Few Batters Have No Weak Points Says Ace Coach
Wid Matthews, longtime baseball troubleshooter, argues only Cobb and Ruth have no weaknesses. He cites hitting control, the strike zone, and the pitch as keys, noting many slumps stem from overcoaching and errors in technique. Matthews recalls Hank Sauer and Branch Rickey methods shaping hitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA
Mesa, Ariz
Wid Curry Matthews
Cubs
Chicago Nationals
Ty Cobb
Babe Ruth
Billy Herman
Bland
Dodgers
Eddie Foster
Lou Novikoff
Joe DiMaggio
Matthews
Bruins
Hank Sauer
Sauer
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Wid Matthews
Hagerstown tops Frederick in state tourney game
Hagerstown High School defeated Frederick Cadets 44 to 28 to eliminate them from the State Class A Basketball Tournament in Frederick. Ward and Hammond fouled out late, while Frederick’s 1 3-1 zone was abandoned after Hagerstown pulled away with outside shots. A preliminary game saw Frederick Junior High beat Elm Street School 49-25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Frederick
Hub City
Cumberland
Allegany High
Allegany-Garrett
Wicomico
Salisbury
Cambridge
Sykesville
Ellicott City
Howard County
Ward
Hammond
Frederick Junior High
Elm Street
Q Haverstown
Cutshaw
Seudecs
Ngelbercer
Mullican
Albauch
Clem
J. Fraser
Bob Whitmore
Maryland State School For the Deafs
Leitch
Spencer
Frederick Silents
South Potomac Street
Im.s. S
Wagner
Kells
Crites
Ay Stafford
South Potomac
Lockbaum
Weagly Biggs
Twigg
Sehick
Rudisill
M.S
Potomac
W. R. Parkins
Kanode
Stanley
Lincoln Boys Fall to Winchester in Close Finish
Lincoln High School boys team lost a tight game to Winchester, narrowing the chase for a league title. The report mentions Marines using planes and various transports, plus a 1603 camel operation in North Africa, reflecting scattered historical notes alongside the game summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
teAcent
Aper
North Africa
Dark Horse Entries Are Tourney Finalists
Roanoke College of Salem Virginia and Baltimore University reached the Mason-Dixon final. Roanoke upset Loyola of Baltimore 60 to 53 as Jim Brittan led with 17 points and Paul Cap added 14. Baltimore U edged American University 31 to 30 in the other semifinal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Roanoke College of
Salem
Baltimore University
Roanoke
Loyola of Baltimore
Baltimore U
American University
Loyola
Maroons
Greyhounds
Jim Brittan
Paul Cap
Joel Hittleman
Ed Kowalewski
Nap Doherty
Inter Church Bowling League Latest Results
The Inter Church Bowling League results show Baptist and Mid. Ref. leading in several matches. Individual highs include G Ausherman of Church of the Brethren with 148 and Gardner of Calvary Methodist with 355. High team scores list Baptist as dominating with 584 and 1 637 turnout.
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Baptist
Mid
Plegsant
Evan
Calvary
Ch. Breth
Mid. Luth
Grace
Buckerstown
Doubs
G. Ausherman
Church of the Brethren
Gardner ‘Calvary Methodist
Cams
Ane TL. Pet
Mt. Pleasant
Reformed
Evan. Reformed RS
Lutheran
Buckeystown
Calvary Meth
Grace Reformed
Brethren
L. Peti
Urbana Meth
St. Dehn's
R. C
Fred
Brethren Uv
Patternmakers and Molders Lead In Latest Results
In the latest results from Wollensberger Coliseum, Patternmakers claim wins over Cleaners and Assemblers with key figures showing top individual scores. Molders and Machinists also posted strong showings, while offices and legions posted mixed results in the weekly matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcifiste
Volders
Seawon
BSS
Wollensberger
Meidersweg
Cleaners Co
eChaver
Colweums
Boxing Probe Is Suggested by Federal Grand Jury
NEW YORK March 7 A Federal grand jury branded boxing a monopoly and urged the Attorney General to consider civil anti trust action to end restraints of trade in promotion and broadcasting. The IBC and major promoters, including plans for Jersey Joe Walcott versus Ezzard Charles, loom as potential targets amid a million-dollar broadcast setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Bondy
Danny Gardella
National Football League
International Boxing Club
St. Louis
Harry Markson
IBC
Jim Norris
Jersey Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Norris
Philadelphia
Columbia Broadcasting System
A Beer Company
Pabst
Midison Square Garden
American Broadcasting Company
National Broadcasting Company
Razor Blade Company
Gillette
Grand Jury
Local Marksmen Bow To Hagerstown Team
Frederick Riffe and Pistol Club hosts Waynesboro shooters in Tri-City League at Frederick Armory. Last week Frederick lost to Hagerstown No. 1, the Little Heiskell Wasps, 1091 to 1067 as Wasps used a four-man rifle team. Tri-City sums use eight-man squads with top four counting. Scores show Shockey 288, Suffecant 270, Stewart 283, Dilworth 265 for Hagerstown, and Simpson 275, Painter 267, Main 261, Evans 264 for Frederick with several others close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Riffe and Pistol Club
Waynesboro
Frederick Armory
Frederick
Hagerstown
Little Heiskell Wasps
Tri-City
Hagerst'n No
St. Tt
Shockey
Stewart
Dilworth
Fred
Maryland dominant in Southern Conference wrestling meet
Maryland's favored grapplers clinched the team title at the Southern Conference Wrestling tournament in Lexington Virginia with a guaranteed 34 points even if they lose all finals. Upset occurred in 123 pound class as Dick Crowley suffered defeat to Howie Davis from Washington and Lee despite an injured knee and hand. Maryland's Fischer brothers Bob and Ernie dominated the day with five victories across 157 and 167 pound classes, Bob with a win and a fall, Ernie with two pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Maryland
Dick Crowley
Washington
Lee
Howie Davis
Fischer Brothers
Bob
Ernie
Blue Ridge Bowling League Night Outcomes and Matches
Damask teams collide as Moose, Coliseum and Snow White clash with warns of postponed roll-off. Tonight Damascus faces Snow White while Sherwood Feeds meets Coliseum. Sunday card lists Moose Pic 3 week and high team game scores with Runny Powell’s 427 line and 165 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose
Damascus
Coliseum
Snow White
Legion
Sherwood
O K
Lemion
Snow White Geil
Fragmentary 1910s text hints at a medical inquiry scene
A perplexing passage shows an inquiring woman and a self-identified surgeon speaking about a uniform tied to an officer’s death. The dialogue is garbled, with several misspellings and unclear references, suggesting OCR damage from a historical page.
Triple Header Set Tonight
New York March 7 seeded favorites watch as a National Invitation Tournament triple header unfolds at Madison Square Garden. Western Kentucky and Louisville lead a Kentucky contingent with Seton Hall LaSalle Dayton and NYU in early rounds. byes awarded to Duquesne St Louis St Bonaventure and St John’s. The winner earns a March 29 Olympic trials berth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tomorow
Madison Square Garden
Blue Grass
Kentucky
Seton Hall
LaSalle
Dayton
New York University
Duquesne
St. Louis
St. Bonaventure
St. John’s
Seattle
Holy Cross
St . Bonaventure
St Louis
Dayton-Nyu
Walkersville Teams Rally To Twin Victories On Glade Court
Walkersville High School posted twin wins in a Friday night doubleheader on the Glade court. The girls varsity cruised past the Alumni 26 to 9 to finish undefeated and county champions, while the boys varsity defeated the Alumni 36 to 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkersville High School
Glade Court
Glade
Walkersville
Walkersville Bowling League Officials and Scores
Walkersville bowling standings show Allis-Chalmers leading with 2 points, Nicholson's Grocery and Civitan tied at 2 and 1 respectively, Walker Motor and Ensor's Grocery around 3 and 2, 7-Up and Medical Co. near 1, G. V Mill posting high individual totals with 150 game and 399 series, and G. V Mill again pacing high team marks at 609 and 1797.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis-Chalmers
Nicholson's Grocery
AL & P
Civitan
Walker Motor
Ensor’s Grocery
Medical Co
G. V
Smith's Grocery
New Midway
Hamilton's
B. Fogle
V. Mill
G. V. Mill
G. Vv. Mill
Ensor's Grocery
Hamilton’s
Smith's Groc
New Midway Iw Merical Co
Na&p
Allis-Chalmers Io Civitan
Go South For Biggest Bass By AL McCLANE
Fishing Editor notes the deepest southern waters yield the largest black bass. Florida Georgia Alabama and Tennessee dominate results from the Field & Stream National Fishing Contest with over 60 percent of prize winners from the deep south and many top catches aided by long warm seasons and new lakes in Tennessee and nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL McClane
Florida
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
America
Te Bait
Haif
Asaaith Mare
Halber Reservoir
Rickey Gets Credit For Deal In Pirates Pollet Garagiola Trade
San Bernardino report notes Branch Rickey engineered a major Pirates trade sending Clif Chambers and Wally Westlake to St Louis in return for Pollet Wilks and Garagiola plus Bill Howerton and Dick Cole. Meyer praises Garagiola and Pollet, likening potential to Berra and Dyer's praise. The piece also cites Wilks as a top reliever and recalls McCullough’s strong bat, with Rickey’s Cardinals link highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Grayson
NEA
San Bernardino
Calif
Bill Meyer
Branch Rickey
Pirates
Pollet
Wilks
Garagiola
Cardinals
Bill Howerton
Dick Cole
Hollywood
Pittsburgh
Clif Chambers
Wally Westlake
Chambers
Buccaneer
Westlake
Joe Garagiola
Rockey Marciano
Lee Savold
Garagiola Meyer
Corsairs
Deland
Fla
Yogi Berra
St. Louis
Chuck Stubbs
Red Sox
White Sox
Chicago
St. Louis Nationals
Red Birds
Boston Americans
Eddie Dyer
Meyer
Knoxville
Sportsman's Park
Mahatma
Clyde McCullough
Roy Campanella
Rickey
Mississippi
Groat Ties 31 Point Tournament Regulation Record
Dick Groat and a West Virginia center each score 31 in a regulation tournament game. Workman fouled out after three fouls in the first four minutes, hampering WVU. The report also notes reptiles regulate body temperature by environment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane Damme Deke
Dick Groat
West Virginia
Mark Workman
Workman
N. C. State and Duke Reach Southern Conf Finals
Raleigh March 7 North Carolina State and Duke advanced to the Southern Conference tournament finals for the third straight year. State aiming for a sixth consecutive title extended its streak to 17 tournament victories with a dominant semifinal showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N.C
North Carolina State
Duke
State
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FHS
Lincoln Boys
Winchester
Lanceln High School
Carrovi
Dupons
Posey
Riunner
William Delauder
Dark Horse
Inter Church Bowling League
Wastier
Aza. Fish Iam
Xstayn Methodist
S. Rowling
Blue Ridge Bowling League
Amér Ncan Legional Moose
Pic
Amencan Legion
Freder the Moose
Frederck
Raney's Coliseum
Snow White Grill
Fredericks
Ree Center
Damateuc
Aesperia
M. E. Craver
G. Craver
S. Cramer
M. Eaves
B. Saylor
P. Layman
H. Trout
S. Young
P. Powell
S. Stover
D. Eaves
N. LeGore
D. Strine
D. Smith
P. Smith
G . L. Bell
G . D. Roderick
Maxine Murray
Kottler
Doris Baker
Wachter
Etzler
Arcade Bowling League
Pet
Jack's
Ceresville
Brown
Falk's Grocery
May's
Texaco
Ebert's
I Farmers Co
Ace Harper
May's Grocery
May’s ‘Grocery
Jack's Feed
Ideal Garage
Stop Bros
N Farmall
Mont. Co
Staley’s Grocery
Price Elec. Co
Church Hill
Coca-Cola O
High Rock
Coca-Cola
Staley Grocery
Price
Elec. Co
Mike Mulcahey
Harry Hamilton
Staler’s Grocery
Walkersville Bowling League
Stover
Favorite. Co
Gilbert
Flanigan
Keeney
Trinuer
Schudt
Harbaugh
Varsity
Barrick
Dot
MSSD
Reine Wiel
Kercurky
Kin
Indiana
ARK
Gull
Xree
George Washington
Lop
Meee
NSEA
N. C. State
Ike Walton” Boots
Martin
Shipley’s Sport Store
Market St
Ritchie Associates Finance Corporation
S. Market St
Bach
Clinton
Daniel Poole Jefferson
Olga
Markell & Ford
South Carroll ST
R. P.m
Storm& Shipley
Rosy Susner Market & Second
Market Street
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