Union plans for major league players target Chandler as spokesman
Philadelphia July 17 former baseball commissioner Happy Chandler was told of plans to organize a players union and to draft him as spokesman Miranda of Lexington Ky founder of the National Baseball Players Organization is touring major league cities and circulating ballots among players to decide if Chandler should be drafted Chandler says he is not seeking any job and did not authorize use of his name He notes owners may seek a player voiced commissioner to balance an owner controlled system and says the movement aims to avoid owner reprisals while he remains unemployed with salary until mid 1952.
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A. B
Happy) Chandler
Chandler
Happy
H. L Miranda
Lexington
National Baseball Player's Organization
Miranda
Jobd
Themo
NBPC
American League Tuesday Results
Tuesday scores show Washington 70 over St Louis 22 and Cleveland 8 over Boston 6. Chicago 4 over New York 3 with Detroit 5 at Philadelphia. Ten innings games include New York at Chicago and Washington at St Louis. Night game listed Boston at Cleveland.
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Chicago
New York
Detroit
Philadelphia
Petsi
Boston Chicago
Wwe
St Louis
H. E St. Louis
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Brazie
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Surkent
St. Claire
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Brooklyn
Pollet
Wilks
Garagiola
Podbielan
Campanella
Consuegra
Grasso
Paillette
Sleater
Lollar
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St. Louis
Sanford Harris
Kluttz
Byrne
Batts
Chicago Reynolds
Quermue
Berra
Rogovin
Krautt
Mass
Kelmer
Coleman
Murray
Trucks
Trout
Swift
National League Scores Tighten After Midweek Games
Cincinnati dominates Philadelphia 9 to 0 and Chicago crushes New York 7 to 4. Pittsburgh tops Brooklyn 4 to 3 and Boston beats St. Louis 10 to 5. Cincinnati visits Philadelphia Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn Chicago visits New York St. Louis hosts Boston with two night games.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati A
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Uniteds rally past C. P. Phonemen in Municipal League
The Uniteds defeated the C. P. Phonemen 15 to 6 Tuesday at Baker Park lower diamond, narrowing the gap to within a half game of the leading Independents. Ronnie Tyeryar saw a nine game hit streak end after two early safeties.
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SECA
Baker Park Lower Diamond
Ronnie Tyeryar
Bil Baker
Tyergar
Kolb
Atkinson
Thayer
Wagner
Postmaster Encourages Fair Play At Soap Box Derby Dinner
Postmaster James A. Grove urged 53 Derby contestants to win with honesty and to be good losers at a Frederick Kiwanis Club pre race lunch at the Francis Scott Key hotel. He spoke on sportsmanship and support for local youth leagues and discussed plans for an intermediate baseball league.
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Tri-County
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Francis Scott Key Hotel
News-Post
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Battle League, Inc
Akson
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Motter Avenue
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Key Chevrolet
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Warfield Chevrolet
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Brock
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Charles R. Zweizig
Manisburg
Ralph WE. Beachley
Elkton
Charles Is Heavy Favorite Tonight
The Evrard Charles Joe Walcott heavyweight title bout moves to Forbes Field promising a possible 10 round knockout by Charles. Promoters report about 20 000 in attendance and a gate near 200 000 plus 100 000 from TV and radio rights. CBS DuMont provide free home coverage with 44 stations nationally. a potential audience of 60 million is discussed though Pittsburgh Johnstown markets are blacked out. Clouds and showers threaten the event with a postponement possible to Thursday at the Pirates ballpark.
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Gene Tunney
Jess Willard
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jack Sharkey
Primo Carnera
Max Baer
Jimmy Braddock
Camden
N. J
Louis
Detrick Team Debuts Red and White Uniforms Tonight
Camp Detrick baseball team unveils new red and white uniforms for a 6 a m game on the camp diamond against Army Chemical Center. Coach Melvin Ingebritsen says the Detricks should counter any Chemical Center effort, striving to win their first matchup after a 15-10 loss last time despite leading 10-2 into the seventh.
Casanova Quits As Pittsburgh's Coach
Len Casanova asked Pitt trustees to release him from a four year contract to accept a similar post at Oregon. He cites his ill daughter and home sickness for the coast as reasons and will move after a release. Casanova coached Pitt for one season going 1-8 with the T formation.
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Len Casanova
University of Pittsburgh
Board of Trustees
University of Oregon
Casanova
Pitt
University of Santa Clara
California
Santa Clara
Mike Milligan
University of Purdue
Frank Carver
Jack Roache
Oregon
Herm Meister
University of California
Pilt
Oregon Varanecy
Jim Aiken
Washington and Jefferson College
Aiken
Carver
Tom Hamilton
Bobby Timmons
Steve Petro
Steve Hoku
Ernie Heferle
Elks Softball Dominate Civic League With 15 1 Win
Elks, leaders of the Civic Softball League, routed the Civitans 15 to 1 on Tuesday at Staley Park. Pitcher Wiles earned the win amid wildness, while Jess Palmer and Dick Ziegler fueled the attack with multiple hits and a four bagger. The six run sixth inning highlighted the offensive surge as the Elks moved atop the standings.
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Elks
Civic Softball League
Staley Park
Wiles
Wildness
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Dick Ziegler
Exhibition Game To Be Played Tonight
AMVETS City League softball hosts Serf's Cafe Baltimore from the Monumental City at Washington Street School diamond under lights tonight. Serr's attack features pitchers Harry La Torre and Berne Wiegard with hitters Joe Panzone and Jack Degen. Mer. Ramsburg shifts Max Kehne to the mound with Shalfer on reserve.
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Ramsburg
Max Kehne
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Reds
Shalfer
Disease Threat to Mourning Doves Spreads in South
Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission warns of a fatal disease decimating mourning doves. They urge finders to wrap, not freeze, any dead doves and report to local game wardens. A parasitic agent causes yellowish throat inflammation, threatening dove hunting in the Southeast.
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Maryland
Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission
South
Key Chev Sales Inc Service Update Card
Distributor points aur cleaner washed timing adjusted distributor checked carburetor checked voltage control checked tappets adjusted spark plugs cleaned spark adjusted compression checked.
Reliable used cars at Lawson Motor Sales
Large selection of vehicles with written guarantees. Listings include a 1950 Nash Statesman Sedan for 1595 dollars, 1941 Buick Super with new engine, Frazer sedans, Nash and Ford models priced from 325 to 895 dollars. Trade-ins encouraged as prices rise for good 39 to 42 models.
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Lions and NECA battle to a ten all draw in darkness
Little League clash ends after four innings tied 10 10 as darkness halts NECA at bat in the fifth. Pregy James A Grove announces no more ties or rainouts until season end unless needed to settle standings. Lions score five runs in the top of the fifth before the game is halted.
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Recreation League Softball Struggles Continue For Baker Park
Baker Park Recreation Commission Softball Team lost 16 to 11 at Washington Street School after previous forfeits. Supervisor Joe Price noted reorganization and planned games for Tuesday evening at 6:30 against Harmon Field on Harmon Field diamond. Rinehart and Schildt along with Miller and Thomas cited in box score.
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R. H EY
White Sox Walk Off In Tenth To Top Yanks 4 3 In Tilt
Chicago uses a tenth inning rally as Eddie Stewart doubles and Eddie Robinson singles after Nelson Fox groundout. Orestes Minoso and Stewart key the winner while Saul Rogovin yields a strong start for the Sox. Yanks tie in ninth but slip to defeat.
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Chicago White Sox
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New York Yanks
Sox
Eddie Stewart
Nelson Fox
Orestes Minoso
Eddie Robinson
Stewart
No Night Baseball Benefit Game Here
Frederick Umpires Association will not stage the fifth annual night game at Meg Curdy Field due to a $50 arc cost. An All-Stars daylight game between Maryland State and Trico League players may be considered to benefit the American Legion Christmas fund and Salvation Army baskets, with sponsors and clubs promising all-star participation if the season ends early enough.
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Maryland State
Trico
Burall and
Dorsey
Umps
Americal Legion
Salvation Army
Monocacy Motors Used Cars On Jefferson Street
Used car lot listing at Monocacy Motors offers multiple prewar and classic models. Vehicles include 1950 Ford Tudor, 1950 Dodge Club Coupe, 1949 Plymouth Club Coupe, 1948 Dodge Sedan and more. Contact numbers 1740 R and 615-17 N Market St provided for inquiries.
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Jefferson Street
Market St
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