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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
15
Cardinal President Fred Saigh said Johnson is close to a sale to St. Louis and that seven other American teams waived on him because they already have good third basemen.
A compact sports note highlights brief items from Ames events. Key names and teams appear in short summaries with a focus on outcomes and upcoming actions.
Oscar Fraley notes Vander Meer and Page, once celebrated stars, near the end of their pitching careers. Vander Meer, famed for back to back no hit games, shows slowed speed and poor recent outings. Page, the fireman of Yanks pennants, posts eras of volatility and arm trouble, hinting at retirement at age 34.
The Cincinnati Reds secured three National League pennants in 1919 1939 and 1940 with the 1919 and 1940 titles yielding world championships.
The Maryland Jockey Club plans a special three year old race named the Coastal to unite top Derby and Preakness finishers. Derby winner Count Turf is committed to start in the mile event with a $50,000 purse. Second and third place finishers Benno Royal Mus co Ruhe are uncertain about competing.
The article records a score by Oswego State, highlighting a notable team performance and marking a record in the season.
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Billy Meyer returned from illness to reveal a rebuilt infield lineup. Wally Westlake moves to third, Castiglione to short, George Strickland to second, and Ralph Kiner switches from outfield to first base. Kiner drives in two runs in the debut with Westlake and Castiglione contributing scoring support.
New York manager Dressen scolded his Brooklyn Dodgers today over a change up on the first pitch. He cited Hank Sauer's two run homer in the first inning as proof a change that early is risky. He argued the hitter must see the fast ball before the change up.
A feature on the Fort Wayne girls baseball squad highlights star players including Kline the league's No. 3 pitcher Mildred Brooklyn Fran Jannsen Pat Scott and Cuban rookies Mirta Marrero Isabel Alvarez The lineup also lists Eisen Wilma Briggs and Sally Meier as key outfielders with strong defensive credentials and broad national résumés Contextual praise frames the squad as the cream of the league with high expectations for performance this season.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Bobby Feller suffered scalding water burns in a bath yesterday. He sustained first and second degree burns on his lower torso and legs, with the hose and whirlpool incident blamed for the accident. He will be sidelined for about a week.
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