Major homer lists feature Ruth Foxx Ott and others
Exhibition games in California drew eight of the top 20 all time home run hitters. Ruth, Foxx and Ott head a star lineup including Greenberg Simmons Mize Hornsby Kiner and others across the American and National Leagues. Writers surveyed favored Dodgers and Giants in the NL and Red Sox Yankees and Indians in the AL.
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California
Otheir
Joe DiMaggio
Yankees
Hank Greenberg
Cleveland
al Simmons
Joe Gordion
Sacramento
Mel Ott
Oakland
Johnny Mize
Rogers Hornsby
Seattle
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
Babe Puth
Ruth
Foxx
Gehrig
DiMaggio
Greenberg
Simmons
Ted
Ty Cobb
Honus Wagner
Napoleon Lajoie
Rabbit
Habe Ruth
Lajoie
Herman Long
Boston Braves
Cobb
Wahoo Sai Crawford
Gavry Cravath
Laguna Beach
Phils
Jimmy Foxx
Ott
Mize
Klein
Arizona
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Dodgers
Giants
Phillies
Curt Simmons
Armed Forces
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Les Biederman
Pittsburgh Press
Jim Schlemmer
Eo! Beacon Journal
Jack Hernon
Pittsburg Post
Boston Red Sox
Frank Gibbons
Cleveland Press
Harry Jones
the Plain Dealer
Hal Lebowskz
the News
Bench Power Key to Pennant Odds Across Clubs
Major league clubs tout stronger benches as the path to a pennant. Eddie Sawyer cites Phils needing reserve firepower. Leo Durocher praises Giants with Noble and Wilson added. Indians add Stirnweiss and Coombs. Yankees bolster bench with Boudreau and Pesky shifts. Dodgers lean on Mikuls Bridges and rookies as the bonus rule repeal reshapes depth.
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PHILS
Eddie
Ed Pellagrini
Baltimore
Buddy Hicks
Brookyn Dodger
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Durocher
Ray
Noble
Wilson
Art
Riider
Noble Durocher
Jack Lohrke
Bligney
Lopez
Cleveland Indians
George
Snuffy) Stirnweiss
Merrill Coombs
St. Louis Brown
Fred Marsh
Cash
Stimweiss
Coombs
Lou Klein
Los Angeles
Tribe
Stenger
Peete Ed Sox
Low Boudreau
Cleveland
Pesky
Boudreeu
Vern Stephens
Jhase
Johnny Pesky
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ed 'Mikils
Rocky Bridges
Stanford Bronco Nines Split with Santa Clara
Stanford opened with an 11 to 0 win over Santa Clara in the first game of a baseball doubleheader at Palo Alto, then Santa Clara rebounded to win the nightcap 2 to 1 in extra innings. The day featured a split as both teams claimed a victory and an extra inning clash.
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Palo Alto
Stanford
Santa Clara University
Indians
Broncos
Santa Clara
Santa Clare
Chez and
Corzine
Generals Set Course Record in Crew Race
In Lakeland Florida on April 7 the Washington and Lee Generals rowing team set a new Lake Hollingsworth course record in adverse weather with a 4 minute 20 second mile, beating Florida Southern College and Dartmouth and shaving four seconds off last year’s 4 24 record by Boston University.
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Lakeland
Fla
Washington and Lee Generals
Lake Hollingsworth
Florida Southern College
Dartmouth
Boston University
Trojans Rout Tempe. Trackmen Stars Cump Bevos, 9-8
Hollywood outslugged Portland 9 to 8 in a wild game with nine pitchers and 2387 fans. Clint Conatser hit a three run homer to break a 6-6 tie, Ben Wade earned the win for the Stars, Larry Ward took the loss, and Fred Haney’s club won its fourth straight.
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Hollywood
Portland
Stars
Clint Conatser
Conatster
Cal Melrvin
Larry Ward
Ben Wade
The
Montreal
Wade
Fred Haney
Boys
Abe Barret
Bandiey
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Thomas
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Bchmaend
Holder
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Bartle
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Genevertes
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Sonaraant Nereza
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Conateer
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HR Conatier
Rbi
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Duauin
Coo
Ee Tock
Brevane
Hancley
Conates
Atad
Hantic
Vwitnerionne
Loser—Warde
Ganovesa
Wai
Angels Triumph 5-2 Over Solons in PCL Clash
Fred Baczewski held Sacramento to seven hits as Los Angeles beat the Solons 5-2 in the Pacific Coast League. Only one run earned against the Des Moines alum, coming on Joe Gordon's ninth‑inning homer. The Angels erupted for four in the fourth, with Max West starting the rally and Layton, Brinkop, Talbot contributing.
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Sacramento
Fred Baczewski
Des Moines
Los Angeles
Solon
Baczewski
Joe Gordon
Angels
Mike Palm
Max West
Les Layton
Leon Brinkopt
Bob Talbot
Harry Grubb
Chuck Connors
Layton
Los Angeles Sacrament
Parr
Beswaki
Richerl
Eanane Totes
Ummasy
West
Gorgon
EryorsHaker
Sacramento A
Becerra
Boyd
Caeh
Tall Battewset Mansion
Marty
Gordon
Deubie Blays
Backewaki
Ditcher-Paim
Olszewski Sparks Bears In Spring Scrimmage At Memorial
Berkeley April 7 Coach Waldorf praised the first spring football scrimmage. Johnny Olszewski and Don Robison each scored two touchdowns including a 69 yard run. Quarterback Don Johnson, transfer from Bakersfield Junior College, impressed with sharp passing. Crowd of about 1500 watched Memorial Stadium practice.
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Califfornia
Lynn
Pappy" Waldorf
Waldorf
Johnny Olszewski
Don Robison
Olszewski
Don Johnson
Bakersfield Junior College
Johnson
Memorial Stadium
Easter Injured as Tribe Whips Giants
In Allas Texas on April 7 AP reports Cleveland Indians beat New York Giants 8-7 in 11 innings as Roberto Avila credited with a double scoring Snuffy Stirnweiss from first. Luke Easter injures thigh and will miss two weeks. Braves win in Denver. Tigers fall in Memphis. Cincinnati tops Washington. Athletics beat Greensboro. Phillies top Pirates.
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Dallas
Texas
Lake Easter
Clavaland
Merla Combe
Monta Irvin
Lef
New York Giants
Fabrer
Cleveland
Allas
Roberto Avila
Indians
Luke Easter
Easter
Merrill Combs
Monte Irvin
Lemon
Mague
Giants
Joh Lemon
Bob Chakales
Tribe
Allen Gette
Walker Cooper
Boston Braves
Denver Bears
Denver
Braves
St. Louis
Houston
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Memphis
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
San Antonio
St. Louie
Bruins sweep doubleheader over California in Berkeley
UCLA wins the opening game 3 to 2 on Ed Thomas triple driving in Dick Hansen, and takes the nightcap 6 to 4. Dick Hansen homered in the first game, Ted Narleski hit a homer in the second, with Bruins exploding for five runs in the third inning of the nightcap.
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Berkeley
UW Ucla
Ed Thomas
University of California Today
Dick Hansen
Bruins
UCLA
Ted Narleski
Shoristop
Moai
Jon
Cowan
Mathews
Hesderma
Greaca
USC Nets 77 54 Win Over Arizona State Track Meet
USC overwhelmed Arizona State College at Tempe 54 to 77 in a dual track meet. USC upset Hildreth in both hurdles and Barnard led the high hurdles while Davis anchored the sprints. Ben Jewell edged Jim Newcomb in the mile with 4 20 85 as Tempe boasted two meet records but lacked depth to counter USC. Four thousand fans witnessed close battles across events and records.
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Tempe
Ariz
Trojans
Ithe
University of South California
Arizona State College
USC
Sun Devils
Ins Hildreth
Ant Barnard
Jack Davis
Ben Jewell
Jim
Chieth Newcomb
Daugster
Pitts
Sewell
Ude
Barge
Aere Ford Nighelton
ABC
Pullar
Walla
Prado
Uae
Pitas Ltd
Sigurd Ymin
Aatimon
Webina
Pradle
Davis
Haareth
ASC
Acorns Defeat Padres Behind Veteran Lefty Pitches
Oakland Oaks overpower San Diego Padres 6 to 1 in the Pacific Coast League game. Clyde Shawn earned the win with four strong innings, Red Embree allowed four early runs as Bill Jennings Earl Rapp and Buddy Haas helped key the early rally. Jim Marshall belted a 360 foot homer for Oakland in the sixth.
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Clyde Shawn
Oakland Oaks
Pasill
Oaks
Padre
Red Embree
Pate Pavrick
Oakland Bats
Bill Jennings
Earl Rapp
Buddy Haas
Embree
Jim Marshall
Oakland
Oskland
Bears and Browns Schedule Clash in 1951 Card
Chicago Bears announce 1951 NFL schedule with first regular season game against the Cleveland Browns. Browns visit Cleveland on November 25 for a key interconference matchup as Chicago drops Rams and 49ers from road slate. Road trips include Green Bay, Washington, Detroit, and Cleveland in the fall.
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Chicago Bears
Cleveland Browns
Bears
Browns
Cleveland
George Tralas
Los Angeles Rams
San Francisco
Washington Redskins
Aixegame Koma Uchtdile
Friikley Field
New York Yanks
Gan Franciare
Detroit Lions
Grean Bay Packers
Los Angeles
Chicese
Grean Bay
Comiskey Park
Detroit
Washington
Clavaland
New York
Spartans Beat Sailors In San Jose Track Meet
San Jose State defeated the San Diego Naval Training Center team 99 1/3 to 31 2/3 in a field meet. The Spartans swept the 880 yard run with a double win and had two double winners. Wes Hight edged Paul Dennis in the 120 yard high hurdles in 13.0 seconds. Hight also placed third in the 220 yard low hurdles. Bob McMullen led the 880 with 1 59.34, followed by Jim Grant and Bob Anderson.
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San Jose
San Jose State
San Diego Wava
Spartans
Wes Hight
Paul Dennis
Hight
Bob McMullen
Jim Grant
Bob Anderson
Texan Posts Jump Record at Texas Relays
At Austin on April 7 Texas relays concluded with four records and two ties as Texas A and M led the university division. Walter Davis of A&M set a 6 feet 5 inches high jump mark, second in the nation this year, and Darren Hooper added a 53 feet 1 inch shot put record. A&M and Oklahoma each led with four firsts and one tie. final team totals put A&M at 32 1 62, Oklahoma 32 1 3/7, Texas 16 10 21, and Kansas 13.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Relays
Texas A & M
Walter Davis
Aggies
Darren Hooper
Elmer Hackney
Kansas State
Oklahoma
Kansas
Railroad Clerk Sets ABC Pace
ST. PAUL, April 7. One of the biggest opening day totals in American Bowling Congress Tournament history was posted by George Dow of Superior, Wis. Dow rolled 662 with 243 207 and 212. The railroad clerk, bowling 28 years, carries a 185 average. Eddy's Bread team of Superior took over first in the booster division with a 2724 total led by Frank Vanna’s 64.
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American Bowling Congress
George Dow
Superior
Wis
Dow
Eddy's Bread
Eddy’s
Frank Vanna
Murphy to Fight in Milwaukee April 30 Bout
Milwaukee April 7 Irish light heavyweight Murphy to return to Milwaukee for an April 30 bout promoter said today no opponent selected yet Murphy scored a third round knockout in his first appearance here last month
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Milwaukee
Bob Murphy
Trier
Pbulisttert
Mur Hy
Boxers Begin AAU National Championship Run
BOSTON April 7 The UPA field of 168 amateur boxers from across the United States Hawaii British Columbia and the armed services begin three days of national championships at the Manila estate of eight titles Top contenders include Hawaii San Francisco Seattle Washington D C and Philadelphia with two Seattle veterans Dick Ili and Dick Gradlon among notable returnees Hawaii has twice held the team title in the last five years and manager Frank Gomes calls this squad among the best in years
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Boston
UPA
United States
Hawaii
British Columbia
Armed Services
Indianapolis Drivers Seek Rich Lap Prizes
Indianapolis drivers in the 500 mile race on May 30 will vie for a record $20,000 in lap prizes, funded entirely by firms and individuals. The purse covers all 200 laps, a first since World War I, as organizers announce the unprecedented backing.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Yankees send infielder and pitcher to new teams
Beaumont April 7 in report from UP. Infielder Jerry 2 was sent back to Kansas City of the American Association by the New York Yankees today. Shortstop Bear Lew Burdette, a right handed pitcher, was sent to the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League.
Incomplete UCLA Track Meet Notes Messy OCR Text
Fragmentary OCR from a UCLA track meet report shows scattered event results and names. Mentions Davis Mathina and Mathias with distances like 38 inches discus and 182 feet. References John Faure Bob Green and Bill Peliock among others with unclear placements.
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Ate
Oben Sra
Ie Davis
Sanford
Mathina
Richard
Ucla
Bob
Pat A
Weal
Chueik
Tame
UCNA
Itouay Gnuck
John Faure
Jew Hurdies
T. Bob Mat
Pantord Fey Chiefs
Will Yayior
Weentord
Pirates cut loose three more players in early season shakeup
Pittsburgh officials announced the club released pitcher Stanley Milankovich and catcher Jimmy Mangan II. Pitcher Fisher was sent to Indianapolis on option, available for recall on 24 hour notice, with Milankovich and Mangan joining an earlier roster thinning.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Stanley Milankovich
Jimmy Mangan II
Indianapolis
Fisher
Bucs
Clark Hart and Fry Reach Court Finals in France
In France on April 7, Clark, Hart and Fry advanced to finals at the siesips championships. Doris Hart of Jacksonville and Shirley Fry of Akron prepared an All-American women’s singles final, with Hart and Bates advancing in doubles.
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France
Los Angeles
Doris” Hart
Jacksonville
Fla
Shirley Fry
Akron
Ohio
Clark
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