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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1938

Page

3

Restrictions lifted as leagues unite in Frederick County

Seven teams at a YMCA meeting voted 5 to 2 to remove all limits on Frederick County League players for Tri County League teams. The pennant race will mirror last year with top four in the regular season entering an elimination tournament and neutral field for the third game. Season opens May 8. Dorsey Shipley to draft schedule. Richards Arnold and others given placement and transfers. Cameron Kehne elected president. potential entries from Thurmont Yellow Springs and Doubs.

YMCA Dorsey Shipley Richard Arnold Frederick Lander Ralston LeGore LeGore Richard Tucker Cedar Grove Cameron Kehne Milton Frank B. E. Duncan Ellis G. Grams Brunswick Ralph Culter F. H. Rudy Middletown Basil Burdette Damascus Monroe Hyde Wakefield Lester Clem Walkersville Thurmont Yellow Springs Doubs

DeMolay Players Awarded Medals After Hagerstown Tourney

Joseph Price Jr and Edward Nagle of the local DeMolay basketball team received medals after their squad lost in the first round of the Cumberland Valley Amateur Athletic League tournament held at ALC gymnasium in Hagerstown. Ten medals were awarded to the five first-round losers, with Nagle and Price chosen for the DeMolars. Shepherdstown Collegeists won first place.

Joseph Price, Jr Edward Nagle Hagerstown ALC A. Gymnasium Camberland Valley Amateur Athletic League Nagle Prite Shepherdstown Collegians

Mount game postponed by rain and cold weather

Rain and cold weather on Thursday afternoon postponed the Mt St Mary's College Loyola baseball game at Echo Field. The contest will be rescheduled for a later date.

Thirty six percent of weddings end in divorce

A report states that thirty six percent of weddings in the United States dissolve by divorce within the first four years, reflecting trends in marriage stability and family life across the nation.

United States

Golf Costs for Early American Players in Yonkers

The cost of golf for early American players was modest with $58 annual dues to cut fairways and smooth greens at the St. Andrew's course in Yonkers New York. Caddies could be hired for 30 cents and a field iron or mashie cost about $2, while dues were $10 a year.

St. Andrew's Yonkers N. C

Browns Trade Spree Boosts Quantity Over Quality

St Louis Browns activity in the off season is praised for quantity over quality. Colonel Street touts depth with 11 pitchers and multiple catchers while noting mediocre overall club strength. Bright spots include Beau Bell and Harland Clift as solid performers as the Browns head to Grapefruit League play.

St. Louis Harry Grayson NEA Service San Antonio Tex St Louis Browns Trusts Gabby Treet Goy Jimmy Allred Texas Browns Beau Bell Feld Harland Clift Sam West Ethan Allen Mills Mel Mazzera Bell Texas Plains Colonel Street Mission City Cardinal Corps Washington Monument

Baseball Notes From Sebring and Minor League Movements

Reports from Sebring Florida say Charlie Keller of Middletown escaped injury after being beaned by Toronto rookie George Kuvak, though the scare sidelined him three days. Cleveland Indians hopefuls include Bill Sadd and Don Gugler with Hemsley catching issues unresolved, while Jake Flowers takes command of Salisbury Indians as Fallis vanishes from the scene. Charlie Geibert, once with the Cardinals, is also noted.

Sebring Fla Charlie Keller Middletown George Kuvak Toronto Newark Internationals Keller Bears Jake Flowers Salisbury Indians Flowers

Legion Boxing Show To Be Staged Tonight

A Legion boxing card led by Francis Stow will unfold at Bernie's Arena tonight starting around 3:30. Washington fighters dominate most bouts with Baltimore foes, featuring Maimone vs Beatty and White vs Kursch as key matchups, under the eyes of Attorney General Herbert R. O’Conor.

Fins Francis Stow Key Post American Legon Bernie's Arena Washington Baltimore Charles Maimone George Beatty AALU Waston Maimone RB. T. Harris Fort Belvoir Dr Ping Beatty Tony DiVbaldo Jack White Nick Kursch Vince DePaolo Kayo Kursch Charle Brandt White Joe E. Brown Eddie Finazzo Robert Robey George Acree Millard Lee Delton Parker Leo Marcomplas Hancock Boy Merri! Covall Fred Arnold Henry Peterson Jimmy Jones Herbert R. O’conor Sixth District Democratic Club

Dickens A Good Master. Last Dickens Servant Reflects

Coxtie Green April 5 AP George Woolley an 86 year old man who believes he is the last surviving servant of Charles Dickens celebrates a birthday. He began work at 15 and long served as under gardener at Gads Hill Place. Woolley recalls Dickens as kind and generous and says he took Christmas as seriously at home as in his novels with special greetings and presents for each servant.

Dickens Coxtie

Shortstop’s comeback with elastic stocking aids 1932 hunting wound

The well known shortstop begins a comeback after an elastic stocking he made for his left foot sparked a rookie like surge. He was wounded in a 1932 hunting accident. Toledo plans to use him at second base. Joe Vosmik finally got a hit in five at bats for the Red Sox against the Reds after a long injury layoff.

Toledo Joe Vosmik Red Sox Reds

Strode Poised To Break Decathlon Records At Cal

UC Los Angeles track star Woodrow Wilson Strode, a sophomore sprinter and multi event athlete, is hailed as a potential decathlon world record holder. Coach Harry Trotter says Strode could eclipse past marks, eyeing 8000 to 9000 points with possible reach toward 10000, as he excels in shot put, discus, javelin, sprints, and hurdles.

Glen Morris Tokio Vanth Sam America Woodrow Wilson University of California At Los Angeles Southern California Harry Trotter U. C. S. A. Trace Strode Trotter Jim Thorpe Barney Berlanger Jim Bausch Rotter Ahl Woodrow Woodrow Wilson Strode

Petunia Bloom Prolific Plant Impresses Locals

Friends of Mrs. Mary Murphy residing at P. 4A. Richardson near LeGore admire a petunia she raised. The plant now has over 25 blossoms and has bloomed all winter. It stands about five feet tall.

Mary Murphy P. 4A. Richardson LeGore

Relief Statement To Be Issued Next Week

Baltimore April 7 State Comptroller William S Gordy Jr said he would issue a statement next week on disbursements counties may expect from the state relief tax revenue amid an acute relief shortage. Five counties have asked what money will be forthcoming as most budgets run to April 1 and await the comptroller's pending announcement before planning further expenditures.

Baltimore William S. Gordy, Jr Board of State Aid and Charities

Fidelis Class Meeting At Grace Reformed Church

The Fidelis Class of Grace Reformed Church met Tuesday evening April 5 at 13 Hamilton avenue home of Mrs. Jessie Tinney. Miss Grace Neighbors presided. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read. Sixteen members attended. The guess box winner was Mrs. Joan Starr. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Tinney and Mrs. Lewis Engle. Next meeting set for May 3 at Mrs. Joseph Hou’s home, 307 West South Street.

Grace Reformed Church Jessie Tinney Hamilton Avenue Grace Neighbors Levi Washer Joan Starr Tinney Lewis Engle Joseph Hou West South Street

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Tri-County League Co. Loop Gardner Soule New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Sullivan Rolly Hemsley Red Kress Bill Knickerbocker Buster Mills George McQuinn Washington Nationals Don Heffmer Roy Hughes Jim Weaver Pittsburgh St Louis Bill Sadd Wilkes Barre Cleveland Indians Indians Jeff Heath Averill Campbell Solters Weatherly Heath Don Gugler New Orleans Gugler Barons Oscar Witi Rollie Hemsley Frankie Pytlak Hemsley Chick Fallis St Louis Cardinals Memphis Chicks Southern Association Memphis Charlie Geibert Mussolini Victor Emmanuel Tor di Quinto Hounds of Action O'Conor Attene Jerry Brondfield Prederick Coca-Cola Bottling T. C. Hubbard Frederick, Md Potomac By-Products Company John L. Perry Harpers Ferry Harpers Ferry, W.A Quaker City North Market Street Bulova Liberal McCLEERY’S _ JEWELRY STORE North Market St Markell & Ford Fredericktown Savings Institution Fredericktown J. Marshall Miller
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