1951-05-16 The Sporting News Baseball Magazine Contents

1951/05/16 —

Cover cartoon is “Firm Foothold as Yank” by Lou Darvas featuring Gil McDougald – Accomapnying that is the beginnng of article “Gil Turns Cup of Coffee Into Yank Steaks – Rookie McDougald Makes Rog Look Good as Prophet”

Headline on front cover is “Saigh’s TV Plea Called ‘Socialistic’ – Dodger Boss Raps Idea of Visitors’ Cut – O’Malley Asks Why Cards’ Owner Doesn’t Call for Equalizing Players’ Pay”

Chico Carrasquel feature with photos — “Chico Gives Pale Hose Chic Trick at Short – Carrasquel Hailed as Phil Rizzuto’s Successor as King”

“Hidden Ball Trick Fools ‘Em All But Barlick – Connie’s Con Game Stirs Giant Storm” with photos of Al Barlick, Connie Ryan, and Whitey Lockman

“Diamond Broadcasts Jammed by Legal Static – Joplin Station Sues Over Ban on Cards’ Play-by-Play”

“Precedent for Exempting Game from Anti-Trust Laws in Books – Counsel for House Group Points Out Practicability of Aiding Reserve Clause”

Gil McDougald, Jackie Jensen, Mickey Mantle“Give Yanks a ‘Pheenom’ Tinge – Casey to Use 14-Game Home Stand to Evaluate Team, Which Shows Versatility of ’49 and ’50”

Bobby Doerr

“Browns Won’t Comb Negro Loop; ‘Best Players Already Rounded Up”

Cliff Chambers of the Pirates No-Hits the Braves — “Pirate Southpaw Shook Off Flu to Pitch Masterpiece – Wife ‘Prayed a Little’ on Chambers’ No-Hitter” with photos, box score

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 Joe DiMaggio

36 pages total.

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