1951-05-02 The Sporting News Baseball Magazine Contents

1951/05/02 —

Cover cartoon is “Big Bite – In the Pocketbook, Not in the Bun” by Lou Darvas

Headline on front cover is “‘Bulwark Reserve Clause’–Johnson – U.S. Senator Urges Action to Avert Peril – Points to Need for Backing by Federal Legislation; Raps’ Majors Apathy”

Also beginning on the cover: “L.A. Merits Major Ball, Says Webb – Yankee Co-Owner Sahres Wrigley and Perini Views”

Also beginning on the cover: “Looping the Loops” column by J.G. Taylor Spink focusing on Jimmie Dykes

Feature on Max Surkont with photo – “Surkont Signed by Cards When Only 15 Years Old – Braves’ Max Earned First Job With 3 Pitches”

“Obituaries on Feller’s Fast Ball Put Back in the Files by Bob” with photo of Bob Feller

Del Ennis

Frank Spec Shea

Roy Nicely

“O’Neill Shifts Keep Bosox on Their Toes – Steve Quick to Change His Men After Early Losses”

Stan Musial “Discovers Remedy for His Spring Bat Slump”

President Truman throws out first ball at Washington Senators Home Opener – 2 photos with article

2 full pages with photos about Hall of Famer Grover Cleveland Alexander — Conclusion — “‘Old Pete’ – Intimate Details of Fomer Pitcher’s Life Related by Alexander’s Ex-Wife” by Frank Finch “Sober When He Whiffed Lazzeri”

Plus, believe it or not, much more! Including several articles covering many other players, usually at least something from each team; box scores, stats, standings; several pages of articles and reports on the various Minor Leagues

Full-page ad on back cover for Chesterfield Cigarettes features star of “Lorna Doone” Barbara Hale

36 pages total.