American League Update: April 19th

American League Update

April 19, 1948

For the third straight year, President Truman will see the Senators' home opener, this time hosting the Yankees on Opening Day in Washington. This will be his sixth game in attendance at Griffith Stadium since assuming office.

Upcoming Series

Detroit (0-0) at Chicago (0-0)
Game 1 - Tuesday, April 20: Hal Newhouser (first appearance) vs. Joe Haynes (first appearance)
Game 2 - Wednesday, April 21: Dizzy Trout (first appearance) vs. Orval Grove (first appearance)
Game 3 - Thursday, April 22: Virgil Trucks (first appearance) vs. Howie Judson (first appearance)

New York (0-0) at Washington (0-0)
Game 1 - Monday, April 19: Allie Reynolds (first appearance) vs. Early Wynn (first appearance)
Game 2 - Tuesday, April 20: Ed Lopat (first appearance) vs. Sid Hudson (first appearance)
Game 3 - Wednesday, April 21: Vic Raschi (first appearance) vs. Mickey Haefner (first appearance)

Philadelphia (0-0) at Boston (0-0)
Game 1 - Monday, April 19: Phil Marchildon (first appearance) vs. Joe Dobson (first appearance)
Game 2 - Monday, April 19: Lou Brissie (first appearance) vs. Denny Galehouse (first appearance)
Game 3 - Wednesday, April 21: Joe Coleman (first appearance) vs. Dave Ferriss (first appearance)

St. Louis (0-0) at Cleveland (0-0)
Game 1 - Tuesday, April 20: Fred Sanford (first appearance) vs. Bob Feller (first appearance)