Eddie Collins Dies In Boston
Eddie Collins a Hall of Fame second baseman and longtime Boston Red Sox official died in Boston at 63 after a months long illness. The Columbia graduate played since 1906 for Athletics and White Sox and joined Boston as vice president in 1933 aiding a 1946 pennant win. Collins born May 2 1887 in Millertown NY is remembered as one of baseballs greatest players.
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A's Beat Braves 8-3 In Florida Exhibition
Philadelphia Athletics rallied for four runs in the fourth inning to defeat the Boston Braves 8-3 in Bradenton. Sam Chapman homered in the ninth off Jim Wilson as Lou Brissie and Carl Scheib kept Boston's nine hits scattered. Other games across Florida and California featured Washington beating Chattanooga 4-2, Cleveland routing San Francisco 15-1, and New York Yankees edging Oakland 4-2 with Cliff Mapes delivering a decisive double.
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Rolfe Seeks Home Run Punch In Tiger Lineup
Detroit manager Robert Red Rolfe outlines a plan to boost power and speed for the Tigers. He cites 114 team homers last season, stresses catching and pitching upgrades, and details hopes for hitters Myron Ginsberg and Frank House to win the catching job while projecting a five including Hutchinson Trout Gray Trucks as the rotation. He notes potential role for Steve Souchock and prospect George Levechen with Toledo.
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Rolfe Sees Tigers With Needs Across Roster
Manager Rolfe says the Tigers need stronger pitching and hitting. He cites weaker catching and emphasizes the infield solid but lacking punch. He notes a hitter like Gil Hodges or catcher like Yogi Berra could push them toward the American League pennant.
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Only Five Unbeaten College Teams In 20 Years
NEA Special Correspondent Bill Roeder notes Columbia joining an elite group of schools with perfect seasons. Since 1920s, five teams achieved unblemished campaigns, all from New York metro area including Army in 43-44, Long Island in 35-36 and 38-39, NYU in 33-34, Seton Hall in 39-40 and 40-41.
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Science of betting claims by Milwaukee bettor's wife
Washington report describes Sydney Brodson and wife detailing a methodical betting approach claiming annual profits around $86,000 through reading multiple papers and predicting outcomes. Examples cited include Georgetown vs George Washington and notes on teams like Temple Notre Dame Utah DePaul Oklahoma A M Phillips Oilers St Louis Loyola. The piece also references CCNY and historic college basketball figures and teams to illustrate betting science.
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Kansas State to Meet Kentucky Five Tuesday
Kansas State faces Kentucky for the NCAA title after a 68 to 44 win over Oklahoma A and M in Western play. Coach Jack Gardner’s team, a balanced scorers group, used fierce defense and fast transitions to topple the No. 2 Oklahoma A and M, with Kentucky winning 76 to 74 over Illinois to reach the final in Minneapolis.
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Recreation Bowling League report and standings
The Frederick recreation league lists teams Jack's Service, Ox Fibre, Hershberger's, Broad Run, Fouts Works, Mercer Jones, Colonial Jewelry Co, V, F W, Kelly's Mill, Monocacy Mils, ASCO, Old Reading. Weekly matches set for Wednesday and Thursday with high games led by Gosnell and Hershberger's. Umpires Association invites members to a 8 pm meeting at Francis Scott Key Home. insurance premium payment due.
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Early Entries In County Soap Box Derby Prompt Action
A bumper crop of early registrations in the fair county Soap Box Derby prompts the sponsorship committee to act. About fifty participants are expected, with local firms urged to sponsor a car and driver by contacting race headquarters at Key Chevrolet. Committee members include Sai W. Maples Jr, Ralph Merchant, Charles Vo Mann, and Harry C. Brachey.
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Corbett Committed After Fire Probe at Westminster
The News reports Corbett was brought before Trial Magistrate Vincent A. Tubman in Westminster, with nine property allegations laid against him. He was committed to Carroll County jail to await further proceedings. Corbett was questioned about two prior fires at the Relindollar property in Taneytown, one about a year earlier and another destroying a lumber shed on July 25, last. He denies any connection to these fires.
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Taneytown Fire Suspect Held in Bridgeport
Charles Kenneth Corbett aged 21 formerly of Taneytown was taken into custody at Bridgeport Carroll county last Wednesday by Maryland state troopers held in connection with a warehouse fire belonging to the Resar Dollar Company Taneytown and its contents on Saturday night March 16. An investigation led officers to Corbett who admitted starting the fire to see some equipment in Taneytown that night. A charge of malicious burning is reported.
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Easter Fatalities Reaches Across Weekend Toll
At least 191 persons died in Easter weekend mishaps with highway accidents totaling 185 deaths through 9 p m EST Sunday. Additional fatalities from other accidents including fires and plane crashes brought the count to 56. The tally covers 6 p m Friday to midnight Sunday.
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