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In organized ball since 1912. Playing career lasted through 1936. Has managed in majors and minors since 1928, missing only 1933 and 1934. Built up a great reputation while managing the Cardinals. They were in 7th place in June 1940 when Billy took over as pilot. They finished third for that year, second in 1941, and first for 1942, 1943, 1944. Billy moved to Braves, '46. Guided them to pennant, '48.

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In 1967, Felix was the only unanimous choice on the International League All-Star team. Felix is an aggressive hitter and a sure-handed fielder. Last year, his .289 batting average was topped on the team only by Felipe Alou.

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Johnny topped the N.L. Shortstops in Fielding for the second straight year in '53. After returning from Service he broke in with Evansville in '47 and hit .331. His .296 batting mark with Milwaukee (Amer. Assn.) in '50 earned Johnny a trial with Boston. Back with Milwaukee in '51, Johnny joined t...

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Warren is one of the best pitchers in baseball. He's wonderful to watch on the mound. In his 7 major league seasons Warren has won 21 or more games in four of them. Last season was the first that his won-lost percentage fell below the .500 mark. He had 183 strikeouts, the most in the league, the ...

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After leading the University of Virginia team with a .366 Batting Average, 5 Homers and 17 Runs Batted In, Mel was signed by the Braves at a $15,000 bonus last July. He spent most of the '53 season on the bench absorbing Big League "know-how". Mel, who is also a top-notch fielder, led Virginia U. in '52 with a .349 mark, 5 Home Runs and 21 RBI's.

Mel signed last season while still at the U. of Virginia! An all-around athlete, he was quaterback on the football team! Mel went on attending college, joining the Braves when the school semester ended in June!

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