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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1950
Page
3
Pittsburgh Pirates struggle in a slow NL race as manager Billy Meyer reshapes a aging roster. Key veterans Stan Jok and Danny Murtaugh face uncertain futures while youngsters like Dale Jogann and Bill MacDowell are showcased. Catching remains a concern with Clyde McCullough and Ed Fitzgerald, and power hitter Ralph Kiner anchors the lineup.
Sunday workouts drew county and city teams to Baker Park Staley Park and other diamonds as teams from Frederick City and surrounding areas prepared for the 1950 season. Hustler club practiced at McCurdy Field, while William P Larkin Legionnaires colored nine trained at Lincoln School grounds. Beallsville Gaithersburg Rockville Germantown and other Upperco League clubs held drills as teams across the region readied for a crowded spring. Three topics dominated: new balk rules, increased distance from mound to plate, and soft zone enforcement as teams signed players for the coming season. Lander did not practice due to the death of manager Raymond Wanners brother.
New Haven April 2 John Marshall Yale freshman from Australia rapid rise in swimming is linked to American training methods. He won three firsts at the 46th AAU indoor championships, set three meet records and bettered four world records. Marshall credits Yale and Olympic Coach Bob Kiphuth’s dry land regimen for his dramatic gains in speed and strength.
Patternmakers lead standings with 20 wins and 13 losses followed by Cleaners 19 14 Office 17 16 Machinists 17 16 and Assemblers 12 21. Weekly highs include B Can non Patternmakers 160 for high game and B Cannon Patternmakers 386 for high single, as well as Patternmakers 578 team game and 1 643 team match.
NEA sports writer Marry Grayson profiles Yogi Berra as a singular figure who adds personality to the game. The piece recounts Berra's off season antics, his negotiating stance, and his rapport with teammates and staff as he becomes baseball's standout character.
Hall of Famer Larry Lajoie laments today’s hitters and baseball culture while recalling his pivotal years from 1896 to 1904. He contrasts dead balls, high salaries, and hard-nosed vets with modern comforts and luxury contracts. Lajoie, now living in Daytona Beach, recalls his lasting impact and enduring fan letters.
Tri County Baseball League President Lawrence A Dorsey has called a organizational meeting for Tuesday at 8 pm at the Frederick YMCA before the 1950 season. All franchise holders planning to participate are urged to send representatives, with Brunswick especially urged to attend. The Railroaders have not renewed their franchise yet. the meeting may consider applications from three other clubs if Brunswick does not exercise its option. The session will not require posting forfeit money or rosters. by laws allow obligations up to 24 hours before opening game. Woodsboro team did not practice yesterday as concerns arise over field availability due to a new building project. Also noted, oil and mineral production on federally owned land totaled $362 000 in 1948, quadruple the 1940 value.
Frederick high scoring center Avid Kline of Charlotte Hall Military Academy ended the season with 472 points in 21 games for an average of 22.49. He earned MVP honors at the Priory senior tournament and made the all tourney team. Kline, an A student, has college interest for athletics and is son of Mr and Mrs David Kline of 441 West South Street, who attended St Johns High School before the academy.
Western sources in Moscow foresee forthcoming Chinese Soviet pacts with announcements on a joint Peiping to Soviet air line and two newly formed joint ventures to mine nonferrous metals in Singiank province. The United States clubs report 1,850,000 members and 225,000 volunteer leaders.
In St. Petersburg on April 2 a veteran manager praised 21-year-old Martin for standout hitting and field work with the New York Yankees. The California rookie, acquired from Oakland with Jackie Jensen in a major deal last October, has dazzled vacationing crowds with his early Yankees impact.
The standout newcomer in camp is praised as batting over .300 and drawing wide attention. Casey Stengel, managing the Yankees, is linked to the deal that brought Martin to New York and the chatter about the kid’s potential continues amid rumors and cautious optimism.
Frederick Md reports Casey praising Billy Martin as a versatile glove man and strong hitter who can play multiple infield positions and prove a big leaguer in demeanor. He notes Martin’s confidence and rare drive, with anecdotes of bunt questions and manager Stengel asking him to bat fourth. Martin led Oakland in RBIs last season despite batting seventh.
vP1-Toronto of the International League routed the Philadelphia Athletics “B” squad 11 to 1 in an April exhibition in West Palm Beach. Rookie Walter Kellner started, followed by Wimpy Nardella and Ed Hrabeeck. Buzz Bowers earned the win and Nick Strincevich and Bowers scattered seven hits. George Clinton is noted as the first vice president to die in office, during the Madison administration in 1912.
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