Race Track Battle Ended Maryland Racing Standstill
Annapolis April 1 Maryland racing turmoil ended with Racing Commission chairman Stuart S. Janney resigning in protest to legislative moves. Governor Lane shifted positions on racing bills, allowing Pimlico to stay open while Bowie and Laurel gain extra racing days. Jockey Club officials and Pimlico contractors weighed the option to relocate or sell, with a $1 225 000 offer from Victor Frenkil on the table for 30 days.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Racing Commission
Governor Lane
Maryland Jockey Club
Pimlico
Laurel
Senate
Coaltown
Bowie
Stuarts. Janney
Lane
Janney
Jockey Club
Washington
Frank Small, Jr
Small
H. Courtenay Jenifer
Henry Parr III
Victor Frenkil
Baltimore
Frenkil
Parr
Derby Sponsors At Elm Street Monday
Soap Box Derby sponsors representatives will appear at Elm Street School auditorium Monday at 1 p m in the second annual enlistment of entrants for the July local speed classic for youngsters. They will also visit Brunswick junior and senior high schools Thursday and Friday seeking entries from Railroad Town.
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Elm Street
Brunswick
Litten Chevrolet
Frederick, News-Post
Key Chevrolet
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Motorcycle Races Set for July 4 at Frederick Fairgrounds
Sanctioned by the American Motorcycle Association the Fourth of July event returns to Frederick Fairgrounds. Delphey Bros announce a $1200 purse plus appearance money to attract top riders, with a widened track and dust abatement. The race follows Reading Pa tenth mile National Championship, as riders travel home for the holiday.
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Frederick Fairground
Julien P. Delphey
Delphey Bros
Delpheys
Frederick Agricultural Society
Delphey
American Motorcycle Association
Frederick
Fairgrounds
Reading
Daytona Beach
Gavilan Defeats Williams In Garden
Kid Gavilan, weighing 146 pounds, defeats light weight champion Ike Williams in Madison Square Garden, 10 rounds. Judges Forbes and Susskind score 6-3-1, referee Fullam 7-3, AP card 6-4 for Gavilan. Crowd of 18,201 pays $95,865 as Gavilan, a 5 to 9 underdog, storms back in the final two rounds. This non title bout pits top welterweight contenders for Ray Robinson's crown. Williams had won the first meeting in 1948. Gavilan won the rematch in January.
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New York
Kid Gavilan
Fury
Ike Williams
Madison Square Garden
Williams
Frank Forbes
Arthur Susskind
Frank Fullam
Associated Press
Gavilan
Ray Robinson
Stance Rivalry: Musial Woodling At Battle For Batting Crown
Yankee outfielder Gene Woodling discusses his crouched batting stance inspired by Frank O'Doul and Stan Musial. Woodling credits O'Doul's guidance for his .385 average last season, comparing it with his .289 mark earlier in Newark. Yankees plan to keep Woodling after May 19 decision. Musial also noted in St. Petersburg context amid coast league spotlight. Regional cranberry yield note closes the item.
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St. Petersburg
Yankees
Cardinals
Stan Musial
Gene Woodling
Woodling
San Francisco
Musial
Frank O'Doul
The
Seals
New York Americans
Stan
Pittsburgh
Newark
Bob Chesney
O’doul
Coast
O'Doul
Triple A
Casey Stengel
Gene
Arcaro Rides Winner of Paumonok Handicap
Jockey Eddie Arcaro rode Energetic to victory as Rippey edged the field by a length in the Paumonok Handicap at Jamaica. Owner William Helis earned a $21,050 share from the $30,100 purse. My Request and Miss Request finished second and third in the 13‑horse field. Daisy 4‑H beat Daisy 4‑H Lisbon 55–47 in a Middletown 4‑H basketball game on Valley Court.
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New York
Rippey
Eddie Arcaro
King’s Ranch
Gyrength
William Helis
Ben Whitaker
Mrs. Whitaker
Maine Chance Farm
Royal Blood
Santa Anita
Whitaker
DAISY
Middletown
Lisbon
Valley Court
G. F. T. R. Butts
R. Holter
D. Hert
P. Coblentz
B. Koogle
P. Gouker
F. Beachley
State School Wins Thriller In Junior Basketball Match
Maryland State School defeated Frederick High 32 to 31 in an American Legion Junior Basketball Tournament thriller. The Silents led 18 12 at halftime but Frederick closed to one in the final seconds before Maryland State held on. Dave Weinberg of Frederick was ruled ineligible, and the Silents advance to meet the YMCA quintet for a final two game series next week.
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American Legion
St. John’s
Elm Street
Maryland
Johnnies
Saints
Walter Comer
P. Kennedy
Thomas
Grove
F Dutrow
Smith
C M. Kennedy
G Koogle
G Lipps
Shade
Hoke
G& Dutrow
Weddle
F Albaugh
F Hildebrand
F King
G Smith
G Rumpf
Angleberger
K Comer
Jenkins
Clem
Butler
Stockman
Brish
Burchett
Maryland State School
Frederick High
Silents
F.H.S
Sanders
Quint
Maryland State
Frederick
Dave Weinberg
Weinberg
F. Tp. Ward
Wagner
Kelly
Stafford
Crites
P. Hls
F. Tp. Fleming
Rinehart
Kemp
Tucker
Burgee
Kemby
Weaver
J. Stockman
D. Weinberg
Gerald Jones
Sunbury Reds Bring Spring Training to Frederick
Sunbury Reds arrive in Frederick for spring training as they chase the Interstate Baseball League pennant. About 30 regulars and tryouts from Sunbury, Pennsylvania, will train for three weeks at McCurdy Field with headquarters at the Hotel Frederick. City ballpark facilities have been refurbished for the visit, and manager Kirstetter aims to roll the diamond and adjust the outfield soon. This marks the Reds fourth appearance, formerly the Sunbury Yankees under the New York Americans chain sponsorship.
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Kirstetler
Sunbury “Reds
Frederick
Sunbury
Penna
Cincinnati
Te Hotel
McCurdy Field
Municipal Ballpark
Bill Kirstetter
Reds
New York Americans
Sunbury Yankees
New Market Nine To 4 Hold First Workout
Monrovia baseball entrepreneur Paul Zimmerman calls a Sunday practice for the New Market nine of the Maryland State League despite moist weather. He notes younger players matured over winter and should be in star condition by mid season. Last season's squad and any new talent are urged to report at New Market Sunday at 2 p.m. No players from the 1948 roster are expected to depart.
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Monrovia
Paul Zimmerman
New Market
Zimmerman
New Market District
Boudreau disappointed with Feller in spring camp
Lou Boudreau surveyed Cleveland Indians pitchers in Tucson and called Bob Feller a major disappointment while noting Sam Zoldak has not met expectations. He questioned Feller’s readiness and suggested Bearden Lemon Gromek or Wynn could start Opening Day if needed, while confirming the later start for Feller. Burgman pleads innocent to Nazi propaganda charges. trial set for May 9.
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Ariz
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Bob Feller
Lou
Indians
Bob
Feller
Sam Zoldak
Boudreau
Zoldak
Relef
Gene Bearden
Bob Lemon
Steve Gromek
Early Wyne
St. Louis
Bearden
Cleveland
Washington
Herbert John Burgman
U. S
Berlin
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Spring Grove, PA
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James A. Hahn
Robert Windsor, Jr
Robert S. Windsor
Maryland Lime & Mail Co
Hagerstown
Sunbury Reds
David C. Griffin Insurance
N. Court St
Ellis C. Wachter
the News
Frederick, Md
Refrigeration Service
Bartgis & Zimmerman Inc
Firestone Home and Auto Supplies
E. Patrick Sr
Dobbs Truss
Dobbs
W. E. Mason
Francis Scott Key Hotel
TO & P
Seventh Ave
Beaver Falls
Buckeystown
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Doubs, Md
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