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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1985
Page
1
Opening day kicked off with a two hour parade through Frederick City attracting thousands. Oriole outfielder Mike Young served as grand marshal, leading 53 entries including marching bands floats fire trucks majorette corps loyal politicians and the nine teams in the series.
Meteorologist Dave Lesher warns of potential rain as a northward moving system could bring frequent showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Opening ceremonies include fireworks after games at McCurdy Field in Onondaga N Y and Fern Creek Ky. Frederick leads parade planning with 52 entries, Jim Palmer replacement Mike Young named grand marshal candidate, and players recalling Babe Ruth history and future major league dreams.
Saturday games feature Fern Creek Kentucky against Ouondaga New York at 3 p.m. San Gabriel Valley California hosts Redmond Washington at 5 30 p.m. Frederick faces New Braunfels at 8 30 p.m. Sunday Sarasota Florida meets Mound Minnesota at 1 30 p.m. Stamford Connecticut plays Frederick New Braunfels winner at 4 p.m. Fern Creek Onondaga loser meets the Frederick New Braunfels loser at 6 30 p.m.
Rioting flared in black townships overnight as police reported two fatalities in separate incidents. The violence followed President Botha's manifesto signaling talks with black leaders but offering no concrete concessions. Police reported gunfire in Zweiememba near Worcester and outside Bethal, with two gasoline bombs hitting colored MPs’ homes in Mannenberg and Athlone.
The Frederick County NAACP won a court hearing for a possible injunction to stop the Ku Klux Klan gathering planned on Myers Road. The motion challenges the invitation as racially exclusive, arguing it violates the First Amendment and seeks to pull the Klan’s permit while the case unfolds.
Pope John Paul II flew to Masai Mara in southwestern Kenya to bless Samia the 250 pound month old rhino and to show support for wildlife preservation. The trip kicks off a 12 day African tour as he prepares mass for youth and a marriage ceremony for Kenyan couples in Nairobi.
Iraqi jets raided Iran's Kharg oil terminal causing massive damage to loading docks. IRNA later reported Iranian troops killed or wounded 630 Iraqi soldiers in a pre-dawn clash near Fakkeh as two Iraqi battalions were routed and four heights captured. Iran also said Iraq lost one jet.
A remote controlled car bomb exploded outside a Merki supermarket in east Beirut, killing at least 20 people and injuring 60. The blast shattered a six story building, scorched the lot, and sent bodies and victims sprawling as civil defense teams battled smoke and fires. Police say 550 pounds of explosives were used and the Mercedes housing the bomb was blown apart. The responsibility for the attack was not known.
Cloudy and humid conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely today and Sunday. Highs near 80 to 85 degrees, overnight lows 65 to 70. Map OD page. Ak
Interview with Jamie Roger Whipp, a baseball mother, discussing family life and their humor about favorite dish home plate. Whipp shares experiences cheering for her child and balancing sports with daily routines in a light local feature.
William Brosius of Lake Springs Water Co reports July 31 samples show lead and chlorine within EPA limits and plans for a future rate increase. No further weekly tests will be conducted as results are not hazardous. A consent order requires an engineer and a corrosion control plan with a state study submission to protect White Rock subdivision customers.
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