Tri County League clash over color line raises reverberations
The Tri County League voted to keep an anti Negro clause in its constitution drawing sharp critique from the Maryland State League. Critics warn the decision may bar teams from school fields and other venues, risking further racial tensions and legal challenges. William Burali of Maryland State denies color based restrictions, while Tri Co insists Negroes are ineligible to play.
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Tri-Co
Mel Garber
Tri- Co
Maryland State League
State League
Supreme Court
William Burali
Maryland State
Daniels Shuts Out Kansas City in Spring Opener
West Palm Beach report: Bennie Daniels pitched three hitter as Washington Senators beat Kansas City Athletics 5 3 in an exhibition. Long drove in runs with a first inning single and 21st spring RBI, Hinton added key hits, and Daniels struck out three with two walks.
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Fla
Bennie Daniels
Washington Senators
Kansas City Athletics
Daniels
Washington
Senators
Ed Rakow
Dale Long
Chuck Hinton
Long
Diego Segui
Danny O'Connell
Hinton
Bob Johnson
A‘s
Kansas City
Retzer
Rakow
Semiz
Sullivan
L-Rakow
Jay Hebert Takes Lead At Azalea Open Halfway Mark
Jay Hebert shot a three under par 69 to reach 137, one stroke ahead of Gene Littler at the Azalea Open in Wilmington. Reigning National Open champion Littler posted 68, with Jim Ferrier and Dave Marr tied for third at 139. 27 players broke par, 18 matched it, and 67 pros made the cut at Cape Fear. notable contenders include Dave Ragan, Mason Rudolph, and Billy Maxwell. Floyd Patterson arrived in Madrid for a brief stopover en route to Rome.
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Wilmington
N.C
Jay Hebert
Miami
Fla
Gene Littler
Jim Ferrier
Dave Marr
Cape Fear
Syracuse Wins 7-5 As Canon Delivers Ninth Inning Shot
Syracuse University left fielder Bill Canon hit a go ahead ninth inning homer to lift the Orangemen to a 7-5 win over Maryland in a Maryland-Washington tour stop. Frank Martz of Maryland collected two hits and his homer tied the game in the seventh. Lelli earned the win for Syracuse as Maryland rallied but fell short.
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Orangemen
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Washington
American University
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George Washington
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Maryland
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Terrapins
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Wayne Heller
Lelli
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Koch
Roeper
Martin Released by Twins After 11 MLB Seasons
Billy Martin an 11 year major league veteran was released by the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The club offered him a roving scout position with a response expected by Saturday. Martin arrived at camp hoping to lock down second base but rookie Bernie Allen who earned a $50,000 Purdue bonus pushed him aside.
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Orlando
Fia
Billy Martin
Minnesota Twins
Twins
Bernie Allen
Purdue University
Orioles confident despite pitching depth concerns in spring
Baltimore Orioles manager Billy Hitchcock says contending club hinges on Powell and Gentile power, with Boog Powell primed to drive in runs behind Jim Gentile. Pitching injuries threaten plans as Steve Barber battles for weekends, while Estrada, Hoeft, and Nuxhall offer veteran stability. Wilhelm and Stock bolster the bullpen.
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Miami
Fla
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
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Jim Gentile
Birds
Chuck Estrada
Steve Barbera
Cicada Aims for Derby Berth in Florida Derby
Cicada, the 1961 champion 2-year-old filly from Meadow Stable, races against 11 three year olds in the $100,000-added Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park as a potential Kentucky Derby contender. Willie Shoemner rides Cicada with key rivals including Sir Gaylord’s prospects and Admiral's Voyage, while other entries and gate positions are listed.
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Associated Press
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Gulfstream Park
Bidan
Admiral’s Voyage
Meadow
C. T. Chenery
Virginia
Chenery
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Hiajeah
Willie Shoemner
Manuel Yeaza
Aidan
Braulio Baeza
Royal Attack
Eee Ridan
Black Beard
Howard Grant
Johnny Longden
Avestino Gomez
Larry Gilligan
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Tiger Hank Fight at Madison Square Garden Seen Likely to End Early
Dick Tiger of Nigeria and Henry Hank of Detroit square off in a 10 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The telecast on ABC TV 10 p.m. EST notes Tiger as the favorite with potential early stoppage risk given recent Paret Griffith fallout. NBA rankings place Tiger near the top challengers behind Gene Fullmer. Hank sits fourth or fifth depending on source. The referee will be named at fight time and scoring will use the rounds system.
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Associated Press
NEW York
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Kid) Paret
Emile Griffith
Dick Tiger
Nigeria
Henry Hank
Detroit
Madison Square Garden
Griffith
ABC
Tiger
National Boxing Association
Gene Fullmer
West Jordan
Utah
Ring Magazine
Terry Downes
Fullmer
Hank
NBA
Ring
Seven Freder ick MCA swimmers compete at Annapolis meet
Seven members of the Freder ick MCA Swimming Team head to the Middle Atlantic MCA Championships in Annapolis today after qualifying at the Wilmington Sectional Meet on March 24. Athletes include Bob Staley, Benny Shellhorse, Bob Evans, Charles Rattie, Jay Crum, Rickie Hoffman, and Jay Delphey, placing in breast stroke, butterfly, back stroke, and individual medley events.
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MCA
Annapolis
Wilmington
Delaware
Bob Staley
Palce
Benny Shellhorse
Bob Evans
Charles Rattie
Jay Crum
Rickie Hoffman
Jay Delphey
Rifle Team From Company A Wins State Match 14th Time
The Maryland National Guard Company A First Battle Group rifle team won the state Army National Guard rifle matches for the 14th consecutive year at the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore. Sgt Robert W Heffner led in individual scoring with 287 points, a new Maryland National Guard small bore record, while Lt James F Walsh placed second high. Other team members included Capt Paul Crum, Jay Merchants, Warren Kinsey, Edward Despeaux, Russell Castle and Robert Strine. nine teams competed. The event followed a derailment near Wheeling, West Virginia, with no injuries reported.
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Army National Guard
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Robert Strine
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15Th Infantry
Maryland National Guard
Paul Cram
James F. Walsh
Heffnner
Maryland Army and
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Baltimore
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Walsh
Sgt
Heftner
Jay Merchants
Warren L. Kinsey
Edward L. Despeaux
Russell L. Castle
Orioles blank Yankees 9 3 in spring tilt
Baltimore Orioles exploded for 12 hits and a 9 3 win over the world champion New York Yankees in a spring exhibition. Hal Brown allowed three Yankee hits in seven innings as John Powell blasted his second homer of the camp and drove in two more runs. The Yankees' Mantle and Maris homered and singled for New York. The Orioles travel to face the Athletics in Miami then meet the Yankees in Fort Lauderdale before Mexico-based games. Larry Haney departs for the Orioles Thomasville minor league camp as roster cuts loom. New York 010 100 001 3 6 1 Baltimore 210 204 00x 9 12 1 Sheldon Turley Arroyo Blanchard Brown Stock Triandos PRACTICE SUNDAY The New Market baseball team will hold a practice Sunday at 1 30 p m on the New Market school ground. PANTHERS PRACTICE The News softball Panthers will practice this Tuesday eve ning at Baker Park. Practice will start at 4 45 p m
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New York Yankees
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Yankee
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Yanks
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Powell
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Jackie Brandt
Yankees
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Kansas City Athletics
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Larry Haney
Thomasville
Mexico City
Boxing Is Brutal Says Kid's Mother Visits Son in NY
The sixth day of Benny Paret's unconscious, critical state continued after Emile Griffith's brutal 12th round knockout at Madison Square Garden. Paret's wife Lucy said he appears to respond to screams and sounds, while his mother from Havana arrived in Miami then New York seeking to see him. a relief agency assisted her with travel and funds.
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Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Benny
Kid) Paret
Roosevelt Hospital
Emile Griffith
Madison Square Garden
Griffith
Paret
Lucy
Schmidt Hurt His Throwing Arm in Senators Game
Washington catcher Bob Schmidt damaged a finger on his throwing hand in a Thursday game with the Kansas City Athletics and will be out for a week or more. He will travel to Washington for examination by Dr. George Resta. Pete Daley will remain with the Senators pending diagnosis of Schmidt’s injury. Waltonians Elect Izaak Walton League Officers in Maryland. Charles I. Wiles Jr. was chosen president for a second term, with LeRoy Strawsburg named first vice president and Garret M. Van Hoesen elected executive secretary of the state league.
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Fla
Bob Schmidt
Washington Senators
Kansas City Athletics
Schmidt
Washington
George Resta
Tom McKenna
Pete Daley
Senators
Waltonians
Charles I. Wiles Jr
Kensington
Earl B. Wiles
Frederick
Maryland
Izaak Walton League
George Swart
Sportsmen's and Conservation Organization
LeRoy Strawsburg
Frederrick
Maryland League
Washingtonian
U.S. Route 240
Rockville
Mr. Strawsburg
Capitol Handicap Entry Tops Laurel Card
The $15 000 added Capitol Handicap for a 3/4 mile race at Laurel drew 17 entries. Favorite sprinters include April Skies Beau Admiral and Rare Rice with top weight 121 pounds carried by April Skies. If all start, winner earns 11830 dollars.
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Laurel
Capitol
Shoestring Stable
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Ben Weiner
Foxcatcher Farms
Rose Net
Argonne Stable
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Hot Cargo
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Poppy Jay
Montell Stewart
War Council
Hel-Doc Farm
Doc
Leon de Leon
P. J. Valerio
Fango
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Redskins Sign Colorado Back Claude Crabb
The Washington Redskins signed Claude Crabb a year early after he informed Colorado he would lose his final year of football eligibility. Crabb, 6 feet 190 pounds, was drafted No. 19 last fall as a future. Colorado had fired coach Sonny Grandelius for NCAA and Big Eight recruiting violations after a season that earned the Big Eight title and an Orange Bowl bid. Liston License Suspended After 30-Day Hold.
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Washington Redskins
Claude Crabb
Colorado
Bill McPeak
Redskins
Crabb
University of Colorado
Everett
Sonny) Grandelius
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