Mexico's Pasquel Lawyer Questions Baseball Contracts
In New York court the Mexican league challenges the reserve clause as monopolistic and unlawful. Judge indicated a trial likely May 27 with the Yankees seeking a permanent injunction. Hess for Pasquel contends players are held for life while clubs may terminate daily, affecting the sport’s future.
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Ex service man seeks unfurnished 4 or 6 room home
Wanted to and wanted to rent. Ex service man wife and child need a four or six room unfurnished house or apartment. Will take best care of property. Phone 914 33-3.
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Grafton Sentinel
Billy
Major League Leaders Summary From AP Bustling Stat Totals
The Associated Press lists top league leaders in batting runs and RBIs for both leagues. Notable names include Stan Musial St Louis for multiple categories, Warren Spence Washington, and Pedro Ramos in pitching. Translation of the era shows Hopp DiMaggio and Pesky among leaders with high averages and totals.
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Chicago
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New York
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Burton Faces Nelson in British Open Tuneup
Richard Burton the British open golf champion native of Darwin Lancashire comes to New York for a tussle with Byron Nelson. Indiana’s Earl Mitchell is praised as a potential 4 10 mile performer this spring while he keeps the IU track team scrapbook. NFL signs 390 players for 1946 sparking debate on minor leagues and major leaguers.
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New York
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Byron Nelson
Darwin
Lancashire
PGA
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Italy
Indiana
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Earl
I. U
Mitchell
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State Reserve Officers To Convene At Charleston
West Virginia scholastic track and field meet opens tomorrow at Laidley Field in Charleston with a forenoon 120 yard high hurdles trial broad jump and finals in discus and high jump. Teams arrive from distant points as Ed Barker of Ohio reports on the two hour program starting at 2 p m.
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Laidley Field
Fairview No-Hitter Empowers Scholastic Playoff Win
Jo Jo Retton pitched a no hitter and no runs as Fairview defeated Barrackville 8 to 0 in a scholastic sectional baseball playoff. He fanned 10 and issued three walks in the win.
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Jo-Jo” Retton
Fairview High School
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Barrackville
Boston Power Fades as Red Sox Slump in Loss to Browns
Boston's power fades in a 3-0 defeat to the St. Louis Browns as they slip to five losses in a row, collecting only 15 hits in 147 at bats over the stretch. Johnny Pesky Ted Williams and Dom DiMaggio see their hitters’ averages plummet from earlier form. The Cardinals beat the Braves 9-8 in ten innings in a pre season game highlighted by Joffre Cross stealing home for the Redbirds.
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Rumor Ruth to Be Mexican Official Debated
Huntington May 17 Lt Col John Q Timbrell says the state convention of the reserve officers association would consider actions to strengthen national defense, organize more local chapters, and elect officers. The one day meeting will be in Charleston with one delegate per nine members. The note also cites U.S. newspaper counts rising from 909 in 1880 to 2 461 in 1916 then declining at the start of World War II.
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Yesterday's Stars Shine in Narrow Ballgame Victories
Jeck Kramer pitched St. Louis to a 3-0 win over the Red Sox on three hits while Jeff Cross of the Cardinals stole home in the tenth inning to edge the Braves 9-8.
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How They Stand St Louis 3 Boston 0
St Louis blanked Boston 3 to 0 in the only game on the slate. The result leaves St Louis atop the standings with a decisive win sealed behind solid pitching and timely hitting. Boston faces adjustments after the rough defeat.
Snead Tied For Third With Even Par Seventy
George Schneiter of Ogden Utah tied for the lead in the $15,000 Colonial National Invitation at Colonial Country Club Fort Worth Texas scoring a 67 to set a new competitive course record tying Ben Hogan’s 1941 mark. Tony Penna shot 69 to take second, with Sam Snead Harry Todd Dallas and others close.
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Ruth visits Mexico City as crowds greet baseball icon
Babe Ruth arrives in Mexico City as a guest of the Pasquel brothers and speaks to 19,000 at the Vera Cruz Tampico game. Fans in Mexico and the U S ask if he will take a role with a south of the border Joop, with Ruth promising, I'll see you later.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Ruth
Pasquel Brothers
Joop
Louis boxes six rounds in training for Conn title bout
Louis, prepping to defend his world heavyweight title against Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium on June 19, boxed six rounds in training at Pompton Lakes New Jersey. He faced two rounds each with Jimmy Bell and George Fitch and one round each with Al Hoosman and Perk Daniels.
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