Giants Aim for Bigger Home Run Wallop in 1948
New York Giants stars led by Johnny Mize target a record breaking 250 total homers in 1948. Mize hit 51 last year with Cooper Marshall Thomson and Rigney backing him. Clint Hartung could supply half the total, while Johnny McCarthy returns to boost power as Mel Ott moves to pinch hitting and retirement from active play.
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Gayle Tallot
Phoenix
Ariz
Johnny Mize
New York Giants
Horace Stoneham
Yankees
Stoneham
Giants
Polo Grounds
Mize
Walker Cooper
Willard Marshall
Bobby Thomson
Bill Rigney
Sid Gordon
Buddy Kerr
Clint Hartung
Clint
Mel Ott
Johnny McCarthy
Minneapolis
Johnny
Association
McCarthy
Ott
Musial Likely To Sign With Cardinals In Few Days
In St. Petersburg Florida AP Stanley Musial the Cardinals leading holdout is expected to accept a new contract soon though he remains unhappy over not receiving a raise. He reportedly earned about 31000 last season and sought 5000 more for 1948. President Bob Hannegan has offered a deal.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Stanley Musial
Mos
St. Louis Cardinals
Musial
Bob Hannegan
Musial Seeks Raise After Strong 1946 Season
Stan Musial asks for a salary raise matching his 1947 deal, reflecting a standout 1946 season where he led the league in batting and other categories and earned NL MVP honors. He notes a slow start last year but asserts his 1946 performance justified higher pay.
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Musial
St. Louis
Sam Breadon
Stan
Dothan Five Loses In Junior Tourney
Dothan's junior five lost in the opening round of the Gold Medal basketball tourney, shaded 24 23 by Skipperville after leading by five in the fourth quarter. Dothan starters were Wilks Ens Givens Walker Gillis and Zinden. Other first round results include Columbia over Ashford 21 11 Harmon over Daleville 41 16 Slocomb over Newville 29 8 and Midland City over Webb 28 14.
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Dothan
Skipperville
Wilks
Givens
Walker
Gillis
Zinden
Columbia
Ashford
Harmon
Daleville
Slocomb
Newville
Midland City
Match Play Opens In Women's South Atlantic Tourney
In Ormond Beach Florida match play begins for the 16 low qualifiers in the women’s South Atlantic Golf Tournament. Mary Agnes Wall of Menominee Michigan and Carol Diringer of Tiffin Ohio tied for medal honors after qualifying with a 76. Pegsy Kirk of Findlay Ohio, a Curtis Cup team member, was third with 77. Polly Riley of Fort Worth Texas and Mrs Herman Berg of Minneapolis tied for fourth at 78.
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Ormond
Pegsy Kirk
Findlay
Florida
Polly Riley
Ft. Worth
Tex
Herman Berg
Minneapolis
Auburn Loses Ryckeley To Foot Injury
Auburn college football notes the loss of Jim Ryckeley a sophomore halfback from Atlanta who broke a foot in practice and is out for spring drills. He previously missed 1947 after breaking the same foot.
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Auburn
Jim Ryckeley
Atlanta
Ryckeley
Baseball Player Reflects On Appendix Surgery Delay
A player recounts delaying an appendix operation to finish the season with the Cards. He describes a 312 batting average, 9 RBIs, and over 60 extra base hits including 19 home runs. He notes doctors warned of serious trouble and fears missing the campaign if operated, acknowledging personal sacrifice for the team and Dodgers rivalry.
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Dodgers
Duration Bob Slated To Perform Today
National bird dog championship judges prepare to assess four more dogs in America's field trial classic in Grand Junction Tennessee. Morning races feature Peter Rinski owned by R R Wahr of Peoria and Luminary Boy owned by R C Lindsey Jr of Norman Oklahoma. Afternoon braces include Duration Bob owned by John Shaw of Jacksonville Florida and Rover owned by Euclid Claussen of Augusta Georgia. Yesterday four pointers ran mud crawls with no clear winner.
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Grand Junction
Euclid Claussen
Augusta
E. E. Hawkins
Natchitoches
Medic
A. S. Baumgardner
Charlotte
N. C
Agrippa
S. H. Vredenburgh
Vrendenburgh
Ala
Briscoe
Carolina Doughgirl
Powell Briscoe
Oklahoma City
Jacksonville Lawyer Enters Florida Attorney General Race
Jacksonville lawyer and state representative P. Guy Crews announced his bid for Florida attorney general in the Democratic primary. He markets a tolerance policy and full rights protection, citing a record including life imprisonment for fourth-time felons, opposition to an extra utilities tax, and efforts to enact protections for cattlemen and citrus growers.
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Jacksonville
Fla
P. Guy Crews
Florida
Crews
Rocky Graziano to Fight Sonny Herne in Washington Bout
Rocky Graziano the middleweight champion returns April 5 for a 10 round non title bout against George Sonny Herne in Washington. Graziano seeks another defense as Herne challenges for a win in the capital venue.
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New York
Rocky Graziano
George
Sonny) Herne
Washington
Regal Foot-Bather and Maundy Thursday King
On Maundy Thursday the king of medieval England washed the feet of as many poor men as his age in years, a custom reflecting royal mercy and ritual service. The passage notes the traditional practice tied to Easter preparations and royal duties.
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England
Giant rafflesia arnoldii blooms in Malaysia
In Malaysia a rafflesia arnoldii is noted for a colossal three foot diameter flower that lacks stems and leaves, making it a remarkable parasitic plant species observed in the region.
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Raffiesia Arnoldi
Malaysia
Hewes Faces Rough Spring Drill For Dothan Tigers
Dothan coach W D Rip Hewes eyes a rough spring practice starting Thursday with 75 hopefuls but little promising material. He warns of a light squad, lost lettermen, and a heavy early load as he reshapes the Tiger attack with Sullivan at quarterback and a shifted passing emphasis.
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W. D
Rip) Hewes
Hewes
Sully
Haywood Sullivan
Billy Morris
Rip
Dick Beauchamp
Don Hawkins
Rayford Wright
Ed Mayes
Archie Carmichael
Wilmer Pelham
Sammy Gray
Bruce Hanahan
Morris
Wright
Pelham
Gray
Gunnels
Paul
Mullins
Whatley
Farmer
Heist
Johnson
Clearman
Elmore
Patterson
Holloman
Walker
Sinquefield
Ray
Skipper
Howard
Kinney
Pilcher
Hammond
Zhinden
Ramsey
Howater
Norris
Gillis
Harris
Rice
Givens
Creel
Parrish
Sullivan
Hayes
Penham
the Ripper
Panama City
Fairfax
NHL Probe Linked Two Players to Betting
Michigan authorities supplied evidence prompting NHL President Clarence Campbell to launch a league wide inquiry into gambling in hockey. Indications point to limited gambling activity involving players from two teams, with no names released. Governor Sigler and Detroit police officials informed Campbell, who will conduct a full investigation and publicize findings.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
National Hockey League
Clarence S.campbell
Campbell
Detroit
Harry S.S. Toy
Kim Sigler
Toronto
Sigler
Corrections
James
Occo) Tanner
Southern
Basketball Scores From The Aso Aac Press Card
Holy Cross defeated Brown 90 to 35. Boston College beat Boston University in overtime. Siena topped Canisius 54 to 44. Westmoreland 76 beat Temple 61. Geneva 68 defeated Arkansas 54. South Tennessee Tech 68 over Milligan 57. Delta Mississippi College 60 beat Spring Hill 52. Richmond 69 over Randolph-Macon 58. St. Josephs Indiana 58 over Valparaiso 56. Mayville North Dakota 71 over Jamestown 50. St Louis 68 beat Tulsa 48. Eastern Illinois 74 over Indiana Central 69. Iowa Wesleyan 66 beat Penn Iowa 46. Baldwin Wallace 66 over Case 39. Kent State 78 over John Carroll 60.
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Holy Cross
Brown
Boston College
Boston Univ
Siena
Canisius
West Meor
Temple
Geneva
Arkon
SOUTH
Mayville
Flowers Richeson Captain A Squads
Alabama football coach Harold Drew split the squad into Red and Whites for the annual A Day game on March 13. Senior tackle Dick Flowers of Mobile was named Red captain and senior guard Ray Richeson of Russellville led the Whites. Both squads begin separate workouts next week.
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Tuscaloosa
Harold
Red) Drew
Ais
Alabama
Dick Flowers
Mobile
Ray Richeson
Russellville
Ala
Easy line hints at tough field for outsiders
The brief line states a competitive stance, noting that only their group appears manageable to outsiders while implying broader difficulty for others. It preserves a confident, brash tone and flags a us-versus-them feeling central to the piece.
Golf finals at Palm Beach field led by Harmon in tight race
In Palm Beach Florida the finals of the Gale Tournament were set after Claude Harmon carded a 71 on a par 72 course, one stroke ahead of Johannesburg rival Locke and Ben Hogan of Pennsylvania who shot 68. Jimmy Demaret and Jim Ferrier posted 69 and 70 respectively.
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Fis
Claude Harmon
Harmon
Yesterda
Tha Locke
Johannesburg
Africa
Ben Hogashey
Jimmy Demaret
Skider
Southern Pines
Jim Ferrier
San
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