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Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1957

Page

11

Lawmaker Proposes Baseball Law to Preserve Reserve Clause

New York constitutional lawyer Fredere A. Johnson proposes a federal statute to let baseball operate under the Sherman Antitrust Act while preserving the reserve clause. The plan would abolish the farm system, cap contracts at 400 players, grant pension rights to all under contract, and allow big stars to be paid partly by clubs and the league.

New York Fredere A. Johnson Johnson Gardella International Boxing Club Congress Supreme Court Ted Williams Mickey ‘T Mantle Stan Musial

Sens Edge Bears 2-1 For Second Straight AA Win

In a tense AA clash, Sens notch their second straight win beating the Bears 2-1. Pitcher ace Ecastandings spins a strong game as the offense rallies with timely hits to secure the victory.

Sens Bears

Senators win in ninth to beat Denver 2 1 in American Association

Charleston Senators push past Denver 2 1 as Bob Thorpe and Arch Wilson drive in late runs after a patient start. Howie Phillips and Buddy Hicks set up the rally with a walk and a sacrifice, Thorpe scoring Phillips and Wilson driving in Thorpe. Harry Nicholas pitched the ninth for Charleston in the victory.

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Braves Slimly Triumph as Dodgers Remain Undefeated

Burdette wins for the Braves after Hank Aaron belts his first home run of the year in the sixth off Hall Jeffcoat. Dodgers' Sal Maglie hurls a four hitter to beat Pittsburgh 6-1. Cubs dump Cardinals 10-2 as Giants topple Phillies 6-2. In the American League, Tigers drop to 0-3 with an 8-3 loss to Cleveland. Musial extends streak to 776 consecutive games, Maris hits first major league homer and grand slam of the season.

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