Undertaker-turned-coach Taught Konstanty a New Pitch
NEA story recounts Casimer James Konstanty crediting mortician Andy Skinner with teaching him pitching grasp and a faster breaking slider like pitch. Konstanty, famed Phillies reliever and MVP, cites Skinner’s grip science and basketball ties as key to his revival and a record-setting season.
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Harry Grayson
NEA
Wilmington
Del
Casimer
James Konstanty
Wilmington Sports Writers and Broadcasters
Big Jim Konstanty
Andy Skinner
Konstanty
Phillies
Iron Man
Skinner
Ken Sylvestri
Worcester
N. Y
Philadelphia
Shibe Park
Andy
Undertakers
Worcester Central High
Cooperstown
State School Five Loses Another Game
Clarksville High School cagers height demoralized Maryland State School for the Deaf visi tors 70 to 42. MS 5 D battled back in the third period but Clarksville pulled away in final minutes, led by Tr Baker Gannon and Lacey with strong shooting. Referee Joe Price. Timer Knode. Scorer Stanley.
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Clarksville High School
Jim Behrens
Maryland State School
Silents
Clarksville
Quint
M. S
Crites
Bi Spencer
Oo Wagner
Leiteh
Kambarn
Neil
Johnson
Kone
Jfmwar
Joe Price
Knode
Stanley
Hagerstown Five Defeats St. John's in Friday Night Play
Hagerstown beat St. John's 43 to 30 at home as St. John's girls rallied to beat St. Mary's 20 to 15 in the companion game. St. John's boys suffer third consecutive defeat. Marys center Mowen stood out with baskets and free throws.
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St. Mary's
Hagerstown
Frederick St. John’s
St. John’s High School
St Mary's
Mowen
St. John's
Tracy
Koogle
Kreh
Kennedy
Bopst
Oi Thomas
Gouker
Mary's
Sullivan
Fou
Issa Palmer
Ore Hellane
Devine
Agi Breichner
Foreman
Heid Deihl
Ace Sharon
Galliher
Keller
Wwe
Moore
Missioner
Murphy
Winpigler
Greve
Reese
McClung
Jenkins
Oden
Tyrar
Hartman
Godbee
Keyser
Smithee
Cassidy
Hoover
Dawson
Wilaneag
Breichner
St John's
E, Jewell
Pat Hobbs
Joyce Bautz
Ball Club News From Puerto Rico And New York
San Juan Puerto Rico reports outfielder Lis Gimou weighing a pay dispute with the Braves while New York details contend bribery and conspiracy charges against Manhattan basket team captains Poppe and Byrnes. A baseball clinic tour opens in Europe with Frank Chandler presiding and players bound for England and Germany. Pirates pitcher Chankio returns from a raise dispute amid unresolved salary talk.
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San Juan
Puerto Rico
Gimou
Boston Braves
Sac
Stevenrotdl
Braves
Poppe
New York
Henry B Bape
Manhettan
Ealle
Distriet
Edward FooBrestin
Josiaae Breslin
Ponce
Bronx
John of
South Carolina Tops Maryland 70 43 in Southern Conf Clash
South Carolina sharpshooters overwhelmed Maryland 70 to 43 in Columbia. Center Jim Slaughter led with 23 points while Dwane Morrison added 27. Slaughter played about half the game but the Gamecocks held firm on defense and never let Maryland inside the arc as SC built a 13-0 lead early. The win gives South Carolina an 8-3 mark in the conference, Maryland 6-2.
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New York
Truman
National League
Jetter
Ted
Ford Frick
Broadway Central
Yesteryear
A. B. Chaudier
Vincent Inpelliteri
Chandler
Lou Perini
Boston Braves
Ellis Ryatt
Cleveland
Phi Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
New York Yankees
del Webb
Perini
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Maryland
Jim Slaughter
Dwane Morrison
Morrison
Slaughter
Bowie Faces joint purchase plan for Havre de Grace plant
Bowie race track officials say they were invited to join Pimlico in buying Havre de Grace. Edward W. Farrell, Bowie treasurer, said Milton A. Reckord extended the invitation. Laurel and Pimlico plan to pay 1.8 million dollars and split the 23 race days among buyers.
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Bowie
Baltimore
Pi—Bowies
Havre de Grace
Edward W. Farrell
Milton A. Reckord
Pimlico
Laurel and Pimlico
Rockville Edges Poolesville In Tight High School Tilt
Rockville defeated Poolesville 57 to 41 as a late fourth quarter burst sealed the win for Rockville's varsity quintet. Newton led Poolesville with 47 points in a rough opener, while Rockville surged late after trailing at times, holding Poolesville to low scoring in the second half.
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Richard Montgomery
Pooles
Nile
Meridia
Rockville
Poolesville Geal
Quintar
Hom
Whismann
Grif Pooleville
Newt
Poolesville
Walkersville
TS Poms
Pootesville Omirksmen
Old Stars Debate Modern Batters in New York
Ty Cobb and Rogers Hornsby, renowned hitters, discuss today’s batters and pitching, contrasting eras at a National League anniversary event. They recall spitball era, lively ball changes, and modern swings, noting the shift in how pitchers and balls influence outcomes.
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New York
Ty Cobb
Rogers Hornsby
Sitkins
Cobb
Mwarnst
Hornsby
Agaist
Tos
Baseball payrolls face wage law exemptions says lawyers
The article notes potential exemptions for baseball payrolls this spring with many exceptions likely. Patterson and Ryder advocate caution and propose contracts include wage board provisions if increases occur. Ryder recalls starting work on auto and notes the industry is highly complex with multiple contracts across media.
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Ball Players Debate Wage Freeze At University Level
Washington experts discuss whether ball players fit into wage freeze rules as salaries and independent contractor status blur. Lawyers argue professional status may exempt players, while others say salary agreements with teams place them under wage freeze, complicating baseball pay norms.
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Domuin
Say Mint
Vielt
AtAr Ware Gr
Torey
Silvester Garett
Poilout University
Garnet Lo Patherson
Wence
Ake Reder
Garrett
Ryder
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