Kids Baseball Formed In Little League Movement
Whitney Martin reports on the rise of Little League Baseball for boys 12 and under, describing Carl E. Stotz’s 1939 initiative in Williamsport and the rapid growth to 2,034 teams in 37 states. The article outlines league formation, bidding for players, equipment costs, safety rules, and the civic and democratic appeal of youth baseball bringing together diverse communities.
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Whitney Martin
New York
Little League
Carl E. Stotz
Willamsport
Williamsport
Cappy Wells
West Point
Phat
Foslonkot
Club
Ath Lekr
Spencers
Texas City
Tex
CIO Gas Workers’ Union
Spansite
Monsanto Chemical Co
Chaliston
Movie Operators Union
Cappy
Year 1951 Seen as Year of Basketball Scandal
New York reports a widening basketball game fixing scandal that shocks the sport. Players from LIU and other schools admitted accepting up to 1500 dollars per game to fix matches. Seeded by Johnson era, the scandal draws in top programs and threatens the National Invitation Tournament and NCAA prestige.
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New York
Joe Jackson
Eddie Chatle
James Nazemith
Massachusetts
Bradley
George Washington
Madison Square Garden
Baer
Clair Bee
Clar Bee
Long Island University
Sherman White
Leroy Smith
Adolph Brgos
Fin Seven Damier
Ware
LIV
Wentucky
Bette
SEC
LIU
Grent City College of New
Adiittediven Ae
Missouri
Aruropa
Keston College
Fd Warner
Rod Ramano
al Roth
Beavers
Shar An Nysul
Eddie Gard
LSC
Thei
Decisive Win For H. 8S. Decisive Win For H. 8S.
Frederick High School varsity rout Greenbelt 66 to 32 in a double header as Cadet Freshmen edged host Jayvers 26 to 25. Neher and Rinehart led scorers with sharp shooting while Ward and Brittingham aided late surge. Martinsburg set for Thursday with Walkersville afterward.
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Frederick High School
Greenbelt
Jayvers
Frederick
Fredericktonians
Rinehart
Ward
I'y
Éryar
Jasi
Martinsburg High
Walkersville
Lewis
Haastrom
pAneell
Darling
AL Brittinghan
Angleberger
Ib Baker
Boost
Albuuuh
Myer
BO Krederiels
Hirde
Unipiuo Takbukas
Akrants
Dempsey Discharged After Hospital Treatment
Jack Dempsey was released from Johns Hopkins Hospital after responding well to treatment and an abscess removal. He had surgery on February 14 and remained conscious during the procedure, signaling a favorable recovery.
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Dempsey
Baltimore
Fey
Jack Dempsey
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Wildcats Clinch SEC crown as regular season ends
Kentucky, rated No. 1 for the fifth straight week, closes its regular season with two home games against Georgia and Vanderbilt after clinching the SEC title. The Wildcats boast a 22-1 record, 12-0 in conference, and head to the SEC tournament March 1-3 in Louisville before NCAA bids. Oklahoma A&M trails in the poll with 23 first place votes, while Illinois and Indiana hold high positions as other top contenders.
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New York
University of Kentucky Wildcats
The
Uhat
Ratin
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky
Oklahoma A & M
Georgia
Vanderbilt
Lexington
Wildcats
Madison Square Garden
Louisville
Oklahoma A. & M
St Louis University
Reggnes
Wichita
Riddles
Detroitt
Kansas
AMV
Okahoma A. & M
Tinoe
Villanova
Illnois
Ohio State
Ubinas
Indiana
Colwinhea
Columba
Army Tomer. Beak
Navy
KeStale
Kansas Satara
Libertytorn Bowling League Latest Result
Smith's and Wiehes lead Libertytorn Bowling League with clear wins. Niet and Caababs trailed, while Bttery and Bi her posted modest scores in a tight standings update.
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Smith's
Detrick Basketballers Face Meade Five Tonight
Detrick at Army Chemical Center Edgewood tonight in the Penn Del Mar Tournament seeks a second win after beating Letterkenny 66 53. Meade, famed for clever ball handling, routed Valley Forge Army Hospital 116 51 in opening action as the Derricks play as underdogs following Monday’s results. Army Chemical Center topped Fort Holabird 59 46 in the other Monday game.
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Camp Detrick
Penn-Del-Mar
Army Chemical Center
Edgewood
Fort George G Meade
Detrick
Letterkenny Ordnance Depot
Derricks
Meade
Valley Forge Army Hospital
Fort Holabird
Western Maryland Ends Rapidly To Win 80-57
Westminster, Feb 19 37 Western Maryland pulled away late to defeat Baltimore 80-57 in a Mason-Dixon Conference basketball game. Walt Harp and Jerry Phipps sparked the surge, Art Press tallied 29 for Western Maryland, while Bernie MacKenzie led Baltimore with 9 points as Western Maryland improved to five wins in 15 games and Baltimore fell to five losses.
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Westminster
Baltimore U
Western Maryland
Baltimore
Quick
Frederick Little League backs 8 to 12 year olds
Frederick civic clubs each pledged 275 dollars to sponsor Little League teams for 8 to 12 year olds. A fourth club planned support as of Monday night. Postmaster James A. Grove announced the backing, uniforms, and equipment funded by sponsors. The program, affiliated with Nations Little League, Inc., aims for tryouts and site selection after rules arrive.
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Frederick
Civitans
North End
Southend
James A. Grove
Staley Park
The
Nations Little League, Inc
Grove
George M. Chapline
Harrisburg
Gene Hummel
Frederick High School
Hummel
Little League
Johnnies JV Lose To Scrub Team In Houston Open Rift
St John’s Jayvees were beaten 30 to 17 by a non varsity squad amid protests against PGA fines for players entering a Mexican Open conflict. George Lewis warned of quitting the program if issues persist and Demaret planned legal action as coaches clash over tour rules and participation.
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St. John’s High School
Houston
Tex
Johnnies
Jayvee Quint
St. John's
Johnny JV
George Lewis
Theys
Frederick High School
Houston Golf Association
PGA
P.m
Mexico City
M. Shade
Spon
Yanos
Boost
Jayvees
Lewis
Dick Thomas
St. John's Varsity Wal
Houston Guard
Golf Association
Scrubs
Jimmie Demaret
the Score
Bee St. John’s JV G. F. TP
B. Grove
Tracy
Pp. Krantz
Har
Estes
Lingen
J. Bopst
P. Kennedy
Demaret
D. Gouker
B. Yanos
Howard Capps
Esa
Irene
F. Tecretary
Clark Hamond
V. Trimble
Ant
M. Lindsay
Morris Williams
Stan Dudas
B. Lipps
Ansel Snow
D. Thomas
Memorial Park Course
C. Wells
Demarer
Wil
Liams
Dudas
Snow
W. Gouker
E. Winpigler
Kay Oden
Orlando
Fla
Toney Penna
Harlingen
LIU Cancels Remaining Games and Withdraws From Intercollegiate Athletics
Long Island University cancelled all remaining basketball games and withdrew from inter-collegiate athletics. Authorities said four LIU players admitted fixing seven games for bribes totaling 18 500 dollars. Trustees decided to restore LIU sports to intra mural status.
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New York
Long Island University
Long Island
LIU
Community coaches praised for future varsity baseball stars
A local praise note highlights high school coaches as the backbone of the program, noting their strength and influence as they prepare to develop the community’s varsity baseball teams for the years ahead.
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Chef Brethren
Jeff
Daly Methodist
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Urbana Meth
Gans
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Urbana
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Tresonne
Hich
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TURES
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Ciardsmen
Frederick Wifle Club
Armory Range
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Ebanedippyside
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Valentine
Hahn
Old Scouts
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Hoffman
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Vith
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Haan Sie
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Yellow Springs
Fish Knob
America
Junior Varsities Greenbott
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Fiitoly
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Seare
Petiueds
Burgee Turer
Hal- Wey
Sevrers—Krante and Bopst
Mt. Airy Legionnaires
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Mt. Airy Legionniates
Damascus
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All Druid Theatre
G. Brown
Duvall
Cline
Pet Hood
Fett Lutheran
Jane
Done Bellison
Gladnill
Asbury Methodist
AMY Calvary Methodist
Church of Brethren
Mt. Airy
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Henley
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Lare
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T. J. Boone
Stream Thru
Rt. 40
J. Goetze
Monrovia
New Market
Howard Shaeffer
Bethesda
Maryland
U. S
Libertytorn Bowling League
Philco
Universal
Gibson
Shipley’s
N. Market St
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
W. Patrick Si
Frederick, Md
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Mt. St. Mary's
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Pennsylvanians
Whitey von Nieda
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Schneider
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Kurz
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Wilson
Janis
Montgomery
Kachnowski
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Eagles
AC Frederick
Dean AG
Motorola
Melvin M. Engle
Openaten Hotpoint Appliances
N. Carroll Sr
Sherwood Frederick
Betholine
Bethoune, Ey
Sinclair
Long Island U
Edward Brown
Mt. Airy, Md
Mt, Airy
Fine Home and Investment
Chapline Bldg
Patrick St
International Harvester
McCormick
McCormick Machines Parts and Service
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