Main To Be Chairman Of Annual Derby
State Police Sergt. Charles V. Main becomes chair of the Sponsors Committee for the second Frederick Soap Box Derby in July. He will collect sponsor listings from merchants clubs and organizations and says sponsors or racers may apply in writing to co sponsors Key Chevrolet News or the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Entries by boys with parents already sign up are ahead of organizers, and sponsors aim to pair every boy with a sponsor or every sponsor with a boy. Main calls the program a “bath in the Fountain of Youth” and notes derby advertising offers a low cost thrill on race day.
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Williams and Gavilan Rubber Bout at Madison Square Garden
Ike Williams and Kid Gavilan set for a 10 round non title clash at Madison Square Garden drawing about 18 000 fans and 90000 in gate money Officials in spotlight as prior judges and refs face scrutiny The winner may challenge Ray Robinson for welterweight crown with June outdoor match possibility Officials unnamed until ring entrance and bout time 10 p m EST plus notes on practice Sunday for Dr Pepper softball squad and a stray line about body temperature.
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Harold Barnes
Harry Ebbets
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Ebbets
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Robert Willemain
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Car thefts trigger $900 damage in Frederick chase
A thief stole two cars here Thursday evening and caused $900 in damage in a collision with a Frederick City police car and a New York driver’s Lincoln. Officers Trump and Kanode chased the suspect along Route 340 and Jefferson Street. the abandoned Dodge was found north of Jefferson and another car, Wetnight’s Knoxville vehicle, was recovered in Brunswick with minor damage. The thief remained at large.
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Jefferson Street
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Eggertsville
N. C
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Lewis Esterly
Motter Avenue
Thomas Brengle
Davis Avenue
New York
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Carlstrom
Jefferson
Trump
Houft
John D. Wetnight
Knoxville
Wetnight
Brunswick
Roberts Wins No 1 Rating Among Phils
Robin Roberts, 22, a quick climber from Michigan State to Philadelphia Phillies ace, has secured the No 1 pitching rating after a rapid rise from the Interstate League to the majors. He posted 10 complete games with a 3.18 ERA despite a late season slump, impressing coach George Earnshaw with his intellect, reflexes, and desire to win. Roberts says major league time boosted his confidence and pitching knowledge.
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Ill
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Libertytown Bowling League Latest Results and Stats
Stitely and Smith clash in tonight's matches while Myers faces Wright in a derby. High games see B Myers 140 for Wrights, Morrissey tops with 327 for Stitleys, Wrights Store posts 511 in a team game and 1530 as high team set.
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Pennant Talk Taboo By Connie Mack A's
The Philadelphia Athletics and octogenarian manager Connie Mack dodge pennant talk about the 1949 World Series. Mack, famed for predictions, has stopped forecasting Cleveland or any team winning the pennant after a player rebuke. Eddie Joost and coach Dykes also refuse to discuss futures, signaling a cautious A’s stance in the American League race.
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Pinball License Bill Amended in Maryland House
The Maryland House of Delegates adopted an amendment to a pinball machine bill in Frederick county. It would create a $50 per machine license and require operators to hold a $500 annual license, with revenue split between the Emergency Hospital and county funds.
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Three Men Sentenced for Linthicum Heights Post Office Burglary
In Baltimore on March 31 three men admitted attempting to burglarize the Linthicum Heights post office and were sentenced in federal court to up to five years in prison with $1,000 fines each. Ferdinand John Bartalo 21 Milton Romanowski 20 and Edward C Bond Jr pleaded guilty. Bartalo and Romanowski both of Baltimore received the maximum terms while Bond a seaman from St James Missouri got four years.
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Relief Hurler Wins For Yanks
Relief pitcher Frank Hiller delivered a seventh inning triple and scored on Phil Rizzuto’s fly as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Braves 9 to 7 in an exhibition in Bradenton Florida. Gus Marhos started the decisive rally with a single before Hiller’s key hit and Rizzuto’s outfield sac fly.
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Fla
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Campbell and Batts Homer in Spring Clash
Campbell of the Tigers and Catcher Matt Batts of the Red Sox homered as spring action continued. Reds fell 10-8 to Washington Senators despite four Cincinnati homers, while Grady Hatton and Ray Mueller homered for the Rhinelanders. Cubs edged Browns 7-6 in exhibition play as Roy Smakey hit his eighth spring homer.
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Eastern States Final Standings NORTHERN DIVISION WINS CONTEST
James Stockman won the Marion Talley Memorial Foul Shooting contest at the YMCA gym with 20 of 25. Charles Jenkins was runner up with 19 of 25, while Richard Burger and Douglas Magaha tied for third with 18 each. Other scores listed include Ronald Tyergar and Ed win Albaugh.
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Charles Jenkins
Richard Burger
Douglas Magaha
Ronald Tyergar
James Baker
Edwin Albaugh
Richard Haugh
Paul Wagner
Walter Comer
New Car Damaged In Mt. Pleasant Accident
A 1949 Hudson sedan was badly damaged when a trailer detached from a farm tractor and rolled downhill across Route 26 in Mt. Pleasant. No injuries were reported. Oscar E. Beaver of Westminster was driving. Benjamin Long Jr. of New Windsor operated the Case farm tractor. State Trooper Patrick Stakem blamed the tractor operator for moving the railee without proper registration. car damage estimated at $200.
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Patrick Stakem
Case Farm
Benjamin Long
New Windsor
Beaver
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