Spahn Still Jittery in Season Debut for 204th Win
Veteran Warren Spahn admitted opening day nerves despite earning his 204th major league victory as Milwaukee beat Chicago 4 1. The 35 year old left hander said the jitters never fade with experience and noted the Cubs new players and manager made the opener unpredictable. Spahn weathered a rough first five innings then retired 14 straight, blaming a misjudged bunt for Chicago's lone run.
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Opening Day Troubles for Reds at Crosley Field
The Cincinnati Redlegs dropped 13-4 to St Louis as pitching and fielding lagged. Herman Wehmeier earned the win for the Cardinals while Cincinnati’s offense stalled in the miserable weather and unfamiliar opener.
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Opening night for the Reds stirs weather and pitching talk
The Redbirds face a rough start as poor weather and shaky pitching spark concern. Tebbetts and Lane highlight improved pitching as key to the season, while the unusual twi-night opener with lights and a troubled scoreboard adds to a peculiar debut.
Newcombe clashes with Times writer over World Series
Philadelphia June 3 Don Newcombe accused of avoiding the big games clashed with Roscoe McGowen of the New York Times at a batting cage before a Phillies game. Manager Walt Alston walked by as Newcombe questioned if he was kept from the Yankee series.
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Looking Back Highlights From Baseball Almanac
A series of remembered games notes three notable moments. Ted Lyons outpitched Mel Harder as the Chicago White Sox edged the Cleveland Indians 10 to 0. Hank Greenberg homered for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 7 to 1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Connie Ryan hit a two run homer in the first inning and Jim Konstanty provided strong relief as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Giants 5 to 3.
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Morgan Triumphs In A's Opener Over Tigers In Rain
Tom Morgan pitched the Kansas City Athletics to a 2-1 opening win over the Detroit Tigers. He limited Detroit to four hits and relied on a side arm and fastball to secure the victory. The game was played in misting rain as Morgan tied his first opening day start with a win.
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Canadiens Triumph 5-1 Over Bruins for Cup Sweep
Montreal defeats Boston 5 to 1 to clinch the best of seven Stanley Cup final series in four games. The Canadiens cap the championship with a dominant performance at home.
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American Association game results for Minneapolis and Indianapolis
Minneapolis secured a win in American Association play while Indianapolis game results were postponed along with other scheduled matchups.
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Baseball scores and standings from Tuesday to International League
American League results show Kansas City 2 Detroit 1 New York 2 Washington 1 Boston 4 Baltimore 2 Chicago 3 Cleveland 2 in 11 innings. National League standings list Milwaukee and Brooklyn tied. New York beat Pittsburgh 9 2 and 12 innings noted. Chicago 1 Milwaukee 4. International League reports Havana 5 Montreal 2 as the only game.
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Reds suffer 13-4 season opener loss to Cardinals
Cincinnati fans watched the Reds fall to St. Louis 13 to 4 as Herman Wehmeier struggled in his home debut. Cardinals outHit Reds 17-7 with Musial and Ennis driving in runs and Moon adding a three-run homer.
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