Yanks Nats Open Season Today Amid Manager Feud
Major league season opens in Washington with Yankees and Senators set to play. Rise in attention to baseball over front office feuds as Brooklyn and other clubs brace for action amid controversy involving Leo Durocher and A B Chandler. Jackie Robinson promoted from Montreal to Brooklyn signals notable spring developments.
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President Set For First Toss In Majors Opening Ceremony
The opening day shows President Truman set to throw the ceremonial first ball as the Washington team hosts the Yankees in the year's initial game. Cabinet members join Mrs. Truman for the pregame event as the Senate closes work for the day. The Nationals hope to start strong with Mark Christman acquired from St. Louis and a solid infield, while Yankees pitcher Floyd Robertson and Bob Newsom lead a balanced staff. A 32,000 crowd is expected for the event amid a season preview and playoff notes from hockey and baseball.
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Last Inning Rally Wins For Yankees Over Dodgers 10 9
Brooklyn Dodgers led 9 5 before a dramatic ninth inning by the New York Yankees. Jackie Robinson played first base and singled in his first at bat. The Yankees rallied to secure a 10 9 victory in a spring exhibition at an overflow capacity crowd.
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Tigers Blank Louisville In Preseason 3-0 Win
Detroit capped a pre season schedule with a 3 0 victory over Louisville before heading to St Louis for the American League opener. Veterans Terry Monre and Wiltey Kurow had been sidelined by off season surgeries while others remain uncertain as teams prepare for opening day.
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Major League Writers See Cards And Red Sox In Repeat World Series
New York UPI reports that the Cardinals and Red Sox, who met in the World Series last fall, are favored for a repeat. A national AP poll of 47 writers shows Eddie Dyer's Cardinals with 88 percent support to win the National League, while the Red Sox receive 72 votes to capture the American League title.
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Seerey Three Homs Beat Giants In Extra Innings
Pat Seerey belts three homers to power Cleveland past the New York Giants 11 to 6 in a 10 inning exhibition. A crowd of 1,344 watches as Seerey clears the bases after Low Bou dreau’s bunt started the rally, with Joe Gordon forcing extra frames with a ninth inning homer. The game features 16 hits for Cleveland and details on pitchers Klieman and Jansen highlight the box score.
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Woodcock Set For Baksi Bout Tomorrow
British heavyweight Woodcock and Joe Baksi of Kalymont Pa completed training for their ground fight in London's Haver Arena. Ring seats sold out with a 10,700 capacity and top price, $81, for a potential British record gate around $200,000. Spectators include Nat Rogers and Eddie Bagan who may discuss a Louis rematch in Yankee Stadium in June.
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Hurlers Named For Opening Day Games
Opening day pitching staffs announced across the majors with key matchups listed for American and National League games. Notable duels include Wynn against Hughson and Feller facing Lapaz, while Koslow and Sain loom for Brooklyn in the NL slate.
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St Marys Baseball Workouts At Prospect Park
Nineteen players take part as St Marys baseball team conducts outdoor drills at Prospect Park. The Saints run through a heavy drill to sharpen pitching and batting ahead of Opening Day Sunday April 37 at Prospect Park. Standouts include Sonny Deran Tom Quest Low Deluelk and BI Linty with several line drives to deep center and left field. New candidates Jim Gavin Chuck Reynolda duck Conroy and Ken Snenard also showed promising abilities.
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Giants Release Maguire To Jersey City Farm
New York Giants yesterday announced the release of Jack Maguire twenty two from their Trenton New Jersey farm system and assign him to the Jersey City farm in the International League. Maguire had been with the Trenton farm prior to the move.
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Red Sox and Braves Tie After 16 innings at Fenway Park
Williams and York homer for Boston as the Red Sox and Braves battle to a 7-7 tie in 16 innings. Don LiMaggia and York deliver key hits, while a late rally by Pittsburgh’s workers nearly seals the win before the tie. The crowd, chilled and near capacity, pushes three-game attendance to a Benton-record 64,280.
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Cubs And Cards Triumph In City League Showdowns
Cards Cubs and Athletics win city games in a chaotic set of matchups. Cardinals strong late rally beat Browns, while Cubs outslug White Sox 5 to 3 in front of 16 008 fans. Philadelphia Athletics blank Philadelphia Phillies 4 to 0 as Disk Fowler and Owen Judd pitch distance games.
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Fletcher Hurt As Pirates Lose to Columbus 2-1
In an exhibition game Fletcher suffered a badly sprained ankle after a collision at the plate. Columbus defeated Boston 2 to 1 as players were shuffled and injuries evaluated. Manager Bill Hoertan cited efforts from Pletcher and DiMaggio era context in a tightly fought contest.
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Handley Released By Pirates Hooks On With Athletics
Columby O M4-Infelder to Handley was landed as inconclusive ruling yesterday by Cenurt Manager Roy Fainey of the Pill burg Bivules. A long distance call was placed to Ha Powwork of the Philadelphia Ph New for a job. Handley said he did not know if he would accept the offer but mentioned $17,000.
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