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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.

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