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Cougars Make Beckwith Top Pick

After scoring 58 fewer runs, batting 12 points less and - most importantly - losing 26 more games than the prior season, the Charlotte Cougars hope to revitalize their offense with the selection of slugging shortstop John Beckwith as the top choice in this year's amateur draft.

Beckwith's raw power is considered to be top notch and, though expected to strike out often, he also will walk and hit for a solid average.

Beckwith should walk right in to replace incumbent Bill Dahlen, who hit .218 with 21 homers and 58 RBI this season.

The remainder of the first round went as follows:

Alabama Airmen: LF Ted Strong

Indianapolis Engines: 1B Stan Musial

Las Vegas Bosses: RF Tommy Holmes

Arizona Sandmen: CF Andy Pafko

Sacramento Stingers: CF Harry Walker

Memphis Strummers: LF Dick Wakefield

Chicago Hitmen: SP Howie Pollet

Los Angeles Idols: CF Pete Reiser

Philadelphia Ringers: LF Sid Gordon

Louisville Racers: RF Willard Marshall

Orlando Orcas: SP Red Munger

New Orleans Knights: MR Ted Wilks

New York Heroes: RF Pete Mullin

San Antonio Sheriffs: SP Joe Page

Wichita Brigade: SS Marty Marion