Brann Seeks Pimlico Purse After Court Order
Maryland Racing Commission given fifteen days to show cause why purses won by W. L. Brann and Sylvester Labrot Jr at Pimlico last fall should not be paid and trainers reinstated unconditionally. Judge Emory H. Niles extended earlier rulings invalidating the rule holding trainers responsible when horses were drugged.
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Baltimore
Maryland Racing Commission
W. L. Brann
Sylvester Labrot
Pimlico
Emory H. Niles
State Circuit Court
Niles
Racing Commission
Eaward
Brann
Labrot
Ty Meies
Commission
Ticket prices loom large in Louis Conn bout
Boxing writer notes price scale from $10 to $100 will deter many fans but stresses the sport relies on devoted frequent attendees, not just big spenders. The piece argues promoters set prices to match demand and that the sport depends on years of loyal, local fans who attend for action, not status.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Billy Conn
Pugilistic Prices Hover Over Hundred Dollar Ringside
A squib notes mixed opinions on paying $100 for ringside seats to a fight featuring multiple named boxers. The writer doubts the merit but acknowledges many would pay the fee, hoping to witness a memorable debut and finale despite doubts about overall quality.
Sunbury Trainig Drills Amid Wind Fails to Lure Hurlers
Harassed by strong crossfield winds at McCurdy Field Sunbury baseball trainees endured a cold practice as pitching and throwing control were hampered. Van Grofski noted a shortage of usable moundsmen ahead of an intra squad game and upcoming clash with the Frederick Hustlers. Paul Krichell expected to visit as Yankees scouts assess Sunbury farm material while George Kurowski signed a 1948 Cardinals contract for one year.
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Sunbury
McCurdy Field
Lyndeey
Frederick
Mer. van Grofski
Yankees
van Grofski
Hustlers
Hotel Frederick
Paul Krichell
New York Yankees
Krichell
Kurowski
St. Louis
George (Whitey] Kurowski
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Breadon
Maryland Hunt Cup to Resume as Three Big Point-to-Point Races Lead April
Glyndon Md April 6 Amateur horsefolk ready for a resumption of cross country point-to-point racing after a war pause. Three Maryland timber events top April schedule: My Lady's Manor at Monkton April 13, Grand National at Herford April 20, and the Maryland Hunt Cup a week later. The 4 mile course with 22 fences draws top timber toppers and may draw a record crowd. Veteran rider Stuart S Janney rides Winton in the hunt cup against Rustic Romance’s Paul Mellon. Winton, 12, is in good shape after wins in Maryland's Big Three in 1942.
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Glyndon
Free State
Maryland
America
My Lady's Manor
Monkton
Herford
Maryland Hunt
J. W. Martin
Worthington Valley
Baltimore
Stuart S. Janney
Paul Mellon
Union Memorial
Janney
Pacis
Saipan
Will Tey
Winton
Stuart
Rustic Romance
Feller Studies Batters and Runs Baseball School
Cleveland star Bob Feller explains his focus on studying American League hitters, detailing his box score obsession and plans to boost pitching strength for the Indians. He notes the coming mound staff, the impact of hitters, and his winter baseball school that signed about 70 players with major league interest.
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Chip Royal
AP Newsfeature
Clearwater, Fla
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Bobby Feller
Rapid Robert
Bob
Fei‘ler
Bobby
Fids
Inds
Yankees
Red Sox
Tigers
Hunt Cup Revival Attracts Noted Entrants And Field
Maryland Hunt preparations include Houseman and Coq Noir from Philadelphia back for the 50th running. The amateur event features rugged jumps and a modest cup prize as veterans chase glory. TERPS Win: Maryland baseball blasts Merchants Marine 24-4 after 20 hits.
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TERPS
College Park
University of Maryland
U. S. Merchant Marine Academy
King’s Paint
Bill to Ban Professional Boxing and Sports Gambling
Washington on April 5 Rep. Fred Bradley introduced legislation to ban professional boxing in the District of Columbia and to make it a felony to gamble on any sports event in the district. Violators could face a $5,000 fine or five years in prison as Bradley urged cleaning up supposed gambling control over sports. In Bowie racing, Marine Victory won the Chelton Purse at 1-3 odds, with Oceania second and Carlotta third. Daily doubles paid $150.10. In Chestertown, Capt. George L. Ekaitis of Washington College football was granted a 10 day Army leave to join the 1946 squad.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Fred Bradley
R-Mich
Bradley
Bowie
Marine
Robert Bruce Ligie
Marine Victory
Sean Cana
Oceania
Carlotta
Elm Street site picked for Dairy softball practice
A student from the Army release in Aust hopes for preliminary training in fall before school opens. The Excelsior Dairy softball team, now in spring practice, chooses Elm Street school grounds for Sunday practice with manager Clay Heffner calling the Dairy to confirm an afternoon session.
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T School
Elm Street
Excelsior Saytary Dairy
Sqn
Ciz
Clay Heffner
Dairym
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Arthur Rickell
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NED S. Zeiler Insurance
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Classic of Gentlemen
John F. Chandler
Turkey
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BABY
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West South St
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Wilson
East Patrick St
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Bob Feller
Williams
Chris M. Greer, Jr
Houseman
Pennsylvania
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