Ott Urges Oakland Pitchers Hit In Batting Practice
Ott of the Oaks urges pitchers to swing for hits as Oakland opens a four game series with the Angels at Wrigley Field. Mel Ott promotes batting practice for all players, notes pitchers can contribute with flies or bunts, and highlights Kim Marshall’s arrival and Bert Haas’s hitting lead for the Oaks.
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Albuquerque
Bert Haas
Big League Bosses Seek Mound Might
Major league managers push to bolster mound staffs as opening day nears. Boston and New York may sit out, while Yankees worry over Reynolds injury. Indians consider depth after a rough showing in Winston-Salem. Dodgers eye Pollet to bolster rotation, with Cardinals and Saigh awaiting price. Potential second division clubs seek one more pitcher to rise.
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New York Giants
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VanderMeer
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Winston- Salem
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Water O'Malley
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St. Louis
Howie Pollet
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Pollet
Fred Saigh
Howie
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Campbell Salas to Fight Tonight at Hollywood Stadium
Campbell of Rock Island and Salas of Phoenix meet in a one round main event at Hollywood Stadium. The winner earns top contender status for the California lightweight title vacancy after John L. Davis retirement. Campbell has climbed into the country’s top 10 while Salas, who beat champion Ike Williams, is seen as a tough challenger.
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iCal Crew Big Favorite in First Regatta at Newport
Optimistic officials predicted 100000 or more spectators for a 2000 meter regatta in Newport Harbor pitting California Stanford USC and UCLA. California led by Ky Ebright among eight oared crews will attempt to win the first ever meeting of these four schools. Events start 2 pm with varsity final at 3:30 pm off Lido Isle as many boats gather at finish line with Belmont Sanchez’s Jamont cruiser and Regatta Director Hay Langenheim coordinating.
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Reserve Clause suit prepared in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on April 14 a suit against baseballs reserve clause was to be filed in U S District Court by attorney David M Levy. The action is on behalf of Jack Corbett proprietor of the El Paso club of the Arizona Texas League. Levy said papers would arrive from New York within a day or two and be filed promptly.
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Egan Detroit Scout Dies At 69 In Detroit
Wish Egan of the Detroit Tigers, a famed baseball scout, died early today in Henry Ford Hospital at age 69. Since 1946 he had served as Tigers scout emeritus, a lifetime post created by Walter Briggs Sr. in recognition of his long service.
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Scribes Pick Boston Sox Giants to Win Pennants
New York writers and editors forecast 1951 pennants for the Boston Red Sox in the American League and the New York Giants in the National League. The Yankees are pegged second in the AL with 43 first place votes. Cleveland and Brooklyn also receive noted consideration in their leagues.
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Detraitt
Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Browns
Hollywood Park starts 1951 season with four stakes
Inglewood April 13 The first Hollywood Park condition book for the 1951 season lists four stakes on the May 11 to May 26 program alongside top overnight races. The curtain raiser is the 15000 added Hollywood Premiere Handicap for older horses, followed by the 20000 added Will Rogers Handicap for three-year-olds. Other stakes include the 25000 added Golden State Breeder Handicap at one mile and a sixteenth, and the 20000 Lassie Stakes for two-year-old fillies at five and a half furlongs. Nominations close May 5 for several events including Hollywood Oaks, Cinema Handicap, Haggin Stakes, Hollywood Gold Cup and Starlet Stakes. This year’s Gold Cup carries a 100000 net guaranteed to the winner.
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Assembly group fixes felony for basketball gambling
California Assembly judiciary committee approved a bill to make involvement in basketball a felony under bribery laws. The measure, sponsored by the District Attorneys Association and authored by Assemblyman William Rosenthal, targets players who influence a team's margin of victory amid gambling scandals. Penalties drop from 20 years to a maximum of five years.
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Geary Seeks U. S. Crown at Indoor Swimming Meet
In Houston on April 13 the National AAU indoor championships begin with most 1950 champions back. Finals schedule includes one-meter diving 100-yard freestyle 200-yard back stroke and 300-yard medley with Mary Frances Cunningham or Pat McCormick favored in diving and Sharon Geary challenging from Long Beach in the 100-meter event after Pan American success.
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Pat McCormick
Marie Corriden
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Sharon Geary
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Reiff and Green Set for Locals Sunday Pitching Match
Guy Reiff and Eddie Green, both right handed pitchers for the Long Beach Rockets, will be ready to work Sunday at Recreation Park as locals host the Los Angeles Colored Eagles in a Triple A league baseball game.
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Senators blank Tucson as Eddie Graham shines
Eddie Graham pitched a three hit shutout for the Phoenix Senators, fanning praise but walking 12 as infield defense and eight runs scored propelled an 8 0 victory at Tucson. Mexicali defeated El Paso 4 3 to stay atop the Mexicana standings, while Las Vegas beat El Centro 14 7 and Juarez crushed Bisbee Douglas 16 4. Ti Juana routed Yuma 21 3. Glenn Walling walked 11 for Bisbee Douglas in a 16 4 loss to Juarez Indios.
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Oaks and Angels Open Series With Strong Offenses
Oaks and Angels ignite the opener with time-honored power. Basinski and Holder pace a 4-2 San Diego win while San Francisco sweeps Oakland 4-3. Baczewski shines in a 1-0 LA win. Lombardi loses a tight duel.
Lemon to Hurl Indians Opener Against Tigers
New York April 13 Cleveland manager Al Lopez named Orestes Minoso to start at first base and Bob Lemon to be the opening day pitcher against the Detroit Tigers next Tuesday. Minoso won the job with three hits and his ninth spring homer as Cleveland won 13 to 6 over the New York Giants yesterday.
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House May Undergo Surgery in Detroit
Detroit Tigers catcher Frank House who earned a $75000 bonus may undergo back surgery. General manager Billy Evans said a full report would take about two days. House is hospitalized at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and awaiting further word on his condition.
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Standings in Pacific Coast and Texas leagues mixed results
Fragmented standings show Portland, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Oakland, and Sacramento in Pacific Coast League with varied scores. Texas League results include Oklahoma City over Dallas 7 to 4, Fort Worth 8 over Tulsa 3, San Antonio 12 over Shreveport, and Houston 4 over Beaum?rt.
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UCLA Hosts Fourway Track Tuneup At Trotter Field
UCLA hosts a fourway track tuneup featuring Pepperdine Beck and Becks runners Miller Kohl Walters in key 80 and 440 events. Los Angeles State College and Stanford join in on Trotter field action as UCLA aims for Coast Conference prep with rival scorers from USC and Los Angeles A C noted for strong hurdle and dash talent.
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