Braves and Tigers Lose First Games in New York
The Boston Braves and Detroit Tigers opened their seasons with losses as Chicago Cubs remained the only unbeaten team. Boston split a twin bill with Philadelphia, while Detroit fell to Chicago White Sox. Pittsburgh pulled a 5-3 win over Cincinnati as Cleveland swept St. Louis in a two game set.
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Oil City to Host Free Exhibition Game Tuesday
Oil City manager Jim Davis announced a free admission exhibition against Newcastle of the Middle Atlantic League, Tuesday at 2 p.m. at McCurdy Field. The lineup includes outfielder Carl McQuillen and pitcher prospects as Oil City builds a new team after a White Sox farm drop last season. local umpires will work the game.
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Frederick
Hawkins Wins 10000 Cavalier Tournament in Virginia Beach
Fred E. Hawkins of El Paso Texas won the Cavalier specialists open in Virginia Beach with a seven under par total of 200 on a 44 hole event. He earned 1000 dollars top prize, topping Jimmy Demaret of Ojai California who faltered to finish fifth. Clayton Heafner from Charlotte finished runner up with 22 under par. Jenny Palmer of Badin North Carolina and Ted Kroll of Philmont Pennsylvania tied for third.
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How They Hit Ted Beard Boosted Pirates Weekend Bats
Ted Beard raised his batting average over the weekend helping the Pittsburgh Nationals win Saturday and Sunday. He homered once Saturday with two RBIs and two runs scored, and Sunday doubled in three at bats and drew a bases loaded walk that produced the winning run. Charles Keller did not bat for Detroit, which used three other pinch-hitters Sunday.
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Frederick High Ends Fifth At Winchester Meet
Frederick High School placed fifth with 12 squads competing at Winchester invitational. Cadets earned several top-5 finishes on a cinder track, led by Pete Haugh 3rd in 100 yd dash, AL Fritz 6th in 440 yd dash, and Don Lenhart 5th in 860 yd run. Medley relay took 3rd, Fritz 3rd in broad jump, Hargett 3rd in high jump. Next week Fraser will take the team to St James High School near Hagerstown.
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Mount St Marys Keeps Perfect Start With Catholic U Win
Mount St Marys stays unbeaten with an 8 to 7 victory over Catholic University in a Mason-Dixon Conference baseball clash. John Smith earned his second relief win after replacing Walt Golymbieski in the sixth as Mount St Marys plated four runs over two innings. Bob ONeill and Charlie Morganthaler drove in two runs each, while Catholic’s Bob Jahne collected three hits and two RBIs.
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Fifteen Aspirants Try Out for Local Junior Legion Team
Fourteen aspirants gathered for a workout on Elm Street as Coach Joe Price seeks more recruits for the 1950 Junior American Legion clubs. Next Saturday’s session moves to McCurdy Field with sixteen positions open and eligibility extending to county youths under seventeen as of December 31, 1941.
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National League results and schedule from Sunday and Saturday
National League results show Boston 4 5 Philadelphia 3 6 Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 3 New York Brooklyn rain for St Louis Chicago. Saturday results list Boston 3 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 7 St Louis 6 Pittsburgh 9 Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn 1 with New York 6. Remaining games today Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Boston St Louis at Cincinnati. No other clubs scheduled. Night games noted.
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Rip Engle Named Penn State Football Coach
Rip Engle will coach the Penn State Nittany Lions football team on a year to year contract and serve as professor of physical education. The 42 year old former Brown head coach replaces Joe Bedenk, who resigned after six years as line coach and one year as head coach. Engle, a Western Maryland product, joins a tough schedule with Army Nebraska Temple and others, after Brown. The Urbana 4-H Club meeting notes follow with a brief report on plans for a softball team and upcoming meeting.
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Alexander, Former Tech Coach, Dies in Sleep
Former Georgia Tech football coach W A A Tesxatder, known as Alex Alexander, died in his sleep at age 60 after a year of heart issues. He led Tech for 25 years after succeeding Heisman, won 133 games, and guided teams to Rose, Sugar, Orange and Cotton Bowls.
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Lakers clinch NBA title with 4-2 series win over Nationals
In Minneapolis on April 23, George Mikan led the Minneapolis Lakers to a 98 point victory over the Syracuse Nationals, securing the best of seven NBA championship series win. The Lakers claimed the title 4 games to 2.
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High School Nine Opens Season Today at Williamsport
Cadet coach Zimmermann plans to use veteran players and likely rotate freely as the 1950 Cadets face Williamsport in the season opener at 2 o clock. Dorsey may start as pitcher with Ward or Bart Ris as alternatives. Baker anchors the catching corps. Short on uniforms but heavy with promise, the dark-hall FITS 1860 squad features several three year players and two fourth-year veterans as they begin a season full of potential and schedules.
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Bateh Whiner
Fits 1860
Ronnie Tyervar
Amugh
Pre-Selection Golf Tests Ended Sunday
Theron D. Green led the Catoctin Country Club golf team qualifiers with a 14 over par total. Seventeen others posted marks as inclement weather and a tougher course challenged veterans during qualifying for an 18-man squad to open the season on May 7 in Martinsburg West Virginia.
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Local baseball and league events mix with Braddock 4-H news
The report covers American League results, Detroit and New York clashes, and upcoming showings at McCtuvedy Field. It notes Braddock Boys 4-H Club activities with officer reports, judging prep, and plans for a future meeting. A Rockville door prize promise hints at community engagement.
Many Baseball Games Rained Out On Sunday
Weather across Moustpomers County left many baseball games canceled or postponed Sunday. The rain disrupted schedules, forcing teams to reschedule as organizers and players awaited clearer conditions.
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