Sho' League Practice Begins In Earnest May 4
The 1939 Eastern Shore Baseball League opens May 4 as 40 to 60 rookies report to eight parks. New rules raise the player limit and define rookies by first time in organized ball. Renovations at Federalshore Park include a new clubhouse and turnstiles while the electric scoreboard stays in place. Connie Mack Day on July 3 highlights a season with many roster moves and returning veterans.
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Eastern Shore Baseball League
W. G. Bramham
Federalshore
Sam Holbrooke
Lester Hinckle
Paul Wasco
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Albany
Clevio Rogo
West Chester Teachers College
Wes Ratterree
Irving Kolberg
Birdie Ross
Williamsport
Connie Mack
little A’s
Salisbury
Salisbury Indians
Gordy Park
Reds
Jutkiewicz
Connecticut
Harold Brumbaugh
Hagerstown
Leo Cavanaugh
Baltimore
John McIntyre
John Gresh
Brunswick
N. J
Louis J. Russo
Port Reading
Bobby Maier
Robert Breslin
Paterson
Brumbaugh
Orlando
Washington Senators
Joe Zapami
John Bassler
Greenville
Guerra
Eddie Leip
Murphy
Charlotte
Charles Quimby
Jim Conlan
gardener
La Pointe
Parker Garner
Dover Orioles
Dover
Ray Burbaker
Orioles
bern
Milford
Zip Legates
George Reisinger
Ed. Verganani
Fred Clemence
Ed. Vogel
Bob Lodgson
Elev Mahler
Baltimore Orioles
Daytona Beach
Ela
Hares O'Donnell
Burbaker
siles
Val Pieimeh
Eddie Ainsmith
Giants
lycals
New York
Bill Terry
Centreville
Colts
Queen Anne's Sports Group
Beton Red Sox
Jimmy Foxx
Red Sox
Joe Coble
Coble
Doc Proethro
Rocky Mount
x. C
Yankees
Easton
New York Yankees
Jackson Wins renomination in Baltimore mayoral race
The win by Howard W. Jackson over the organization ends a bid to oust him and secures a fourth term by 36,191 votes. Jackson, 62, defeated Charles H. Buck, with Buck getting 9,001 votes, while Jackson drew 14,582. The outcome sets Jackson against Republican Theodore Romkeldin in the May 2 election. Plans are underway for spring training and season preparations for nearby clubs and minor leagues, with Dover and Milford players, managers, and exhibition games noted.
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Howard W. Jackon
fenial
Baltimore
Charles H. Buck
Herbert R. O'Conor
Poward Bruce
Jackson
O'Conner
Theodore Ro Mckeldin
Dudley Roe Seen as Democrat Nominee for Congress
Kent News reports Dudley G. Roe, Marsland Senate leader and Queen Annes sen ator, will receive the Democratic nomination for Eastern Shore Congress. O Conor forces favor Roe, with Brice declining, Ward unlikely, and Higgins and Johnson ruled out, making Roe the sole acceptable choice. Davis of Caroline may not oppose if Roe is the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley G. Roe
Queen Anne
Marsvland Senate
Maryland
hhe
Roe
O’Conor
Kent
Arthur H. Brice
Brice
Ward
Wicomico
Dudley Roe
O'Conor
Higgins
Dorchester
Conor
mary
Harrington
Johnson
Annapolis
Wilmer F. Davis
Caroline
Kent News
Fight Teams Now Make Up Mar Del League
The Mar Del Baseball League expands to eight teams with additions from Delaware and Maryland. Denton Greensboro Queenstown Goldsboro Sadlersville Church Hill join Hardy and Hanington. A 28 game schedule runs Sundays and holidays from May 7 to Labor Day with a Shaughnessy playoff. Pat Knight of Dover named president, Bill Henderson of Greensboro secretary. Denton opens with Sunday practice at 1 o clock. Neal calls all interested to attend.
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Delaware
Maryland
Denton
Greensboro
Queenstown
Goldsboro
Sadlersville
Church Hill
Hardy and
Hanington
Shaughnessy
Goldsboro A. C
Pat Knight
Dover
Bill Henderson
Neal
Assembly Sets Record For Sound Legislation Passed
Governor O Conor praises the 1939 Maryland General Assembly for passing over 700 bills deemed sound and progressive. He highlights reforms in labor relations, the Workmen s Compensation Act, mine safety, judicial reorganizations, and a new budget program aimed at stabilizing state finances and reducing debt. A permanent budget bureau and reforms in the People s and Traffic Courts are noted as key outcomes.
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Herbert R. O'Conor
O'Conor
General Assembly
Maryland
O’Conor
Commissioner of Labor and Statistics
State
Industrial Accident Commission
Bureau of Budget Control
Board of Public Works
Greensboro De feats Ridgely 3 To 1 In Playoffs
Greensboro defeated Ridgely 3 to 1 last Sunday afternoon at the former's pitch in the first playoff match of the Eastern Shore Soccer League. Sipple scored from a penalty kick after a foul by Rampmeyer. Howard scored twice late as Ridgely faded. Bilbrough made stellar saves for Ridgely, while Ridgely's defense held firm most of the match. The second playoff game is set for Ridgely this Sunday at 2 pm.
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Greensboro
Ridgely
Rampmeyer
Sipple
Bilbrough
Kibler
Roberts
Wharton
Joe Galante
Howard
Greensboro Pas
Ridgely Roberts
G. Billbrough Smith
L.F.B. Sneed
Pearson
R.F.B. Wharton
Langrell
L.H.B. Galante
C.H.B. Coleman
Luff
R.H.B. Walls
Bickling
O.L. Hurtt
Kibler III
Bennington
Spence C . Kibler Howard
LR. Rampmeyer
Riddleberger
O.R. Brown
Coleman
Henderson
Spence
Benjamin
Keeneman
Galante
Councell
Korner
Baltimore
St. Gerard’s
Little Joe
Colonial Jrs
Easton
Choptank Co op Model for Rural Electrification Planned
The Choptank Cooperative, Inc is positioned as a model by U S REA official Set Up C A Winder in Denton. The project would cover Caroline Cecil and Dorchester counties with 500 miles of lines costing about 31000 per mile and involve a 1440000 financing loan from REA for 112 miles. The cooperative with 433 members aims to source power from Eastern Shore Public Service Company and is led by Martin C Voss with Clarence A Sennett named superintendent.
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Choptank Cooperative, Incorporated
Caroline County
Bohemia River
Cecil County
Dorchester County
Caroline
Dorchester
Mary- Inand Public Service Commission
REA
Clarence A. Sennett
Denton
Williston
Newton
Tanyard
Concord
Smithville
Lyden's
Burrsville
Whiteleysburg
Ervin’s Chapel
Boonesboro
Jumptown
Long’s School
Eastern Shore Public Service Company
Martin C. Voss
Decrease In Traffic Deaths Noted This Year
The first quarter shows seven fewer deaths than 1938, a 7.6 percent drop. Most victims were pedestrians with seven of 17 adults as pedestrians and no child deaths in March. Seven of the deaths were passengers and four were operators. Most accidents occurred at intersections on dry roads during 9 to 10 pm on Saturdays. Baltimore City had 16 accidents causing 17 deaths, with counties logging 11 accidents and 11 deaths. Walter R. Rudy, Commissioner.
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Baltimore City
WALTER R. RUDY
Dover Day May 6 Seeks Visitors To Heritage Event
Dover Garden Club completes plans for Dover Day on May 6 from 11 a m to 5 p m Standard Time. The annual Saturday event draws visitors to antique sites and historic homes with club members in Colonial dress hosting loan exhibits. Proceeds benefit the club public improvement fund.
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Dover Garden Club
Dover Day
Dover
Atlantic seaboard
Garden Club
public improvement fund
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HENRY FOUDA
NANCY KELLY RANDOLPH SCOTT ecest of thousands
AMondas
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Ridgely Theatre
BASSENA STAR YCK
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SAM EIVEN
Frances Mare ay
Kid Smith
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Gustav Good
Watchmaker & Jeweler
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HUCKLEBERRY FINN
CAROL HUGHES
POLLY JENKINS
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DENNIS O'KEEFE
CECILIA PARKER
NAT FENDLETON
HARRY, CAREW
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RICHARD GREENE
ANITA LOUISE
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BAT MASTE LIASON
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Denton National Bank
Member
Federal Deserte System
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Vic Keen
Gordy Path
Joe Cambria
Billy Phat
Selbsville
Del
HOWARD W. JACKSON
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Goldsborough
Congress
Assembly
People’s Court
Traffic Court
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U.S. REA
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