1951-12-19 The Sporting News Baseball Magazine Contents

1951/12/19 —

Cover cartoon is “The Big One That Got Away” by Willard Mullin featuring Ted Williams as a shark

Headline on front cover is “Frick Demands Majority for New Laws – Will Vote ‘No’ in Case of Tie on Changes”

Also beginning on the cover: “No Poaching! Splinter Off Trade Limits – Ted to Open ’52 Season in Left Field for Bosox”

Eddie Stanky “Plans to Play as Cards’ Manager – Given Two-Year Pact at Reported $35,000 Annual Salary”

“Pride of Yankees Too Proud to Linger for Full Fadeout — DiMag Bows Out After 16 Years as Bomber” featuring a sidebar on Joe DiMaggio ‘s 56-Game Hitting Streak and other accomplishments, his career stats, and a photo of a teary-eyed Joe D. after announcing his retirement

Andy Seminick and Dick Sisler to Cincy, Connie Ryan to Phils in 7-Man Deal

Clem Labine

“Rickey, 70, Grateful for Busy Life in Game” celebrates Branch Rickey as he turns 70 with several photos of him over the years

“A’s Fans Fear DiMag’s Goodbye Will Force Yankee Grab at Fain – Rumors of Deal for First Sacker Stir Protest from Customers” with small photo of Ferris Fain

“Spahn as Bait for Hamner? Braves Won’t Deny Trying”

Only Three Now Lead Stan Musial in Bat Crowns

“Rajah Discarded by Cards 25 Years Ago on Dec. 20” with small photo of Rogers Hornsby and newspaper reproduction from when he was dealt to the Giants

Obituary: “Bobby Lowe Dies at 83; First to Hit Four Homers – Weighing Only 155 Pounds, He Played Three Spots on Infield, Also Outfield” with box score of the May 30, 1894 game in which Lowe hit the 4 homers as well as a great photo of him at bat from his playing days that measures 3-5/8″ X 7-1/2″

Plus, believe it or not, much more! Including several articles covering many other players, usually at least something from each team; statistics; winter league reports; The separately numbered 8-page “All-Sports News” section which covers sports other than baseball – Includes features on NFL All-Pro Team – George Marshall with large cartoon by Amadee (Part 1 of 3)

36 pages total.