Word: starter
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...date a left-fielder, Ravenel nevertheless played third at school, and if rain hadn't prevented an outdoor practice yesterday, Ravenel might have been the probable starter there this afternoon. As things stand, it may be any one of the three...
Until the seventh, varsity starter Byron Johnson had gotten by successfully on his control and slow curve, scattering eight hits and allowing only a pair of runs in the first inning. But during the last two frames his control faltered and he gave up two bases on balls and hit three batters...
David Holmes, however, is a doubtful starter since his face was badly lacerated in practice this week. Resulting from a blow by Shag Shaunessey, the injury required twelve stitches. Frank Schwartz will fill in for forward Dick Baker, who is also unable to play...
...Crimson starter Wally Cook was knocked out in the midst of this rally, which was built around four singles, a walk, and a balk. The last of these misfortunes was charged against Cook's reliever, Dave Kipp; and it provoked some minor objections from coach Norman Shepard. Strolling back to the dugout after a brief conference with the umpires, Shepard received the razz from a group of Naval officers sitting in the stands nearby. "We rely on you for our security," Shepard retorted before taking a seat. This apparently stopped the jeering, but the Navy players proceeded to make things...
...years ago, will flower this season. The Bucs made a good run at Milwaukee last year, but if they had won, it would have been somewhat of a fluke. Thanks to the key trade this winter that brought to them a catcher who could hit, a steady left-hand starter, and a good third baseman all in exchange for an excellent third baseman, a Pirate victory this year would be no fluke...