Giants Acquire Veteran Slugger Bob Elliott From Braves
The New York Giants obtained veteran slugger Bob Elliott from the Boston Braves for pitcher Sheldon Jones and an estimated $50,000. Elliott, who will report to the Giants in Tulsa, is slated to play left field after Monte Irvin's injury. The Giants, in pursuit of pennant success, add a clutch hitter with over 1,000 RBIs in his career.
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Reading a large metropolitan Sunday paper in full
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Cavaliers Lose Hampered By Ninth Inning Woes
Virginia baseball suffers four losses in six games as ninth inning rallies by opponents against the Cavaliers pile up. Delaware and Yale delivered late ninth inning comebacks, while the Marines topped Virginia 5-4 after a late surge. Camp Lejeune awaits.
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Training Injuries Hit Major League Hard This Spring
Baseball season looms as several stars including Monte Irvin Red Schoendienst and Joe Collins are sidelined with injuries from spring exhibitions. Fractured ankles and finger injuries threaten opening days with the Giants Cardinals and Yankees. Others like Peewee Reese Gil Coan and Irv Noren also suffer fleet-foot or limb injuries during camp.
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Dodgers
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Irv Noren
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Brave
Barley Horse
Harry Brecheet
Yanks Take Slim Lead In Boyce Bowling League
The Yankees secured a slim one game lead by beating the Tigers 3-0. The Giants upset the Rebels 2-1 to stay tight in the race. both teams prepare for a midweek clash. Burtner led the Yanks with a 446 set, while McDonald starred for the Giants with 454.
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Billy Glascock
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Glascock
Buckner
Death Of A Ball Club And A Giants Comeback
A nostalgic look at the New York Giants and manager Leo Durocher as their pennant chase unraveled after a strong western road trip and a rough run of losses to the Cleveland Indians.
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Glascock's 418 Leads Ladie's League Action
Helen McDonald led the league with five pins downed before Alma Gardiner and Van Deventer posted a 2 1 win in the event. The Thelma Lanham team defeated Dorothy Brown's rollers 2 1 as Lanham added a 133 game to secure the deciding victory. A standings snapshot shows Boyce Men's ae L. Pet Yankees 17 13 567 Giants 16 14 533 Rebels 16 14 533 Trgers 11 19 367.
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Giants in Mourning After Irvin Fractures Ankle
Monte Irvin fractures his ankle after sliding into third causing bones to protrude through the sock. The Giants react with silent disbelief as they finish seven innings in a trance then depart by bus for Wichita. The team contemplates the loss and the financial impact on each player.
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