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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1971
Page
10
Charles Town track reported an x five pounds apprentice allowance claimed. The big exacta paid 242.20 on 68 tickets with numbers 72 and 82, while the consolation big exacta paid 83.20 on ticket combinations including 7 2 and 3. ST tickets noted.
Columbus Ohio AP A record field of 127 three year old trotters are eligible for the $131 000 Hambletonian Stakes to be run Sept 1 at Du Quoin Illinois The Hambletonian is the third leg of trotting s Big Five President Bill Hayes of the Du Quoin State Fair said Monday 86 colts and 41 fillies were eligible for the 46th renewal of the Hambletonian.
Dave McNally became the Orioles first nine inning spring pitcher, pitching Baltimore to a 4-1 win over Montreal to snap a five game exhibition skid. Frank Robinson hit his fourth homer and Brooks Robinson added a triple, with Rettenmund driving in a run. Montreal’s Adolphe Phillips homered to spoil the shutout bid in the eighth.
Johnny Grum of Altoona Pennsylvania drove the Harry Fletcher Chevrolet powered super to victory in the 25 lap super sprint feature at Hagerstown Raceway on Sunday. It was his first win of the season and the 18th career win at Hagerstown. Grum, track champion in 1966 and 1969, moved into the lead on lap five after a restart and held it through two cautions to take the checkered flag.
Pompano Beach Florida AP Washington and the Chicago White Sox swapped utility outfielders Monday. Ed Stroud was traded for Tom McCraw as Stroud, 31, set an expansion club stolen base record with 29 and hit .266. McCraw, 30, batted .220 for Chicago, adding first base depth for a Frank Howard backup role if Mike Epstein deal completes.
Residents are urged to donate to the McCurdy Memorial Field Fund Raising Drive. Contributions should be sent to McCurdy Memorial Field Fund Raising Drive P O Box 339 Frederick Maryland 21701. A gift of ten dollars or more will have the donor’s name placed somewhere on the new field.
Soviet Union routed Finland 10 to 1 while Czechoslovakia defeated Sweden 3 to 1 in Geneva Switzerland, outlining Group stage outcomes of the Geneva tournament.
All boys ages 13 to 15 are invited to try out for Marva Babe Ruth League teams on April 6 and 7 at 5:00 p.m. except Middletown, which holds tryouts on April 4 and 5 at 1:00 a.m. at multiple sites. Birth certificates required. league play starts May 1. Questions directed to President David E. Stone.
Cheryl Poirier led Frederick Track Club with two wins in the 12 13 division at the first EGTL meet at Georgemantown Academy near Philadelphia. She ran 4 10 inch jump and 7.5 second 50 yard hurdles while staying undefeated in hurdles for over a year. Gwen McAllister, Tina Leatherman, Patty Cornish and Kathy Kuyh posted notable times and placements, with John Carlos exibiting an exhibition 220 yard. Ellyn Cornish rests ahead of next EGTL meet at Mount Saint Marys College.
Area residents in Jefferson urged to attend a Maryland State League meeting to form a new team. The session is Thursday April 1 at 8 p.m. in the Jefferson Fire Hall and aims to organize players, officials, and local support.
Baltimore owners boast three pennants in five years with a World Series title last season. Earl Weaver adds dynasty rhetoric while shoring up pitching with Pat Dobson and Grant Jackson. Offensively the lineup features Powell, Robinson, Blair, Buford, and Rettenmund, backed by strong infield, though aging concerns loom over Robinsons and Cuellar.
Terry Crowley, Baltimore’s former No 1 pinch hitter, was optioned to Triple A Rochester by Orioles personnel chief Harry Dalton. Crowley, 24, hit .257 in 1970 with five homers and key hits, but spring form slipped to .974 with two singles in 27 at bats. He lost his utility outfield role to Rochester alum Tom Shopay who batted .308 in spring.
Lakeland Florida AP Detroit Tigers pitcher Joe Coleman improved after a stall fracture from a hit by a drive Saturday. He will be transferred to Lakeland General Hospital Tuesday from Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg. Coleman expects to be back with the team soon, GM Jim Campbell said he might start working out in two weeks. Coleman had been slated as Tigers No 2 pitcher.
Miami AP report outlines Gary Player and his wife Vivienne managing a life on the move as he wins the Greater Jacksonville Open and the National Airlines Open for a total of $65 000 in prize money. Vivienne comments on jetting and family routines while keeping the Johannesburg estate and seven children in balance.
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