Opening Day Baseball Sets Stage Across Leagues
Washington and Chicago open strong as Charlie Dressen keeps Senators atop the standings after a 12-5 win over Baltimore. Across the majors, Cleveland and Detroit meet in a big crowd forecast while New York, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn start with early openers.
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Senators pound Orioles 12-5 behind Porterfield era
The Washington Senators, led by pitcher Bob Porterfield, held the Baltimore Orioles to six hits and scored the first run on a double in the third. Harry Chianti drove in three runs with a homer and a double as the Chicago Cubs edged the Cincinnati Redlegs 7-5.
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Boxing results summarized from multiple bouts
Brooklyn Danny Giovanelli beat Chris Christensen on points in Denmark. Pat Lowry defeated Pete Adams on points in Newark. Ezzard Charles stopped Vernescoe in Cincinnati. Kid Centella stopped Noel Humphreys in Charleston. Chabo Hernandez outpointed Charlie Salas in Phoenix.
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Ford Engine Integrated Carburetion Ignition System
Exclusive Ford system integrates carburetion and ignition to automatically deliver the right gas mixture and precise timing for complete combustion, maximizing power from every drop of gasoline.
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Ford Wedge Chamer Shape Boosts Combustion
The wedge shape of Ford combustion chambers creates a virtual tornado of gases, accelerating mixing for faster, more complete combustion and more efficient conversion of gas into usable power.
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K C Opens Season as A's Face Detroit in KC Stadium Debut
Kansas City hosts the Athletics in their third attempt at major league action with Detroit at Municipal Stadium capacity crowd of 35 000. Connie Mack 92 delivers opening day pitch to Harry Truman who travels with the club amid a parade of nearly 200 000 fans. Lou Boudreau starts as manager replacing Eddie Joost while Alex Kellner starts on the mound for KC against Ned Garver of the Tigers. Kansas City history notes their NL and AL affiliations before.
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Eddie Arcaro Is Suspended From Racing Roles
New York Eddie Arcaro begins a 20 day sentence for two racing rule violations after receiving 10 day suspensions from Jamaica and Bowie stewards. He plans to ride Nashua in the Kentucky Derby May 7, saying he will be in condition after serving his term.
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Reynolds Sues Philly Bus Co for 235250
Former Yankee Allie Reynolds sues Philadelphia Transportation Co for 235250 in U S District Court over injuries from a bus crash under an elevated trestle on July 7. He claims the accident was caused solely by the company and its employer as the bus carried players from Connie Mack Stadium to Pennsylvania Railroad Station after a game.
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U. S
Mountaineers Travel 9620 Miles This Winter
West Virginia University basketball, Southern Conference champions, logged 9620 miles this winter. The team covered 4500 by auto and 3120 by air as part of their travel schedule.
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WVU Player Gary Mullins Coaches Biddy Basketball Team to Title
West Virginia University guard Gary Mullins from Gassaway coached a grade school Biddy Basketball team to a championship in a recent tournament.
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