Derby Field Expands as May Derby Draws Near
The Derby buildup signals a potential record field of 167 nominees with Tom Fool and Hill Gail as top Derby hopefuls. Calumet Farm’s Al?on leads training aims, while Arroz and Cousin loom as challengers. Kentucky’s new liquor linked gambling law threatens mint julep betting, possibly creating a hip-pocket Derby in bourbon country.
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Weather Halts Cubs Sox Opener In Chicago
Chicago weather postponed yesterday's city series opener at Wrigley Field with 40 below wind chill and rain. Forecasters predicted near 50s and a potential second postponement at Comiskey Park unless conditions improve. If not delayed, Cubs ace Bob Rush would face Lou Kretlow.
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Dodgers Fortify Bets On Loes With Three Hitter-Free Innings
Brooklyn Dodgers rookie Billy Loes shined against the New York Yankees by throwing three hitless and scoreless innings in Yankee Stadium. The club leads 2-0 after a first inning surge as Loes asserts himself under the bonus rule uncertainty. Other spring notes include Herm Wehmeier and Hank Perkowski’s near no-hit effort for Cincinnati, and Robin Roberts pitching the Phillies past Baltimore farm hands.
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Durocher Sees Easter and Lopez Weigh Indians Batting Hopes
Evansville April 12. Cleveland manager Al Lopez stresses team batting as the lone path to the pennant, aiming for a .270 team average after last year's .236. Giants manager Leo Durocher labels Luke Easter pivotal, noting health and power, with Easter Irvin the core if not replaced.
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Branca says fans forget home run pitch. aims for 20 wins
Ralph Branca, famed for the 1951 pennant home run, says fans are forgiving as he starts the Dodgers exhibition at Yankee Stadium. Despite past playoff losses, the Brooklyn pitcher reports little ribbing and hopes for breaks to win 20 games this season. He allowed a three run homer to Bobby Thomson in last year’s playoff, but remains determined and hopeful.
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Werle Calls Pirates Mess a Great Mixup in Training Incident
Hillsdale April 12 AP pitcher Bill Werle fined 500 dollars and suspended indefinitely by the Pittsburgh Pirates for breaking training rules says the affair is the greatest mixup and misinterpretation he has heard. He cites confusion over a supposed woman in his room and timing issues, with manager Branch Rickey reportedly reinstating him pending trade fate.
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West Squad Hoop Choice in Shrine Charity Game
West Squad meets East in the first annual Shrine charity game at Municipal Auditorium Kansas City. Sponsored by Ararat Shrine Temple the event benefits hospitals for crippled children with about 10 600 expected in attendance. Clyde Lovellette anchors the West lineup, boosting the Kansas team’s scoring power.
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Moisan Mound Start as Los Angeles Seeks Seventh Win
Manager Stan Hack gives Bill Moisan the start as the Los Angeles Angels chase their seventh straight victory. Eddie Chandler pitched six straight shutout innings, but gave up three singles in the ninth while Los Angeles won 8 to 1 behind Paul Pettit. Les Pedroia hit a grand slam for the Angels, who led 8-0 before relinquishing the shutout. In other action, San Diego defeated Seattle 2 to 1 in 11 innings as Guy Fletcher earned his third win.
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Flanagan Defeats King In Narrow unanimous decision
Del Flanagan, Irish lightweight from St. Paul, Minn., won a unanimous 10 round decision over British lightweight champion Arthur King of Toronto at St. Nicholas Arena. Flanagan used hit and run tactics, damaged Kings eye, and earned judges verdicts of 7-5 5-3-2 by different officials.
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Agajanian Enters Second Car in Speed Classic
INDIANAPOLIS April 12 AP A second entry by J C Agajanian of San Pedro California was added to the 55 entered for the May 30 500 mile race The new Agajanian Special will be driven by Allen Heath of Northridge California and will mirror the car Walt Faulkner qualified in 1951 It completes the 12th two car team entered at Indianapolis Also entered Karl Hall Bardahl Special and Frank Luptow Tampa Fla No drivers were listed for the Blue Crown Spark Plug Special or the Vulcan Toot Special Luptow and Heath are rookies at the speedway but both have raced extensively
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Exhibition Baseball Friday Results and Schedule
AP reports Friday results across the league with New York and Cleveland games, Boston and Detroit matchups, and planned Sunday schedules. Details list scores and upcoming pairings for New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington, and Cincinnati with venues and times.
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Southern Loop to Open Tonight
ATLANTA April 12 The Southern Association opens its List season tonight with a higher grade of Class AA play. Managers say teams are stronger and more evenly matched after seven seasons. Opening games feature Memphis at Chattanooga Atlanta at Mobile Little Rock at Nashville and Birmingham at New Orleans.
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Big League Schedules in Sunday Press Telegram
The Press Telegram previews the 1952 baseball season with a full Sunday Baseball Edition. It outlines national league schedules, probable lineup changes, and feature stories on Long Beach athletes set for pennant races as the season opens next Tuesday.
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