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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1951
Page
4
AP Sports reports a pre season update with Brooklyn’s pitching strength led by Roe and Newcombe as Robinson and Snider power the Dodgers while the Phillies stumble in key late inning hits. A bench brawl erupted when Russ Meyer bumped Jackie Robinson prompting managers and umpires to intervene amid a 4 3 Brooklyn win.
In Salisbury Maryland the Class B Interstate League opener between Wilmington and Salisbury was delayed 26 minutes as glare from the setting sun line with home plate hindered batters. The first game ended Wilmington 12 to 3, while Salisbury took the nightcap 9 to 3 with both clubs voicing concerns about visibility.
Frank Eck notes Curt Chambers' wild yet effective no hit bid against the Boston Braves as the Pirates won 6-2 in Brooklyn on six hits. He walked eight, hit a batter, and threw a wild pitch, drawing comparisons to Bevens’ 1947 World Series near no hitter while remaining linked to Rex Barney and others.
The report lists standings for clubs with wins and losses for teams such as Brooklyn Chicago New York and Philadelphia plus upcoming games Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St Louis and other pairings. It notes two horse record doubles at Delaware Park Indian River and Georgetown Steeplechase Handicaps with Rouge Dragon and Elkridge achieving two wins each, marking a rare back-to-back feat at the event.
Boston manager Billy Southworth expects a tight National League race, praising depth with four dependable starters across clubs. He notes teams rely on younger relievers, comments on Braves' pitching, hitting progress by Earl Torgeson, Roy Hartfield, Bob Elliott and Buddy Kerr, and cites Brooklyn's strong bench as a factor while discussing Cubs, Fondy, Baumholtz and Sauer.
The USGA warns golfers to weigh all balls before Open qualifying tests after overweight balls were found. The article notes top players like Hodges and Robinson leading in stats, with DiMaggio and Williams also strong, and a North Carolina rumor about Billy Joe Davidson amid bidding for him.
Jackie Robinson boosted major league batting to .407 with two hits and the winning run in a 4-3 Dodgers victory over Philadelphia after a home plate collision with Russ Meyer. Carl Erskine earned his fourth win with steady relief pitching.
Today a year ago Marty Marison hit a grand slam giving the St. Louis Cardinals a 5 2 win over the Dodgers. Five years ago Assault won the Belmont Stakes to complete the triple crown of racing. Ten years ago Fred Perry of England defeated Dick Sheen in four sets to win the world’s professional tennis title. Fifteen years ago Ed Brandt Boston Braves pitcher lost to Pittsburgh after eight straight wins.
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