Season Opens With Hopes Despite Star Losses
New York reporters note the 1952 MLB season kicking off with about a quarter million fans in eight cities. Despite the departures of Ted Williams and others, managers predict strong showings with new faces and strategic linesups. Key openers feature Dizzy Trout vs Ned Garver, Robin Roberts against Sal Maglie, and Warren Spahn backing by Preacher Roe as teams pursue early pennant chances.
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Ted Williams
Joe DiMaggio
Bobby Doerr
Gerry Coleman
Monte Irvin
Willie Mays
Giants
Philadelphia
Phils
Sal Maglie
Robin Roberts
Boston
Dodgers
Braves
Ace Southpay
Warren Spahn
Preacher Roe
Athletics
Richmond Seeks Fourth Win In A Row Today
Richmonds Spiders host Maryland aiming to extend a four game win streak in Southern Conference action. Virginia Tech Gobblers travel to Blacksburg to face Hofstra with a four game losing streak in danger of extending. Hampden Sydney plays Fort Lee in an exhibition as weather-affected results shift standings.
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George Washington University
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Hofstra
Virginia
Cavaliers
Jack Rider
Hampden- Sydney
Fort Lee
Douglas Rules Greensboro Open Victory In Chaotic Finish
Dave Douglas of Newark Del. won the Greensboro Open after a late ruling penalty on Sam Snead altered the finish. Snead led through most of the event but a two stroke penalty on a 17th hole drop changed the payout with Locke and Oliver close behind.
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Sam Snead
Dave
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Ed Porky Oliver
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Locke
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Caywood
Lamaz
Oliver
Jim Ferrier
San Francisco
Ferrier
Plumly Softball Team Plans First Practice Tomorrow
The Plumly softball team will hold its first practice of the year tomorrow at 5 30 p m on the Senseney Road diamond. Anyone interested in playing with Plumly may contact Ted.
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Senseney Road
Baseball openers spark big hopes for 1948 season
The A's plan to face Philadelphia with Alex Keller 11-14 opposing. Chicago White Sox aim to top their 33 000 opening crowd against Indiana as Billy Pierce 15-14 starts against Cleveland Early Wynn 20-13. Cincinnati expects a 30 000 sellout versus the Cubs with Herm Wehmeier 7-10 opposing southpaw Paul Minner 6-17.
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al Lopez
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Reds
Paul Minner
Verona Upsets Turner Protest Threatens Title Bout
Turner 21 year old 145 1 2 pound welterweight remained undefeated at 31 straight wins after Verona Havana Cuba 148 1 2 refused to answer the bell in a 10 rounder. Verona and manager Allie Zack protested Turner threw 17 low blows and a hearing was set after his purse was held.
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Kil Gavilan
Municipal Stadium
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Kayo
Varona
Havana
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Pennsylvania
Collis Takes Top Honors In Trap Shooting Match
The Winchester Gun Club trap shoot on Easter Sunday drew 21 shooters. Calvin Collis of Bunker Hill posted a perfect 50 on the 16 Yard Handicap to win high honors. Gus Bornscheuer of Winchester led the 50 Handicap with 44. Other local scorers included N. 8 Dorsey 40-40, Elmore Norris 42-35, Paul Plumly 44-42, and Dr. Courtney Grim 40-40.
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Winchester
Robinsons Title Defense Tomorrow May Be Slugfest
Ray Robinson defends his middleweight title against Rocky Graziano in Chicago with experts predicting a savage slugfest likely ending before the 10th round. Most expect a KO or TKO and a Graziano upset as the only real surprise, while Robinson aims for the 131st win and 86nd KO.
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Chicago
Ray Robinson
Mauler
Rocky Graziano
Graziano
Sugar Ray
Salas Gets Rematch for Carter's Light Welter Title
Laura Salas of Monterrey Mexico earned a May 14 rematch against Jimmy Carter for the world light weight title after a 15 round draw that saw Salas floor the champion in the final stanza. Carter barely retained the crown in the April Fool's thriller.
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Los Angeles
Laura Salas
Monterrey
Mexico
Jimmy Carter
Salas
Jimmy
Laura
High Altitude Life Adjusts to Thin Air
Text explains that people and animals native to high elevations adapt to low oxygen. At 18 000 feet one breath supplies only 1 2 the air available at sea level.
Majors Not Forced To Make Games Available To Radio
Federal court ruled major league clubs cannot be compelled to share game details with Liberty Broadcasting Co. for a daily broadcast. Judge Barnes denied a temporary injunction against 13 clubs and Western Union Telegraph Co. amid a $12 million damages suit by Liberty.
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Chicago
Liberty Broadcasting Co
Dallas
Tex
John P. Barnes
Liberty
Western Union Telegraph Co
Duke's Blue Devils Threaten Runaway In Conference Race
The Duke Blue Devils defeated Clemson 6-2 to improve to 7-1 in Southern Conference play. The win extended Duke's lead over Wake Forest and Furman in the division race.
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Blue Devils
Associated Press
Clemson
Wake Forest
Furman
Sugar varieties abound and a tailless horse mishap
There are literally hundreds of sugars with varying sweetness and bitterness. A tailless race horse named Signor's Girl lost its tail in a shipping accident while en route to Florida for the wine ter season.
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N.C. BE
Florida
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