Word: shortstopped
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Though most managers agree that pitching is 75% of the game, O'Neill is well aware that pennants are not won by pitching alone. The rest of the team, much the same line-up as 1950, is strong down the middle. Backing the surehanded double-play combination of Shortstop Granny Hamner and Second Baseman Connie Ryan is Centerfielder Richie Ashburn. one of the fastest men in the league. The Phillies' power hitters: Leftfielder Del Ennis and Third Baseman Willie Jones, with 38 homers between them last season...
...Merritt's M.I.T. nine has been sparked by Captain Ronnie Thompson, letterman shortstop to a 2-0 Metropolitan League record. Other probable starters are Ben Sack at first, Dick Morgenstern at second, Bob Lait at third, and Paul Valerio behind the plate...
...Crusaders broke scoring ice in the third inning. Starter Jack Lonergan led off with a walk, advanced to second on Paul Brisette's neat sacrifice bunt, and scored when Gene Schiller smashed a hard single over shortstop. Two force outs ended the inning, however...
Hard-hitting Captain Russ Johnson is scheduled to start at first base. Walt Greeley will again open at second base, and Ed Krinsky will start at shortstop. Tim Wise, who batted in and scored a run against the Middies is on third, and Dick Clasby will start behind the plate...
Hank Pildner is scheduled to start in right, George Anderson at shortstop, Jim Kiggen at first, and Neil Bortz in left. Starting pitcher is unannounced, but John Semmelmeyer may open on the mound...