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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
6
The piece recalls Buddy Myer and Joe Vosmik, once top AL hitters, contending Myer aims a full 1938 season after 1937 improvements. It notes Vosmik’s 144 games with 25 homers and Cleveland’s need for a strong second baseman, plus Myer’s age and past injuries as context for a possible comeback.
The 1938 Western Maryland vs Maryland game is slated for November 4 under stadium lights. Uncertainty remains over venue with options including College Park or West Point Park, while both teams plan for a Baltimore stadium date with Wake Forest and Callege.
Newark reports Hernan Blackie Caldwell a premier prospect after signing with the Bears. He left Alabama after college, with Keller of Maryland as a comparable outfielder. Maryland and Alabama officials differ on Caldwell and Keller signings, while Caldwell may join the team in March for a first hand comparison.
Rockyfoant Tee defeated Cranter's Bar Bers 2 to 1 in a tight midweek tilt marked by steady bowling and disputed frames.
Nathan Litofsky 29 and Mary Zanikom 28 both of Baltimore obtain marriage licenses. J Bruce Ueider and Edith Fuecht 18 from Morrisburg Pa. Harry C Loy and others to William S County ten dollars. Jacob A Kidwiler and wife to Gilmore Ro Flautt and wife ten dollars. Two deeds recorded.
A U S Federal jury found fourteen seamen from the government freighter Algie guilty on counts of conspiracy and attempt to revolt. Each count carries up to five years in prison and or a $1000 fine. The jurors deliberated about 1 hour 54 minutes.
Mounts led early and held off Shepherd College as veteran Lnamitsbury quintet edged ahead after halftime. Casey and Kerem plus Lyle Savage starred for Mountaineers while Karpinski and Casey anchored the visitors in a tense Maryland arena contest.
The Dodge squad edged Plymouth 21 to 7 in the first half and held on for a narrow win at the Yo gym. Smith scored 15 points for the losers. Kemp added most of the winners' points as Dodge gained momentum in the second half.
Dodge beat Plymouth 23 to 15 while Rev defeated Chevrolet 25 to 20. A note claims Coffer was once used by Arabians to stay awake during Mohammedan religious exercises.
In Martinsburg West Virginia an order from Lewis R Hackworth Circuit Court requires former baseball star and home run record holder to pay Virginia M Wilson twenty dollars monthly as infant support plus counsel fees. The case stems from a prior separate maintenance suit. The subject currently runs a road house near Martinsburg and has not played professional baseball or basketball recently. A line adds historical note that gunpowder production in the American Revolution occurred in all colonies except Georgia Delaware Connecticut Massachusetts New Jersey and New York.
Boston completes a trade to acquire outfielder Joe Vosmik from St. Louis in a deal Cronin calls pivotal, aiming to shore up the top spot. Oscar Will expects Rolle Hemsley to join Cleveland next season, with trade talks centered on other hitters and pitchers.
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