Yankees All Agree Berra Best Catcher Ahead of Campanella
Grantland Rice notes veteran Yankees say Yogi Berra is the best catcher, ranking him alongside Phil Rizzuto as the league's top. Berra played 150 games, batted .321 with 126 RBIs and 28 homers, while Campanella hit .281 with 90 RBIs and 31 homers. Yankees praise their pitching edge contributed to pennant and World Series win.
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Stengel Signs Two Year Pact to Manage Yankees
LAWTON GARVER reports Stengel will lead the New York Yankees for two more seasons after a dramatic rise from Coast League to World Champions. The contract, rumored at 75000 dollars per year, confirms his hold on the club as the brass seek continued success despite mixed recent prospects.
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Boosters at McKinley To Meet Reserve Team
McKinley’s reserve footballers will be introduced by Coach Ar thur Rittersbaugh at the Bull dog Booster Club rally Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the school auditorium. Highlights include a pantomime by Patty Whitmer, sidewalk interview skit by Girls Booster Club with Susan Holder narrating, pep band music, and Coach Miller’s Lincoln victory and Toledo Waite preview. Bus reservations for the Toledo contest and the first issue of the McKinley Times will be offered.
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Red) Rittersbaugh
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Gardner of Wesleyan Tops Conference Scorer
Alliance reports Bob Gardner of Ohio Wesleyan leads the Ohio Conference scoring after three games with 24 points. The halfback aims to match or exceed his 1949 record of 54 points, having finished fifth in the circuit last season.
Goodyear Wingfoots Begin Practice in Akron
The Goodyear Wingfoots of the National Industrial Basketball Conference start practice in Akron Monday with a 25 man squad. Seventeen newcomers join the team, all former college stars.
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Paul Richards to Manage Chicago White Sox in 1955
Texas born Paul Richards, 41, former Seattle pilot in the Pacific Coast League, agreed to a two year contract reportedly around 20000 annually to manage the Chicago White Sox. Richards will replace John (Red) Corriden, who served as fill in last May, with Frank Lane and Charles Comiskey confirming the deal after reviewing candidates. Richards has major and minor league experience and previously managed Atlanta, winning two pennants, and now aims to provide inspirational leadership for the Sox as they pursue a pennant.
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Stengel signals shifts for Yankees in 1951 season
Casey Stengel, signed to a new two year Yankees contract, hints changes for 1951. He praises Boston Cleveland and Detroit while noting Washington could rise. He discusses openings for infielders and outfield power and mentions prospects Jim Brideweser and Dick Carr moving up from Binghamton, with Ed Ford as fourth starter.
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Toledo Harness Races Canceled Again by Rain
Toledo’s Grand Circuit harness racing program was rained out for a second consecutive night, forcing postponements and reshuffling of the card as track conditions worsened.
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Mount May Face Air Attack at B W
Mount Union and Baldwin Wallace clash after two recent meetings suggesting an aerial battle. Baldwin Wallace passed frequently in wins over Mount Union in 1948 and last season, while Mount Union relied on the ground game in their opening victory.
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Caspio Reaches Tam Club Finals in 1950 Tourney
Jim Caspio, defending Tam O Shanter champion, reached the final by beating Dick Tillet 2 up. He will face the Sweasey Zugrave winner after Zugrave defeated Dominic Vitangeli 4 3. In the second flight final Dick Mercer edged R L Davidson 2 up.
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Banquet Slated for Naples Spaghetti League Honors
The Naples Spaghetti Slow Pitch League team will be honored at a banquet tonight at 8 30 at the Spaghetti House. Sweaters will be distributed. All players are requested to attend.
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Hockey Scramble Opens in National Hockey Scramble Opens
The National Hockey League begins its earliest opening in history tonight at Detroit with Stanley Cup champions Red Wings facing runners up the New York Rangers. The Black Hawks meet the Montreal Canadiens in Chicago tomorrow night as all six teams play over the weekend.
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Dykes Reported as Next Indians Skipper Possibility
Jimmy Dykes, longtime A's coach and ex White Sox manager, was said to be leaving Philadelphia to seek a new post possibly with Cleveland. He would replace Lou Boudreau if named Indians skipper, a rumor fueled by talks with GM Hank Greenberg in New York.
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Tigers Rally Plan for Alliance Clash Amid Gloomy Pride
Massillon fans gear up for a pivotal football clash with Alliance Aviators in Alliance. Coach Charles Mather pessimistically notes Alliance’s last 1950 bid hopes, while Massillon boosters stage a firemen parade after in town events and a Washington High rally to lift spirits.
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Chuck) Mather
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