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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1959
Page
3
Reports cite increased zinc in plant wastes as a cause of fish deaths along the river from Front Royal to Warren and Clarke counties. Officials dispute the amount and sources of zinc while investigations continue into the plant's effluent and its environmental impact.
Babe Ruth League will hold a registration event Monday March 30 starting at 5 p.m. Eligible players born after September 1, 1945 and before September 1, 1945 may try out. League officials note enthusiasm and call for more participation as tryouts approach.
In Miami Beach Gomes from Providence outweighed by two pounds and edged Jorgensen of Port with a split decision before a national TV audience at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Judges had 9-8, 9-7, and 9-5 scores as Gomes improves to 4 wins in 47 fights, while Jorgensen drops to 5 losses in 84. Promoter Chris Dundee hinted at a possible title bout in midsummer for Friday’s winner.
Several manufacturers announce new golf balls designed to add up to 20 yards on drives. One model features a liquid center, another uses a plastic center, and a third claims to counter others. Golf rules require balls to meet size and weight standards and pass velocity tests in a museum-based device. Meanwhile, Chicago Relays highlight Ron Delany and Don Bragg as top entrants with expected record attempts.
CLEARWATER FL A P reports the Phillies ace Robin Roberts refuses to forecast a 20 game winning season despite his 1954 comeback and a strong nine inning 5 3 win over the Washington Senators.
Orioles pitcher Billy O'Dell was treated in Miami and at Union Memorial Hospital after a back spasm diagnosed by three doctors. He underwent X rays and was prescribed diathermy and hot packs, with observation expected for at least a week. O'Dell, 26, went 20 31 with a 2.97 ERA last season.
The piece notes a spring sports lull between seasons in baseball, football, and basketball, then highlights active anticipation as coaches forecast outcomes. Grapefruit League play ends soon with regular season beginning April 9 and 10, local baseball in Maryland starts April 19 and 26, and Pimlico Laurel Bowie host early racing with Charles Town adding night races. It also mentions Babe Ruth League registration March 30 at McCurdy Field, Jack Sullivan’s AAU recognition, Vertex in Bowie’s 100000 John B. Campbell race, and Walkersville baseball practice Sunday at 1:30 p.m.
Whitey Herzog collected four hits to lead the Kansas City Athletics to a 5-2 exhibition win over the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg. The game featured early KC offense and a NY homer by Hunt.
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