Dodgers hold four day tryout camp at McCurdy Field
The Brooklyn Dodgers announce a four day youth tryout camp at McCurdy Field from July 11 to July 14. Branch Rickey Jr states players 16 and older may report at 9 am with gloves shoes and uniforms. no fee but out of town players cover travel and living costs. Suspended war service concerns noted and refunds offered for those signed to contracts.
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Branch Rickey, Jr
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Frederick
Hustlers
Rickey
Baseball Scores and Tonight’s Schedule
Yesterday no AL games were on the slate. Today Detroit visits Washington, Cleveland plays Philadelphia, St. Louis visits New York, and Chicago faces Boston with a night game listed.
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Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
City Softball League F. 1 P. B 8 Detrick O's
Only game scheduled today features Dr Pepper at Everedy in SD notes.
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Dr. Pepper
Everedy
Standing of Theams A Pet
Wolfpack
Frederick Tailors
Fll-P.b
Detrick O's
Detrick Navy
Detrick E's
Playground League Volleyball Results Prompt Strong Showings
Washington Street maintained leadership in the City Playground League softball by beating Baker Park 8 to 1. Harmon Field also topped Baker Park 5 to 4. In volleyball, Harmon Field defeated Baker Park 23 21 with lineup stars including R Tyeryar and L Riggles.
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Baker
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May
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R Tobery
B. Sheilhorse
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H. Bartzgis
J. Dixon
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B. Miller
D. Arris
P. Wagner
D. Kline
C. Grove
P. D. Shipley
G. Rhineheart
B. Bare
R. Tyeryar
B. Wright
QO. Covell
J. Bagent
L. Riggles
F. Baer
W. Tyeryar
3. Baer
A. Wetzel
O. Covell
L. Oden Baker Park
C. Nikirk
G. Rhinehart
B. Grove
D. Shipley
Schnauffer Hospital Declared Penicillin Depot
Schnauffer Hospital in Brunswick was designated as a distribution depot for penicillin after notification on Tuesday by John M. McDonnell of the Office of Penicillin Distribution. The action designates the facility to receive and disseminate the antibiotic to area medical centers.
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Brunswick
John M. McDonnell
Office of Penicillin Distribution
Middleburg Red Sox Extend Lead With 7-5 Victory
The Middleburg Red Sox, from Carroll County, top Littlestown 7-5 to stay atop the Pennsylvania Maryland Baseball League. Middleburg surged in the first inning with over half its runs, then cooled with scoreless frames from the fourth onward. Littlestown's Harner homered in the third with two on.
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Carroll County
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Middleburg
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Frankie Sinkwich Not Playing Pro Football Next Fall
Frankie Sinkwich, Georgia star and Lions halfback, will not play pro football next fall. He received an honorable Marine discharge for health reasons and awaits Army examination while involved with the Merchant Marines. He trained at Sheepshead Bay and may return to the Merchant Marine if Army entry is denied. He is married with a one year old daughter.
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Athens
National League Yesterday's Results Highlight Shrugged
National League results recap from yesterday feature Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis and a twilight game ending late. The report notes overall outcomes with key matchups and score lines.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Monkey Drill Calisthenics in the Navy
The piece explains MONKEY DRILL as navy calisthenics done before morning chow. It notes the exercise makes you resemble a monkey, boosts health but harms morale, and describes the strenuous routine of sprinting, bending, falling, and lifting. It ends by saying you don’t feel right until after sleep, then MONKEY DRILL returns.
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Navy
Chicago O'Brien Won Millions By Betting On Horse Races
Thomas W. O'Brien parlayed bricklaying into millions by betting on horses since his youth in Chicago. He wagered up to 100000 on races, averaged 25000 daily, and claimed 250 million over 25 years. Born 1868 in St Louis, he built a betting empire from 1 to 3 odds to 1 to 20, died 1931 at Saratoga after a long illness.
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Thomas W. O’brien
Chicago O'Brien
Chicago
Tom O'Brien
Super Horse
Sir Barton
Kenilworth Park
Canada
Big Red
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Maryland
Empire City
O'Brien
Roamer
Maxey Blumenthal
O’brien
St. Louis
Gene Tunney
Jack Dempsey
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Phil Smith
Saratoga
Team Moves Into Tie For 3d Place In City Softball League
Frederick Iron and Steel Price Bros. ten pulled into a share of third by beating Derrick Officers 8 to 2 at Baker Park in the only league game. The Combine rallied with seven runs in the sixth inning, sparked by Rhoderick’s homer and Angleberger’s long ball, while Michael earned the win.
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Ivey
Murray
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Rhoderick
Angleberger
Race
Michael
DeLauter
Wisner
Mull
Wenzel
Rowe
Strailman
Detrick O's
Tarkow
Tate Te
Remembering Forgotten Men Of Baseball Bull Pong
A nostalgic look at bullpen aces in the American League led by Gordyi Maltzberger of the White Sox and Mike Ryba of the Red Sox as they bolster pennant fever. Maltzberger's 7-1 line and Ryba's 7-2 mark headline a corps including Orval Grove Bill Dietrich Thornton Lee Ed Lopat Specs Keene and others across clubs like Cleveland St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York.
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Chicago White Sox
Mike Ryba
Boston Red Sox
Maltzberger
Ryba
Orval Grove
Bill Dietrich
Thornton Lee
Ed Lopat
Jimmy Dykes
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Washington
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
White Sox
Specs Kireman
Indians
Ace Adams
New York Giants
Mel Ott
George Cester
St. Louis Browns
Les Webber
Brooklyn
Xaver Rescigno
Pittsburgh
Joe Berry
Philadelphia Athletics
Joe Heving
Athletics Win Easily From Lancaster Team
Philadelphia Athletics defeated Lancaster Red Roses 11 to 5 in an exhibition at Lancaster, Pa. 3,000 fans attended as Woody Wheaton pitched the full game for Philadelphia. The teams combined for six runs in the eighth inning. Wheaton and Parisse led the Athletics with a strong late push.
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Philadelphia
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Mills
Sierotko
Hoag Joins Tribe In Cleveland Waiver Move
Cleveland announces out fielder Myril Hoag has joined the Indians on waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Hoag, 36, a veteran of World War II, previously played for the New York Yankees and St Louis Browns. To fit the 25 man limit, pitcher Hal Kleine was optioned to Baltimore of the International League.
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New York Yankees
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Peckinpaugh
Hal Kleine
Baltimore
Col Winn Shapes the Derby Legacy Across Generations
In a June 27 sports roundup Charles Dunkley profiles Col. Matt Winn, veteran Churchill Downs power, noting his century-spanning influence on American racing, birthday milestone, and philosophy. Also reports Chet Laabs joining the Browns as a full squad member after wartime work.
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Pi—Churchill Downs
Ulysses S. Grant
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Matt Winn
Aristides
America
Col. Winn
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