White Elephant Threat to Frederick AAU Meet
Dr Forbes H Burgess Frederick County health officer will not permit the National AAU Women s and Girls Track and Field Meet at Thomas Johnson High School stadium unless permanent rest rooms storage and concession facilities and a press box are built. The school board meets Wednesday to discuss bids and funding estimated around 40000 for facilities with bids likely higher. If approved the meet could proceed else the stadium may be abandoned leaving two potential venues, TJ and Frederick High, in limbo and McCurdy Field as fallback.
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Sunday Baseball Postponed in Local Leagues
In Maryland St. League and Heart of Mt. League all games are postponed. Scheduled matchups include Lucketts at Mt Lena, James Frederick at Todd Steel, Sullivan Pleasant Walk at Harmony, with Cline as a noted participant. Local standings and rescheduled dates to follow.
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Cozy Corner Softball League Practice at Baker Park
The Cozy Corner Softball League will hold a Sunday practice at Baker Park starting at 6 p.m. Players are encouraged to arrive early for warmups and team introductions.
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Enlarge Stadium Proposal Seeks 10500 Seats
AP reports Milwaukee project to add 10,500 seats at County Stadium, now without a major league baseball tenant, with total baseball seating planned at 5,113. The $3.5 million plan was recommended to the Milwaukee County Park Commission for approval.
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Orioles Rally to Eight-Run Third and Tie AL Lead
Frank Robinson drove in three runs with a two-run triple and a solo homer as Baltimore crushed Detroit 8-1. The victory extended the Orioles’ win streak to eight and kept them tied atop the American League with Cleveland’s loss. Boog Powell added a two-run homer and Dor Wert homered in the fifth. Monbouquette started for Detroit, Bunker earned the win.
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Georgia Eyes Supreme Court Suit Over Braves Move
Georgia weighs filing in the U S Supreme Court to resolve whether the Atlanta Braves should play in Milwaukee or Atlanta a move aimed at expediting a final decision. Gov Sanders confirms discussions but says no decision has been made. Attorney General Bolton declines comment.
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Birds Reschedule Games With Twins
The Baltimore Orioles announced a rain postponed game against the Minnesota Twins will be made up as a twi night doubleheader in Baltimore on July 1. A second make up date remains undecided. A separate twi light doubleheader is set for July 2 with a 5 30 p.m. game on July 3.
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College Baseball and Tennis Rain Delays and Scores
Mount St Marys and American University postponed two baseball games due to wet grounds and rescheduled for May 9. Loyola at Rider and Train Baltimore at Bridgewater canceled. American University beat Mount St Marys 8 0 in tennis rain curtailed play.
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State League postpones opening day amid rain chaos
Maryland State League chief Max Kehne postponed Sunday's opening games due to days of rain. Fields are waterlogged so no play is possible, but the plan is to tack Sunday games onto the end of the schedule rather than push the season back. The Heart of Maryland League keeps its three games on schedule with Lucketts at Mt Lena and Frederick at Todd Steel.
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Chicago Ends Cleveland's Streak 4-1
The Chicago White Sox halted Cleveland's major league record bid by defeating the Indians 4 to 1. Gary Peters earned the win, his first, while Bob Locker preserved the lead by scattering eight hits. Vic Davalillo hit a homer for Cleveland, snapping the Indians’ 10-game win streak after tying the season-opening record.
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Phils Owner and Son Fined By State
Philadelphia Phillies owner and his son, who is secretary treasurer, were fined $100 each for illegally hunting ducks. They pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge ER Dorsey Watkins and reside in Montchanin Delaware. Also fined $100 was Robert C Bye of Wilmington on the same charge. The trio were arrested December 11 near a farm at Cook's Point in Dorchester County. Federal agents pursued them by land sea and helicopter.
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Woodsboro Hosts Emmitsburg In League Opener
The opening Frederick Carroll Softball League game is Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Woodsboro school diamond with Woodsboro welcoming Emmitsburg to start the season.
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Frederick Carroll
Villanova wins Penn Relays distance medley relay
Da vid Patrick of Villanova anchored a 9:46.4 distance medley relay to beat Georgetown at the Penn Relays on Franklin Field. Patrick's 4:04.6 mile leg led a sophomore quartet to a meet record as Georgetown, Yale, and Tennessee trailed in a rain dampened first day.
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Graustark Injured May Miss Derby
Graustark the Kentucky Derby favorite has an infection in his left front hoof. Trainer Loyd Gentry said the colt is a doubt for the Derby and offered little clarity. The injury comes a week before the Run for the Roses at Churchill Downs on May 7. Gentry said the plan remains to ship to Louisville on Saturday as scheduled.
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Coaches Fined for Criticizing Officials in NBA Final
New York AP reports coaches Red Auerbach of the Boston Celtics and Fred Schaus of the Los Angeles Lakers were fined $150 each and reprimanded by the NBA for criticizing officials after the recent championship playoff series.
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