Major League Squads Swing Into Action In Exhibition Tilts
Major league squads begin exhibition play as 14 of 16 clubs take the field in the first full spring schedule. The St. Louis Cardinals, Phillies, Braves, Red Sox, Tigers, Reds, Dodgers, Giants, and others feature veteran rosters or promising rookies in position battles. Opening games set across Florida and California, with Al Lang Field dedication and several club debuts shaping the early spring scene.
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Jack Hand
Tampa
Fla
Aod Roduce
St. Louis Cardinals
Stan Musial
Red Schoendienst
Marty Marion
Whitey Kurowski
Erv Dusai
Harry Walker
Dick Sisler
Terry Moore
Enos Slaughter
Red Birds
al Lang
St. Petersburg
New York Yankees
Cards
Philadelphia Athletics
Boston Red Sox
Philadelphia Phillies
Sarasota
Joe Cronin
Detroit
Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Steve O'Neil
Tigers
Roy Cullendine
Hank Greenberg
Jack McHale
Bob Moyer
Warren Giles
Eddie Miller
Benny Zientara
Kermit Wahl
Claude Coroitt
Brooklyn
Arky Vaughan
Lou Ruchcer
Pete Reiser
Carl Furillo
Dixie Walker
Boston Braves
Yankees
Fort Lauderdale
Earl Torgeson
Dick Culler
Libby Sisti
Washington
Chattanooga
Orlando
Gerry Priddy
Saortstop
Eddie Lyons
Phillies
Red Sox
Willie Puddinhead Jones
Clint Hartung
New York Giant
Cleveland
Tucson
Dale Mitchell
Oklahoma City
Cleveland Indians
Chicago
Cuba
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
St. Louis Browns
Miami Beach
135 Horses Nominees For 73rd Kentucky Derby
135 three year olds from American racing were nominated for the 73rd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3. The list includes 111 colts, seven fillies and 19 geldings from 93 owners, with Canada Cuba and 25 states represented. Warren Wright Calumet Farm led owners with five nominees.
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Malcolm Patterson
Louisville, Ky
Kentucky
Wil
Churchill Dow
King Ranch
Baltimore
Matt J. Winn
Canada
Cuba
States
First Flight
Warren Wright
Snow-Place
Calumet Farm
Lexington
Blue Grass
Wright
Whirlaway
Pensive
Whirly
William Helis
Cosmic Bomb
Maine Chance Farm
Ridgewood Stable
Double Jay
Heslis
Miss Kimo
Kramer And Betz Sweep National Indoor Titles
New York AP report says Jack Kramer and Pauline Betz dominated the 44th National Indoor Championships at Seventh Regiment Armory. Kramer won the men's singles with a 6-1 6-2 6-2 victory over Bob Falkenburg, while Betz defeated Doris Hart 6-2 7-4 to claim the women’s title. Both players already held turf court and Wimbledon crowns and signaled a possible end to their amateur careers after a year of grand slam pursuit.
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New York
Jack Kramer
Pauline Betz
Seventh Regiment Armory
Los Angeles
Kramer
Bob Falkenburg
Miss Betz
Doris Hart
Coral Gables
Pleasant Home Wins District Cage Crown
Pleasant Home captained by Garner won the Second District tournament, beating Dothan 45 19 andEnterprise 38 35 in the final to clinch the title. Garner Riley and Harralson keyed the attack as Pleasant Home netted 257 points to 150 for opponents and earned a berth to the State tournament in Tuscaloosa March 14 15.
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Andalusia
Dothan Tigers
Enterprise
Tigers
Dothan
Pleasant Home
Garner
Bengal
Jack Hovafer
Wildcats
Kinston
Cats
Champs
Terme
Riley
Harralson
Tuscaloosa
University of Alabama
Opp
Florala
U S Civil Service to Simplify Rules
A new set of rules for the U S Civil Service Commission, issued as an executive order, aims to simplify administration and boost efficiency. It permits firing permanent employees by giving charges and a response window, noting over 100,000 federal workers were dismissed last year for cause. Agencies must hire only the best-qualified personnel.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
White House
Civil Service Commission
Hogan And Demaret In Miami Playoff Title Defense
In Miami the favorites Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret rallied to defeat Metz and Harbert 1 up in the semi finals of the $10,000 Miami international four ball. They will defend their title against Lawson Little and Lloyd Mangrum, one up over Sam Byrd and Johnny Revolta as darkness halted play. High winds and showers affected the day with finals expected to endure into tomorrow.
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Miami
Fla
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Dick Metz, Jr
Chick Harbert
Lawson Little
Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Byrd
Johnny Revolta
Hogan
Demaret
Hogan-Demaret
Metz-Harbert
Little - Mangrum
Byrd - Revolta
Cage Congress Tilt Opens In Atlanta
In the second annual American Basketball Congress Tournament opening in Atlanta three close games featured second half rallies. Lyonn Ly on Hoosier Ambassadors beat Chilhowee Lions 56 46 as Joe Jordan scored 25 and Joe Leigaty led Mt. Carmel to a 51 47 win over Palmerdale. Pine Prairie defeated Knights of Columbus 50 47, overcoming a 23 19 halftime deficit.
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Atlanta
Hoosier Ambassadors
Lyonn Ind
Chilhowee Lions
Knoxville
Tenn
Ambassadors
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Palmerdale
Ala
Pine Prairie
Knights of Columbus
Charleston
S. C
Jed
Joe Leigaty
Joe Jordan
Tennessee
Jordan
Babe Ruth Day Named in Miami Beach
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler designated Sunday April 27 as Babe Ruth Day with ceremonies at all major league games and a nationwide radio broadcast. The tribute honors the Sidian of Swat for his immense contribution to national sports baseball. Temperatures at Yellowstone can fall to 60 below in the plateau areas though greaser and hot springs zones stay snow free and grasses thrive nearby.
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Miami Beach
Fla
A. B. Chandler
Sidian
Swat
Babe Ruth
Yellowstone National Park
Greaser
Hot Springs
North Carolina State Wins Southern Tourney In Close Final
In Durham NC NC State edged UNC 50 to 48 to claim the Southern Conference title for the first time since 1929. Led by Bob Negrey Les Katharek and Dick Dicker the Red Terrors erased a four point halftime deficit as a roaring crowd of 9000 at the Arena watched a tense second half. The victory boosts NC State into the National Invitation Tournament contention and coach Everett Case celebrated a landmark triumph.
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Durham
N.C
North Carolina State
University of North Carolina
Renny
Bob Negrey
Les Katharek
Dick Dicker
Red Terrors
New York
Everett Case
Trive
North Anaolina
AA TG
North Carnie Fate
Jury Weighs Fate Of Gambler Paris
A ten man jury in general sessions court weighed verdicts for Davia Krakauer Harvey Semimer and Jerome Zaroainz on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to gambler Alvin J Paris who was already convicted. They allegedly offered 32500 to Giants players Frank Filehock and Merle Hapes to throw the December game against the Bears.
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NEW York API
Alvin J. Paris
New York Giants
Chicago Bears
General Sessions Court
Saul S Streit
Streit
Davia Krakauer
Harvey Semimer
Jerome Zaroainz
Paris
New York Giant
Frank Filehock
Merle Hapes
Bears
Indians Top Giants in spring opener 2 to 1
In Tucson, the Cleveland Indians defeated the New York Giants 2 to 1 in the first game of the annual spring training series before 4,934 fans. Mike McCormick misplayed a ball for a triple that sparked the Tribe's two runs in the first inning.
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Tucson
Ariz
Cleveland Indians
New York Giants
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Begton
National League
Braves
New York Yankee
Mike McCormick
Tribe
Frank Colman
Yanks
Johnny Hopp
Boston
Whitaker filly Carolyn A wins Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds
Ben Whitaker’s three year old filly Carolyn A carried 118 pounds and sped to a fast start to seize the lead and hold on for the $20,000 Louisiana Derby victory at the Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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New Orleans
Ben Whitaker
Carolyn A
Fair Grounds
Water tang used to simulate loals in plane tests
Water tangs are employed to simulate loals in testing a large plane project. The method aims to recreate aerodynamic conditions and structural responses for evaluation. Researchers note the process helps validate design safety and performance under expected flight loads.
Glenn Clark Signs with Dothan Browns and Adds Maynard Tice
Browns President Earl Pitman announced Glenn Clark second baseman and shortstop from the Dothan Browns signed a new contract. The club also added Maynard Tice a rookie third baseman and catcher. Clark hit five home runs seven triples and 17 doubles in 73 games last season while posting a .920 fielding mark at second base and .870 at shortstop. Dirk has been signed as a second baseman this season.
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Browns
Jack Carter
Dothan Browns
Harters
ASI
Carter
Eagle Staff
Phetor
Glenn Clark
Earl Pitman
Clark
Maynard Tice
Tice
Pitman
Dirk
Browns Sign 12 Players Including Cart er and Rookies
The club brought the signed roster to 12 players with Jack Carter and three rookie pitchers among them and officials expect to add several veterans and limited service players this week.
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Browns
Jack Carter
Trust Captures Santa Anita Derby
On Trust, the winter season's most improved colt, won the $100,000 Santa Anita Derby at Arcadia California, holding off W L Sickle by three quarters of a length in the mile and a quarter race. Tropical Sea finished third and Stepfather, a $200,000 colt, was fourth. The California bred chestnut increased earnings to $165 285 and heads for more three year old riches. Power output of motors is measured with a dynamometer.
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Arcadia
Col
Alibahi
W. L. Sickle
Tropical Sea
Stepfather
Louis May Plan Another Junket in Latin America
Louis may tour again next summer if his June 5 bout with Bruce Wood in New York is postponed. Managers have approached promoters in Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Montevideo Sao Paulo and other cities to arrange a return tour. Louis’ current Latin American trip has grossed about 250000 plus an Havana exhibition appearance expected to add more.
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Havana
Joe Louis
Latin America
Bruce Wood
New York
Moters
Buenos Aires
Rio Ty Janeiro
Montevideo
Sao Payy
Louis
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Markemen
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Spertemen
Anderson Bros
U. S. Civil Service
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Irginia
Stephen
Little
Manarum
N. C. State
Indians
Tice Lion
On Trust
Daroff
Mother Hubbard
Them
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