Pirates topple Reds in opening day 4-3 win
In a cold Cincinnati opener Pittsburgh beat Ewell Blackwell 4-3 as 30,441 fans braved snow flurries. After Blackwell exited, Harry Perkowski, Howie Fox and Frank Smith hurled six shutout innings. Clif Chambers started strong for Pittsburgh GM Branch Rickey, but the Pirates still racked 13 hits to Cincinnati's nine.
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Chicago Squirts? Richards Leads Grapefruit League Drill
Jimmy Dykes replaced the old gentleman in winter duties. Chicago hires Paul Richards to take the Grapefruit League champs to St. Louis to face the Browns with Ned Garver opposed by Billy Pierce. About 15,000 spectators expected. List of players Chambers Werle McCullough Blackwell Perkowski Fox Smith Schelling noted.
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Nats Opening Day Postponed By Rain In Washington
Washington fans and President Truman waited as rain postponed the Yankees Senators opener. The two teams rescheduled for Friday at 2 PM and another game at 8:30 PM, creating a doubleheader day. Raschi was slated to start Friday as Casey Stengel outlined his pitching plan. Stengel listed the rotation for Friday and Thursday, with Frank Shea set for the afternoon game and Morgan to start the night game.
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Eagles blast Mt Saint Mary's to 12 4 win at Bridgewater
Bridgewater College Eagles defeated Mount St. Marys 12 4 in Mason Dixon Conference action at Bridgewater Va. The Eagles built a 5 4 lead before a seven run eighth inning highlighted by a three run homer from Vance with two on. Catcher Dim Utterback added three hits and Bob Barnhart two singles as Harold Trumbo pitched a complete game allowing eight hits.
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Glade Valley League Latest Results
In country club action Lawson Motors defeated Eagle 3 to 0 while LeGore beat Walkersville 3 to 2 Fred Co Production edged Farmers Supply 1 to 2 Ramsburg and Ideal Garage games featured Ox Company 2 to 1 with point totals for pinfall recorded.
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American League games and promotion news from Fort Bragg
American League matchups included New York at Washington and Chicago at St. Louis with others in Philadelphia and Detroit. Fort Bragg sees Private Francis E. Fritz promoted to corporal after enlisting in 1945. pollution measures urged by Maryland for Chesapeake Bay after April 16. A chimney fire on West Patrick Street caused minor damage and was extinguished.
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Rocket Squad Is Pared Down at Wellsville Camp
Wellsville's Pony League team trimmed 27 candidates to 21 for Class D contracts at McCurdy Field. Manager Wall Van Grofski reduced the group amid a long practice day, noting depth issues at second base and a need for a left handed pitcher. Ray Cook from St Louis Browns training was set to report, with four days of tryouts planned as the team narrows to its 17 active players.
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National League Results Highlight Narrow Pittsburgh Win
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 in a Monday NL game. Other scheduled matches included Philadelphia at Brooklyn, New York at Bastion, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, and Cincinnati at Chicago.
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Practices On Tap For United Firemen Softball Club
Nightly practices this week for the United Firemen of the Municipal Softball League, announced by George Myers. Tonight at 5:40 p.m. the Swampers train at the Washington Street School diamond, with a potential practice game against the Civic Elks after the workout. Wednesday at the same time the club will practice again. a tentative game could move the Wednesday session to Strieby Park. Thursday evening the Swampers plan a practice game with an AMVETs squad at Baker Park bathhouse diamond at 5:30 p.m. New uniforms for the Uniteds arrived, bearing a star and number 18 on tan backs with the nickname Swampers spelled out.
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Independents prepare for first practice in 195
The Independent House team will hold its first practice of the season at Babey Park bathhouse diamond on Wednesday at 6 40 p.m. Capt Mel Schwearins notes key infielders Jack Fleishman and Charles Wisner remain in military service. Several players face possible draft or volunteer calls. no new pitchers join the roster yet as Ducky Abrecht and Bobby Whitmore are set to pitch. Maryland State Baseball League managers plan a final pre season meeting tonight at Proxy William Burall to submit season schedule and rosters. forfeit monies to be posted by clubs. opening games slated April 29.
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Woodsboro Hound Wins Trophy at Mason and Dixon Show
Woodsboro resident Finley Grim and his one year old pedigreed walker fox hound won a trophy at the Mason and Dixon Bench Show held in Fawn Grove Pennsylvania. The event drew local dog owners and judges to the pa venue where sporting hounds competed for top honors.
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