Why Can't Johnny Play
Johnny Doe, a Frederick County junior high student, excels in baseball and basketball and dreams of a pro career. Yet junior high varsity athletics are outlawed in the county, denying him chances to compete while neighboring districts allow intramural and junior high play. His father challenges the policy, citing Conant’s report and asking why Johnny cannot try out for teams or participate in junior high sports.
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Johnny Doe
Frederick County
Johnny
Baltimore
Jim Gentile
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
James Conant
United States
Dr. Conant
Orioles Rout Senators 15-7 After Eight-Run Fifth
Baltimore bats explode for eight runs in the fifth inning to overpower Washington 15-7 in exhibition play at Pompano Beach. Earl Robinson and Ted Triandos homer for Baltimore while Gene Woodling adds three hits for Washington. Quirk and Wilhelm start for Baltimore and Washington respectively as Stenhouse and Green combine on the mound.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
Baltimore Orioles
Washington Senators
Orioles
Wim
Earl Robinson
Gus Triandos
John Schaive
Gene Woodling
Washington
Woodling
Dave Stenhouse
Senators
Robinson
Fred Green
Art Quirk
Jim Piersall
Wilhelm
Baltimore
Quirk
Trandos
Lau
Stenhouse
Green
Dale
L-Stenhouse
E "Robinson
Triandos
Schaive
Dietzel Eyes Army Bowl If Conditions Align
Paul Dietzel, new Army coach, favors a postseason game if Army supporters want it, the team is outstanding, and players vote on the decision. He notes Army has resisted bowls but has shown wavering in recent years and adds his bowl experience from LSU.
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NEW York
Paul Dietzel
Army
West Point
Dietzel
Louisiana State University
Martz Drives In Six But Maryland Falls In Ten Inning Tilt
Lafayette College came from behind to edge the University of Maryland 10-9 in College Park. Frank Martz drove in six runs with a homer and a bases loaded single to pace the Leopards while David Becker earned his first win of the season after throttling the Terrapins late.
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Lafayette College of
Lafayette
Lin Haley
Maryland
Martz
Allen Henry
Robert Paulishak
Edward Morgan
Henry Becker
Paulishad Lund
Haley
Fowler
Hollwing
Roeper
Favorite and Longshot Win at Aqueduct
Duc d Or and Western Warrior split the Bay Shore Stakes divisions for 3 year olds at Aqueduct. Western Warrior, 111 pounds, edged Mister Pitt by a nose in 1 36 2 5, paying 1740 to win. Duc d Or, 113 pounds, held off Sidluck by a neck to pay 450.
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Associated Press Sport
NEW York (Ap
Aqueduct
Ismael Valentiela
Duc d'Or
Sidluck
Lucky Uncle
Endymion
Shenandoah Downs July 2 and Sept 8 Meets Approved
The State Racing Commission approved a July 2 and September 8 racing meet at Shenandoah Downs in Charles Town West Virginia. The panel has not yet granted summer dates to Charles Town Properties Inc at the old Charles Town track.
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Charleston
W. Va
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Shenandoah Downs
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Orioles Hopeful Run At Yankees If Three Hurdles Fall
In Bradenton Florida veteran observer notes hoped Orioles improvements hinge on Johnny Powell hitting like spring and Jerry Adair holding as Ron Hansen’s replacement. Steve Barber full time is key, with Gentile Powell and Brooks Robinson forming a strong infield alongside Pappas and Hoeft. Billy Hitchcock’s managerial approach could energize the club as Marv Throneberry and others fill bench roles.
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Harry Grayson Bradenton
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Yankees
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Jerry Adair
Ron Hansen
Steve Barber
Baltimore
Dick Hall
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Gus Triandos
Jackie Fisher
Billy Hoeft
Dave Nicholson
Hank Foiles
Chesapeake
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Memorial Stadium
Gentile
Roger Maris
Mickey Mantle
Twandos
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Brooks Repbison
Clete Boyer
Key West
Rochester
Jackie Brandt
Earl Robinson
Whitey Herzog
Billy Hitchcock
Pappas
Golden Greek
Fisher
Dave McNally
Hoyt Wilhelm
Wes Stock
Jim Lehew
Hail
Skinny Brown
Marv Throneberry
Dick Williams
Russ Snyder
Marv Breeding
Foiles
Buck Lau
Braves
Braves Field
Bradenton
Hitchcock
Tigers
Paul Richards
Grove Sisters Win Swim Medals at Frederick YMCA
Virginia Grove won two golds in the 100 yard butterfly and 100 yard breaststroke in the Senior Division and contributed to the 160 yard Medley relay. Tutie Grove took gold in the Junior 1 yard butterfly and silver in the 100 yard breaststroke, plus a 160 yard medley relay for minors as exhibition. Teammates Denna Horine, Virginia Rattie, Peggy Doll and Ann Lee Hargis earned silver in the 80 yard medley relay and helped the group place fourth in the 80 yard freestyle relay. Representing the Frederick YMCA, the team heads to the final championship at McDonogh School in Baltimore on April 7.
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Tutie) Grove
Tutie
Pmiors
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Virginia Rattie
Peggy Doll
Ann Lee Hargis
Frederick
Colts Pitching May Cool Guns in Spring Training
AP dispatch from Apache Junction Arizona reports the Houston Colts, hottest Arizona California camp leaders with a 13-6 mark through Wednesday, but manager Harry Craft worries about overtaxed arms. He says effective games need 110 to 115 pitches, while Colt pitchers have reached 178 in some games. He cautions that such workload risks future success.
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Houston Colts
Harry Craft
Houston
Craft
Colt
Condition of Paret Improves Slightly in Hospital
Boxer Ben Paret remains in critical condition at Roosevelt Hospital after the Griffith bout. A medical bulletin notes a small improvement but says the 25 year old Cuban born fighter is still in a coma following the world welterweight title loss. Griffith has secluded after earning a $15,000 purse while Paret waits on a $48,000 total, minus advances, for payments on a Miami home.
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New York
Ben Py
Kid
Paret
Miami
Frederick High preps 1962 track squad with seven lettermen
Frederick High School opens the 1962 track season April 7 hosting the Blue Ridge Invitational. The Cadets feature seven returning lettermen led by Dick Burdette who holds the Frederick record in the 100 yards. Key runners include Bill Hildebrand Dwight Cramer and Bill Brittain with field leaders George Cramer and Ora Main. The schedule includes four tri meets and multiple league and state meets, plus an away meet at St James in Hagerstown.
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FHS
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Chambersburg
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Frederick
Bill Hildebrand
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Bill Brittain
Jerry Reid
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Bethesda-Chevy-Chase
Northwood
North Hagerstown
Westminster
Bel Air
Frederick Oval
Hagerstown
St. James
Douglas High School
Edmondson
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Brooklyn Park
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Wallace
Shober
Putman
Green
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Nose
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Shockey
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Markey
Costas
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Young
Cutsail
Neyland Dead At 70 The Legendary Tennessee Coach Dies
Brig. Gen. Robert R. Neyland, famed for turning Tennessee into a football powerhouse, died at age 70 in New Orleans after a kidney and liver illness. He coached 21 seasons at Tennessee, amassing 171 wins and directing teams to major bowl games including a 1951 No. 1 AP finish. He later served as athletic director and mentored coaches like Bowden Wyatt and Bobby Dodd. Funeral set for Knoxville with interment at U.S. National Cemetery.
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Robert R. Neyland
Tennessee
America
Ochsner Foundation
Neyland
Associated Press
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Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
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Murray Warmath
UCLA
Bill Bates
Times
Greenville
Tex
Texas A&m
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Army
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Schoendienst Reactivated by Cardinals as Utility
Red Schoendienst, 39, rejoining the St. Louis Cardinals as a utility infielder after retiring as an active player at 1961 end. Listed as nonplaying coach, he has appeared as pinch hitter and late-inning second baseman in spring games.
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Fila.ap
Red Schoendienst
St. Louis Cardinals
Johnny Keane
Schoendienst
Colorado grid team votes ok to new coach
University of Colorado appoints Dal Ward as assistant to Bud Davis who will lead the Buffaloes. Davis, 33, played under Ward and Ward, 56, was fired by the regents for recruiting violations prior to Grandelius dismissal. Captain Ken Blair voiced approval of the staff change amid the transition. Dodgers stadium in Los Angeles sells out for the April 10 opener against Cincinnati.
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Boulder
Colo
William E
Bud) Davis
University of Colorado
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Ward
Davis
Everett
Sonny) Grandelius
Board of Regents
Grandelius
Ken Blair
Blair
LOS Angeles
Dodger Stadium
Chavez Ravine
Cincinnati
Dodgers
Senators Recall Gabler Klaus Send Maestri Mathias
The Washington Senators moved pitcher John Gabler and infielder Billy Klaus to Syracuse in the International League on 24 hour recall and sent pitchers Hector Maestri and Carl Mathias back to Syracuse. Gabler and Klaus spent last season with Washington. Klaus batted .227 and Gabler was 3-8. Mathias and Maestri were 6-1 in late season trials.
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Pompano Beach
Washington Senators
John Gabler
Hector Maestri
Syracuse
International League
Carl Mathias
Billy Klaus
Mathias
Klaus
Senators
Gabler
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