Yankees Senators Open Three Game Series At Griffith Stadium
The New York Yankees visit Washington to start a three game set at Griffith Stadium amid recent heated exchanges in New York. Nat manager Dutch Dorman outlines pitching for a road trip while Marty Marion aims to spark a St. Louis Browns comeback in spring exhibitions.
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CIGAR IS PAYOFF FOR Kluszewski in Reds Spotlight
Chicago April 24. Ted Kluszewski of the Cincinnati Reds gets a cigar as a bonus for good performance. Redleg Coach Ben Chapman hands him a wrapper stamped Stustler. Kluszewski, batting .379, has been smoking regularly.
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Sports Memories Highlight Past Philadelphia Giants Game
Down Memory Jane recalls Kenny Heintzelman hurling the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2 1 victory over the New York Giants. It notes NYU’s Reggie Pearman winning a sprint medley at the Penn Relays and Kentucky Derby prospects in the Wood Memorial at Jamaica.
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Smithsburg to Open 1952 Baseball Season in County League
Smithsburg under manager Bill Smith gears up for the 1952 Wash ington County Baseball League with eight holdovers and six newcomers. The opener vs Funkstown Pony Express features Skeets Chamberlain as ace with Lefty Naugle and Smith himself on the mound.
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Sugar Ray Wants Big Pay Check
Sugar Ray Robinson pushes for a larger share in the June 23 title bout with Joey Maxim at Yankee Stadium while Maxim and Norris favor an 85 20 split. Robinson aims for 35 to 44 percent, saying the bout would draw big money. The bout hinges on a concluded purse agreement as negotiations continue.
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Rookies Shine For Boudreau's Red-Hot Boston Red Sox
Boston opens 11 games with nine wins under Lou Boudreau. Rookies like Jim Piersall Ted Lepelo Faye Throneberry and Sammy White bolster the bench while veterans such as Ted Williams Billy Goodman and Johnny Pesky contribute as needed.
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Tumbling Team From 12th Street YMCA to Exhibit Tonight
The 12th Street YMCA tumbling team in Washington DC returns to North Street School gym tonight at 8 o clock for a feature show after a successful January 12 appearance during a basketball intermission. The group, one of the nation’s leading gymnastic acts, specializes in hand balancing pyramid building and tumbling with performers ages six and up.
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Loop to Meet for YMCA City Softball League Fees
Entrance fees and eligible lists must be filed with the secretary at a Monday night meeting set for April 28 at 7 30. All teams entering should send a representative. The season starts May 12 with games on Monday and Friday evenings at 6 1 o clock. six teams expected to compose the loop.
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Gapland Set To Launch Season In County League
Gapland prepares to defend its Washington County Baseball League title under Player-Manager Doug Bowers. The 1951 pennant winners return most of their championship core, plus promising pitching prospects, for the season opener in Boonsboro. Missing are ace pitcher Me Cuteichi and former president Lea Butts Jr who steps down to focus on vice presidency duties. Officials include H. A. Violet president, Richard Holder vice president, Harry Crowl Jr business manager, and Hilda Burke treasurer.
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Tryouts and Auction Postponed for Elagers Town Little League
The eight and nine year old tryouts in Elagers Town Little League are postponed for the rest of the week with sessions resuming next Monday Tuesday and Wednesday at 5 36 p m at Hater Field. The player auction scheduled for Sunday afternoon has also been postponed.
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Shrimp Feed Tonight For Hagerstown League Members
The Hagerstown league club invites players to a shrimp feed at 7 p m tonight at the South Hagerstown Fire Hall. Unit forms will also be distributed for the 1952 season.
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Independent League to Open Season on Sunday
The 1952 Independent Baseball League opens Sunday with Chewsville vs Clear Spring and Peteville vs Security. Veteran managers like Russell Tempt at Security and Ellis Duffey at St James return, while Antietam Redbirds and Sandy Hank Cubs field new rosters and leaders.
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Yesterday's Stars by The Associated Press
Rating Sammy White of the Red Sox hit his first major league home run in the fifth and drove in the winning run in the 11th inning as Boston beat the Yankees 3 2. Lew Burdette of the Braves allowed only two hits and no runs in four relief innings to help Atlanta come from behind to defeat the Giants 6 3 in ten innings.
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