Dropo Traded to Tigers in Million Dollar Deal
Detroit’s Watt Droppo named key slugger target for Red Rolfe as May talks aimed to shift him from Boston. Droppo, once a 322 hitter, faced weight and wrist issues but began spring strong, with hopes a new park and scenery would spark his form.
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Veeck and Hornsby Alliance Fades Quick in Browns 1930s Tale
New York June 12 The unlikely pairing of promoter Bill Veeck and Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby as Browns managers unraveled fast. Hornsby’s rigid control clashed with Veeck’s showmanship, and after initial optimism Veeck reportedly ordered Hornsby to protest a Yankee game, a plan Hornsby ignored. Marty Marion may be better suited to steer the club as Hornsby’s stubborn approach yields to reality.
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U S Lassies Rule Wimbledon Tourney
The United States lassies headline Wimbledon opening matches with heavy favorites. Paris Hart meets Mrs. Jean Tinkel, while Maureen Connelly faces Jean Walker-Smith as U S players seek to extend dominance and the Eng lish hope to end a long drought since 1931. Florida waters produce nearly half of U S shrimp.
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York Allentown Divide Twin Bill in York Pa
York and Allentown split a doubleheader. Allentown won 8 2 after six ninth inning runs on four walks a sacrifice and bloop singles by Barth Kirk Westcott and Ossola. Hoch arterial five hitter for Allentown. Locke matched five hits for York. Kirk homer spoiled York shutout bid.
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Duke Depends On Star Hurler For 1952 World Series Bid
Duke coach Jack Coombs nominates Jon Lewis to start the opening game of the World Series of College Baseball against Oregon State. Lewis, a rangy right hander with a 1-0 record in pre-tourney play, leads a Duke squad favored to win the double elimination event. The story recalls a 10-year-ago Cardinals victory over the Phillies and the Dodgers still leading the NL.
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Reds trounce Giants 24 to 3 in Salisbury ball clash
Salisbury Reds pounded Sunbury Giants for 23 hits led by Jack Panney with 11th homer and five RBIs. Bob Crook earned his fourth win as the Reds exploded for a 10-run sixth inning, while Joe Lamb and Hank Ptak pitched solidly to seal the rout in Salisbury on June 12.
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