Macks To Visit Here In Fall
Connie Mack and the Athletics plan to train in Frederick in 1945 with Earl Mack confirming October visits and Florida camps avoided due to travel restrictions. The city showcases hosting rights, housing, and food for trainees, while Ira Thomas brings a juvenile talent school to McCurdy Field. Publicity includes local hospitality, McCurdy Field praises, and potential honorary citizenship for Connie Mack amid nationwide coverage.
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Post War Boom In Minors Predicted
Durham N C July 17 W G Bramham president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues predicted a postwar boom in minor league activity. He said inquiries about club franchises show fans crave a return to baseball as communities which suspended during the war seek to operate again. He noted 15 suspended leagues remain and most will resume with their prewar member cities.
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Navy defeats Wolfpack 7 3 in City Softball League upset
In Baker Park Monday the Navy trimmed the Wolfpack 7 to 3, tying them for third as the Frederick Iron & Steel Company Price Brothers crew forfeit over Everedg ten moved into a tie with the Wolfpack. Umpire John Gardner filed the forfeit for failure to field a full team, leaving standings unofficial. Navy scored four runs in the first inning, aided by Ryan's double and walks, while the Wolfpack managed four hits and committed five errors.
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Bainbridge Tops Curtis in ninth inning rally
The Bainbridge naval training center baseball team defeated Curtis Bay Coast Guard Cutters for its eighth win in 12 games. Batting late, Bainbridge rallied in the ninth to secure the victory, with details of the comeback noted as the game unfolded.
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Debate on Exercise to Cut War Rejections
A WHITNEY MARTIN column questions the push to raise physical fitness among 1940s youths to reduce draft rejections. It argues for data on rejection causes beyond exercise, notes some rejects are physically flawed yet fit athletes, and warns against assuming a pampered generation without clear evidence.
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Woodsboro Yanks Split Doubleheader With Buckeys Town Nine
The Woodsboro Yanks won the opener 11 5 and lost the nightcap 5 4 in a twin bill on their lot against the Buckeys town nine. Eaves smashed another 400 foot homer while Allen Young and Robert Dix added three base smashes. Long contributed a double and two singles as manager Lester W Long planned a July 23 opponent.
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Had Eddie Mead Lived He'd Had Another Great Fighter
Boxing writer Harry Grayson recalls Eddie Mead and profiles Eddie Mead's protégé Ike Williams a rising lightweight from Trenton. Williams, 20, has won 42 of 43 and fought at Madison Square Garden, with notable wins over Angott and White and a recent Philadelphia setback by knockout. He faces Julie Kogan next in MSG. Williams awaits Army call as Angott seeks to box him, while other bouts in Waterbury and NYC honor wartime fund efforts.
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Perry Beats Heif In Washington Welterweight Bout
Aaron Perry of Washington scored a technical knockout over Morris Reif of Brooklyn in the seventh round of a 10 round welterweight bout. The event took place on July 17.
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Bagby predicts ready to go in about a week
Cleveland pitcher Jim Bagby began his 1944 spring workouts today saying he expects to be ready in about a week after winning 17 games for the Indians last year. He reported to Cleve land in July 17 to start this season's preparations.
Secretary Hull plans World Security Agency talks in August
Washington July 17 Secretary of State Hull announced exploratory conferences on organizing a World Security Agency will be held here probably early in August. Russian and Chinese representatives will not participate in the same meetings.
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Returning To Play In Majors
War plants and services resume baseball with stars like Frank Crosetti Lou Finney Harland Clift and Dick Wakefield shaping the tight American League pennant race. Browns lead with 22 road games left while Yanks fight for final home advantage as St Louis New York and Boston press the front.
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Pep Beats Ortiz In 10 Round Non Title Bout At Braves Field
Willie Pep of Wartford Conn left jabs and hooks him self to a clear decision over Manuel Ortiz of El Centro Calif in a ten round non title bout before 10 000 at Braves field Pep weighed 1274 pounds with a quarter pound margin over Ortiz a decisive victory for the seasoned champion
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City Softball League Detrick Navy 7 Wolfpack 3
Forfeit Detrick Qs vs Wolfpack noted after a war era remark about Boston offshore fishing fleet conversion to naval duty. The text links two softball scores and a wartime fact about naval service, implying league play and a historical note.
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