Gardella Case Returns as Reinstatement Bid Moves Forward
Frederick Johnson, attorney for Danny Gardella, plans to file a new brief in federal court seeking reinstatement of the former New York Giants outfielder. He argues Judge Edward A. Conger has jurisdiction over Commissioner A. B. Chandler, Will Harridge, and George Trautman, though basebal l officials contend they do not reside in the Southern District of New York, potentially limiting the court’s authority.
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Frederick Johnson
Danny Gardella
New York Giant
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Edward A. Conger
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A. B. Chandler
Will Harridge
George Trautman
Organized Baseball
Coast League Opens with Five New Managers
The Pacific Coast League begins its 47th season with five new bosses.Stanley Harris takes San Diego after guiding the Yankees last season.Charles Dressen leads Oakland after coaching for the Yankees, succeeding Casey Stengel.Del Baker heads Sacramento after two Tigers seasons.Bill Sweeney becomes Portland’s manager after stints with Detroit and prior runs in other cities Fred Haney runs Hollywood. Leftover leaders are Frank O'Doul in San Francisco Jo Jo White in Seattle and Bill Kelly in Los Angeles.
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Yanks
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Fred Haney
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Heavier bowling pins shake up ABC tourney race
Atlantic City AP reports a 10 ounce pin weight increase by ABC secretary Elmer Baumgarten as of Monday. The change shifts a previously tight tournament toward a freer finish with leaders Bernard Busche and Donald Van Boxer among new singles and doubles frontrunners while teams like Jimmy Smiths and Gaudio Bros. chase high scores amid altered conditions.
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St. Bernard
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Howard Baker
Grand Rapids
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Donald van Boxer
Green Bay
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Gene Bernhardt
Sturgeon Bay
Jimmy Smiths
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Gaudio Bros
Philadelphia
Connie Schwoegler
Madison
Bireley Beverage
One Hundred Buckeyes Open Spring Football Drills
In Columbus an even hundred Buckeyes joined Ohio State University for the first spring practice. Favorable weather kept the activity indoors as players studied films and worked at the blackboard while Coach Wesley Fesler announced outdoor drills would start Monday. The squad spans last year’s varsity, junior varsity and freshman groups.
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Harlem Springs Wins Junior High Tourney
Harlem Springs trampled New Harrisburg 44 18 Tuesday night to capture the B section of the Carroll County junior high basketball tournament. Ray Finnicum scored 16 and Jack Hainwull 12 as Harlem Springs led 11 3, 28 7, and 39 13. In the A section finals Sherrodsville outlasted Deltroy 26 18 at Bergholz Monday.
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Liberty Hill Bowlers Roll 630 In Three Games
In Boyd Wisconsin Liberty Hill of the American Association League scored three consecutive 630 games in one session. Each bowler posted equal scores in his first and last games highlighting consistent form across the squad.
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A's Hope to Upset in 1949 Pennant Race
The Philadelphia Athletics, led by Connie Mack, boast strong pitching and depth as they aim to upset the American League field in 1949. Starters include Lou Brissie and Joe Coleman, with firemen like Charles Harris and Robert Schanz as bullpen options. Infield is set with Fain Suder Joost Majeski, while outfield features Valo Chapman and McCosky plus Wright challenging for daily duty. Catcher Buddy Rosar anchors the position beside rookie Joe Asroth competing for the No 2 spot behind Fermin Guerra.
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United Press
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Red Sox
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Lou Brissie
Joe Coleman
Dick Fowler
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Phil Marchildon
Carl Sheib
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Memphis
Fermin Guerra
Court Rules Docusens Not Colored in New Orleans Fight Allegations
A Louisiana court ruled Bernard and Regina Docusen are half white and half Filipino, not colored, prompting changes to marriage and birth records for the two sons. Judge Rene A. Viasca signed the order, noting earlier records labeled nonwhites as colored, affecting boxing eligibility. Maxie, without a birth certificate, remains unaffected but his attorney says the outcome still matters to him.
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Bull Lea Sires Money Winners Race 1948
Bull Lea led the money winning Thoroughbreds in 1948, with his offspring banking a total of $1,168,230 in earnings across major races and stakes.
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Faster Baseball This Year by Minors Leader
MOBILE Alabama AP The head of the minor leagues says play will be faster this summer. George M Trautman president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues cites improved younger players as the reason. He notes 59 leagues this season up from last year and a record 444 clubs.
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Cincinnati selects Dalmer captain for Bearcats basketball
Hamilton Bay with Captain Dick Dalmer elected to lead the 1949-50 Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team. He will share leadership with Bill Westerfeld, the 1948-49 co captain, who received a gold watch charm from the C club as the senior member of the starting five.
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Kent State Canton to Expand Sports Programs in Spring
Kent State Canton will launch a larger athletic program in the spring quarter adding baseball tennis and golf to varsity duties while softball and golf shift to intramurals. Jay Fischer as athletic director and coach will build a veteran roster with four lettermen and about 30 aspirants in indoor drills at McKinley High Gym March 15 16 17.
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Nimisilla Park
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Injured Ben Hogan Going Home Friday
El Paso reports golfer Ben Hogan, hospitalized since a February crash near Van Horn, planned leaving for Fort Worth Friday. His wife Valerie has recovered from minor injuries.
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National Open Golf Tests Set for May 31
Qualifying tests for the streamlined national open golf tournament will be held May 31 at 28 sectional centers with two other sites on different dates. Honolulu hosts May 24 and Washington, D C., June 1. The event runs June 9-10 at Medinah Illinois with about 122 spots open through qualifiers and 40 exempt players including Open and amateur champions. Two 18 hole rounds determine entrants, deadline May 16 at 5 p m EST. Other sites include Akron and Cincinnati.
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Hershey
Michigan State Sets Nine Records in Conference Swim Meet
Michigan State swimmers dominate in East Lansing, claiming nine records across ten events at the Central Collegiate Conference meet. The Spartans showcase depth with strong performances and top times from multiple competitors.
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Cerdan to headline Cleveland arena card April 22
World middleweight champion Marcel Cerdan will headline the Cleveland Arena night of April 22 as the main attraction. Matchmaker Larry Atkins said Cerdan would skip Ike Williams for this card while Lew Burston noted two tune-ups in the U S before a planned title rematch with Tony Zale in June. Cerdan knocked out England's Dick Turpin in the seventh round of a non-title bout in London, forfeit of $2,000 for overweight.
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Turpin
London
Hawaiian Feather Seeks Title Bout After Ortiz Victory
Henry Davis the 24 year old Hawaiian featherweight champion won a unanimous decision over Manuel Ortiz in Honolulu in a ten round non title bout and immediately offered Willie Pep $20 000 for a world featherweight title bout. Sam Ichinose Davis manager said he sent a radiogram to Pep’s manager Lou Viscusi requesting the bout at once.
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Henry Davis
Manuel Ortiz
Willie Pep
Sam Ichinose
Pep
Lou Viscusi
Davis
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