of kids. The club aims to improve on last season and shake off a doormat image.
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Leo H. Peteriuen
Clearwater
Fla
Phillies
Bob Carpenter
Philadelphia
Carpenter
Eddie Sawyer
Dodgers
Braves
Sawyer
Theet
Philly
Hank Borowy
Russ Meyer
Bill Nicholson
Eddie Waitkus
Cubs
Waitkus
Borowy
Meyer
del Ennis
Richie Ashburn
Robin Roberts
Curt Simmons
Puddin'head Jones
Ganville Hammer