Jim Russell Makes Early Impact in Dodgers Comeback bid
Brooklyn outfielder Jim Russell, 30, shows power and versatility as a right handed hitter while battling left handed at bats. His season opens with strong showings, including two homers and a triple in seven right handed at bats and solid defense in left field. Russell cites a hard path through Braves and Pirates years, and after talks with Branch Rickey, commits to staying with Brooklyn. Cincinnati coach Gus Mancuso holds a World Series record for most chances by a catcher.
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Michigan State Freshman Not Listed on Early Roster
Clarke Senoles, the NCAA and AAU 100 yard freestyle champion from Michigan State this year, was not listed on the squad roster at the season start.
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Laz Will Captain Illini Track Team
The University of Illinois announces spring sports team captains. Don Laz from Aurora, a pole vaulter and Big Ten champion, elected track captain. Bill Hoffman of Chicago chosen baseball captain, Russ Steger of St Louis named most valuable. Gene Peterson of Rockford named golf captain, Gene Bu wick captain of tennis.
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Racing Roundup at Belmont and Nearby Tracks
By the Associated Press racing column notes Adaptable won the Corinthian Steeplechase at Belmont Park in an 18 dollar payout. Boston Ray's Pride won at Suffolk Downs for 14.40. Easy Trade captured the Joe Schenck purse at Lincoln Fields Washington Park. Kosair and Chattelance produced a Hagerstown daily double payoff of 3855.60.
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Egyptian Semi-Pros Ty Cobb Batting Record Remark
Ty Cobb batted over .300 23 times between 1906 and 1928, a major league record tied to his career.
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All-Time Baseball Notables Mentioned in Quick Recap
The note highlights Alan Mayer Ed Delehanty who led both leagues in batting in 1899 and 1902, Mel Ott who played 150 plus games for the New York Giants across 10 seasons from 1929 to 1942, Jimmy Bloodworth now with the Phils who appeared 92 games at second 23 at first and eight at third for Cincinnati last season, and J. F. O Neil of St Louis who in 1887 had a .492 batting average when bases on balls were counted as hits.
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Willie Pep Wins Bout In Milwaukee Debut
Featherweight champion Willie Pep moved up in weight to defeat Terry Young of New York in a 10 round unanimous decision at the new Milwaukee arena. Pep weighed 131 pounds to Young 138 1/2, drew 6,147 fans, and earned a share of the gate from a $24,600 gross.
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Stars and Strikes Forever Song Titles Listing
A list of song titles includes Stars and Strikes Forever Sam's Song Thanks Mr Florist Mona Lisa Roses Bewitched Valencia Turkey Hop American Beauty Rose Wanderin There's No Tomorrow Draw Up the Papers Lawyer If It Ain't One Thing It's Another.
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