Reds face need for new second baseman in bid to trade
After two games this season the Cincinnati Reds may swap to address second base, with Jim Baumer underwhelming at bat and in the field. Rumors link the Reds with Don Blasingame from the Giants as a potential trade piece, though Blasingame’s glove remains a question.
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Minor League Opens in San Juan With New Look
The opener in San Juan Puerto Rico draws fans to Sixto Escobar Stadium to watch the Marlins, moved from Miami, face the Toronto Maple Leafs as part of a slate that includes four other openers. Syracuse joins the International League. Tommy Richardson becomes president. Johnny Lipon and Joe Schultz manage Toronto and San Juan respectively.
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Twins Top Orioles 10 5 As Allison Drives In Seven
Bob Allison of Minnesota drove in seven runs with two homers as the Twins beat Baltimore 10 5 in the first game. Sam Jones improved his lifetime record against Philadelphia to 21 9 with a 5 2 win aided by two doubles before a late wild stretch in the ninth.
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Ump Gets Real Boot Out Of Durocher
Dodgers beat Pirates 13 6 but the main moment came in the fourth when umpire Jocko Conlan and Dodgers manager Leo Durocher staged a four kick scuffle over a foul ball call at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Both exchanged kicks to shins before teammates separated them.
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Kasko Proves Stay At Short Aids Reds Early Pace
Eddie Kasko has eight hits in 21 at bats for Cincinnati this spring a .381 pace that could hold despite typical April dips. He collected three of seven hits off St Louis in a 5 3 loss as Ray Sadecki allowed nine innings of seven hits. Kasko noted his willingness to play anywhere but favors shortstop where he earned a .974 fielding percentage last season. The Reds, idle today, prepare to meet the San Francisco Giants Tuesday with Bob Purkey vs Billy Loes.
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Buffalo Five Voted Into Hall Of Fame
The Buffalo Germans, an 11 game winning streak team from the early 1900s, are elected to the basketball Hall of Fame. Inductees include college stars Bob Kurland and Col. John Roosma, players Christian Steinmetz Forrest Debernardi Edward Wachter, and coaches Lenny Sachs George Keegan.
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Albert Johnson trains in California after Pimlico Futurity win
Albert Johnson, famed for piloting Morvich to the first Pimlico Futurity victory in 1921, now trains thoroughbreds in California. He rode the first three winners for the Baltimore feature, solidifying his early impact in the sport.
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Al Dark Proves He Can Take Charge As Giants Manager
Al Dark, newly appointed Giants manager, earns early praise as San Francisco leads the National League. In a 5-2 win over Philadelphia, Dark shuffled the bullpen. Billy O Dell coaxed a game ending double play after Sam Jones failed to close. Ray Sadecki steadied St Louis in a tight race as Dodgers win big, Cincinnati Milwaukee and Chicago hit weather delays.
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Unclear Baseball Scores From Mixed City Matches
Sunday results show St. Louis 5 Cincinnati 3 and San Francisco 5 Philadelphia 2. Los Angeles 13 Pittsburgh 6. Milwaukee Chicago two games postponed by snow. Tuesday schedule lists Chicago at Pittsburgh St Louis at Los Angeles Cincinnati at San Francisco Milwaukee at Philadelphia.
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Army and Syracuse Lead Historic Grid Could Meet 12th Time
Army and Syracuse have met 12 times on the gridiron with Army leading the series 8 to 4 since it began in 1899. Other scores noted include Cleveland 3 Washington 2 and Minnesota dominating Baltimore in two games 10 5 and 6 4 with rain postponed games in the majors and football context.
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Twins Open Home With Strong Rally For Lead
Minnesota Twins return home for Friday games after a double victory over Baltimore. Bob Allison drove in seven runs with a grand slam and a three run shot in game one while Zoilo Versalles hit a two run homer in the 11th of game two, lifting the Twins to a 6 4 win and seizing first place in the American League.
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