Cubs Edge Cards In Opener 3-2
Cubs rally in ninth inning to defeat the St Louis Cardinals 3 to 2 in the season opener. Des Derringer pitched brilliantly for Chicago with Wilks and Byerly handling relief duties. Nicholson Teague and Johnson sparked the decisive rally as Cody Johnson delivered the game winning single. The crowd of 2785 witnessed a tight pitchers duel despite a late Cardinals comeback.
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Standings and Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Baseball standings show Cincinnati Brooklyn New York Boston St Louis and Philadelphia atop their divisions. Yesterday's American League results featured New York Boston St Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland Washington Philadelphia and Detroit with several close scores and varied win totals.
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Dodgers Belt Phillies 8 2 as Brooklyn wins opener
Veteran Curt Davis and rookie Mike Sandleck led a Dodgers 8-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the season opener before 9,565 fans. Sandleck collected three hits including a triple with three RBIs, while pitching and defense supported by manager Leo Durocher. Raifensberger took the loss for Philadelphia as Brooklyn built a four-run fifth inning.
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Reds win dramatic 11-inning opener over Pirates
In the only extra inning game of opening day, the Reds defeated the Pirates 7 to 6 after 11 innings. Dain Clay hit a grand slam in the seventh and delivered the game ending single with the bases loaded in the eleventh as Zak’s late baserunning and a disputed moment near the fifth frame spurred Cincinnati to victory before 26 069 fans.
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Rochester Net Team to Play Rensselaer in Troy
The University of Rochester announced a spring schedule of intercollegiate tennis matches beginning April 28 with a match against Rensselaer in Rochester. Other events include dates against Cortland, Colgate, and Cortland State Teachers at various locations.
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Nagurski to Return to Mat in Minneapolis
Nagurski said yesterday he will wrestle next Tuesday in Minneapolis with an opponent yet unnamed. The former Minnesota and Chicago Bear backfield star, now a pro wrestler and UCLA backfield coach, recently passed a preinduction physical at Fort Snelling. He awaits word on Army status and plans a few tuneup matches in the area.
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Page advances in North and South women’s golf tourney
Mrs Es telie Lawson Page defending champion won her first round match 5 and 4 over Patricia Harrington of Steubenville Ohio in Pinehurst North Carolina. Louise Suggs of Lithia Springs Georgia also won defeating Mrs Thomas Rubel of Roslyn New York by 2 and 1. Upset by Mrs William Hockenjos Lake Hopatcong New Jersey over Jane Crum Covington of Orangeburg South Carolina. Other results include Jeanne Cline over Mrs Charles Harbaugh 4 and 2 and Margaret Gunther over Mary Cley O Connor 7 and 6. Jean Hopkins defeated Mrs Jack Hansen 6 and 5 while Marge Becker beat Betty Lee Boren 3 and 2. Pairings set for today include Suggs Caine Gesster Hockenjos Gunther Hopkins Becker Page.
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Zurita Set To Defend Lightweight Crown In Mexico City
Juan Zurita, veteran of 13 years, favored to defeat Ike Williams in a 1 1 round lightweight bout in Mexico City. Williams, 21, and Zurita were declared fit by their managers. Williams says altitude won’t wind him, as promoters expect a sellout at the Latin America’s largest boxing venue with tickets from 1 to 20 dollars.
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Negroes Picket Yankee Stadium Before Opening Game
About twenty Negro protesters marched around Yankee Stadium before the opening game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. They carried signs challenging segregation and were led by two officials from the League for Equality in Sports and Amusements.
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Army Mack Tribe Star Inducted. Leaves for Camp Atterbury
Mack, longtime Cleveland Indians second baseman, was inducted yesterday and left for Camp Atterbury Indiana. He had played five seasons with the club as a part time ballast and did not report to spring training. He is employed as an engineer at a local war plant.
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White Sox Beat Indians 5-2 in Opener
Chicago White Sox struck early with timely hitting and forced errors by Cleveland as Thornton Lee and Allie Reynolds pitched deep into the game. The Sox grabbed a 2-0 lead in the seventh and added two more in the eighth to secure a 5-2 victory before 20,588 at the opener.
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Giants Triumph 11-6 as Ott Sets Six Records
New York Giants defeated Boston 11-6 at home behind Paul Weintraub driving in two and Mel Ott extending his career totals. Ott started his twentieth season with the same club and matched six records while Giants hitters totaled 15 hits led by Weintraub's homer and Lombardi's long blast.
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Changes in RPI Track Slate Alter Dates and Meet
RPI announced two schedule changes for the varsity track season. The opening meet with Colgate is moved to April 28 and a May 5 meet with the University of Rochester was added. Returning veterans include Ed Thompson holder of the javelin school record at 790.1 feet and Pete Meyers a two miler, with Coach Bil Eddy aiming to add milers and pole vaulters.
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Bonham to Discuss Terms with MacPhail
New York pitcher Ernie Bonham, last of the Yankees, arrived and prepared to discuss terms with President Larry MacPhail. Bonham won 12 and lost several games last season.
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Harness Officials Shakeup and Racing Ban Fallout
The New York State Harness Racing Commission appoints former Senator John F. Williams as secretary to replace Frank L. Wiswall. Williams, a lifelong harness racing figure, has served as starting judge and associate judge, aiding revival efforts in the region. Meanwhile President Truman maintains the racing ban, delaying tracks reopening and leaving the industry in limbo as officials adapt to new uncertainty and war-related restraints.
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Washington Nationals wallop A's in 14 to 0 victory
The Washington Nationals overwhelmed the Philadelphia Athletics 14 to 8 before about 7,000 fans. Joe Kuhel George Brett and Glenn Myatt led with 11 of the Nats 25 hits off five A's hurlers led by starter Bobo Newsom, as five steals sparked by George Case highlighted the win.
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Sailor Tosses First Ball in Philadelphia Opener
Mayor Bernard Samuel handed the ceremonial first pitch to World War II Navy veteran Nicholas Rodecker, a Long Island native who lost a leg in a Pacific war incident. He tossed the ball to inaugurate the 1833 Philadelphia season in a game between the Philadelphia Athletics and the Washington Nationals at the city stadium. He is convalescing at the Naval Hospital.
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