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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1959
Page
10
Openers across the big league schedule loom as seven clubs start on the road amid fair weather forecasts. Attendance projections run around 226,100, with several stadiums expecting 40,000 plus as teams debut under new or renewed lineups and managers.
Boston baseball club denies bias in lineup change involving Pumpsie, asserting merit driven decision. Team officials state the move reflects strategic considerations and performance metrics, with no sanction or prejudice intended.
The Boston Red Sox denied a claim that a Negro rookie was optioned to Minneapolis for discriminatory reasons and said he was optioned to gain regular play and professional development. The story links to a protest by civil rights groups and outlines details of a St Peter's Intermediate House League dinner with speakers and awards.
A jumble of box scores shows teams like Bulls, Giants, and Kansas City in a slate of games. Matchups include Chicago at San Francisco and New York at Baltimore with various players and unclear outcomes.
Joe Sinclair and Brice Irwin lead the pro pro tourney at Columbia Country Club with five over par. The event coincides with the annual NENYPGA meeting. Officials plan a display on local golf history at the Sheraton Convey Motel during a PGA show and dinner on April 27.
Jamaica’s First Landing dominates a six furlong Derby prep at Louisville racing to a three length victory under Eddie Arcaro. Nimmet and Hilwan finish second and third as First Landing posts 1 1/8 miles in 2 4/8, with 125,080 added purse.
LaSalle placed third among 26 schools in the National Defense Cadet Corps rifle match held on a postal basis. Champion teams were Burma Military Academy, Kandorthola ton, and Christian Brothers Academy Albany. individuals William Straub and Robert Aubin led LaSalle with strong scores.
Rico Tesio and Vesta travel from New York to Laurel for the Chesapeake Stakes a $25000 added race over a mile and a sixteenth. Trainer Joe Miarill expects Rico Tesio son of Kasal Charger to compete while Rivere is aimed at Triple Crown events. race involves several out-of-town horses and connections from Providence to Boston with mixed results.
Dan Rahibiter, 82, died Sunday in Manchester Michigan after a heart attack suffered while running dogs in a field. He was a noted exhibitor in AKC Canadian dog shows and known for his beagle line. Detroit police Inspector era relative noted his hunting dogs and kennel.
AP report states the Pirates claimed pitcher Paully Gis som on waivers from the Giants while sending Carl Ruccon to the Columbus farm club in the minor league system. Former University of Minnesota football star Gel, with a 4 5 record at the Giants, returns from two years in military service after wrist surgery.
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