Bauer fills in for DiMaggio with homer and single
Hank Bauer, replacing the ailing Joe DiMaggio, homered and singled in three at bats as the New York Yankees beat the Dallas Eagles 9-6 in Dallas. Bauer has now hit safely in six of his last seven plate appearances.
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Giants struggle as running game upsets infield
Giants manager Leo Durocher’s plan to turn his club into a running team draws flak after a 9-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. Key moments include Jack Lohrke’s RBI single, Bob Thomson advancing to third on a hit, Mize being held at second, and Mize being doubled up after straying too far.
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Dodgers open series against Senators in Charlotte
The Brooklyn Dodgers meet the Washington Senators in Charlotte as Joe Hatten starts and Ralph Branca finishes the mound duel. The Brooks have not faced a major league team since a 3 to 1 loss to the Philadelphia Athletics on March 27.
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Pirates choose between Stevens and Fleming for first base
Pirates manager Billy Meyer weighs Eddie Stevens as the regular first baseman after last season while Les Fleming competes for the post. Both players are hitting just over .800 this spring, with Stevens favored though Fleming has not fielded as well.
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Schoolboy Rowe rejects goodwill offer to stay with Phillies
Louisville April 12 The Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Schoolboy Rowe turned down a $14,500 a year goodwill ambassador post with an automotive firm and said he would remain in baseball for at least another year. The Phils opened a two game series in Louisville against the Cincinnati Reds.
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Braves and Red Sox prep as spring games wind down
In Baltimore on April 12 the Boston Braves head to Hartford after an off day with four wins and two losses to minor opposition. The Boston Red Sox, led by Joe McCarthy, plan Dobson to start against Baltimore with Kinder, Parnell, and Hughson in line. The two clubs meet four more times before the season begins.
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Northey Stars In Cards Lineup Return Homer Leads Rally
Ron Northey may win a regular berth in the St. Louis Cardinals outfield after stepping in for Red Schoendienst who was sidelined by a back ailment. Northey belted a three run homer, added a single and drew a walk during the game.
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Corn War Sparks Tar Heel Corn Contest Challenge
Governor Scott warns Virginia's William Tuck that North Carolina will win a corn contest by boosting yields over the ten year average. He notes Virginia farmers have not spoken much yet but will respond when challenged. The exchange follows Tuck's recent challenge to NC.
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Cardinals rout Cubs as Dyer eyes Schoendienst return
In St Louis the Cards beat the Chicago Cubs 7 to 1 boosting hopes of restoring a familiar outfield with Northey in left and Schoendienst at second. Brecheen will pitch for St Louis in tonight's clash while Eddie Dyer contemplates lineup tweaks. In Louisville Reds may be without VanderMeer opening day due to a pulled thigh, with Peterson Box and Gumbert set to start against Philadelphia.
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Bewildered Tot in Sioux Center Born April 12
Infant Beverly Jo Schut is described as having a large number of grandparents and relatives in or near Sioux Center. The passage lists four grandparents two great grandfathers four great grandmothers and one great great grandmother all living nearby, with notes that none are related.
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Robers Myers Names At Penn State Prompt Specific Searches
STATE COLLEGE Pa April 12 Anyone seeking Robert Myers at Penn State college had best be specific Enrolled are Robert RB Myers Robert C My
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Mixed Pair Championship Crowned by Jaeger Couple
In New York City the Eastern States mixed pairs event saw 26 couples compete. Mr and Mrs Lewis M Jaeger won the title, repeating as champions who also held the 1945 national open pair crown. Jane designs and manufactures silk screen greeting cards. Lewis works in export.
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Greensboro Woman Heads Pilot District Leader
Etha G. Hall of Greensboro is elected president of the sixth district Pilot International at the annual meeting ending yesterday. She succeeds Mabel Fisher of Asheville. Ruth Martin and Mary Tobey were named lieutenant governor and district officer, with Charlotte tapped to host the 1950 convention on April 15 16.
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Doan's Pills Promoted For Kidney Relief
An old warning-style ad claims backache and leg pains signal kidney trouble. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Doan Pills, a stimulant diuretic, promising relief and decades of use to flush out wastes from the blood.
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