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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1955

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Tigers Beat Phillies in Ninth Inning Exhibition

Detroit Tigers rallied in the ninth to edge the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 in an exhibition game at Lakeland. Al Katine scored the decisive run after reaching on a fielder's choice and advancing on an error and a Reno Bertoia single.

Lakeland Fis al Katine Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Phillies Amene Detroit Dick Marlowe Reno Bertoia Jack Phillips Bobby Morgan Philly Philadelphia Detroit Co Owens Greenwood Meyer Lopata Miller Cristante Marlowe House Wilson W—Marlowe L—Meyer

Walkersville Bowling Standings and Weekly Stats

Walkersville Bowling Center hosts the Guade Valley division standings and weekly statistics. High game by S Miller with 152, high series by E Filler with 414, and team marks of 624 and 1 787 by De Co. plus several local sponsors listed including Potomac Edison and farmer supply firms.

Walkersville Catoctin Country Club Farmer's Supply Co Pepsi Colapests Smith’s Masonry Potomac Edison Renner Motor Co May Esso Mt. Pleasant S. Miller E. Filler de Co

Birds Again Down Dodgers in Ten Inning Baseball Thriller

In Daytona Beach on March 17 Brooklyn Dodgers and Baltimore Orioles drew 4,620 fans as they battled 10 innings with Baltimore winning 5 to 4. Dodgers led 4-2 after six. Gristites tied on two runs in the seventh. Extra innings saw Woodling reach on a walk and sacrifice, leading to a crucial error off Chico Fernandez that decided the game. Lees started slowly for Brooklyn. LaSorda pitched in the 10th for Baltimore.

Athletics Tampa Fla Kansas City Chicago White Sox Billy Pierce Chicagos Bill Fischer al Brazie Bob Nieman Sox Minnie Minoso Walt Dropo Jim Brideweser Bill Wilson Chicago Ditmar Fricano McKenzie Pierce Fischer Brazie Lollar Orlando Washington Cincinnati Eddie Yost Tom Umphiett Senators Yost Joe Nunhall Umphlett Nuxhall Redlegs Dean Stone Johnny Temple Bobby Adams Umphrett Bruce Edwards Bunky Stewart Cox Acker Landrith Stone Stewart Ramos Edwards Oldis W—Stone L— Nuxhall Daytona Beach Brooklyn Dodgers Baltimore Orioles Orioles Billy Lees Dodgers Carl Furillo Duke Snider Don Hoak Gristes Pete Vosey Bob Young Cal Abrams Gil Coan Gene Woodling Tom LaSorda Hoot Evers Gus Triandos Chico Fernandez Brooklyn Baltimore Lees Labine LaSorda Campanella Alexander Ferrarese Harrison Smith Batts Harrison L—Lasorda Tucson Ariz Eddie Miksis Ted Tappe Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians Cubs Mike Garcia Miksis Tappe Cleveland Herb Score Indianapolis Hush Jones Church Fanning Garcia Score Narleck Houtteman Hegan L—Houtteman

Eight Teams Enter Gold Medal Tourney

Eight YMCA basketball teams enter the Robert Comer Memorial gold medal tournament for youths under 14. The event runs Monday through Friday with first round games including Golden Eagles vs Blue Fins and Red Devils vs Lightning Rods. Winners advance to March 26 and 28 in upper and lower brackets, with a consolation on March 29 and championship on March 31.

YMCA Robert Comer Comer Frederick Golden Eagles Blue Fins Red Devils Dolphins Blue Knights Shooting Stars Black Hawks Sangle Thomas Engle D. Zimmerman Grave Feaga M. Crum Rhoderick J. Dennis Mason Maikes B. Hofman Minnick Michael Chase Seltie B. Kennedy Cook J. Hoffman Lightning Rods Ramsburg Miller Mackley Rogers Great Fisher

All-Stars Enter Quarter Finals in Junior Tournament

Frederick All-Stars head to the quarter finals of the Magerstand Junior Basketball Tournament at 8 15 tonight in Hagerstown against the Hagerstown Police Club Juniors at the Hagerstown Armory. Led by coach Jack Griffin and guards John Thomas and Dale Ramsburg, Frederick’s quintet features Tinker Michael at center and a pair of sharpshooters, with guard duo Dick Gastley and Wayne Getsbert anchoring defense as they chase replacements. Also notes a softball league entry for Lewistown with first practice Sunday at 1 50 p m at the Lewistown school diamond and open tryouts.

Al-Stars Michael Robert Mason Ronnie Engle Dick Gastley Wayne Getsbert Frederichtomans Ronie Hartsack Sonny Blank Billy Mackley Frederick All- Stars Hub Leuistown Lewistown

United States captures three Pan American titles in Mexico City

Mildred McDowell of Tuskegee wins the women’s high jump, Bud Held v javelin record, Jack Davis takes the 110 meter hurdles, Wes Santee falters in the 1500 meters, and the U S baseball team loses to Venezuela. North Americans extend lead to 333 to 202 in unofficial standings as Juan Miranda edges Santee in a photo finish. Lou Jones, Lea, and Mashburn advance in the 400 meter dash heats with strong times.

Mexico City United States Wes Santee Kansas Argentina Mildred McDowell Tuskegee Institute Alabama A. Chudina Russia Franklin Bud Los Angeles Ron Ricardo Heber Jack Davis Santee Juan Miranda Fred Dwyer Bob McMillen U.S Venezuela Lou Jones Manhattan Lea Southern California Jesse Mashburn Oklahoma

Celtics Fall To Waynesboro In Y-Hi Semifinal Clash

Waynesboro Pa Big Dippers overwhelmed Shipley's Celtics 88 to 49 in the quarter finals of the Waynesboro Y-Hi Basketball Tournament. Frederick entry was short-handed with players out. Bo McDonald Martinsburg Pa led the Dippers in a decisive win as Harrisburg, Gettysburg and Martinsburg teams vie for the title as the tournament resumes with semi finals tonight.

Shipley Celtics Waynesboro Frederick Ronly Fue Jack Griffin Ronnie Tservar Bob Murphey Arlington Hall Va Bob McDonald Martinsburg Harusburg Quint Rich Frederick Warriors Ahey Roost Jr Moense Warriors Harrisburg i Pa Gettysburg Collegians G *F Fia Tallev Rantgahn Rier Stockman

Memorial Talley Contest Sets New Shooting Record

Jim Filby won the Marion Talley Memorial foul shooting contest at the YMCA with 23 of 25 in both qualifying and finals. Bob Moss was second with 24 in a shoot-off, Charley Keller Jr. third with 21, and 13 of 40 finalists qualified, with several scoring 20 or more. The event ages range from 14 to high school, and 15 scores in 25 shots were required to qualify.

Jim Filby YMCA Filby Eugene Rinehart Hang Rovin Bob Moss Thas Charley Keller Jr Moss Keller Kiracoffe Boxlex Is Vanos Ib Crutchley Meienant Ih Godsey I Baker Shade Diaon A Martz Kansas City San Francisco Dens Jerry Mullen Champon la Salle Iowa Phil Woolper Mullen Oregon State Segimet Colorado

Sunbury Declared Eligible For Piedmont League Franchise

Sunbury Pennsylvania moves toward joining the Piedmont League as a replacement for Colonial Heights Petersburg. Directors report majority support from teams including Norfolk Portsmouth Lancaster Lynchburg and York, with Hagerstown not yet reached. Sale terms include a $2,300 guarantee and a transfer agreement with Movers, who ran the franchise for 28 years and reported a loss of about 40,000 last season. A meeting with Sunbury representatives is planned next week to finalize arrangements and a new 1955 schedule.

Petersbergia Sunbury Colonial Heights Petersourc Piedmont Ben Campbell Eurenu Campbell Hagerstown Pennsylvania York Lancaster Newport News Portsmouth Lynchburg Norfolk Mooers National Assn Mooers Tomight Colonial Heights-Petersburg Leave John Lawrence Joep Earl Harper Frank G. Lawrence Jack Lewis Frank Spair Paul Campbell Jay Maness R. K. Edwards Piedmont Anal

Riot At Montreal Forum Forces Intermission Halting Game

Montreal March 17 spectators rioted after Maurice Richard suspension as Detroit led 4 1. Police fired shots to deter the mob while Fire Chief Pare halted the match for public safety. Clarence Campbell arrived amid threats and was pelted with objects as he exited with no serious injuries reported.

Montreal Montreal Forum Maurice Richard Dumbs Tim Detroi NHL Clarence Campbell Campbell Hrovek

Bosox Aim for Strong Outfield Ahead of Ted Williams

Sarasota reports Boston Red Sox expect a solid outfield this season with or without Ted Williams. Manager Mike Higgins says Williams decision is his own, while noting his own plans for an outfield without him. Higgins stresses the club may feature notable pitching depth this spring.

Sarasota Fla Boston Red Sox Ted Williams Red Sox Williams Mike Pinky) Higgins Ted Migsms Boston Higgins Red Sos

NFL And Canadians End Patched Peace

Philadelphia report says the National Football League and the Canadian League remain adversaries in their player raid dispute. NFL Commissioner Bert Bell claims the scramble for talent is every man for himself as raiders move players north, noting the Canadian League cannot control its teams. If war is desired, Bell warns, they will get it.

Philadelphia National Football League NFL Bert Bell Bell Gil Mains Tom Dublingki Detroit Lions Don King Cleveland Browns

Health Center League Mixed Teams Division Latest Results

Indians beat Dodgers 3 1 Browns 2 Orioles 2 in mixed teams play. Weekly standings show Indians Dodgers Browns Orioles leading. women high score is Cannon with 319, men high is Cramer 137 and 370. Basketball results noted from yesterday’s AP NIT semifinals Daston 79 Francis Pa 73 in overtime.

Health Center League Indians Dodgers Browns Orioles T Cannon Iif C. Cramer Associated Press Daston Francis Pa Ruquesne Cinepinan

Junior Tourney In Benson Gymnasium Opens

The 25th Annual Junior American Tecion basketball tournament begins Monday at Benson Gymnasium with St. John's School meeting host Maryland State School in the scholastic division. Ten divisions compete this year across scholastic and interclub levels. Inter-club entrants include YMCA Yearlings and Optimist Boys Club. The Yearlings are Frederick Junior High School players who did not make varsity. Chairman Minor Simpson said entries may be filed until 6 pm Monday.

Benson Gymnasium St. John’s Quint Maryland YMCA Frederick Junior High School Minor Simpson

Dodgers Trade Palica to Orioles for Keller Sale

In Vero Beach Florida the Brooklyn Dodgers sold pitcher Erv Palica, 27, to the Baltimore Orioles for cash and first baseman Frank Keller who will join Brooklyn's St Paul Farm Club. Palica debuted with the Dodgers in 1945 and had his best season in 1950 with 13 wins and eight losses.

Vero Beach Fla Brooklyn Dodgers Erv Palica Mehthander Baltimore Frank Keller Brooklyn St. Paul Palica Dodgers California Dodger Brooks Preacher Bee Bille Beltimore Ree Wer

Exhibition Baseball Scores and Matches Today

Cincinnati faces Boston in an N E series while Milwaukee meets Pittsburgh New York opposes Cleveland Philadelphia battles Detroit St Louis plays Chicago Washington takes on Baltimore New York meets Kansas City Chicago faces Cleveland Yesterday results Boston over Milwaukee 8 5 Kansas City over Chicago 2 8 Cleveland over New York 7 St Louis over Detroit 4 Philadelphia defeats Baltimore 3 Brooklyn beats Cincinnati 4 Cincinnati 4 Chicago 2 DUKES WIN NEW YORK Dayton stuns St Francis in OT before Duquesne routs Cincinnati 65 31 Ten roe 10 ro<ul>

Associated Press Cincinnata Boston Milwaukee Pittsburgh New York Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Chicago Washington Baltimore Kansas City DUKES Tan Tayarines Dayton St. Francs Duquesne Cincinnati St. Francis

Yankees Pitcher Casey Steinel Faces Team Shakeup

The New York Yankees veteran Casey Steinel admits frustration over pitching staff uncertainty after Allen Reynolds departure. He lists only Whitey Ford and Bob Grim as dependable starters, with Bob Turley emerging as a potential fourth. Steinel seeks a sleeper to fill the rotation as spring camp proceeds in St Petersburg.

Gayle Talbot T. Petersburg Fla Casey Steinel New ‘York Yankees Casey Case Cleveland Allie Reynolds Reynolds Whitey Ford Bob Grim Bob Turley Ed Lopat

Coach eyes depth to find fourth pitcher for rotation

A coach stresses evaluating every pitcher to find a capable fourth arm while keeping exhibitions in perspective. He aims to give each pitcher a chance to prove value and hopes to avoid mistakes as he searches for a sleeper player.

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