Reinstated Durocher Faces Court Action
Leo Durocher resumed as New York Giants manager after a four day suspension and was cleared by Commissioner Chandler in a ruling that found insufficient evidence he deliberately assaulted Fred Boysen after the Polo Grounds game. Boysen, a 22 year old Puerto Rican, plans to press the assault charge. Durocher returns to manage the Giants against Pittsburgh.
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Major League Boxscores Chicago Boston detailed game notes
Box scores show Chicago and Boston lineups with multiple players listed, including Cavarretta Lowrey and Mgrs. The fragment covers hits, runs, errors, and pitching changes across several innings, plus notes on double plays and substitutions. Data includes Batter statistics, fielding positions, and manager comments from the games.
Home Run Hype As Sluggers Spark Early Season Hit Parade
Baseball notes tally 159 homers from 87 players as breakneck early power surge spreads across the leagues. Luke Appling and Gus Zernial among leaders. Senators vault ahead in a 14-12 ten-inning win. Red Sox and Tigers tie 14-14. Yankees top Browns 4-3 aided by Phil Rizzuto. Branca and Dubiel star in NL with Cubs and Giants winning.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Brissie Heads Blood Bank Drive for Donors
Lou Brissie the Philadelphia Athletics star pitcher, who endured 23 operations and 40 blood transfusions to save a shattered leg, has accepted the role of chairman for a Red Cross blood donor recruitment drive in Philadelphia. He urged sports fans to donate, saying blood saved his life and he offers his services to the program.
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Fights Last Night in Washington New Orleans and Honolulu
Boxing results show Jim Cooper of Washington stopping Petro in Washington. Danny Ruggerio of Yonkers knocked out Toby Reid in Jacksonville. Joe Muscato outpointed Henry Jones in Detroit. Bernard Dodsen outpointed Frankie Fernandez in Honolulu.
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Graziano Seeks Illinois Boxing Reinstatement Hearing
Rocky Graziano petitions reinstatement before the Illinois Boxing Commission led by Joe Tuiner. He argues his 1947 Army discharge was unconstitutional after prior suspensions and bans, and he aims to fight in Chicago this summer. Tuiner notes Graziano’s rehabilitation appeal and a hearing set to decide on the case days of deliberation.
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Gulfstream Proxy Faces Graft Count
Miami scene reports an arrest warrant charging James Donn, Gulfstream Park president, with $20,000 embezzlement based on affidavits from James L. Clifford former racing director. Ferguson issued the warrant. Henderson to serve once Donn returns from Tallahassee where he backs a Gulfstream dates bill. Michigan State's 1948 football squad ranked fourth nationally in total offense at 402.7 yards per game.
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Field of 12 Seen for Derby after Olympia Cups Trial with Ease
In Louisville 12 horses were shaping for Saturdays 75th Kentucky Derby with Olympia favored after a smooth Wood Memorial trial. Eddie Arcaro said Olympia could not be priced out by any rival, though Capot and Ponder remain Derby contenders. Other possible entrants include Wine List Hall Palestinian Old Rockport Model Cadet and Lextown Duplicator among others.
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Chandler Urges Clubs to Shield Players From Abusive Fans
Commissioner Chandler pressed major leagues to curb abusive fan behavior after a Polo Grounds incident involving Leo Durocher. Giants president Horace Stoneham vowed action while other clubs from Pirates to White Sox outlined ejecting or policing fans.
Major League Baseball Stars Of The Season Highlights
Batting leaders include Camparella and Gordon with 22 hits and 5 home runs. Ennis and Stephens lead runs batted in with 21. Pitching leaders feature Branca and Parnell tied for 40 wins, 1000 strikeouts. Joost tops with 21 hits and 16 runs, while Tebbetts leads in stolen bases with 3.
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