Veterans soft ball league opener altered franchise swap
City Softball League sees a veteran team surrender its franchise to Walkersville independents who join the circuit. Camp Detrick Engineers rename to Camp Detrick Bugs while AMVETS withdraw. Five teams prepare for April 24 opener at Baker Park with Mayor Culler to throw first ball. The league schedules start at 6 15 p m and day lights time noted.
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City
Walkersville
Jack Emmert
Emmert
Frederick Y. M. C. A
Amvets
Walkersville Independents
Camp Detrick Engineers
Engineers
Camp Detrick Bugs
Camp Detrick
Dr. Pepper
American Legion
Baker Park
Lloyd C. Culler
William B. Burall
Francis Scott Key Legion
Legion
Williams College Beats Western Maryland In Lacrosse Opener
Williams College routed Western Maryland 11 to 1 in the season opener. Gordy MacWilliams led Williams with three goals while Bob Brumbaugh and Frenchy Oudin added two apiece. Vince Landow scored Western Maryland’s lone goal late in the fourth quarter.
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Westminster
Williams College
Western Maryland
Gordy MacWilliams
Williams
Bob Brumbaugh
Frenchy Oudin
Vince Landow
Red Sox Lack Reserve Power
Boston’s top on paper lineup may fail to win the pennant due to thin relief pitching and weak road performance. Manager Joe McCarthy cites additions of Schanz and Mueller as fixes while star players Williams and DiMaggio pace a strong hitting lineup.
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Joe Reichler
Sarasota
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Joe McCarthy
Bobby Deerr
Yankees
Joe Page
Ted Williams
Boston
Red Sox
New York
Yankee Stadium
McCarthy
Morie Joe
Charlie Schanz
Seattle
Gordon Mueller
Louisville
Schanz
Mueller
Mel Parnell
Ellis Kinder
Chuck Stobbs
Maurice McDermott
Joe Dobson
Walter Masterson
Dave Ferriss
Williams
Dore DiMaggio
al Zarilla
Ted
DiMaggio
Zarilla
Browns
Doerr
Johnny Pesky
Billy Goodman
Vern Stephens
Walliams
Rbi
Boston Braves Power Grows With New Additions and Hartsfield Hope
Boston Braves show strengthened lineup with Sid Gordon and Willard Marshall adding power at the plate and in throwing. Hartsfield, a 24-year-old Georgia rookie, is touted as a potential star at second base while Warren Spahn and Bickford anchor the pitching staff. Jethroe, Addis, and Reiser headline an outfield mix, with Sam Jethrose learning from a rough camp. The club expects speed and depth as Southworth rebuilds the roster.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
Raleigh
N. C
Billy Southworth
Braves
Alvi Dark
Eddie Stanky
Buddy Kerr
Stortstop
Spec Hartsfield
Hartsfield
Georgia
Boston Nationals
Libby Sisti
Connie Ryan
Beantowners
Avtfield
Sid Gordon
Willard Marshall
Giants
New
Johnny Sain
Southwold
Earl Torgeson
Bob Elliott
Susui
Digjan
Gene Mouch
Oling
Bob Addis
Marshall
Hulmes
Reiser
Sam Jethrose
Brooklin Cub
Montreal
Florida
Addis
St Pan
del Crandall
Paul Burris
Milwaukee
Walter Linden
Ike
Sam
Big Dolar
Warren Spahn
Ern Bickford
Southworth
Johnny Antonell
Norman Roy
Bob Hall
Ian Webb
Roy
Indianapolis
St Paul
Dick Donovan
Dick Manville
Eenne Johnson
Glenn Elliott
Bob Hague
George Uhle
Donovan
Hartford
Manville
Johnson
Denver
Curt Davis
Ubhle
Cleveland
Joi Elliott
Hogue
Maryland State League Baseball Schedule 1950 Glitches
The 1950 Maryland State League schedule lists games from May 7 to August 18 across teams including Woodsboro, Mt Airy, New Market, Liberty, Brunswick, Pt of Rocks and Liamsville with multiple doubleheaders and venue changes. All Star game set for June 25 amid fair weather. golf notes mention Ferrier shooting 67 and 137 total, Hogan showing comeback with 341 after three rounds.
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Woodsboro
Woodbine
Mt. Airy
New Market
Liberty
Brunswick
Liberty St
Wamsville
Pt of
Tjamsville
Pt. of Rocks
Pt of Rocks
Tameville
Mt. Ay
Ijamsville
Wooodbine
Lativille
Woodsbors
Mt Airy
Proud Rocks
Tyamsville
Pi of Rocks
Sjamsville
Ferrier
Augusta National
Dust Bowl Bugaboo Threatens U.S. Again
Washington reports a renewed dust storm threat as weather and agricultural conditions raise concerns for the coming years. Officials note a lack of drought cycles since 1939, expanding blown soil areas in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and the northern Plains, with millions of marginal acres cultivated by wartime demand now denuded. Soil conservation efforts since 1937 cover about 250 million acres, but authorities acknowledge the job has only begun.
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Douglas Larsenner
Washington
Bugaboo
Weather Bureau
Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
The
Soil Conservation Service
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas River
Colorado
New Mexico
Kansas
Great Plains
Montana
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Dust Bowl
Ferrier Takes Lead in 14th Masters Golf Tourney
Ferrier, the gimpy swinging Australian born San Francisco pro, surged to the lead in the 14th Masters golf tournament on April 7 as Augusta hosts action. Local standings and player notes indicate tight competition among favorites and early frontrunners.
Long Wait to Die Insects Reach Maturity
Study notes insects endure lengthy juvenile phases before reaching adulthood. Researchers describe extended larval or nymph stages that delay reproduction as part of their life cycles.
Hamner Drives In Five Runs for Phillies
Hamner delivered five RBIs including a bases loaded grand slam to power the Philadelphia Phillies past Ft. Worth 6 to 3 in a Texas League exhibition. He doubled home Eddie Sanicka in the ninth, erasing a one-run Texas lead after a five-run fifth.
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Ft. Worth
Tex
Gran Hanoner
Philadelphia Phillies
Hamner
Barons Blast Yanks in Birmingham 8 4
In Birmingham Alabama the Barons defeated the New York Yankees 8 to 4 after four eighth inning runs. Chace Harrington drove in two with a single and Fred Tatfield added two more with a triple. DiMagglio sat out due to a pulled calf.
West Flips Open With 8-6 Win Over Westminster
Western Maryland carried a 8-4 lead into the eighth before John Shivers loaded the bases. Phil Zeno hit a three run homer as RPI Indians erupted for five runs, finishing the game at 8-6 despite darkness. Bob Scott earned the win, Shivers took the loss.
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West
Westminster
Rennselear Foly
Western Maryland
John Shivers
RPI
Phil Zeno
Bob Scott
Shivers
Guardsman Missing After Rescue Boat Capsize
Ocean City April 7 A Coast Guardsman is missing after a rescue boat capsized while towing a disabled trawler to port. The Coast Guard identifies the missing crewman as chief engine man Charles E Elliott of Townsend. He is described as a veteran ready for retirement. The age is not available.
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N. Carratt St
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Walkersville, Md
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