Rain Cancels Toronto Tilt With A s Ahead
The Athletics prep for opening day in Washington as a rainout ended Toronto exhibition 3-1 after four innings. Berry and Knorr worked three innings each, with Balla making a key defensive play. Connie Mack said Newsom’s contract should be settled in a few days while the club travels between Fort Meade and Newark for a series of exhibitions.
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Washington
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Y M C A. A tops Ballenger 34 20 in Legion tourney final
The Y M C A. defeated Ballenger 4-H Club 34 to 20 Tuesday night in the finals of the round robin Independent Class in the American Legion Basketball Tourney to claim the class trophy. Myers and Cook led their teams with strong scoring as the Y M C A. finished first, Walkersville 4-H second, Ballenger 4-H third. first appearance for both 4-H clubs in the tourney.
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W. Talley
A. G Quinn
M. A Davis
Exhibition Baseball St. Louis and 560 St. Louis matchup
St. Louis A and St. Louis N played an exhibition game with key contributions from Sandra Kramer and Man cuso M Cooper Lanier Gi Brecheen and W Cooper. Final line scores and detailed stats are not available in the fragment.
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Jamaica grooms strike sparks debate on pay and perks
A New York sports roundup laments grooms at Jamaica Race Track seeking a $25 fee to move horses from stable to paddock. The piece notes low attendance and betting totals on opening day, mentions Cuban players, and reports Leo Durocher fracturing his thumb as he returns to baseball duties.
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Devil Diver
Beaten off by escort vessels near Dutch coast
British motor torpedo boats attacked a German convoy off the Dutch coast during the night but were beaten off by escort vessels after a sharp engagement, the Berlin radio said today.
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Lowen
Berlin
Pimlico opens state racing season today
Baltimore April 11 racing returns to Maryland with an estimated 15 000 crowd for the opening program of a 28 day meeting at Pimlico The Rowe Memorial Handicap tops the card a 7300 added six furlong event Calumet Farms Sun Again leads an 11 horse field Trainer Ben A Jones lists Pensive and Miss Keeneland as Derby prospects with Sun Again carrying 122 pounds Leilure and Cape Cod follow at 114 pounds Rain forecast tonight and tomorrow with 98 total entries across 8 races and stakes totaling 232 500 dollars.
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Sun Again
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Pensive
H. Guy Bedwell
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Medical discharge of Barney Ross recalls Guadalcanal malaria care
The article recounts Barney Ross, former world boxing champion, being medically discharged from the U S Marine Corps after treatment for malaria by Dr Louis R Schoolman on Guadalcanal. Schoolman led Ross to recovery and notes his Pacific service amid intense fighting. Also mentioned are Peck Ward visiting Frederick, former Blue Ridge League umpire, and memorabilia from old baseball days. Racing at Pimlico and a Coast Guard baseball game with the Mackmen are noted, with writers planning to split time between events.
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Glade Valley
Red Sox Rely on Ryba as Pitching Woes Mount
New York NEA writer Harry Grayson notes the Boston Red Sox lose Tex Hughson Dick Newsome Mace Brown and others leaving Cronin short of pitching. Joe Cronin still leans on Mike Ryba the one man ball club who can fill multiple roles and even win games with limited staff.
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Eddie Lake
Boss Cronin
George Metkovich
Leon Culberson
Ford Garrison
Tom McBride
Farm Visit to Brann Racing Farm and Kentucky Mares
Reporters, led by Frederick Chamber of Commerce and Walkersville leaders, visit the Bram farm to study Col. Bradley s Kentucky mares. Woody Wheaton defends Kell s hitting after a misquote, noting Kell drove in 396 at bats. Grayson praises Washington s pitching staff and Torres as utility option. Connie Mack jests about an umpiring call in Cleveland, quipping at Weafer about the rule book.
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Bronko Nagurski Joins UCLA Football as Backfield Coach
Bronko Nagurski, ex Minnesota All American and Chicago Bears back, accepts post as UCLA backfield coach. UCLA coach Edwin Horrell says Nagurski telegraphed he is classified 4-F by the draft board at International Falls Minnesota.
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City Softball League opener set with eight teams
The City Softball League announces an April 24 start for an eight team loop. Exhibition game tonight at Baker Park lower diamond features Dr Pepper against Camp Detrick Enlisted Men at 6.00 pm, then Friday's 7.30 pm meeting at the Y M C A to finalize formation plans. Officers reelected include Temporary President C Cyril Klein and VP Alvin G Quinn.
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State Given Boat Annapolis Fire Boat Plan
Annapolis Mayor William A. McCready announced the Navy Department will supply a 36 foot vessel from the Norfolk Navy Yard for probable use as a fire boat. The city will cover moving expenses to Annapolis.
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Louis Sees Comeback Strength in Army Life Tour
London April 11 Sgt Joe Louis Barrow says Army life agrees with him and he is getting better and moving well in morale boosting tour of U S service camps. George Nicholson, a Yonkers sergeant, praises Louis’s form and predicts a tough return fight with Conn, while Lewis plans no immediate defense against Mills. Louis, weighing 215 pounds, plans a quick exhibition with Tommy Ireland before resuming boxing duties.
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Coast Guard Loses to Washington Nationals in Exhibition
April 1 Coast Guard of Curtis Bay Maryland fell 6 to 2 as Washington Senators gain two early runs. Joe Kuhel led with three hits including a seventh inning single and Roberto Ortiz added the only extra base hit with a two bagger in the sixth. Johnny Niggeling allowed three hits in six frames while Mac Candini worked the final three in relief for Curtis Bay.
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One Registration Prior to Primary In Frederick County
Frederick County Election Supervisors report difficulty finding officials to staff polling places for the April 25 general registration and May 1 primary. Several districts lack named workers and voter registrar interest is low. The April 25 session is the only chance to register before the primary, with two fall dates remaining before the general election.
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Frederick County
Willkie
Barney Ross Receives Medical Discharge
New York April 11 Navy and Marine memos report barney ross former boxing champion received medical discharge papers as a Marine Sgt after heroically protecting wounded comrades and killing seven Jap snipers during a Guadalcanal vigil on November 19 1942 He earned the Silver Star and a Presidential citation for that night and later held lightweight welterweight and junior welterweight titles He was named Eddie Neil Memorial Trophy fighter of the year 1942 and promoted from corporal to sergeant by his commanding officer He underwent treatment at St Albans Hospital and was expected to return there for discharge after a leave
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Barney Ross
Guadalcanal
St Albans
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Tland
St. Albans
Eddie Neil
Orioles to play season at night in 1944 schedule
Baltimore Orioles of the International League will move all home games to night time except the opener and Sunday and holiday games. The season opener against Buffalo is set for April 20 in Baltimore. Manager Herb Armstrong cited fan convenience and attendance needs for the change.
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Meeting Churchill in London Reported in Axis Broadcast
London April 11 Radio National an Axis station claimed Roosevelt left Washington for the Caribbean to meet Prime Minister Churchill about Europe operations in coming weeks Reuters recorded the broadcast outlining last minute wartime plans.
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Washington
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