Opening Game Weather Greet Missions at Mission Stadium
Clear warm conditions expected for the Texas League opener between the San Antonio Missions and the Shreveport Sports at Mission Stadium. Mayor Callaghan to toss first ball. Jelly LoBelle to start for the Missions with John Morris catching. Shreveport leans toward Meers or Williamson on the mound.
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Browns stylistic pivot reshapes infield and outfield lineup
St Louis Browns roster changes surface with Bob Ripa Luke Majorki and George Corona assigned to the outfield while George Archie Bill Sommers Sal Madrid and Bud Kimball share the infield. Key returnees include Archie Corona and SoRelle among the starters as Parker weighs three additional positions ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Sports.
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LOS ANGELES April 14 Outright sale of Catcher Dirk Kemper to Dallas of the Texas league was announced today by the champion Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast circuit. Kemper, 21, a right handed hitter, batted 215 for Des Moines of the Western league last season with 78 runs batted in in 66 games. He is six feet one inch tall and weighs 195 pounds and will report to Dallas from his Chicago home after the Pacific Coast league season began.
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Exhibition Baseball in San Antonio Ends in 6-2 Win
Buffalo Bisons defeated the Dallas Rebels 6 to 2 in an exhibition game. Johnny Groth and Muldoon led a 12-hit rally while Dallas pitchers issued a dozen walks. Attendance reached about 2,000 as fans honored owner changes and veterans, with local dignitaries and a ceremonial first ball.
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Mission Road Reopens To Ball Park Traffic
Mission road, closed for widening recently, will be open for ball park traffic though final paving has not yet been applied.
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Missions 1948 Roster Opens Texas League Season
Opening games feature Shreveport at San Antonio and Houston at Beaumont with anticipated crowds. Starting pitchers include Russ Meers for Shreveport and Jelly LoBelle for San Antonio, plus Cloyd Boyer versus Carl Ray, Red Garcia versus Carl Erskine, and Harry Perkowski against Quentin Altker. KABC will broadcast at 10 15 p m. Hill Michaels announced.
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Maple Leafs Seek Fourth Straight Win Over Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs aim for a fourth straight victory over Detroit Red Wings tonight to secure ownership of hockey’s Stanley Cup for another year. The final contest is billed as the quickest path to the cup in this season’s matchup.
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Giants Kennedy goes to Minneapolis on 24 hour recall
The New York Giants optioned pitcher Monte Kennedy to the Minneapolis Millers for 24 hours. Kennedy, 26, was purchased in 1946 for $25,000 from Richmond VA. He posted nine wins and twelve losses last season and has control issues. Catcher Ben Warren also moves to Minneapolis on sale. Umpires for the opener are Andy Andrews Mike Williamson and Ernest Giguella.
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