Major League Baseball
Monday, March 15, 1954
Spring training continues with no major developments.
Andy Pafko of the Braves signed the first "new" contract in the financially restructured league - a contract extension.
Sunday, March 14th, 1954
Boston Red Sox: 1B Harry Agganis was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Hamstring cramp. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.
Saturday, March 13th, 1954
Boston Red Sox: 1B Harry Agganis was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Calf cramp. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals: RP Mel Wright was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Torn labrum (Shoulder). He's expected to miss about 11 months.
Friday, March 12th, 1954
Washington Senators: Hank Foiles has suffered a setback in his recovery. He is not expected to recover for another 6 days.
Milwaukee Braves: RP Murray Wall was injured . The Diagnosis: Virus. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.
Washington Senators: SP Johnny Schmitz was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Sore shoulder. He's expected to miss about 7 weeks.
Thursday, March 11th, 1954
Boston Red Sox: 2B Ted Lepcio was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Finger blister. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 3 days.
Tuesday, March 9th, 1954
Detroit Tigers: CL Bob Miller was injured while pitching. The Diagnosis: Biceps strain. He's expected to miss about 7-8 weeks.
New York Giants: LF Earl Smith was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Back spasms. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 5 days.
Monday, March 8th, 1954
Washington Senators: C Hank Foiles was injured while running the bases. The Diagnosis: Patellar tendinitis. He's expected to miss about one week.
Detroit Tigers: CF George Bullard was injured while throwing the ball. The Diagnosis: Sprained ankle. This is a day-to-day injury expected to last 4 days.
Sunday, March 14th, 1954
Milwaukee Braves: Signed RF Andy Pafko to a 2-year contract extension worth a total of $148,000.
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