Yankees favored in pennant race but caution urged
The article notes the New York Yankees view themselves as the class of the league while acknowledging Boston as the main challenger. Manager Harris warns Cleveland or Detroit could win if injuries strike. Players like DiMaggio and Stirnweiss name Red Sox strength and Detroit pitching as key factors in the pennant race.
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New York
Boston Red Sox
Bucky Harris
Yankees
Red Sox
Harris
Cleveland
Detroit
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leo Strocher
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston
Joe DiMaggio
Bosox
Joe
of & Fae
DiMaggen
Charley Keiler
King Kong
Der
Venon
Bateman George (Snuffy) Stirnweiss
Billy Johnson
Tommy Henrick
Washington
Chicago
St. Louisa
Athletics
Openers At Washington Boston Cincinnati To Draw 125000
Major league baseball opens the 1948 season with both leagues kicking off in Washington Boston and Cincinnati. About 125000 fans are expected, with the Yankees defending American League title facing Washington in the major opener.
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Washington
Boston
Cincinnati
Ralph Roden
New York
New York Yankers
Harry S. Truman
Joe Dobson
Red Sox
Phil Marchildon
A's
Denny Galehouse
Earl Johnson
Sox
Lou Brissie
Reds
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ewell Blackwell
Pittsburgh
Vial Gregg
Brooklyn
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Philadelphia
Chicago
Selma shuts out Gadsden in 6 0 win
In Southeastern League action Zielinski starred for Selma tossing a one hitter as Gadsden fell 6 to 0. Fischer led Jackson past Pensacola 12 to 1 while Vicksburg edged Meridian 6 to 5 and Montgomery beat Anniston 6 to 5. Schedule listed Meridian at Vicksburg Pensacola at Jackson Gadsden at Selma Anniston at Montgomery.
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Zielinski
Selma
Gadsden
Cubs
Upstate
Fischer
Jackson
Pensacola
Vicksburg
Merdian IL
Montgomery
Anniston
Meridian
City Series Exhibition Title Won By Dodgers
Brooklyn Dodgers win spring exhibition city series title with a 5 to 3 victory over the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium before 62 369 fans. pitchers Fach Banta, Darwin Sloat and Harry Taylor held the Yanks to three hits as Brooklyn improved to 31 victories and two defeats this spring. This win follows a similar spring win over the Yankees, giving Brooklyn partial revenge for the 1947 World Series.
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New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium
Patie Fach Banta
Dwaimi Sloat
Harrys Taylor
Yakees
Chineh Embree
Ward Drews
Dodger
Yanks
Charleston
Rookies Fall 6-5 to Opelika in Exhibition
Opelika edged Dothan 6-5 in yesterday’s exhibition at Wiregrass Stadium. Lefty Jake Moore pitched seven innings for Dothan with 11 hits allowed and seven strikeouts. Opelika’s Collins limited the Browns to six hits as Fleming tripled and Ball doubled for the visitors.
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Opecika
Georgia
Alabama
Milner
Wiregrass Stadium
Salsbury
Cardinals
Salisbury
Dothan
Jake Moore
Collins
Worsham's Putting Wins Cavalier Specialists Event
Lew Worsham of Pittsburgh won the Cavalier Specialists Tournament at Cavalier Country Club in Virginia Beach. He posted two four under par 65 rounds and finished four strokes ahead of Jimmy Demaret with a 54 hole total of 202. Herman Keiser Gene Sarazen and Dick Metz tied for third at 205.
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Lew Worsham
Lew
Pittsburgh
Worsham
Jimmy Demaret
Ojai
Calif
Herman Keiser
Akron
Ohio
Gene Sarazen
Germantown
N. Y
Dick Metz
Arkansas City
Kan
Mobile Bears Top SA Standings After Twin Wins
The Mobile Bears share the Southern Association lead with Memphis and Atlanta after twin victories over New Orleans 9-6 and 4-1. Atlanta split with Birmingham, Little Rock beat Memphis then lost, and Nashville routed Chattanooga. Darkeness halted a second game, and several pitchers and hitters are noted for key plays.
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Associated Press
Mobile Bears
Brooklyn Dodger
Memphis
Atlanta
New Orleans
Birmingham
Little Rock
Nashville
Chattanooga
George Diehl
Frank Stare
Lenny Yochim
Tom Sunkel
Bears
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Stare
Johnny Humphries
Chattanooa
Gilbert
Granthan Tis
Easterwood
Workman
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Jam Burns
Rightields
Chattanooza
Chuck Eisenmann
Chicks
Norman Brown
Bob Katz
Birmingman
Kate
Shelby Kinney
Top Amateurs Enter Men's North South Golf Championship
One hundred twenty six golfers vie for 64 qualifying spots in the 48th North and South tournament at Pinehurst. Defending champion Charles Dudley Frank Stranahan and Mal Galletta are among entrants as match play runs Tuesday through Friday with 36 holes for semis and finals.
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Chick Evans
Chicago
Robert Hunter
Charles B. Dudley
Greenville
S. C
Frank Stranahan
Mal Galletta
Douglaston
N. Y
Samson Tigers Final Games Schedule Listed
SAMSON Spectal announces the remaining 11 games for the Samson School Tigers. The slate includes Apr 20 at Opp, Apr 22 at Hartford, Apr 27 at Florala, Apr 29 at Elba, May 4 at New Brock, May 6 at Opp, May 7 at Andalusia, May 11 at Florala, May 13 at New Brook, May 18 at Kinston, and May 20 at Kinston.
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Samso
Tigers
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Florala
Elba
New Brock
Andalusia
New Brook
Kinston
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