Predictions for 1959 Baseball Season From Local Press
The piece previews opening day at Griffith Stadium with the Senators hosting the Orioles and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati in the NL. It forecasts American League standings, predicting New York, Detroit, Cleveland, and Baltimore in the first division, with Baltimore near fourth. In the National League, Pittsburgh leads a group including Milwaukee, San Francisco, and Cincinnati, while the Dodgers edge to fourth or fifth. The author urges letting predictions drop and begins play.
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Clubs Swap Openers In New York And Chicago
AP reports major league teams will open in the same cities but with about half their 1947 starters in new roles. The shift comes after a winter trading spree as clubs like the Yankees and White Sox adjust rosters for the season opening series.
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Fight Change Sets Up Doubt Fight
London boxer Brian London prepared for a potential bout with Floyd Patterson in Indianapolis amid late changes to venue and date. The fight was meant as a warmup before Patterson defends against Ingemar Johansson, with confusion growing over scheduling and official approval from the British Boxing Board of Control.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores and Schedule Preview
AP reports Tuesday results with Baltimore edging Philadelphia 5 to 3 and Cincinnati beating New York 3 to 2 in 10 innings. It notes a two day opening schedule expected to draw about 267000 fans and outlines upcoming MLB and NBA playoff action with key matchups and local venues.
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Nugent Implements I Formation At Maryland
Maryland coach Nugent plans a positional system to fit the I formation. He classifies all 77 spring candidates as linebacker end interior lineman or back and moved Rod Breedlove from guard to right halfback to meet blocking and speed requirements. Scarbath named as likely quarterback for the 1959 season.
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Big Gus Triandos Delivers Grand Slam in Orioles Win
In Baltimore, Gus Triandos slugged a first inning grand slam to power the Orioles to a 15 3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Triandos added his fifth homer of the year, while Gene Woodling sparked the rally with a leadoff hit and bases loaded. The Phillies could muster only three runs as Reuben Gomez took the loss.
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Fight Results from Tuesday's Cards Across Cities
Associated Press report lists multiple boxing decisions and knockouts from Tuesday events in Sacramento Stockton Portland Albuquerque Denver Corpus Christi Miami Beach and other cities. Notables include Roy Sievers named Senators captain and league standings in local bowling leagues Carrol Manor Monocace Valley and Frederick Carroll groups with team and individual scores and leaders.
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Tuscarora Archers Hold Two Tourneys on Sunday
The Tuscarora Archers hosted two 28 target events with 83 archers. Morning field rounds crowned winners Jake Hertsock in men 390 Jane Rusinek in women 235 and Bussie McCarney in juniors 172, plus numerous divisional prizes and team standings across local clubs.
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Orioles infielder Billy Klaus injured in bathroom fall
Baltimore Orioles infielder Billy Klaus, an opening day entry at third base, slipped on a bathroom floor at a Baltimore hotel Monday night and hurt his back. He was sent to Union Memorial Hospital after reporting trouble stopping, with X-rays then taken for treatment.
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Intentionally Believed in Preakress Bid Faces Jinx Hurdle
Maryland owned two year old Intentionally, a top contender since Native Dan six seasons ago, must conquer the Preakress field to reach the Preakness. The horse won May 16 in the Preakress buildup and is linked to the Pimlico Futurity double that many fail to complete. Charles gon, W L Brann's 1988 champ, previously completed the Futurity Preakness double.
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Uniform Change Marks Senators 1959 Season Opener
The Washington Senators will debut new uniforms featuring the word Senators on the chest and a cartoon senator on each sleeve. This marks a nod to Walter Johnson era styling as they prepare to open the 1959 season. Ted Williams of the Red Sox nears release from hospital after neck injury, with hopes to resume batting soon.
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