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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1943
Page
7
New York trading veteran left hander Vernon Lefty Gomez ends a 12 year NY Yanks tenure by moving to the Boston Braves for an unannounced sum believed near seven thousand five hundred. Gomez, age 32, once led the AL with 26 wins in 1934 and owns a perfect World Series record of six wins in six years.
St. John's School beat Walkersville High 55 to 41 as Rhoades and A Myers led the Johnnies while Ensor and Young threatened early. Holy Name defeated Church Street 48 to 28 in the same card with Gouker Poole Golibart Schley Wisner Myers Kennedy starring for Holy Name.
Pittsburgh Pirates president Bill Benswanger urged players to start weight reducing and limbering up at home before spring workouts. He advised south players to favor outdoor baseball activities and northern players to train indoors if needed, noting warmer spring may be uncertain due to war conditions.
New York January 26 The Army call for enlisted reservists will not immediately end or sharply cut college athletics. AP survey shows most major schools expect no major changes before the 1943 football season as winter sports continue and reservists are phased in after December 31 1942 with many deferred by ROTC engineering and medical programs.
Dorothy Dix answers letters about love during wartime. A woman warns of long engagements while her partner delays marriage, and Dix urges a decisive approach. A second reader reports jealousy over women workers, noting tension at defense plants and calls for blunt actions to protect romance.
A reader asks about married women and young girls working in factories with men during wartime. The Miss Dix column downplays flirtation risks, notes patriotic aims, and predicts that as workers gain skills the danger may lessen. It also addresses school policy on slacks for girls and freezing temperatures, favoring comfort over appearance while noting health concerns.
Annapolis January 26 Eight bills would repeal Frederick County local laws or sections now obsolete or unnecessary. Senator John B Funk cites sections on sinking fund tax levies and bond issue provisions as redundant. Other repeals cover exemptions from state laws for tramps and disturbances, school tax movements, old fish dams, wildlife pest payments, outdoor pensions, and gatekeeper pay at the courthouse.
The University of Pittsburgh faces a coaching transition as Shaughnessy, Maryland’s famed teacher of the T formation, contemplates leaving for Pitt. He values fundamentals, bans nicknames, and would adapt to Pitt’s needs while keeping a players coach approach.
Maryland boxing squad travels to Charlottesville to face the University of Virginia with a near unchanged lineup after recent wins over Army Coast Guard and Western Maryland. Coach Campagna plans strong showings from Ed Rider Johnny Gilmore Herb Gunther and Leonard Rodman while hoping lighter weights deliver points to support the big men. Virginia boasts a 7 1 record and recent wins over V P I and North Carolina prompting a cautious Maryland approach.
Selective Service officials of Frederick County Draft Board No. a updated the inductee list. Reymond Thomas Powell of Route 1 Thurmont is called up to replace Harry Worthington, formerly of Lantz and now in Philadelphia. Powell will travel to Baltimore for physicals and induction with the next group from Board No. 2.
Behind the screen Bud Abbott and Lou Costello plot a playful role for Marine Sergt Barney Ross during his Hollywood leave. Charles Laughton’s American admiral in Stand By For Action prompts praise for his believable American persona, while Dr Simon Mitchneck mentors foreign actors to master English rhythm. The aging director cohort shows many top names above 50, with Sam Wood near 60 and DeMille close to 60 as the era highlights unfold.
Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held its January meeting Monday afternoon at 2 at Mrs. Jesse B Anders East Patrick street with regent Mrs. Ira J Brandfield presiding. The program included rituals, pledge, The American's Creed, and a stanza of The Star Spangled Banner. Delegates to the Continental Congress and State Conference were elected. A Red Cross talk by Mrs. Edgar McBride closed the session.
Roundup notes Navy cadets to grow Victory gardens under Lieut. Commander Harman and Ensign Wolvers, plus Greenkeepers Association members urged to convert cotluses into sales via soil work. Mentions Hans Lobert and Red Reeder letters to MacArthur, and various sports snippets including Pitt football and Coast Guard calisthenics.
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