Sports Flashes Highlight Baseball Managers and Prospects
The Sporting News notes Landrith’s barge from catcher to top prospect and details White Sox rookie John Romano weighing 227 pounds who hit 38 homers in the Three-I League. Casey Stengel stories, Freddy Hutchinson as Cardinals manager, Bragan’s auto sales link, and a Red Sox camp optimism color the report.
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Seels praises work ethic at Cleveland camp and camp notes
The Sporting News lists Red Kress as a tireless trainer at the Cleveland camp in Tucson Arizona emphasizing constant practice and fungoes. It notes the Giants hire an interpreter Mac Lopez to bridge Spanish speaking players and English speaking staff and mentions Ransom Jackson’s Dodgers sale and excitement over possible 77 games at Ebbets Field.
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Sporting News
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Kress
New York Giants
Mac Lopez
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King
Chick Dressen
Casey Stengel
Ransom Jackson
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Dodgers
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Ebbets Field
Baseball Notes from Spring Training Contain Trades and Tips
In Tampa the White Sox offer Jim Rivera and Les Moss for Washington left handed catchers Lou Berberet or Clint Courtney while the Senators seek a pitcher to pair with Rivera. Detroit bids for Billy Goodman, with Ned Garver and Fred Hatfield discussed as possible pieces. Ted Williams trims weight with a 15 minute daily calisthenics routine as he eyes opening day. he recalls 1953 season highs. Plus a golf tip on chipping technique from Cavalier Yacht Club.
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Les Moss
Washington
Lou Berberet
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Spike Briggs
Detroit
Ned Garver
Fred Hatfield
Ted Williams
Ed McNally
Rocky Marciano
Williams
Les Larson
Cavalier Yacht and Club
Virginia Beach
Impec
Exhibition Baseball Upsets Highlights Spring Actions in New York
Pat Lowry failed to win as Larry Baker upset him in a quick exhibition in St Nicholas Arena. The tabulated scores show Chicago and New York teams trading wins in a busy spring slate with Dodgers, Giants, and Phillies rolling to victories and several players delivering notable performances.
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Reds May Leave Big Klu Behind Ahead of camp trip
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts indicated Ted Kluszewski may be left behind as the Reds begin their camp trek to Tampa or minor league camps. Kluszewski, sidelined by a hip pull, has not yet returned to full workouts and Frank Robinson may start opening day if needed. Dr George Bennett evaluated the injury as a pulled muscle and prescribed rest with light rehab.
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John Hopkins Hospital
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Buc Boss Beets About Bonus Boys
FT Myers Florida reports Pirates manager Bobby Bragan criticizes the bonus rule limiting his roster to three bonus pitchers. He argues the rule hurts Pittsburgh who sits in the National League cellar and could block players who might help. Bragan calls three called bonus pitchers borderline stars and says he dislikes Lone Siavere on his squad.
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Pittsurgh Pirates
Bragan
Hollywood
Pirates
Lone Siavere
Doby Continues Spring Hit Pace In Chisox Camp
In Chicago White Sox spring camp efforts, Doby keeps hot with another early hitting stretch. Manager Ed Walsh notes exhibitions lack official pennant relevance but signal potential lineup strength as Frank Lane’s trades test pitching depth in the Cardinals’ recent moves.
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Associated Press
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Chicago White Sox
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Cincinnati
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