Newsreels Capture A s Training Here in War Era Show
Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics stage a public relations blitz at McCurdy Field with newsreels of spring training shot for military and civilian audiences. Mayor Gittinger and Chief Bender attend the high school event as camps from Camp Ritchie to Fort Meade plan appearances. April 5 half holiday proclaimed for A s Yankees game. A team to Wilmington for a Sunday game and B team vs Curtis Bay Coast Guard at McCurdy.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Camp Detrick
Mack
Frank Juliano
New York City
Connie
McCurdy Field
A’s
Suirtsleeves
Hugh V. Gittinger
Chief Bender
Lena” Blackburne
Meade
Ten Gelock
Fort George G Meade
Baltimore Orioles
Clark Griffith
Athletics Senators
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Doughbors
Robert Moses
Lefty” Grove
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Red Sox
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Philadelphia
Grove
Ritchie
Gittinger
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Philadelphia Blue Jays
Wilmington
Curtis Bay Coast Guard
Softball Meeting To Be Held This Evening
A meeting of softball players interested in playing with the Frederick Tailoring Co. team is set for eight o clock tonight in the factory recreation room on East Fourth Street. A company team will enter the City Softball League. uniforms will be measured at the session and players unable to attend should notify Frank James or Alan Sagner. Attending players include Tony Wagner Bearcat Fox Bill Lyerly N Esterly Ralph Orrison Donald Hahn Arthur Hargett Kim Linton Ed Albaugh Howard Falconer Arthur Rickell Allan Wagner Frank James Marion Carmack Monroe Gaither Guy Strailman Don Wagner Frank Garrett Harry Hart and Charles Strumwalter.
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East Fourth Street
Alan Sagner
Sagner
Frank James
Tony Wagner
Bearcat’ Fox
Bill Lyerly
N. Esterly
Ralph Orrison
Donald Hahn
Arthur Hargett
Kim Linton
Ed Albaugh
Howard Falconer
Arthur Rickell
Allan Wagner
Marion Carmack
Monroe Gaither
Guy Strailman
Don Wagner
Frank Garrett
Harry Hart
Charles Strumwalter
Football Injuries Ruin Baseball Prospects Says Grayson
NEA Sports Editor Harry Grayson argues football injuries ruin many promising baseball players. He cites Steve Filipowicz of Fordham, sidelined by an elbow nerve injury, fearing recurrence as he pursues an outfield role with the Giants. Grayson notes other dual-sport stars and cites Ken Strong as a rare exception, while detailing how football often undermines baseball careers.
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NEA
New York
Steve Filipowicz
Giants
Lakewood
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Fordham
Flip
Chicago
Navy
Georgia
Youngter
Christy Mathewson
Eric Tipton
George Halas
Frank Frisch
Charley Dressen
Mickey Cochrane
Ken Strang
Ray Mack
Indians
George Stirnweiss
Yankees
Joe Gordon
Strong
Ken Strong
Jack Coffey
Ram
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Snuffy Stirnweiss
Bronx
Fordham Prep
Cincinnati Reds drill through long spring training in Bloomington
Cincinnati Reds under Bill McKechnie conduct a five hour morning drill at Indiana University field house in Bloomington Indiana. The manager emphasizes versatility in infield and outfield positions and vows more practice hours to maintain quality. Players noted include Aleno Moore Williams Mesner Clay Tipton Crabtree and others with 1-A and 4-F classifications. McCormick set for spring drills as pre induction exams loom for some veterans.
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Bloomington
Ind
Cincinnati Reds
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati
McKechnie
St. Louis Cardinals
Indiana University
Chuck Aleno
Herbie Moore
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Association
Woody Williams
Reds
Steve Mesner
Daii Clay
Eric Tipton
Estell Crabtree
Max Marshall
Randolphs
Iowa
Gee Walker
Tony Criscola
Toledo
Uncle Sam
Frank McCormick
Peterson's Ointment Fame Attracts Nationwide Use
A Buffalo druggist two generations ago created Peterson's Ointment to ease itching and smarting from piles. The cooling soothing astringent relief earned wide popularity and became a household favorite. Available in 35¢ box or 60¢ tube with applicator, money back if not delighted.
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Buffalo
Peterson
Rookie prospects highlight Indy visit with Harrington and Fausett
The report notes a Friday physical in Indianapolis and spotlights 1-A second baseman Van Harrington of Syracuse as the IL’s 52 stolen base leader last season. It also features Buck Fausett, 36, player manager of Little Rock, who posted a .362 batting average in the Southern Association.
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Indianapolis
Eddie Miller
van Harrington
Syracuse
Buck Fausett
Little Rock
Ark
Basketball Rules Change by Committee in New Policy
New York March 28 The National Basketball Committee moved to eliminate goaltending by forbidding defensive players from touching the ball on its downward flight toward the basket. The change follows requests from college coaches to curb use of excessively tall players to bat shots away, with penalties described as restricting their play.
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New York
National Basketball Committee
Vander Meer Among 200 in NL War Roster Shifts
The National League lists 200 players on major league rosters amid service, with Johnny Vander Meer rated No 200 at Sampson Naval Training Station. The piece notes wartime impact on baseball, comments on Vander Meer’s career, and briefly covers three rule changes allowing more fouls, unlimited reentries, and immediate stoppage for injuries.
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Whitney Martin
New York
National League
Fotal
Johnny Vander Meer
Sampson
N. Y
Naval Training Station
Vander Meer
Johnny
Warren Giles
Reds
Giles
McCurdy Field Laid Out Wrong in Baltimore Exhibition
Baltimore sports editor Rodger H. Pippen reviews an Orioles vs Athletics exhibition at McCurdy Field. He notes poor design of the park with home plate facing harsh sun, a crowd of about 2,500, traffic chaos, and Orioles losing 3 to 1. Stan Benjamin made a notable diving catch in glare.
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Rodger H. Pippen
Baltimore News-Post
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Athletics
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Connie Mack
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Chamber of Commerce
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Stan Benjamin
Walkersville 4-H Defeats Ballenger in Tourney Opener
Walkersville 4-H Club defeated Ballenger 4-H 35 to 26 in the first round of the American Legion Independent Class Basketball Tournament at Parkway School Court yesterday afternoon. This was Ballenger’s first appearance in a Legion sponsored event. Walkersville faces Fredericks M C A this afternoon in the second round at Parkway School.
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Parkway School
Walkersville 4
Walkersville
Public Sale to Discontinue Farming at Manchester Farm
The undersigned will sell on the Manchester Farm 132 miles south of Frederick on New Design Road Thursday March 30 1944 at 10 am. Items include 37 head of cattle 32 head are milk cows Holsteins and Guernseys 3 fresh 3 heifers 2 Holstein calves and head horses and colts with three good leaders and the rest farm broke.
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Manchester
Frederick
New Design
Sale Register March 30 to April 7 Listings
Sale register entries list names and locations with dates from March 30 to April 7. Individuals include Norman Smith near Art Pleasant, Roy G Putman south of Frederick, Pau Ahatt between Middletown and Jefferson, Mrs Anna Walt at Point of Rocks, Ciroy Whitmore east of Lewistown, Maurice Blank Shookstown, Curtis Kane Wolfsville, J M W Statety near Woodsboro, Can Stine Ballenger road near Frederick, Kiauman Brewster near Catactin Furnace, O T Davis east of Mt Airy, Fertha Delawter Mt Pleasant, Roy Warner west of Lisbon, William Poole east of Frederick, Harry Roderick Urbana Thrus ton road.
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Norman €. Smith
Art. Pleasant
Roy G
Putman
Woodsboro
G. F
Can) Stine
Ballenger Road
Frederick
Kiauman
Batlenger Squad Maintains Constant Threat
Batlenger led the game with eight field goals as the squad pressed the defense. The high scorer showcased his scoring touch and kept opponents on edge throughout the contest.
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Batlenger
Walkersville Maintains Lead Behind Wachter Scoring
Walkersville built a 22-14 halftime lead behind Center Wachter who registered six first goals to extend the margin. The team stayed ahead throughout the game, fending off challenges to protect the winning margin as the scores unfolded.
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Wachter
Walkersville
Cadets graduate in ceremony at Western Maryland College
Approximately 175 Army cadets received diplomas at Western Maryland College during special commencement exercises marking the end of the Army specialized training program. The report also notes a Yankees purchase and a war effort speech by Gov O Conor with Maryland contributing heavily.
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Westminster
Army
Western Maryland College
Maryland DAR 38th Conference Address Report
The governor told the Maryland State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution that 166000 Maryland men and women were in the armed services, during an address before the membership of the 38th conference along the Mason‑Dixon line.
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Maryland State Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Maryland
Divorce Bill in Frederick County Circuit Court
Notice reports a chancery action in Frederick County where Inez M Jefferson seeks a divorce from Wilson T Jefferson for desertion after 18 months. The petition cites three minor children and requests custody, support, and relief, with publication notice set for four weeks prior to a court date.
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Frederick County
Court OF Equity Inc
Jefferson
Wilson T. Jefferson
Inez M Jefferson
Wilson T Jefferson
Hagerstown
Maryland
John T Bosd
Fredenck County
North Carolina
Bernice VY
Lola L
Mary F
Circuit Court
Court of Equity
Frederick Courty
Ellis C Wachter
Alton Y. Bennett
Ellis C. Wachter
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