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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.

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