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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1947
Page
6
Chicago teams post decisive wins in early April action. White Sox beat Detroit 6 to 4 as Hal Newhouser faltered, while Cubs blanked Cincinnati 3 to 0 behind Henry Wyse pitching. Cubs stretch to a third straight victory to reach .500.
Tiamsville Swamps kick off with an 11 to 2 victory over Buckeystown Trico leaguers in an inter circuit practice game at Buckeystown on Sunday. Tiamsville manager Charlie Holland plans a Wednesday evening practice at 6 39 o clock ahead of another Sunday 1 30 p m game at Buckeystown. George Grubbs delivered a sensational batting display and a decisive third inning triple that sparked the win as visitors built a 2 0 lead and held on. The top of the ninth produced the final runs after four hits five walks and three errors.
Arrangements finalized for a Rotary Jaycee sponsored track and field meet to be held May 16 at the Marstead State School for the Deaf. Warner L Britian named chairman of the joint service dual committee. Events open to youths 12 and under with divisions and awards to be determined.
In Sault Ste. Marie Ontario on April 21 Simons the caretaker at a North Woods resort was charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Mrs Catherine Rupert 24 and her two year old son Frederick Lee Rupert at the Rupert family summer resort. He appeared in Magistrate James McEwen's court and was remanded to April 19 for preliminary hearing after surrendering to police following the discovery of the bullet riddled bodies.
American League notes Chicago 6 Detroit 4 with Chicago and Detroit games today Chicago at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago National League results show Chicago 3 Cincinnati postponed games due to rain New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Chicago Pittsburgh at St Louis Bottlers to drill Coca Cola softball team of City League prepares for 539 PM practice in Baker Park weather permitting If postponed today drill moves to Wednesday at same hour
King Frederik IX, promising to imitate his father’s traditions, assumed the Danish throne in a centuries old ceremony at Christiansborg Castle. Before about 100000 spectators the 4 year old monarch spoke briefly and kissed his queen as crowds watched on the castle balcony.
Maryland public school officials moved to make new offers to reach price agreements with the Federal Works Administration. A group led by State Superintendent T. G. Pullen met FWA officials and Senators Tyding and O Conor and Rep. Hugh A. Meade in Senator Tydings' office. Tydings said progress was made in the wartime school house negotiations.
The article notes a move by Senators to improve meals at Senate restaurants with bean soup policy debates and potential vendor setup at the Capitol. It also references local traffic incidents including a Reckless driving charge near Puney Creek and a collision involving a vehicle owned by Gertrude S Bankert. Town elections see Omer J Dubel renominated. six candidates seek two-year seats on the Board of Town Commissioners. voting set for next Monday 3 to 6 pm.
Annapolis April 21 Governor Lane named Stuart Janney Jr. as chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission to replace George P. Mahoney whose term expires in July. Janney, a prominent Maryland horseman and attorney, is owner and rider of Winton. he is the son of Stuart S. Janney and related to former state leaders. The announcement notes past reforms like the mouse test faced protests from horsemen.
Westinghouse Electric Corp. announces that no price advance on home appliances is contemplated at this time. B W Clark says price stability helps maintain profits and economy, with firm quotes possible where short delivery reduces risk.
Work to resurface Frederick's two main streets started this morning on Market Street at the South Street intersection and will move northward. Detours will slow traffic while crews resurface Market to Seventh Street then Patrick from Cart to Jefferson. Completion aimed by Decoration Day with traffic detours during work.
A crowd gathered in London as Princess Elizabeth marked her 21st birthday. Messages from around the world poured into the royal household, including a telegram from Prime Minister Anthony Eden praising the Princess's simple wisdom and steadfast service to the crown.
William E McKenney explains bridge bidding rules citing Charles Groden of New York and Peter Leven of St Paul. Groden uses count four tricks and stopped at four diamonds, dropping his game bid to avoid a likely bad outcome based on opponents’ bids and missing queen of spades.
State Police reported two accidents on Route 40 east of Ridgeville Monday afternoon and evening. Foley Edward Todd of Route 1 Ogodbine was charged with reckless and drunken driving after his car ran off the highway at Sniders curve and struck a tree about 8 oclock Monday night. Residents detained Todd until State Trooper G B Markie arrived and he was placed in Carroll County jail earlier, about 140 oclock Monday afternoon. A truck ran off the highway two miles west of Ridgeville, snapped a power pole, fence and came onto the property of Power and Telephone Service, interrupting service for several hours. Slave Trooper James S. Pateet said the truck was driven by Guber Combs Winchester Va and owned by Fred Affurm Inc Winchester. he likely was damaged and Combs was charged with reckless driving.
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