Satchel Paige Denied Right To Win In Major League Baseball
A Miami era line closes Leroy Paige from the Marlins of the International League. The piece recalls Satchel Paige as one of baseball’s greatest pitchers and discusses his long career, barriers faced by Negro players, and his influence on the sport.
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Pinky May Prepares Alamance Indians for Season
Burling ton manager Merrill May predicts a tougher Carolina League race with weaker pitching but stronger hitting and fielding. Opening game at Durham Tuesday will reveal if the pitching staff can improve on last season's 8-6 and 10-1 totals.
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Penn Relays Open With Historic Relay Carnival
America's oldest relay track meet starts Friday at Franklin Field as the 65th annual Penn Relays field gathers over 3,700 athletes from more than 550 schools for 106 events staged before a 60,000 seat crowd. The four sectional sections of the country compete for top collegiate honors.
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Nellie Fox TV star as NBC fans watch baseball action
Nellie Fox draws extra TV attention even without a hit says NBC producer Perry Smith. He notes viewers focus on Slaughter Carey and other stars while cameras linger on pitchers and fielding quirks to bring the game alive for audiences. Fox and teammates like Mays, Williams, and Kluszewski are highlighted with shots that personalize the broadcast.
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Unser Returns to Lead Red Birds with Young Winston-Salem Team
Al Unser will pilot Winston-Salem Red Birds in the Carolina League season opener after directing the St. Louis Cardinals farm camp. The young roster features speed and defense with standout rookies like Clyde Bloomfield and Joe Wooten, plus veteran support from Gerry Cooper and Edmund Zander.
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