Commissioner Foiled by Alert Umpire at Polo Grounds
Ford Frick nearly faced ejection after an umpire spotted him watching from Horace Stoneham's office window using large glasses. Umpire shouted for Frick to leave, Leo Durocher relayed the message, and Frick learned the commissioner had the last word in the exchange.
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New York
Ford Frick
Polo Grounds
Czark
Horace Stoneham
Leo Durocher
Leo
Kefi
Graziano Faces Davey In 10 Round Chicago Showdown
Graziano, 31, meets undefeated Chuck Davey in a 10 round bout at Chicago Stadium. Odds have shifted from 12-5 to 4.5 favoring Graziano, who rose from New York slums to middleweight champ after three Zale battles. Davey weighs about 149, aims to use speed. Graziano plans to go 20 rounds if needed.
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Rocky
Graziano
Chuck Davey
Michi-gan State
Loxing
Injchicago Stadium
New York
Tony Zale
Gary
Havana
Davey
Latin
South America
Joe Louis
Paws
Arcfighters
Mark
FBI Probes Threat Letter Against Shuba at Ebbetts Field
The FBI and Brooklyn police investigate a threatening letter received by Brooklyn Dodgers outfielder George Shuba warning him not to return to Ebbetts Field this season. Shuba says he requested no police guard and suspects the note came from Giants fans.
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New York
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Brooklyn
George Shuba
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ebbetts Field
Shuba
Major League Leaders From End Of Season
The Associated Press lists National League batting leader Musial of St Louis at .336 and homer leader Sauer of Chicago with 37. In the American League Fain of Philadelphia hits 179 and Deby/Easter Cleveland tie for 30 home runs. Spahn of Boston has 170 strikeouts.
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Associated’ Press
Musial
St. Louis
Ruhs—Robinson
Brooklyn
Sauer
Chicago
Thorson
New York
Reese
Eklyn
Roe
Spahn
Boston
Fain
Philadelphia
Berra
Doby
Fox
Simpson
Cleveland
Rizzuto
Deby
Easter Cleveland
Jensen
Wash’n
itching—Shant
Phil
Reynolds
N. York
Duke Will Be Explosive Split-T Team This Year
Duke's Blue Devils, armed with 24 lettermen and the split-T, are expected to be explosive this season. The team hinges on early tests against Washington and Lee, SMU, and Tennessee, with coach Binne Murray cautiously optimistic about a tougher schedule. Quarterback uncertainty after injuries to Jerry Barger could shift duties to Worth Lutz as the season unfolds.
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Durham
N.C
Duke
Blue Devils
Washington and Lee
Southern Methodist’ University
Tennes
Binle Murray
Jerry Barger
Salisbury
Worth Lutz
Durham High
Schroeder Rose Clash Highlights Pacific Southwest Tennis
Former champion Ted Schroeder and Australia’s Mary Rose meet in a top center court clash at the Pacific Southwest Tennis Championships. The winner advances to the quarter-finals as top seed Frank Sedgman loses a set in his path. Ken Rosewall and Dick Savitt also reach the quarters with decisive wins.
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Australia
Meryn J Rose
Franik Sedgman
Yesteray
Sean Harry Likas
San Francisco
Ken Rosewall
Ed Kauder
Dick Savitt
Art Larsen
San Leandro
Calif
Felicisimo Ampon
Philippines
Musial Tops in 1952 baseball push as Dodgers loom
AP News features Stan Musial as the outstanding player in both leagues as the 1952 season nears its stretch drive. Dodgers look best team, but face underdog odds in a World Series against Yankees or Indians due to pitching strength. Indians favored over Yankees on schedule. Awards race highlights include Musial for MVP, Roberts and Sauer among leaders. Shantz strong MVP candidate in AL. Satchel Paige standout reliever. comebacks by Slaughter and Kuzelski. Curt Simmons cited for pitching form. other pitchers named for returns and form. Manush and Doby noted as rising rookies Sammy White also praised with White Sox. Manager Lou Boudreau hints at AL MVP nomination if stretch hits 300 average.
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AP News
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Stan Musial
Dodgers
Yankees
Indians
Clevelanders
Stany Musial
Cardinals
Hank Sauer
Cubs
Robin Roberts
Phillies
Roy Campanella
Joe Black
Hoyt Wilhelm
Giants
Shantz
Palyer
Satche Paige
Enos Slaughter
Ted Kidazewski
Reds
Kluszewski
Slaughter
Curt Simmons
Nationazl Guard
Fank Shea
Senator
Johnny Sain
Gene Bearden
Browns
Bal Newhouser
Tigers
Newhouser
Hat
Washington
White Sox
Mickey Man
Woks Likeltle
Larry Doby
Sammy White
Red Sox
Lou Boudreau
Ting
Gee-Eagles Dominate SIC Grid Records Ahead of 1952 Season
Morris Harvey claims 27 of the conference's 72 modern gridiron records as the 1952 season nears. The Golden Eagles own 18 team marks and nine individual bests including 3003 rushing yards and 4031 total offense in 1950. Non-league opener vs Wittenberg kicks weekend slate in Springfield Ohio. Virginia Tech edged Marshall 19 14 before 10 000 at Bluefield.
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Associated Press
Morris Harvey
Golden Eagles
Wittenberg
Springfield
Morehead
Marshall
Concord
Davis and Elkins
Waynesburg
West Liberty
Moundsville
West Virginia Tech
Emory and Henry
Bristol
Va.Tenn
Shepherd
Morris Brow
Bluefield State
Kentucky State
West Virginia State
George Springer
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