Reds Crack Phillies In High-Scoring Springer
Spring training updates from Florida report the St. Louis Cardinals suffering a 21 to 6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies as four hurlers yielded 15 hits and 15 walks. Ken Johnson started, with Ery Dusak Bill Reeder and Jim Hearn allowing runs.
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ST. Petersburg
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Phils Overstocked with Outfielders Need Hurlers
Clearwater notes show the Philadelphia Phillies have excess outfield talent and may seek pitchers in talks with owners like Bob Carpenter. Ennis is at right, Sister at left, Whittman in center, with Ashburn Sanicki Nicholson Holling and Blatnik as alternatives.
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Clearwater
Fla
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Chicago
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Howe Takes Brain Surgery After Playoff Injury
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings suffered a brain injury during a Stanley Cup semi final game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He underwent a 90 minute operation to remove fluid from the brain and was in an oxygen tent at Harper Hospital with the next 24 hours deemed critical.
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Leafs
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Detroit
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Warner From Union Named to All State Quintet
Conley's Warner named to Union's All-State Quintet by West Virginia High School Athletic Union coaches. Huntington Douglass missed first and second teams. Honorary captain Canton Byrd of Garnet Charleston named. first and second teams list players from Elkhorn, Wheeling, Williamson, Piedmont, Parkersburg, Mullens, Hinton, Bluefield, Fairmont, Garnet, Mt. Hope and Elkins.
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Mel Witcher
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Wheeling
Sam Scales
Williamson
Ray Perry
Piedmont
Eugene Doraway
Parkersburg
Eddie Warner
Mullens
Jessie Gore
Francis Crawford
Hinton
Vandy Miller
Earl Claytor
Bluefield
Paul Nelson
Fairmont
Charles Overstreet
Garnet
James Banks
Mt. Hope
Harry Lewis
Elkins
Leo's New Giants Face Tribe in Spring Series Opener
Phoenix reports Manager Leo Durocher reshapes the New York Giants trading Sid Gordon Willard Marshall Buddy Kerr Sam Webb for Alvin Dark Eddie Stanky. New lineup aims for stronger defense with double plays and balanced hitting. Bobby Thomson remains the only holdover from the 22 homer season as the team seeks faster performance in a series with the Cleveland Indians.
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Hitle
Lakers Cup Pro Western Playoff Action Headlines Series Leads
Minneapolis Lakers led by George Mikan beat Fort Wayne 89 82 to win the Central Division playoff series 2 0. Indianapolis Olympians beat Anderson Packers 77 74 to take a 1 0 Western Division series edge. Syracuse hosts New York after a 1 0 Eastern series start.
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Olympians
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American League bids for attendance record rise
The American League reports record advance ticket sales with projections of near one million dollars for teams like the Indians and Red Sox. President Will Harridge cites Florida spring training and strong season box office as fans flock to games, surpassing 1948 attendance highs.
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Walcott Stakes Claim to Title in Case of Charles Retirement
Jersey Joe Walcott and his manager filed a championship claim with the National Boxing Association. If champion Ezzard Charles is forced to retire due to injury the 36 year old Walcott would become heavyweight champion after Charles’s title defense was canceled in Buffalo.
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Southworth compares Hartnett like rookie Crandall for Braves
Bradenton Florida report notes Del Crandall, 20, praised by Boston Braves manager Billy Southworth as a top catcher with a strong arm and good receiving skills. Southworth compares Crandall to Hartnett and early Walker Cooper, cites Crandall’s 39 assists in 67 games, and says he’s impressed by his all around ability and improved hitting.
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LaMotta Offered 50 000 For Philly Title Fight
Promoter Harry Steinman announced that Jake LaMotta could receive fifty thousand dollars to defend his middleweight title in Philadelphia on May 22 against Rocky Graziano or Paddy Young. The offer was reportedly discussed as part of Steinman’s plan to stage the bout at the arena under Otis Graham. In college basketball, CCNY beat Bradley 71 68 in the NCAA Tourney with NC State 53 Baylor 41 in the consolation, while Siena defeated Providence 86 49 in the National Catholic Tourney first round.
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