Landis Calls Big Shots In Cards Probe
The 1936 37 St Louis Cardinals Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids farm system case fuels a fierce baseball probe led by Judge Landis. Owners and officials face questioning as factions clash over syndicate style farming and minor league control while figures like Branch Rickey and Harry S Johnson come under scrutiny amid reported efforts to constrain or expand the farm network.
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County Speedball League Set for Friday Meeting
Frederick County Speedball League plans an organizing session Friday in the U M C L Atlee Compher, president, says the meeting will set the path for the May 1 season start. Last season included Harmony Grove Myersville Plane No 4 Liberty Mt Pleasant and Ballenger with Ballenger as champions. Managers from last year should attend and new teams from Middletown or Walkersville may join, possibly forming an eight club league.
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Terrors Announce Baseball Schedule
Western Maryland College head coach Charlie Havens announced a sixteen game baseball schedule. The season opens April 13 at Hoffa Field against Boston College, with a sequence of home and away games against teams including Bloomsburg, Hopkins, Villanova, Towson, Mt. St. Mary, Washington, Ithaca, Penn State, Loyola, Frostburg, Georgetown, Mt. St. Mary, and Juniata. Intercollegiate League games form the core, with practice to begin soon.
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DeMolay to Play Hagerstown YMCA Quintet in City
It was announced Saturday evening that the DeMolay basketball team would play the Hagerstown YMCA quintet in the Symnasium in that city on Wednesday evening, March 23 at 8 o'clock.
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Science Finds Short Loud Tones Equal Longer Ones
Dr Vern Knudsen of UCLA reports experiments showing that a loud sound lasting two tenths of a second can feel as long as a lower tone heard for four tenths of a second at 40 decibels. He suggests the findings could aid new musical art with improved pitch, intensity, harmony, and form.
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Nominating event nominates incumbents for town offices
A town meeting in the Firemen's building Union Bridge Thursday evening nominated candidates for mayor and council. For mayor the nominees were John D Grabill and incumbents include Geo C Eichelberger Grover Devilbiss P B Reap Howard Myers Harry L Gernand C E Engel H V Anders Howard Gray W C Rincharl and Charles Eichelberger. The first five council nominees are incumbents.
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Charle Eichelberger
Rear-End Crash In Braddock Injures passenger
An accident Saturday evening at Old Braddock involved Robert Arnold of Burkittsville rear-ending Harry Leichert Jr. of the city. Mrs. Vincent Kepler, 47, riding in Arnold’s car, sustained the only reported injury, blamed on sudden stopping and a nose and chest impact. Corroborated by State Police Corporal W. K May, the incident saw minimal damage to both autos.
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Frederick Schools drop baseball in high schools
Frederick County principals report baseball lacks student support and is too costly for uniforms and equipment. No organized high school teams will compete against others. softball options may be offered. Track activities expand under a new setup while baseball interest wanes, amid hopes to revive the sport through local leagues and speedball conversion. Marriage licenses issued in Westminster list Harry Rheabottom with Edna Coleman and Harry Hann with Sarah Eiler, plus Pierston Bowers and Ruth Fowble.
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Harry Rheabottom
Edna Louise Coleman
Sykesville
Harry C Hann
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Union Bridge
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Ruth Fowble
Medford
Arnold to face recklessness charge in upcoming hearing
In a forthcoming hearing Arnold will be charged with reckless driving while Leichert faces a separate charge of failing to signal properly. The case centers on incidents that prompted the prosecution to allege unsafe driving and improper signaling.
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Unshaven Boston Rookie Ted Williams Seeks Big Break
Ted Williams, 19, Boston’s rookie outfielder from San Diego, keeps a full beard and aims to prove himself in majors. He turned down a scholarship to USC, joined the Red Sox after Pacific coast buzz, and hopes for regular games this year despite strong outfield competition. Williams recalls two homers in a prior league all-star game and seeks more experience before a major breakthrough.
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Western Maryland Seeks Replacements For Green Terror Booters
West ern Maryland soccer hinges on replacing ten seniors in June while freshmen gridsters train under student coaches from Prof H B Spier's physical education program Many spring sessions train future high school coaches and a large mix of players compete for spots as the baseball and football seasons begin with indoor workouts due to weather The 9-12 record and state title last fall loom as a benchmark for the 1930 squad with several potential repeaters and newcomers vying for positions
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Osly two players remain un signed as Wikes Barre reports for spring camp
Osly two players remain unsigned as Wikes Barre prepares for its spring training season. Joe Matay, Grstsacker, and Johnny Dudick are expected to report. both are unsure of their jobs. The Barons plan to use Walter Walsh at first base and Malay for trading if Walsh delivers. George Ek, Kentucky outfielder, last signed in 1937 Kitty League with 326. Trade between Chicago and Washington brings Zeke Bonura to the capital for Joe Kuhel. White Sox fail to secure Bonura contract.
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Perfume Budget Fund Set for WPA Experiment in LA
Los Angeles on March 21 reports the county board of supervisors created a $25,000 budget fund for a perfume manufacturing experiment by the WPA. It notes Lieut. Luis F. Candelaria, of the Argentine naval air service, made the first airplane crossing of the Andes in 1918.
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