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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
8
In Birmingham the Pirates beat the Barons 10 to 7 after a two day layoff. McCullough led with a double and a fourth of the year homer driving in four runs, Kiner added two, and Stevens hit his second homer as the major leaguers slugged 13 hits, three clearing the fence.
Martinsburg West Virginia April 13 a schedule for team matches in the Tri-State Golf League starting in May was announced by H Marshall Homer Opequon Golf Club. Six teams enter Fairfax Leesburg Frederick Winchester Purcellville Front Royal with a playoff at Ingleside August 14. Frederick seeks third straight title while Martinsburg bids runner up again.
In Chicago on April 13 the American League conferred with Commissioner Chandler on player suits against organized baseball. The talks lasted nearly three hours with 13 league officials at the Blackstone hotel, then news photos were taken with no public disclosure of details. A parallel meeting occurred in Cincinnati with National League representatives. Chandler said there would be no joint session moving forward. The suit requires Organized baseball to answer in New York by April 23 to claims by ex Cardinals Max Lanier and Fred Martin for 2.5 million dollars over suspensions for jumping to the Mexican League in 1946. Danny Gardella has a separate 300 thousand dollar suit tied to his suspension.
Baltimore April 13 The Veterans Administration announced ways and means today of dealing with ex servicemen who default on GI loans. More than 300 Marylanders will be subject to such regulations. VA paid banks and lenders the guaranteed amounts in case of defaults. A six member Maryland committee, chaired by Carroll Brown, will decide whether to collect, waive, or adjust the debts based on merit. When collection is ordered the policy aims to avoid undue hardship to the veteran and family.
The Fort Dupont Post No 49 American Legion Junior baseball team from Washington wants scheduled matches with 17 and under teams in the Frederick area. Interested teams should contact R. J. Brown at 7821 Foster Street, District Heights, Md.
Joe DiMaggio likely to be discharged from Johns Hopkins Hospital tomorrow after heel spur treatment. He will remain in outpatient care for the immature calcium deposits near the heelbone, with the length of disability still undetermined by doctors.
Bobbie Joe DiMaggio battles a health issue described as immature calcium deposits, distinct from a bone spur. Doctors estimate a rest and X rays are needed, with a Dallas specialist noting a new illness that could delay his return. DiMaggio, earning a $100,000 yearly salary, may miss the opening game next Tuesday and has missed eight openers in his career due to ailments.
Baltimore April 13 The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced it will sponsor for the fourth year a soil conservation contest for farmers within its rail line territory.
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