New State Hatchery At Lewistown
Annapolis reports postwar plans by the State Game and Inland Fish Commission to develop forests and parks and to erect a new fish hatchery in Lewistown Frederick County. The plan totals 51900 and yields 6300 work-days, funding from a fed-state cost share and entails constructing refuge headquarters Barns and outbuildings, a dam at Marshynope Creek, and a $8000 yearly two year hatchery operation plus an $5000 land purchase and facilities.
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Kent County
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Idylwild
Carroll County
Damascus Boys Triumph Over Gaithersburg In District Final
Damascus High School boys defeated Gaithersburg 35 to 14 in the district basketball final. Damascus girls fell to Richard Montgomery 30 to 22. Damascus has won the Sportsmanship Tournament at Rockville in 1942 and again this season.
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Orioles Open Spring Training Season Today
Baltimore March 14 U M anager Tommy Thomas announced two more players Felix Mackewicz and Fred Pfeiffer are signed to the Orioles spring roster as opening preparations begin. Others remain unsigned including Lerner Burkhart Sterling Ecker Francis Skaff and Billy Dornisch with Del Jones reclassified 1 A and staying at home until called. About 20 players expected for opening day at Gilman School training base.
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Fred Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
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Sterling Ecker
Francis Skaff
Billy Dornisch
Thomas
del Jones
California
International League
Gilman School
Montgomery Rest Ordered For Eight Weeks
New York March 14 The New York Boxing Commission ordered lightweight champion Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia to take an eight week rest. The action voids his slated March 31 bout with Sammy Angott at Madison Square Garden and shifts plans to a different card featuring Juan Zurita versus Beau Jack. Three state physicians found Montgomery too tired to fight Angott who had beaten him three times in overweight bouts. The commission mandated the rest and a physical examination.
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Hollywood
Beau Jack
Augusta
Bootblack
Champin
Lemon Juice Recipe Claims Quick Rheumatic Relief
A home remedy advertises Ru-Ex Compound as a two week supply mixed with water and lemon juice to relieve rheumatic arthritis or neuritis pain. It promises dramatic results within 43 hours and offers a money back guarantee if relief is not felt, with sales through drug stores nationwide.
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Spring Training Opens With A's Boosted By Burgo Arrival
The Philadelphia A's second spring training day at McCurdy Field showed a strengthened lineup with Bill Burgo arriving in uniform. Connie Mack led batting practice as sunlit conditions and vigorous drills highlighted a promising outfield cluster with Lou Flick Woody Wheeler and Burgo. Rumors place Ray Gardner in line for an infield tryout, while competition grows for short and middle infield spots against Irv Hall Bobby Wilkins and Edgar Busch. Dick Siebert is set at first with George Kell nearly assured at third, leaving Simmons coaching but shaping as a key factor in the infield plans.
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al Simmons
Mack Seeks Local Pickups Ahead of A's Exhibition Pair
Connie Mack hints at a welcome mat at McCurdy Field for a practice game with Hustlers or local players as the Athletics prepare for a March 25 exhibition against Curtis Bay Coast Guard. Pitcher Russ Christopher reports his arm fully recovered, boosting a potential starting staff including Newsom Harris Christopher Flores and Black with several others in reserve.
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Jess Flores
Don Black
Luke Hamlin
Joe Berry
Carl Scheib
Tal Abernathy
Bert Kuczynski
Jack MecGilien
Service Men Call For Big League Baseball Continuation
The Sporting News cites a Stars and Stripes piece by Cpl. Bill McElwain urging baseball to continue despite war. GI readers prefer games to shutouts by strikes and holdouts, noting many servicemen earn less than major leaguers and urging players not to jeopardize the game.
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Sporting News Today
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Bill McElwain
McCarthy Says He's Prepared For Wartime Baseball Ahead
Atlantic City March 1914 Yankees manager Joe McCarthy vows to do his best no matter the season. He aims to keep a 25 man roster as long as possible, with players from 1943 holdovers and the farm system. The team trains in an armory, scouts absentees, and experiments on infield and pitching, ready for night games and future shifts.
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Morale and the Important Little Things
A short verse on morale defines it as a set of small acts that lift spirits. It highlights a flower, greeting, and a beer with friends as boosts, urging preservation of these friendly touches to aid the country and soldiers at the front during crisis.
Girls Club Formation Discussed at Union Bridge Meeting
Friday, March 10, the president David Dotterer called a brief meeting where members started updating project records and discussed forming a girls club. girls interested were asked to send a card to Carlton Catlin, club leader, Union Bridge. F. M. Rogers, assistant county agent, gave highlights in a farewell address before entering the Navy.
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Naval ss career club plans April 14 gathering
A local club held an evening of bingo truth and consequences and jokes after an address, with plans to reconvene on April 14. Attendees were reminded to say they saw it in The News.
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