Veeck and Hornsby Formed Odd but Lasting Alliance
A New York post recalls Bill Veeck and Rogers Hornsby as opposites who forged a long, uneasy partnership with mutual baseball love. Veeck hired Hornsby as manager of the Browns for a three year term, promising to let him run the field while Veeck handles player moves. The arrangement endured until conflicts surfaced over protest of a Sunday doubleheader, testing their fragile agreement and Veeck's resolve to control the team.
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Immorial
Fancy-Pants Umpires Clash With Colorful Attire in A Yankee Game
A Yankee vs Athletic game featured umpires in varied everyday clothes until equipment arrived in the second inning. Larry Napp wore blue, Bill Summers brown, Dill Grieve brown gabardine, Johnny Stevens gray two tone jacket. Officials swapped to standard blue uniforms after the delay.
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Dill Griave
Johnny Stevens
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Talbert named Davis Cup captain in surprise pick
New York in 1952 Davis Cup selections Billy Talbert, the 33 year old New York nightclub figure born in Cincinnati, was appointed captain of the U S team to face Japan in the first round at Cincinnati in late July. He will not be a non playing captain and is viewed as an inspired choice with youth to lead the drive toward reclaiming the trophy from Australia.
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National league and American league batting and pitching leaders
A partial summary of batting and pitching leaders across the National and American Leagues. Names include Sauer and Alcock for home runs and RBIs, with standout totals for Reest and Jethroe in stolen bases, plus top pitching marks for Sain and Shentz among others.
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Chicago
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Cincinnati
Lockman
New York
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Snider
Kiner
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Poston
Patka
Reest
Jethroe
Boston
Fandy
Adams
Wamner
Philadelphia
Rone
Brooklyn St
Minner
Heern
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DiMaggio
Kell
Hosen
Cleveland
Mantle
Goodman
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Detroit
Doby
Lenhardt
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Rosen
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Rizzulo
Western League Notes of Interest in 1951 season
Wallace Wade Moon joins Omaha Cardinals from Texas A and M named after Duke University coach Wallace Wade. Shortetap Sherwin of Omaha served as a bat boy in Lynchburg Virginia. Umpire Gerald Van Kevenren Akewise was a bat boy in the 1920s for Barney Burch. Omaha urged flood relief during a Missouri River flood. Des Moines notes bargain bills in Western League. League played 642 games with 294 double headers. Denver supplied about one third of league customers totaling 1 071 654 over five years. Lincoln works on drainage at Sherman Field as business manager Fran Nagle anticipates a tied entire field.
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Lincoln
Sherman Field
Fran Nagle
Denver Seattle Battle Over Fans In Attendance Feud
Denver and Seattle spar over baseball attendance as R C Torrance of the Seattle Rainiers taunts Denver’s claim of fan supremacy. Howsam defends Denver with a bold reply and plans an aggressive bid to win the Coast League race.
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Seattle
Papa Lear
R. C. (Torchy) Torrance
Seattle Rainiers
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Anwilling
King Galmon
Howsar
Fandon
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Wheeler Agency Adds Frank Moore To Real Estate Sales
Frank Moore, long-time Greelay resident and loan department member for three years, joins Wheeler Agency's real estate sales force. He will advise homeowners on financing and related matters for buyers and sellers.
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Greelay
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