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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1950

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3

Frederick Hustlers Open Season At McCurdy Field

McCurdy Field readies for the Frederick Hustlers league opener this Sunday with Ed Barre and Tom Glass composing the battery to pitch the first ball. Jack Mattingly behind the plate for opening ceremonies and the game against Silver Spring. Budgets include Binks DeLauter on the mound and Paul Hildebrand catching. The Hustlers’ lineup features veteran infielders and many new faces as Silver Spring brings a strong local roster. The Montgomery County inaugural game is the sole baseball contest at Frederick.

McCurdy Frederick Hustlers Joe Rhoderick Ed Barre Montgomery County Baseball League Tom Glass McCurdy Field Athletic Commission Jack Mattingly Washington Umpires Association Hustlers Silver Spring Frederick Mer Clarence Blethen FNS Joe Price Gene Hummel Frederick Neiman‘s Heurich Brewers Cameo Furniture Co Washington Industrial League University of Maryland Silver ‘Spring Strong Mgr Bladen Jarboe Robert Norton Naiman’s George Lloyd Herbert DeVers Hank Neighbors William Eaton Joe Keegin George McEntee William Barry Harry Jenkins Lee Walsh Roy McNeil

Chesapeake Stakes Set for Saturday at Havre de Grace

Ten Kentucky Derby hopefuls vie for a Chesapeake field possibly reaching 15 horses. Quiz Show leads as favorite after Chesapeake Trial win with Green Ship Sunglow and others following in the hopes of Derby contention. Also notes registration for Washington Street School entrants due by May 1.

Havre de Grace Chesapeake Palatine Stable Brookmeade Green Ship Sunglow Alan T. Clark King Monlee Ethcan Stable Blue Zac Greentree Androcles William G. Helis Yogi Janet N. Kelly Gigolo S. W. Labrot Arcave Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt Quiz Show Slim’ Pearce Washington Street Board of Education Naoweraperhichhe

Pointers On Hooking Fish For Trout Fishing Tips

AP News features Baltimore with spring trout guidance. Shadows scare trout and dark clothing helps, use wet flies early season, cast low and deep, watch slack line for strikes, fish times vary with temperature, avoid quick strikes, worm bait catches more trout, use light sinkers if needed and cast quarterly upstream for natural drift.

AP News Baltimore

Movie Bills for Frederick Theaters Next Week

The Frederick schedule lists at the Tivoli a diverse slate from Sunday through Tuesday with Wabash Avenue in technicolor starring Betty Grable Victor Mature and Phil Harris. Other halls show Perfect Strangers Intruder In The Dust Borderline and Stormy Weather plus a varied lineup through Friday and Saturday.

Frederick Theaters Tivoli Wabash Avenue Betty Grable Victor Mature Phil Harris Dennis Morgan Ginger Rogers David Brian Claude Jarmen, Jr Fred MacMurray Claire Trevor Opera House William Robinson Lena Horne Cab Calloway Bob Hope Technicalo Garson Ida Lupino Jimmy Wakely Cannonball Taylor Frederick Neptune's Daughter Esther Williams John Wayne Rod Cameron

Squirrel Hunting Season Change Hearing Tonight in Annapolis

State Game and Inland Fish Commission reviews a proposed November 15 to December 30 open season for squirrels with a 6 daily bag limit and a public hearing at Carvel Hall Hotel Annapolis at 7 p.m. The commission aims to curb unlawful hunting and protect mother squirrels still nursing.

State Game and Inland Fish Commission Carvel Hall Annapolis A. Gordon Fleet Anne Arundel County

Inter-Church Bowling League Weekly Statistics

High game and set by Kelly of Mt. Pleasant 154 and 374. Mt. Pleasant led team game 591 and team set 1 660. High individual game by D Wright of Doubs 127. High individual set by T Swomley of Grace Reformed 23. High team game and set by Doubs 514 and 1 503.

A. Kelly Mt. Pleasant D Wright Doubs T. Swomley Grace Reformed Ww. L. Pet. Mt. Pleasant Middletown Lutheran Evan. Reformed Middletown Reformed Calvary Methodist Church of Brethren Buckeystown Baptist L Pet Calvary Meth St. John’s

Softball Lengthens Pitching Distance In Offensive Move

The International Softball Rules Committee increased the pitching distance from 43 to 46 feet, shifting softball from defense toward offense. The change aims to boost batting, reversing decades of pitching dominance, and is expected to heighten action for players and fans nationwide.

Harry Grayson NEA New York International Softball Rules Committee

Connie Mack Stays Hopeful For 50th Managerial Year

Connie Mack expressed cautious optimism about Philadelphia Athletics winning the American League pennant as he nears his 50th year as manager. He cited pitcher injuries and a strong AL field, spoke at a Philadelphia Chamber luncheon, and discussed opening season plans and rosters as the city hosts a three game exhibition against the Phillies.

Philadelphia Conmie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Joe Coleman Dick Fowler Phils Athletics Boston New York Detroit Cleveland Mack Red Sox Chicago White Sox Washington Senators St. Louis Browns Ford Frick National League Senators Washington Bobby Shante Phillies Eddie Law Emory Bupbai Church Hank Borow Baty

Red Sox 16 7 over Richmond Colts in Richmond

Boston Red Sox hammer 21 hits and 32 total bases to beat the Richmond Colts 16 to 7 before 3391 in Richmond Virginia. Ted Williams and Vern Stephens homer with Johnny Pesky adding five of six at plate.

Richmond Apri Boston Red Sox Richmond Colts Sox Ted Williams Vern Stephens Williams Johnny Pesky

Barker Boxer Wins Four Blue Ribbons

Judy the golden brindle American-bred boxer from Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Barker, Frederick, captured first in her class at multiple shows in Durham Charlotte Asheville and Greenville. She has competed in ten shows this year, placing in nine, including seven firsts, and will show in Roanoke Richmond and Fredericksburg before returning home. Frank J. Adams handles Judy. Teenex Kreh, on furlough, will preside at the Frederick County Umpires Association meeting Monday at 8 p.m. at the M C A.

South Judy H. C. Barker Frederick Carolinas Durham Charlotte Asheville N. Cc Greenville S.C Danville Roanoke Richmond Fredericksburg Frank J. Adams Kreh Frederick County Umpires Association M.C. A Kren

Tribe releases Ken Keltner from Indians after twelve years

Ken Keltner waved goodbye to the Cleveland Indians ending a 12 year run as their regular third baseman. Manager Lou Boudreau said Al Rosen will open at third with Bob Kennedy as a fallback, and Greenberg felt Keltner’s length of service deserved a good send off.

Indians Giants Kansas City Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians New York Giants Lemon Jack Kramer Andy Hansen al Rosen Topeka Kas Kenny Keltner Kenny Milwauke Keltner Lou Boudreau Lou Ken Reltner Boudreau Cleveland Rosen Bob Kennedy Kennedy Muoomind Kellner Hank Greenberg Wichita Greenberg Rasen Milwaukee Brewers

Newcombe Diagnosed With Purely Muscular Arm and Back Trouble

Don Newcombe, ace righthander for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was examined at Johns Hopkins Hospital and found to have purely muscular arm and back trouble. X rays of both areas were negative. Dodgers trainer Harold Wendler and manager Burt Shotton commented on the findings and Newcombe expressed uncertainty about pitching Friday against the Yankees. Carl Erskine, also examined, said his back pain is muscular and relief followed.

Baltimore Don Newcombe Brooklyn Dodgers George E. Bennnett Johns Knopkins Hospital Don Newcombe Harold Wendler Burt Shotton Dodger Shotton Yankees Carl Erskine Greensboro N.C Dr Bennett

Potomac Edison Fishing Contest Plans 1950 Run

Full time employees of Potomac Edison System prepare for a 1950 fishing contest running until December 1. Six prizes will be awarded for trout and bass with first and second prizes for largest trout over 10 inches and heaviest bass, plus third prizes for committee chosen entries. Qualified employees may obtain entry blanks from district chairmen, district office, or supervisor's office.

Potomac Edison Maryland West Virginia Virginia Ohio Potomac Edison Employes Association Cdm Howard M. Smith W. Carlisle Fisher Melvin H. Shick Employes Association Blue Ridge

Burall Re elected President of Maryland State League

William B. Burall reelected for a twelfth term as president of the Maryland State League at the annual rural baseball meeting held at the local YMCA. The group approved payer contracts and increased protest fees, agreed to use County Association umpires, and planned an all star game with the Tri County League for June 25. The May 7 season opener includes Hamsville, Point of Rock, Woodboro, New Market, Liberty, Woodbine and Brunswick, with Brunswick replacing Frederick.

William B Red Burall Frederick Maryland State League Rural YMCA Hamsville Point of Rock Woodaboro New Market Liberty Woodbine Brunewick

Snowstorm Cancels Pirates Home Game in Pittsburgh

A snowstorm canceled the Pittsburgh Pirates exhibition as Hanus Wagner rushed to Forbes Field despite hip spasms. The Yankees continued to New York after the postponement, with Wagner receiving care as fans waited.

Pirates Pitttsburgh Pittsburgh Pirate Hanus Wapher Pennsylvania Railroad St. Lows Flyer Hanus Carnegie Pittsburgh Harnus Yanks New York Yankee Honus Forbes Field Ball Park Wagner Hous Yankees New York

Benefit Dance Tonight by Point of Rocks Club

The Point of Rocks baseball club and playground sponsor a dance in Masonic Hall Pa tomaac river community starting at 8 30 this evening. Round and square dances and cakewalks will entertain. The Pointers have a practice planned Sunday at 1 o'clock.

Point of Rocks Masonic Hall Patomaac River

Baseball Box Score From Frederick Game Update

In a Frederick newspaper box score from April 14 1950 Morris and Golymbleski pitched innings with Golymbleski earning the win and Morris the loss. Taylor collected 14 hits in six at bats while Golymbleski contributed 5 in 12.

Frederick, Md Kieski

Mount St. Mary's defeats American University in snow

Mount St. Mary's beat American University 10 to 4 in a snow slowed baseball game. Freshman Walt Golymbieski allowed eight hits and struck out 12 as Mount St. Mary's earned its fourth straight Mason Dyxon Conference win, following a two day doubleheader sweep of Washington College.

Millikan College Park H. A Bud Millikan Oklahoma A. & M University of Maryland Flacke Stewart University Athletic Committee Millikan Newton, Iowa Hank Iba Maryville Carning Newton Maryland Iba Emmitsburg Mount St. Mary's American University Walt Golymbieski Mounts Mason-Dixon Washington College Golumbleski Packy Morris Dick Taylor Joe Hanlon Morris Washingtonians Allen Wingo Hostick Lamon Ishman Walles Aquilino Webster Morales Taylor Mt. St. Mary's EL McLachlin Gilmartin Melvin RBI Hoffick Aquilina Vonderlehr Morganthaler Sharpe O'Neill Showfty Clarice Showty Clark Golymbieski McLachlin

Suit Fails To Halt Bowling Congress

Taxpayer Harald V. Burt lost a bid for a temporary injunction to stop the 47th American Bowling Congress tournament set to open Saturday at the Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Common Pleas Judge Earl Parker denied relief, ruling discrimination claims insufficient. Ohio Board of Agriculture and the state fair manager named as co defendants. Burt, a sanctioned ABC bowler, argued the state’s use of property amounts to discrimination against white males. The event proceeds as scheduled in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus. O American Bowling Congress Common Pleas Earl Parker Pike County Harald V. Burt Burt ABC Bowling Congress Ohio Board of Agriculture State Fair Manager Ohio State Fairgrounds Coliseum

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