Yanks sweep Atlanta in three game set headlines
The New York Yankees completed a 3 game sweep of the Atlanta Crackers as Bob Monteg homered twice for Atlanta while Hank Bauer and Bob Cerv also connected. Harry Schaeffer limited the Crackers to eight hits as New York won 5 to 2.
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Atlanta
New York Yankees
Atlanta Crackers
Bob Monteg
Hank Bauer
Bob Cerv
Harry Schaeffer
New York
Schaeffer
Hogue
Houk
Crone
Currie
Kennedy
Maglie
Dallas
Tex
Cleveland Indians
Sal Maglie
New York Giants
Yankees Win Pennant Picks by Wand and Peters
In a candid preview from St. Petersburg, Jack Wand and Peters rate the New York Yankees as the likely pennant winner despite DiMaggio’s absence. They project a two-club race with Cleveland and Chicago also strong, name Yankee stalwarts Reynolds Raschi and Lopat, and note Boston and Chicago shaping the first division while other clubs juggle rosters.
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Jack Wandet
Petersburg
Fla
Don Casey Stengel
New York Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Joe McCarthy
Stengel
Yanks
DiMaggio
Tommy Henrich
Charlie Keller
Phil Rizuto
Indians
Cleveland Indians
Bobby Feller
Mike Garcia
Early Wynn
Yankee Stadium
Cleveland
al Rosen
Larry Doby
Jim Hogan
Yankee
New York
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
A’s
Browns
Senators
Rogers Hornsby
Ned Garver
Allie Reynolds
Vic Raschi
Ed Lopat
Tom Morgan
Harry Schaeffer
Jackie Jensen
Gene Woodling
Mickey Mantle
Feld
Hank Bauer
Rizzu
Gil McDougald
Andy Carey
Bobby Brown
Billy Martin
Marines
Gerry Coleman
Yogi Berra
Johnny Mize
Bob Lemon
Luke Easter
Deby
Hogan
Rosen
Ray Boone
Boso
Ted Williams
Lou Boudreau
John Pesky
Vern Stephens
Mel Parnell
Ellis Kinder
Maury McDermott
Randy Gumpert
Williard Nixon
Bill Wight
Gus Niarhos
Chicago White Sox
Hector Rodriguez
Montreal
Eddie Robinson
Nic
Chico Carrasquet
Nellie Fox
Jim Busby
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
Red Rolfe
Hoot Evers
George Kell
Vic Wertz
Jimmy Dykes
Gus
Zernial
Ferris Fain
A's
Hornsby
Jim Rivera
Seattle
Garver
Tommy Byrne
Satchel Paige
Bob Porterfield
Bucky Harris
Sid Hudson
Don Johnson
Connie Marrero
Snead Wins With Record 286 At Augusta
Sam Snead from White Sulphur Springs W Va played steady golf to win the tournament with a 72 final round and a 286 72 hole total the highest winning score in the event’s history. He edged Ben Hogan who finished with 293 after a final round 79 as spectators braved chilly conditions for the duel in Augusta Ga.
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Augusta
Sam Snead
Sammy
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Sam
Snead
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Bob-Tailed Daylight Saving Time Adopted by Martinsburg
Martinsburg City Council votes to adopt a bob tailed daylight time from May 25 at 2 a.m. to August 41 at 2 a.m. The period matches school vacations and will be unofficial for the public, with city workers on fast time and local business urged to follow. Rural areas have opposed the longer standard DST.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Berkeley County Board of Education
Williams Likely To See Combat Duty
Williams, Boston Red Sox slugger Ted Williams, recalled to active Marine Corps service, is expected to see combat. He will report May 2 to the Marine Air Reserves Training Command in Willow Grove, undergo eight weeks of refresher flight training, then head to Cherry Point, North Carolina for further duties. Yankee infielder Jerry Coleman also recalled for Marine Air Corps training.
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Willow Grove
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
U. S. Marine Corps
Williams
Marine Air Reserves Training Command
Naval Air Base
Boston Star
Marine
Cherry Point
N. C
Jerry Coleman
New York
Sugar Bowl Champs Begin Spring Practice at Maryland
Maryland Sugar Bowl champions open spring football drills under Coach Jim Tatum. Six starters depart via graduation, notably Ed Mighty Mo Modzelewski. Ed Fullerton may succeed at fullback while guard and tackle positions seek replacements. Scarbath Fatoney Hanulak miss practice for baseball. 20 of 30 NCAA rules days used. Friday scrimmages planned.
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College Park
Maryland
Jim Tatum
Mighty Mo" Modzelewski
Marylland
Ed Fullerton
Mighty Mo
Bob Ward
Pete Ladygo
Joe Moss
Dave Ciwnelli
Ed Kensler
Tatum
Jack Scarbath
Bernie Fatoney
Chester Hanulak
Scarbath
LaMotta and Hayes to clash in Detroit Wednesday bout
Former middleweight champion Jake LaMotta returns to Detroit for a feature contest against Norman Hayes of Boston on a weekly fight card. The bout aims to avenge a January loss, and to spark LaMotta after his record, Sugar Ray Robinson’s title win, and a stumble in recent bouts. Hayes seeks a third straight victory after losses to Humez and Dauthuille, and both fighters bring major regional links to a nationwide radio TV hookup.
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New York
Jake LaMotta
Detroit
Norman Hayes
Boston
LaMotta
Hayes
Sugar Ray Robins
Paris
Marin Trigo
Los Angeles
Texse Flores
Stockhioe Calif
Angeles
Seasons Made To Coincide With Squirrel Dates
The Game and Inland Fish Commission yielded to Western Maryland sportsmen and moved wild turkey open season to match squirrel dates. In Allegheny Garrett and Washington Counties hunting runs Oct 5 to Oct 31. quail rabbit pheasants and grouse gain three extra days. Archery season expands with new bow hunting allowances across multiple counties.
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Annapole
Onlard Fish Commission
Maryland
Allegany
Garrett
Washington
Worchester County
Baltimore
Harford
Carroll
Dorchester
Wicomico
Maryland Deer Hunting Rules and Dates Change
The notice lists deer hunting counties and season changes with six days in December for certain areas and shotgun limits in Kent and Queen Anne's. An additional regulation allows pheasant shooting on regulated grounds from October 1, 1952, to February 28, 1953, with permission on snow covered grounds. In Palm Beach Florida, Vic Seixas wins the Everglades Club Invitational singles after a 6-4 2-6 4-6 6-3 8-0 finish. Talbert and Mulloy win the doubles. Casey Stengel urges players to return to positions after a rough game.
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Hartford
Carroll
Queen Anne's
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Frederick
Cecil
Worcester
Kent
Dorchester
Wicomico
Somerset
Talbert
Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Seixas
Dick Savitt
Orange
N. J
Casey Stengel
Luf's Stuff Analysis and Tacoma’s Meaning
A compact piece discusses striving to do one's best and the idea that failure stems from not trying. It notes Tacoma as an Indian word meaning highest or near heaven, implying lofty goals or ideals.
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Tacoma
Washington Fans Lose Faith in Nats Pitching and Power
Washington baseball notes highlight a weak pitching staff and limited power with Clark Griffith signing veteran Newsom and Porterfield as the bright spots. Pete Runnels and Cal Michaels provide the best hope in a list of reserves, while other players like Sid Hudson recover from injuries and Clyde Kluttz returns for catching duties. The column also touches on long histories of Stengel, the Dodgers, and a Dalmatian coach dog.
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Harry Grayson
NEA Sports
Elditor
Roanoke
NEA
Washington Ball Club
Nationals
Clark Griffith
Nats
Bucky Harris
Griffith
Bobo Newson
Globetrotter
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Pete Runnels
Washington
Chattanooga
Cal Michaels
Senators
Mickey Vernon
Eddie Yost
Tommy Upton
Floyd Baker
Fred Taylor
Sam Mele
Irving Noren
Gil Coan
Sherry Robertson
Francisco Campos
Charlotte
Bob Porterfield
Porterfield
Yankees
Virginian
A. V. F. W. Country Club
Hal Peck
Indians
Newsom
Hudson
Don Johnson
Mickey Harris
Fireman Ferrick
Raul Sanchez
Antilles
Havana
Florida International
Conrad Marrero
Sandalio Consuegra
Sid Hudson
National League
Clyde Kluttz
Mickey Grasso
Bob Oldis
Casey Stengel
Dodgers
Braves
Ol Case
Hank Leiber
Giants
Brooks
Stengel
Inaugural 1952 Golf Match Opens at WYFW Club
The 1952 golfing season opened at the WYF W Country Club with two teams the Drivers and Putt ers in an 18 hole match supervised by pro Glenn Spencer under overcast skies and cool weather. Rhoderick shot an eagle two on two and posted a 78 42 38 in the feature of the affair while the Drivers led in pairings led by W E Ross and R X Gibo and other partners with scores listed. Next Sunday will be guest day with visitors allowed on the course without charge.
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WY. F. Ww. Country Club
Glenn Spencer
War Rhoderick
Rhoderick
Dr. W. E. Ross
R. X. Gibo
Skippy Wenzel
Wilbur Kern
G. D. Garber
Harold Moser
W. T. Crowther
James Doub
Tommy Michael
Frank Rehrmann
J. KR. EB. Smith
James McLaren
Ozzie Fagan
Herman Brown
George Slagle
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