Boston and Indians Lead 1949 American League Pennant Race
Orangeburg notes a predicted battle for the pennant among Boston, Cleveland, and New York with Detroit and others far back. It highlights Ted Williams, Vern Stephens, Bobby Doerr, Joe DiMaggio, Bob Feller, Gene Bearden, and Lou Boudreau as key figures, and assesses pitching depth and roster strength for the coming season.
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Boston
Ceveland
Yanks
Joe DiMaggio
Cleveland
Red Sox
Ted Williams
Vern Stephens
Bobby Doerr
Joe McCarthy
Mitchell
Lemon
Bearden
Dimaggio
DiMag
Tech Gobblers Face Richmond In Big Six Baseball Clash
In Richmond on April 12 the Virginia Tech Gobblers take on the Richmond Spiders in a key state college baseball game. Nearby action sees Lynchburg College at Hampden-Sydney and Akron at Virginia in Charlottesville. Bridgewater beat Akron 18 3 and VMI defeated Trinity 15 5.
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Richmond
University of Richmond
Virginia Tech
Lynchburg College
Hampden-Sydney
Trinity
Washington and Lee
Akron
Virginia
Charlottesville
Emory and Henry
Tennessee State
Bridgewater
VMI
Schoolboy Rowe turns down auto firm offer to stay in baseball
Louisville report says Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Schoolboy Rowe rejected a $14,500-a-year goodwill ambassador post with an auto concern and will remain in baseball for at least another year. The Phils arrived for a two game series with the Cincinnati Reds.
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Louisville
Rowe
Philadelphia Phillies
Phils
Cincinnati Reds
Gordon Looks Good In Home Run Swing In Spring
NEW YORK April 12 Sid Gordon the lone major league homer hitter thriving this spring. Gordon belted 11 homers for the New York Giants in conditioning period. Johnny Mize five homers for Giants. Stan Musial three homers. Hank Sauer three homers in grapefruit league play.
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New York
Sid Gordon
Locking Sidney
New York Giants
Gordon
Johnny Mize
Pittsburgh
Ralph Kiner
Stan Musial
St. Louis Cardinals
Hank Sauer
Cincinnati Mauler
Training Camp News Briefs April 12 AP
Hank Bauer homered and singled in three trips as the New York Yankees beat Dallas 9-6 after relieving Joe DiMaggio. Leo Durocher’s New York Giants plan a running style, with Lohrke singling, Mize held by Durocher, and Thomson on the bases in a 3 run loss to the Indians. The Brooklyn Dodgers meet the Washington Senators, last facing a major foe March 27. Billy Meyer weighs first baseman choice for Pittsburgh with Eddie Stevens and Les Fleming in contention. Boston Bruins off, heading to Hartford while the Red Sox visit tomorrow, as Baltimore’s Orioles beat Boston 3-2 to close the exhibition slate.
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Fort Worth
Hank Bauer
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Bauer
DiMaggio
Yanks
Dallas
Birmingham
Billy Meyer
Pittsburgh
Eddie Stevens
Les Fleming
Cleveland Indians
Stevens
Sacred Heart Leads in City Table Tennis Standings
Sacred Heart holds the singles lead with a 6-3 win over Co I and a 3-3 doubles split as Northern Virginia Power sweeps Handley Judges in doubles. Loudoun St. Presbyterian defeats LSP 25-5 in singles and 6-0 in doubles with multiple close bouts and forfeiture in doubles.
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Sacred Heart
Co. I
Northern Virginia Power
Handley
Loudoun St. Presbyterian
LSP
Cather
F. Briggs
Rush
Anderson
Lemly
R. Binner
Binner
Boulineau
Hall of Co. I
F. W. Strum
Father Heye
Sirk
E. Lillis
Crawford
Hall
C. Lillis
F. W
R. M. Strum
W. Heitz
G. Rosenberger
G. Heitz
Conner
W. Yates
M. Robinson
Stuart and
Robinson
Plumly
Firat’ Baptist
Nacre Heart
Marae Eptlnt
Roundup predicts baseball chatter and fishing tales
A sports roundup notes talk of Walt Dropo and Billy an competing for first base, Ted Williams aiming for batting title while pursuing fishing spots in Florida, Ty Cobb anecdotes, and Georgia Tech planning a 15000 seat field house. Also mentions Auburn alum Willard Nison, Dodgers and Braves exhibitions, and Leo Durocher’s umpire ejection as signs of spring.
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Big Walt Dropo
Birmingham
Billyan
Atlanta
Dropo
Goodman
Red Sox
Ted Williams
St. Johns
Florida
Ted
Cobb O. B. Keeler
Ty Cobb
Keeler
Cobb
Peachtree St. Petals
Georgia Tech
Tug Wilson
Illinois
Williard Nison
Auburn
Louisville Colonels
Jimmy Dykes
Tis Club
North Carolina
Louisville Courier-Journal
Tommy Fitzgerald
Leo Durocher
Tommy
Leo
Evening Star Ladies and Mixed Doubles League Highlights
Over the Headpin Two matches anchor the Week with the Evening Star All Stars facing Cork St. Christian on Thursday and Va. Woolen No. 1 on Friday. In the Mixed Doubles championship Yorks members Dorothy Rice Corinne Carskaden Brack Strode and Ralph Gore won 2145 to 2055 over Delicious.
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Evening Star Ladies League
Cork St. Christian
Va. Woolen No. 1
Yorks
Dorothy Rice
Corinne Carskaden
Brack Strode
Ralph Gore
Delicious
Bowling match tight early as Strode and Gore surge ahead
The contest stayed close through three games with Yorks leading by five pins. Brillant bowling from Strode and Gore in the second half widened the gap, as Gore posted a 147 game and 612 set to lead the men. Jack Owen had a 129 game and 597 set, while June Lemonis led the ladies with a 123.
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Yorks
Strode
Gore
Jack Owen
June Lemonis
Milwaukee CL-5 Ship History and Cold War Transfer
The Milwaukee CL-5 built by Todd Dry Dock laid keel 1918 launched 1921 commissioned 1923. It became the first U S warship to enter Murmansk during WWII and was turned over to the Soviet Navy on April 20 1944 at Murmansk. It was returned to the United States and scrapped in Philadelphia after Russians hauled down their flag March 16 1949.
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Todd Dry Dock and Construction Company
Tacoma
Wash
Milwaukee
Congress
U. S S. Navy
U. S
Murmansk
United States
Philadelphia
Warren County High School Baseball Opens 1949 With Win
Warren County High School began the new season with a victory, defeating Madison to continue its undefeated run from the 1948 season. The squad aims to extend its strong form as they start this campaign.
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Warren County High School
Madison
White Sox to Meet Winchester Players at 8 PM
Members of the Winchester White Sox will hold an important meeting at 139 S Loudoun St tomorrow at 8 p m. Sam Ensogna says all players are expected to attend.
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Winchester White Sox
S. Loudoun St
Sam Ensogna
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