Babe Ruth League in Frederick Faces Attendance Decline
The Babe Ruth League founded in 1954 in Frederick sees dwindling crowds with last season averaging about twenty spectators per game. President Robert Mass cites parental involvement as the main issue, noting healthy club leadership but sparse support from families amid a broader decline in youth baseball enthusiasm.
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Frederick
Clarksburg
W. Va
McCurdy Field
Robert Mass
Michigan State Tops North Carolina In YMCA Junior League Final
Michigan State defeated North Carolina 23 16 in the YMCA Junior League final. Dutrow scored 18 for the victors and Markey 10 for the losers. St Louis beat Cincinnati 73 40 in the Dixon Gold Medal Tourney led by J Roger 40 and Kreissig 30. Arizona defeated Duke 23 14 in Comer Gold Medal Tourney with Brachey 14 goals and Hartman leading losers. St Louis to face California Wednesday for the title at West Frederick gym.
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Markey
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Cincinnati
J. Roger
Kreissig
California
West Frederick School
Arizona
Duke
Brachey
Hartman
West Frederick Junior High School
Mantle Homer Sparks Yankees But Team Falls In Florida
Mickey Mantle belted his first homer of the spring but the Yankees lost 6 to 3 to the St Louis Cardinals in St Petersburg. New York was held to three singles as the Cards rallied with hits and errors to win. Mantle drove in Roger Maris with a solo shot in the ninth.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankees
Mickey
Roger Maris
New York
St. Louis
Coates
Bethel
Grba
Howard
Vic Daniel
Dulha
Keegan
Donohue
Sawetski
Cannizaro
W — McDaniel
Mantle
Red Sox edge Yankees in tense Fenway spot
In a Boston versus New York showdown at Fenway Park the Red Sox and Yankees sit tied at four in the 11th. Managerial choices face Leo Kiely as he backs Bauer in the lineup with Siebern and Mantie awaiting.
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Ben Olan
Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Yanks
Red Sox
Boston
Fenway Park
Yankees
Leo Kiely
Jerry Lumpe
Ryne Duren
Managers Pick Pennants As 16 Clubs Forecast Spring
The 16 team managers from the National and American Leagues reveal bold pennant picks in a spring round of projections. Milwaukee and San Francisco leaders discuss strengthened pitching and clutch hitters while Los Angeles teams hope for power and depth in a race expected to be tight all season.
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Charlie Dressen
Milwaukee Braves
Bill Rigrey
San Francisco
Nature
Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Wale Alston
Dressen
Brooklyn
Ansiher
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Manaa al Lopez
Chicago White Sox
Casey Stengel
Yankees
Pepper
Mathews
Warren Spahn
Lew Burte
Chuck Cot
Red Schoendienst
Johnny Logan
Dodgers
Rigney
Billy O'Dell
Sam Jones
Johnny Antonelli
Mike McCormick
Jack Sanford
Billy Lees
O'Dell
Lees
Baltimore
Don Blasingame
Blazer
Cardinal
Daryl Spencer
Pasiton
Rigner
Jim Davenport
Willie Mays
Wille McCovey
Orlando Cepeda
Willie Kirkland
Eddie Bressou
Yankees aim for title as Mantle drives in runs
In comments from Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Kansas City Boston and Washington managers predict races in the pennant chase. Mantle hits over .300 drives in 100 as Yankees poised to win. Managers cite improved infields pitchers and outfields but note pitching depth and homer-prone lineups as concerns.
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Cleveland
Joe Gordon
Johnny Temple
Indians
Bubba Ps
Cal McLish
Minnie Minoso
Detroit
Jimmie Dy
Chico Fernandez
Steve Bilko
Baltimore
Jackie Brandi
Orioles
Hoyt Wilhelm
Jensen
Billy Jurges
Abe Higgins
Washington
Billy Consolo
Reno Bertoia
Easterday Heads B and Z Squad for Frederick County League
Barigis and Zimmerman sponsor the team with Jim Easterday as manager in the Frederick County Softball League. Two practices are set at Washington Street school diamond on Sunday at 1 30 p m and a Buckeystown game is booked for April 17. At least four players needed. those who attend practice have a good chance to join.
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Hutchinson
Cal McLish
Cleveland
Bull Henry
Cubs
Gordie Coleman
Johnny Temple
Coleman
Mobile
Pittsburgh
Danny Murtaugh
Bob Friend
Pirates
Jim Umbricht
Chicago
Charlie Grimm
Cub pHot
Ernie Banks
Richie Ashburn
Dick Gernert
Frank Thomas
Gernert
Dale Long
ST. Louis
Cardinal
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Red Bird
Larry Jackson
Stan Star
Bill Winte
Leon Wagner
Daryl Spencer
Alex Grammas
Ken Borer
Philadelphia
Edge Sauver
Frank Herrera
Pancho
Buffalo
Barigis
Zimmerman
Frederick County
Jim Easterday
Buckeystown
Washington Street
Ruth League to Meet at YMCA Tonight
The Frederick Babe Ruth League will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the YMCA. All interested persons are urged to attend.
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