Dodgers wait on Haugstad as spring drills roll on
Spring training reports show Phil Haugstad not yet ready for action with the Dodgers as Chuck Dressen weighs other prospects. Yankees face injury concerns with Joe Collins ankle and Billy Martin cast removal looming.
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Giants ace Monte Kennedy urged to start fast
Los Angeles. Giants pitcher Monte Kennedy has struggled to win games over six NL seasons. Carl Hubbell weighed in, saying a sharp April win could kickstart Kennedy and set the tone for a strong summer season.
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Avila lifts Indians past Giants with comeback homer
Cleveland slugger Bob Avila homered to cap a 6-5 comeback win over the New York Giants as he also helped on a steal earlier. The game featured Avila scoring on Larry Doby's single after a close play at third base.
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Tigers Face Yankees and Cardinals in Grapefruit Play
In St. Petersburg Detroit must defeat world champion New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals to salvage a winning record in Grapefruit League action. After a 6 3 loss to the Washington Senators, Detroit sits nine wins and ten losses and faces New York today and St. Louis tomorrow before departing for opening day on April 15.
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LaSalle Faces Lovellette in Semifinal Showdown at MSG
LaSalle and Kansas meet in a high stakes semifinal at Madison Square Garden as Olympian hopefuls vie for national prestige and a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. The winner lines up seven players for Helsinki with the coach to be chosen from the victorious camp.
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Bowling Tourney Brings Massive Scores from Milwaukee
In the American Bowling Press Tournament a 707 series led singles and a 279 high game by Walter Yochim tied with Arthur Shope for the best game. Jake Gehrlein posted 1,872 all events, as 40 teams competed with Transue-Williams and Silver Seal Soda among the top team leaders.
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Sparta to Use Local Talent and Limit Hiring for Baseball
Sparta Wisconsin plans to rely on local players for the upcoming baseball season and cap pay for non residents at three dollars per inning or twenty seven dollars per game. The Sparta Baseball Association board also aims to continue Thursday and Sunday games under league affiliation and lists teams expected to reenter the Western Wisconsin circuit.
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Pirates Tigers to Play Benefit Game at Forbes Field
The Pittsburgh Pirates schedule a benefit game against the Detroit Tigers for July 21 at Forbes Field to aid a charitable cause. The event brings together two major league teams for a fundraising night.
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