Rookie Ridzik Sparks Phillies No-Hitter Exhibition
Yonkers rookie Steve Ridzik hurled a no hit no run effort as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the St Louis Cardinals 2-0 in an exhibition. Willie Jones hit a two run homer, and Ridzik escaped trouble with precise control in key innings.
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St. Louis Ouffielder
Wally Westlake
Westlake
Steve Bilko
Cardinals
Wenked
Billy Johnson
Leg Fusselman
Lime
Hilki
Phil- Savannah
Baltimore
International Leagiue
Phil Jiee
Eddie Sawyer
St. Louis
Philadelphad
Mizell
Bekelmann
Fusselman
Lopata
Walkersville Bowling League Latest Results
Walkersville bowling results show Nicholson's defeating Civitans 3 to 0 and other scores: Smith Grocery 3 to 0 over 7-Up, Hn and P 3 to 0, Allis-Caslmers 0, Walkersville Met 3 to 0 over Medical Co. Bresor's Groce 2 to 1 over New Midway. Weekly statistics list high game by C Cra nor Nicholson's 131, high set by Ensor’s 95, high tear by Grac etry 12, and high team match by G V MAI 1 725.
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Nicholson’s
Civitans
Smith Grocery
Allis-Caslmers
Walkersville Met
Medical Co
Bresor's Groce
New Midway
I .G. V. Mill
Hamilton's
Sattstics
C. Cranor
Nicholenn
W. Ensor
Ensor’s
Ensor
High School Cadets Face Bleak Hitting in Preview
Coach Gene Hummel frets over Frederick High School 1952 squad lacks power after a 5-0 practice win over a Ninth-Team Grade team at McCurdy Field. He plans more batting drills before Tuesday’s opener vs Bell Vocational High School. senior Bill Ward likely starts on the mound.
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Gene Hummel
Frederickh High School
McCurdy Field
Bell Vocational High School of
Washington
Littlestown Pa
Hummel
Bill Ward
Best Vocational
State League Schedule Out for 1052 Season
President William B. Burall released the Maryland State Baseball League schedule for 1952. Opening April 27 and ending August 3, the season features 14 games per club, a midseason All-Star Game on June 15, and a Shaughnessy Series to follow. The schedule lists dates and matchups from April 27 through August 3 across eight clubs including Ambleville, Point of Rocks, Frederick, Damascus, Mt. Airy, Woodbine, Brunswick, and Ijamsville.
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William B. Burall
Stjamsville
Point of Rocks
Brunswick
Frederick
Damascus
Liberty
Woodbine
Mt. Airy
Tramaville
Hameville
Iamsville
Iiamsville
Ijamsville
Jamaville
Ijamaville
Point of Rocka
Marker marking Babe Ruths first pro homer found in Fayetteville
In Fayetteville North Carolina on April 4 1937 mourners and baseball luminaries including Connie Mack Bill Dickey Johnny Allen and Ernie Shore gathered to unveil a marker on the spot of Babe Ruths first professional home run from 1914 The marker notes Ruth acquired the nickname Babe and cites a 135 yard blast in this town during a 1914 game and a parade featuring 1952 Orioles and Athletics.
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Fayetteville
N. C
Babe
George Herman
Babe Ruth
North Carolina
Swat
Johnny Allen
Ernie Shore
Ruth
Jack Dunnell
Baltimore Orioles
State Highway Commission
Orioles
International League
American League
Philadelphia Athletics
Maurice Fi¢isiman
Buzzzards
Sparrows
Rodger Pippen
Baltimore News-Post
George Herman Ruth
Uniform seasons urged for elk quail turkeys in Maryland
Sportmen from Allegany Garrett and Washington Counties pressed the Game and Inland Fish Commission to set uniform seasons on elk grouse and wild turkey. They argued synchronized hunting would improve sport while opposing out of season shooting and early scare effects.
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Annapolis
Sportamen
Allegany
Garrett
Washington
Game and Inland Fish Commission
Western
Maryland
Maryland Archers
Baltimore
Harford
Carroll
Queen Anne's
Kent
Golf Season Opens At V F W Club On Sunday
Opening day festivities at the V F W Country Club start with a 9 30 am breakfast as the VFW Golf Committee and Pro Glenn Spencer stage a day long team match between high and low handicap members in a Crivera versus Putters tournament. Scores based on best ball and aggregate, followed by a 6 30 pm supper with reservations by Donald Derr, plus April 13 extension day for membership.
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VFW Golf Committee
Glenn Spencer
Donald Derr
Twilight Golf League Gears Up for Daylight Saving Time
With Daylight Saving Time beginning, a nine hole Twilight League starts each Sunday evening. The league runs through the daylight savings end in September and awards winners by points from teams pairing high and low handicappers.
Brunswick High Opens With Win
Brunswick High School opens the 1952 exhibition baseball season by defeating Camp Detrick 8 to 4 in Brunswick. Merriman earned the win with relief from Gletner, as the young squad showed strong batting and pitching against the Chemical Service team. Next Wednesday the Railroaders travel to Camp Detrick for a return game.
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Camp Detrick
Brunswick
Railroaders
Chemical Service
Merriman
Don Gletner
Camp Detrick AB
R. H. PO
Huffman
Manuel
Dixon
Chaney
Zimmerman
Lewis
Foltz
Cleter
Jonings
Detrick
Brunswick H. S
Summers
Schmidt
Snoots
Gletner
Fasiang
Stevens
Lovelace
Knoernschild
Fassiang
Deener
Harsh
New Atomic Device To War On Cancer
Washington reports an Atomic Energy Commission announcement that a new materials testing reactor at Arco Idaho has begun operating as an atomic furnace capable of producing a neutron flux greater than any in use. The machine tests materials for future atomic devices and could reduce Canada’s lead in heavy water reactor technology. The full power is kept secret.
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Canada
Atomic Energy Commission
ABC
Arco
Idaho
Commission
Three Way Tie For Last Place In Loop This Spring
The Pirates Cubs and Reds fight for bottom in the National League with Pirates manager Billy Meyer pursuing upgrades. Rumors link Giants to George Metkovich for pinch hitting, while Pittsburgh reshapes with Ralph Kiner, Dick Hall, Lee Walls and youth like Bobby Del Greco. Rickey eyeing pitchers to balance the infield and staff as Murrey Dickson dominates last season’s win column.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Pirates
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Mranch Rickey
Rickey
New York Giants
Giants
George Metkovich
Corsairs
Meyer
Ralph Kiner
Hall
Billy
Dick Hall
Swarthmore College
Lee Walls
Modesto
Bobby del Greco
Pittsburgh
Jose
George Stickland
John Merson
Indianapolis
Pete Castiglione
Clyde McCullough
Little Murrey Dickson
Howie Pollet
Mel Queen
Bill Werle
Bob Friend
Thurmont to drill as Pen-Mar League team resumes practice
The Thurmont baseball team in the Pen Mar League will practice Sunday at 1 30 o clock on the regular diamond. Several players have been lost to military service and all candidates will be welcome.
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Thurmont
DEILL
Pen-Mar
Roberts Tops NL Pitchers With Rosy Pennant Hopes
Robin Roberts, highly rated by Jack Mand Tallahassee, stands as the best pitcher in the National League. Philadelphia Phillies coach Cy Perkins and manager Eddie Sawyer sing his praises as Roberts eyes a third 20 win season, noting his value and recent peak form.
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Young Roberts
Roberts
Eddie Sawyer
Perkins
Cy Perkins
Philadelphia A
Phil
Curt Simmons
Chief Bender
Eddie Plank
Perk
Casualties in Korean War totals rise with eight more
Washington April 4 The Defense Department today identified eight additional casualties of the Korean war. The list includes one killed one missing and six wounded.
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Washington
Defense Department
Middletown to Vote for Burgess and Commissioners
The town of Middletown will elect a Burgess and five Commissioners for the next two years. Polling will be at the Memorial Hall library room from 1 to 7 p.m. Six incumbents appear on the ballot, with Floyd E. Stine as Burgess and R. Glenn Gaver Henry L. Haupt among the Commissioners.
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Middletown
Memorial Hall
Burgess
Floyd E. Stine
R. Glenn Gaver
Henry L. Haupt
Frederick man attends six week Pilot Instructor School
Elmer J. Eshleman Jr son of Mr and Mrs Elmer I Kehle man Sr of 4 East Church Street Frederick Md attends a six week Pilot Instructor School course for civilian and military pilots. A stray line notes some large pythons reach thirty feet.
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Craig Air Force CE
Elmer J. Eshleman, Jr
Elmer I Kehleman, Sr
East Church Street
Frederick
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