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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1954
Page
5
New York March 25 Baseballs broken bone derby marks two more spring training injuries. Harry Suitcase Simpson of Cleveland fractures his left arm and Matt Batts of Detroit breaks a toe, with several other players sidelined by mishaps from slides, hits, or slips. Ted Williams and Bobby Thomson suffer major injuries, while Williams may miss May action and Thomson up to three months.
Maryland lacrosse fans face a pivotal moment Saturday as Virginia hosts Maryland in a key early season showdown. The piece notes Maryland’s long title history, mentions Navy and Johns Hopkins, and highlights Virginia, Princeton and Army as contenders amid a shifting era in intercollegiate lacrosse.
Red Star reports Soviet army officers arranged marriages between two sergeants and two physical culture students to supply wives for an athletic tournament. The brides sought dissolution after the event but were denied help by the officers who pressured them. The scheme drew harsh criticism as a distraction from sports glory and a breach of Soviet law.
HIALEAH FL March 25 mid morning at the track after horses tucked away. Everett Clay for Hialeah publicity notes Abigail is not present this year but a curious odd-coated horse is. A chicken roost guards a stall and scares riders while a gray speckled horse called silver dollar Brunello is led by Walt Kelly’s handler. Argentine trainer Horatio Lura keeps neat stables and feeds oats ground to oats meal to cling to ribs. Cain Hoy stable closes with keep out signs despite official business. Turn-To’s protection is unusually strict with no access to the horse.
Walkersville Bowling Center leads in weekly stats with high game by E Kefauver at 174 and high set by P Shelton at 435. Team high game and set reach 662 and 1952. Local sponsors include Potomac Edison and Mt. Pleasant. Also notes a Derby withdrawal story and Pitt football hire.
The New York Giants depart Phoenix for the season with hopes of a return to the first division. Manager Leo Durocher shuns pennant talk but expects improvement if older pitchers return and Davey Williams stays healthy. Veterans like Larry Jansen, Sal Maglie, and Grant stars are key, as Brooklyn Milwaukee and Philadelphia loom, while the team’s spirit shines during spring workouts.
New York March 25 A 34 1 favorite Bubi Scholz undefeated German middleweight makes American debut at Madison Square Garden against Al Andrews of Superior Wisconsin in a ten round bout. Andrews first Garden appearance and first color telecast highlight broadcast by ABC NBC at 10 pm EST.
In Bradenton Florida on March 25 the Philadelphia Phillies outslugged the Milwaukee Braves 16 to 13 in an exhibition game. Del Ennis hit a homer and Stan Lopata added one as the Phils built an early lead before holding on as Milwaukee rallied. Delaware Ennis, Lopata and Drews figure prominently in the scoring. the game featured a high number of runs and loose defense typical of spring play.
A single by Sievers and Busby’s double capped a three run inning and closed the day for the Senators in a 12 to 1 loss to Chicago. Pitching notes include Lima exiting in the ninth and Swatski and Battey contributing on defense.
WEST PALM BEACH Florida March 25 Forre st Jacobs A s rookie second baseman probably is the No 1 argument against baseballs cur rent draft system Because boys like Jacobs often knock around a vast minor league farm system for years without getting a chance at the majors Commissioner Ford Frick recently named a major minor committee to revise the draft rules Jacobs for eight years a Brooklyn farmhand doesnt blame the Dodgers They have too many players He knew he was overshadowed by men like Jackie Robinson and Junior Gilliam But he does think he could have been playing in the majors for two years For three years I was on the Montreal list but I never even saw Montreal He said Brooklyn and other clubs with wide minor league holdings often Anatinbtn talent I see on one farm club roster Under the current rules only one can be lost in any one draft period They finally lost Jacobs last year I lost all hopes of getting to the majors on the Brooklyn club after they picked up Gilliam said Jacobs The draft was my only chance Each year I was on the Montreal list but the St Louis Browns took George Schmees as their No 1 pick in 51 That closed the club In 52 Pittsburgh took Elroy Face and that was all Last fall Clyde Sukeforth Pittsburgh coach gave me the impression that Pittsburgh might draft me When I heard the Pirates took Danny Lynch at Atlanta I gave I Hp Later in the day I got the good news that the A s have drafted me Manager Eddie Joost is delighted with Jacobs fielding and his hit and run possibilities He won one exhibition game with a squeeze bunt in the ninth and wrapped up another with a double down the left field foul line Jacobs at 28 thinks he could have been in the majors two years ago I had the same ability then that I have now he said
Associated Press report lists yesterday's exhibition scores from games including New York A two Boston A nine, Washington A nine, Chicago A two St Louis N two, Brooklyn N one Philadelphia N, Milwaukee A thirteen Pittsburgh N eight, Philadelphia A seven Cleveland A six, Chicago N three Cincinnati N B nine, San Antonio TL four.
Coffee Joe Wilk inson outpointed Baby Beau Jack in Newark. Johnstown bout Giovanel li versus Vinnie D Andrea cancelled.
A Q and A feature answers whether the attorney general argues cases in person before the Supreme Court, noting it happens only in cases of great importance. It lists common papal names and identifies presidents Coolidge and Roosevelt as former opponents for vice president, and explains Atlanta Grant Park's Cyclorama depicts the Battle of Atlanta.
West Palm Beach Florida reports the A's lineup leaning on four ex Yankees from the December swap. Joost as manager aims for a strong opening with Byrd, Robinson, Power, and Shantz leading a club hoping to offset knee issues and pitching variances.
Assignees William M Storm and Robert E Clapp Jr announce a public foreclosure sale on April 23, 1954 at 11 a.m. at the Frederick Court House Door for a two and one half story brick apartment house with nine garages. The property, linked to Arthur T Kreh and Adele H Kreh, spans two parcels fronting West Third Street and adjacent parcels in Frederick City, with details of prior deeds and encumbrances. A 10 percent deposit is required. balance due upon court ratification. possession details and tax costs outlined.
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