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Walt Alston is starting an unprecedented thirteenth consecutive season with the Dodgers this year. Considering the short tenure of the average manager in the major leagues, this is truly a remarkable accomplishment. Since Walter has taken over the reins of the club, the Dodgers have captured five National League pennant flags. The club has compiled an .800 percentage in World Series competition, defeating their National League adversaries in 1955, 1959, 1963 and 1965. The Dodgers have landed in the second division just twice since 1954 and bounced back sharply both times. In 1958 they finished seventh, but were the league champions the following year. In 1964, L.A. finished in 6th position, and once again Walt's crew won the pennant in the succeeding season.
A self-made hitter and one of the greatest in the game. Seven times led the National League. Twice voted most valuable player in league. Batted only .277 for small minor league club in Texas, before Cardinals grabbed him in 1915. Next year hit .313 in big show. Has managed Cardinals, Cubs and Braves, and also handled Giants for a short time. Is right hander, five feet, 114 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds. Born at Winters, Tex., in 1896. Last year batted 224 in 19 games. Plays infield positions.
Wally, who had the benefit of spring training for the first time last season, led International League Outfielders in Fielding, ranked 3rd in Stolen Bases (14) and 10th in Batting. During his first 3 seasons in pro ball, all at Omaha, he remained at Texas A & M until June to work on his college degree. Wally hit .315 in his rookie '50 season and .255 in '52.
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