Stengel Talks Of Yankees Prospects
The report outlines Casey Stengel's early 1949 Yankee outlook with DiMaggio's uncertain health, potential for a comeback, and strong pitching depth. It notes Stengel’s praise for outfield strength led by Keller Henrich and Bauer, plus the infield lineup anchored by Berra Rizzuto and Rizzuto.
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DiMaggio
Yankees
Joe
DiMag
Bistaggio
Casey Stengel
Casey
Charley Keller
Tommy Henrich
Spec Shea
Vic Raschi
Bob Porterfield
Fred Sanford
Ed Lapat
Tommy Byrne
Joe Page
Sanford
St. Louis Browns
Yankee
Yogi
Berra
Gus Niarhos
Ralph Houk
Charley Silvers
Babe Young
George Stirnweiss
Phil Rizzuto
Bobby Brown
Bill Johnson
Damascus Staves Off Attack Captures Western Shore Class D Title
Damascus narrowly defeated Clarksville 34 to 32 in a state Class D semifinal at Laurel’s Gymnasium to claim Western Shore honors. King and Barber sparked a late rally as Damascus withstood Clarksville’s fourth quarter surge, freezing the ball in the final seconds to secure the win.
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Damascus
Clarksville
Howard County
Neutral Laurel
Western Shore
Westerm
Montgomery
Rogers
Ortell
Baker
Ortel
Pickett
Gillman
Isaac
BEL Damascus
G. F
Barber
Mullinix
King
Burdette
Bellison
I J. Watkins
Paul and Minton
Timor—Shaw
Warfield
Pari Mutuel Referendum Bill Passed By House
A referendum bill on legalizing pari mutuel betting in Frederick County passed the House of Delegates. Delaware delegate Ramsburg opposed the measure as it moves to the Senate for possible wording corrections. The referendum would be held next year. Other items note a birthday party at Harry L Beall's home and unrelated reports on underground mine safety and a tiger beetle study.
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Frederick County
House of Delegates
Annapolis
Jacob R. Ramsburg
Associated Press
State Senate
Senate
Harry L. Beall
Yellow Springs
Willie May Beall
Robert Welty
Lena Penn
George L. Smith
Lewis Shoemaker
Oscar Ledford
Eugene Reid
Emma June Pi
Colts Six Game Home Schedule Released
Baltimore Colts president and GM Walter Driskill announced a six game home slate for the All-America Football Conference team. Open the season September 25 at Cleveland, then travel until October 18 to face the New York Brooklyn combination, with home dates including October 16, 23, November 6, 20 and 27 against New York Brooklyn Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Buffalo.
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Baltimore
Walter Driskill
Baltimore Colts
Cleveland Browns
Colts
Cleveland
Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Buffalo
Entry Blanks Open For 1949 Soap Box Derby
Frederick News and Post and Key Chevrolet announce entry blanks are available at 106 East Patrick Street. Derby director Dick Shoemaker urges last year’s racers and new builders to submit forms with a guardian present. New rules require hand tool construction and updated measurements, with faster entries expected. sponsorship details to be announced by Charles W. Main and committee within the week.
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Frederick News and Post
Chevrolet Sales Co
East Patrick Street
Dick Shoemaker
Chamber of Commercee
Shoemaker
Derby
Charles W. Main
Careless Handling Ruins Many Athletes
Washington march 15 a surgeon warns careless handling of knee injuries ruins potential college athletes. Dr Allen F Voshell of Maryland urges schools and freshmen coaches to take knee injuries seriously until proven otherwise and to exclude unfit players from competition. He explains how semilunar cartilages can be torn and sometimes require surgery to restore function, while not all injuries need operation.
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Washington
American College of Surgeons
Allen F. Voshell
University of Maryland
Bowling Green Becomes Night's Title Favorite in NIT
Bowling Green of Ohio rose to favored status in the National Invitation Tournament after a decisive 80 to 61 win over St Louis University. San Francisco awaits in the semifinals as Loyola Chicago meets Bradley in the other opener.
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New York
Bowling Green
Ohio
San Francisco
Madison Square Garden
Loyola of Chicago
Bradley University
St. Louis University
Ed Mickey
St. Louis
Billikens
Wil
Hickey
Ted
Ed Macauley
Macauley
Falcons
Chuck Share
Share
John Payak
Eli Joyce
Cone
Bob Long
Adolph Rupp
Kentucky Wildcats
Cats
Fatcons
Loyola-Bradley
Loyola
Kentucky
Chicagoans
Cards Wallop Yankees in 8-1 Exhibition Win
St Louis beat New York 8-1 in a spring training game in St Petersburg after three straight losses. Mallette relieved Reynolds, allowing three runs. Hiller, Munger, Staley and Reeder held the Yankees to five hits as the Cards surged with a five run fifth inning.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Allie Reynolds
Mal Mallette
Reynolds
Yankees
George Munger
Gerald Staley
Bill Reeder
Tommy Henrich
Joe Collins
Jerry Coleman
Munger
New York
St. Louis
Oo Hiller
Mallette
Hinrichs
Silvera
Staley
Reeder
Garagiola
Rally Beats Pirates in Chicago Exhibition Thriller
The Chicago White Sox edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 as an eighth inning rally broke a tie. Dave Philley homered, with Fred Hancock and Steve Souchock adding key hits and Gerry Scala drawing a walk to fuel the decisive two runs.
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Pirates
Pasadens
Calif
Chicago White Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Sox
Bob Muncrief
CU Chambers
Hal Gregg
Dave Philley
Fred Hancock
Steve Souchock
Gerry Scala
Williams Bout Postponed to April 1 After Injury
New York report says light weight champion Ike Williams sprained his right shoulder and his Friday bout with Kid Gavilan is postponed to April 1. Williams trained in Pompton Lakes New Jersey and will undergo heat treatment for days. The 20th Century Sporting Club seeks a substitute show to avoid canceling the Garden date. tickets worth about 50000 already sold will be honored for the new date.
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New York
Ike Williams
Kid Gavilan
Trenton
N. J
Madison Square Garden
Doug Ratford
Pompton Lakes
William Betz
Wiliams
Williams
Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Harry Markson
Gavilan
S. C
Ray Robinson
Ike
the Kid
Moose Antlers To Play In Two Tournaments
Frederick Moose Antlers cagers are booked in two invitational tournaments and assured a playoff spot in the Eastern States League. They were edged by Emmitsburg Royals in Waynesboro in the sudden death round, despite Dick Vaughan’s late standout shot. The Antlers will compete in the Hagerstown Gold Medal Tournament in Hub City Armory from March 27 to April 4 and close their Southern Division schedule in Alexandria, Virginia, with two clubs tied for division leadership. both advance to the inter-division finals for the league title.
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Frederick Moose Antlers
Antlers
Waynesboro
Emmitsburg Royals
Pete Clark
Vaughan
Moose
Mgr
Ed Albaugh
Hagerstown
Hub City
Alexandria
Amvets Jr Couristers Practice Call Issued
Coach Arch Whisner of the Amvets Junior basketball team issued practice calls for today and tomorrow at 4:45 on the Frederick High School floor. Eligible young players are invited to attend as part of State Amvets tournament preparation for national recognition.
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Arch Whisner
Amvets
Frederick High School
Amvet Juniors Invite Non-Signed Players to Sunday Session
Experienced youths not yet in the Amvet Juniors are invited to attend a Sunday session at 3 p m. The Frederick Amvets will field a junior squad in the Maryland tournament at Cumberland, facing the winner of the Frostburg Cumberland match. Wisner adjusted junior age eligibility, lowering the max so players who turn 11 on or after March 28 qualify. Maryland state victors advance to Amvets National play in Washington.
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Amvet
Frederick Amvets
Maryland
Cumberland
Frostburg
Wisner
Amvers
Washington
Ousted Players Suit Before Court Over Injunctions
Organized baseball argued that injunctions to restore suspended players cannot be issued without the appearance of A B Chandler commissioner of baseball. Chandler is labeled an indispensable party though not served. Attorney Mark F Hughes asserts service rules apply to corporations, not individuals, in a $2 500 000 suit by former Cardinals pitchers.
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New York
A. B. Chandler
Chandler
Mark F. Hughes
Hughes
John L. Flynn
St. Louis Cardinal
Baseball
Judge weighs show cause orders over ex-players returns
A two hour hearing before Federal Judge Edward A. Conger considered reinstate ment of Max Lanier and Fred Martin, former St. Louis pitchers, and pending subs. The judge set briefs due by next Tuesday and a decision within 24 hours after the case ends. A separate hearing for Danny Gardella, ex Giants outfielder seeking 300000, was adjourned to March 23 at 11 a.m.
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Chandler
Edward A. Conger
Max Lanier
Fred Martin
St. Louis
Danny Gardella
New York Giants
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Amvets Jr. Couristers
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East South St
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Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
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