Buddy Lewis Staging Comeback For Nats
Orlando Florida March 30 Buddy Lewis one of the great bargains for Washington is back from a year in retirement to help President Griffiths $16,000 investment. The 32 year old former Flying Captain and auto dealer in Gastonia built a lifetime .300 average and looks like the same player in spring exhibitions. He cites staying out of baseball last year to focus on business as not hindering his return.
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Blue Lancer Wins Farrell Handicap At Bowie Race
Blue Lancer a 22.60 long shot rallied to win the Farrell Handicap for 3 year olds at Bowie by two lengths over Best Doings. The Pincher faded to third as Blue Lancer ran six furlongs in 1 11. The purse was 7 425 with 12 500 in attendance.
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al Schmidt
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Eternal Dream
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DeMolay Officers Elected at Frederick Chapter Meeting
Robert Geatinger was elected Master Councilor with Charles Smith and Daniel Arris] named to Senior and Junior Councilors positions at the Frederick Chapter of DeMolay on March 22. Plans for the spring semiformal dance on April 1 at the Masonine Temple are announced, with installation of officers on April 12 and new member degrees that evening. Music by Clark Sheitenheim from 9 to 12 p.m. Tickets at the door. open to Masons, DeMolays, and DeMolay majority members. A new baseball team was formed to play interchapter and outside games.
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Charles Smith
Daniel Arris
Masonine Temple
Clark Sheetenheim
Trivia Q and A historical quick fact sheet
A list of historical trivia with questions and short answers. Topics include Steve Brodie’s bridge leap, Columbus remains debated, Cadmus as inventor of letters, Bermuda coral islands, Grand Army of the Republic founding, pups water needs, blood loss limits, Thomas Jefferson as first Secretary of State, meeting minutes origin, and the author of "I'm a Good Old Rebel."
Bride Stands By Milwaukee Youth Ivo After Civil War
A Virginian Major Innes Rendalph who served on J E B Stuart's staff presents a tale of allegiance and romance. The piece suggests a sentimental song sung before royal audiences, with wartime memories tempered by affection and wartime bravado.
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Innes Rendalph
J EL B Stuart
Prince of Wales
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Trainer W A Jones Expected to Arrive Friday
Trainer W A Jones known as Jimmy is due Friday as twenty four thoroughbreds prepare for the Tip. Jones cautions that the futures of Cit ation and Coaltown hinge on handicappers weights and spring appearances. Coaltown’s spring show depends on assigned weights after winter streaks and a $50,000 Widener victory times. Citation, 1948 horse, is in serious training after a winter osselet operation and a recent absence from racing.
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Jimmy) Jones
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Osselet
Hustlers Call Frederick Hustlers to Report for Practice
Frederick Hustlers are called for spring practice at McCurdy Field Sunday at 2 pm by Elwood Hummer. Manager Hartman of Point of Rocks invites any eligible players within ten miles to attend and try out for the Maryland State League team.
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Toota" Angleberger
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Coaltown And Citation Off For Havre De Grace
Mian Fla March 30 Calumet Farm stable's first team led by Citation and Coaltown left by rail today for Havre de Grace race course in Maryland. The shipment of race horses under the supervision of Calumet Farm.
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Calumet Farm Stable
Citation
Coaltown
Havre de Grace Qice Course
Maryland
Calumet
Separate Harness Racing Commission Plan Lost
Annapolis March 30 Officials failed to win a separate state harness commission. The House judiciary committee gave an unfavorable report on a proposal to transfer pacing and trotting oversight from the Maryland Harness Horse Association objected by Delegate McNulty. The panel kept dual control with flat and harness racing under the existing Maryland Racing Commission. Stuart S. Janney urged maintaining the current system and noted racing regulation should cover all forms.
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House Judiciary Committee
State Racing Commission
McNulty
Hisbik
Stuart S Janney
Scawman
Maryland
Janney
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