Frederick Derby seeks new ideas as sponsor heads to Miami
John R. Cheatham leaves Frederick for Miami to gather ideas for the July 19 soap box derby. Derby HQ and entry registration at 108 East Patrick Street will be run by Joseph P. Turner in the sponsor's absence for three weeks. Turner, with Derby Chairman Charles Mathias Jr., will open clinics at Key Chevrolet Frederick, Knott and Geisbert Urbana, All Saints parish hall, and Wastlers Garage Liberty for youths ages 11 to 15. Parents accompany entrants to sign up, receive rules, blueprints, and parts guidance while following national construction rules. Sergt. Charles V. Stains directs lists of sponsors for required parts and official vendors.
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Black George Wins Derby Trial Under Sloppy Rain
Black George a three year old son of Reaping Reward led from the start and held off Middleground to win the one mile Derby trial in a sloppy rain soaked track. Backers collected $3320 per $2. Middleground finished second with Lunglaw third and Greek Ship fourth as bookmakers posted favorable odds for the top finishers. Trainer Ray Barnett indicated Black George could be a likely starter in Saturday's Kentucky Derby if conditions remain sloppy.
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Liberty club drills amid rain as league opener nears
Liberty's Maryland State Baseball League entry plans practices tonight Thursday and Friday while weather delays pit teams and rosters. Business Manager Clarence Myers notes ongoing rain, unsigned starting roster for Sunday, and Saturday roster deadline. Prospects have not yet arrived and uniforms remain unissued, hampering evaluation ahead of opening day.
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Pittsburgh Synod Opens Three Day Meeting in Cumberland
The 12th annual Pittsburgh Synod of the Evangelical and Reformed Church convened in Cumberland with 150 Western Maryland and Pennsylvania churches represented. President Dr. E M Dietrich presided as Dr. William E Lampe spoke on China missionaries and reported on a merger dispute between his church and the Congregational Christian church now before a federal court after a New York Circuit Court ruling. Tomorrow features a morning business session and officer elections. the meeting closes Thursday morning.
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Missing Son Found But Only Half Money
Baltimore May 241 Joseph Patti Sr located his missing son today but was told that only about half the 1800 dollars disappeared with the boy was found too Tennessee State Patrol formed local police they had picked up Joseph Jr near Bolivar Tenn along with two other Baltimore boys Frank Florian and John Good win All are 16 They were taken into custody while trying to buy a better car than the one they had borrowed from a friend before leaving home April 24 When Patti reported his son missing he also told police about the missing 1800 About 900 remained when the boys were picked up today Tennessee police said all had bought new clothes The only sign of extravagant spending they said was a monkey that the trio had purchased as a mascot They did not say how much it had lost
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Industrial Bowling Bosox Near Top Of Loop
Maurice McDermott Boston's lanky 21 year old pitching hope hurled the Red Sox to a 6 1 victory over the Cleveland Indians, lifting them within a half game of Detroit. Ted Williams hit his fourth homer in the seventh, Walt Dropo contributed a two run triple, and McDermott fanned eight in six hitless innings. In the NL the Cubs beat the Phillies 10 8 at Wrigley Field as Brooklyn’s Pollet homered and totaled 10 3 over St Louis. The Pirates beat Boston’s Braves 6 1 as Murty Dickson won his second game. A 24 115 crowd endured showers to see Pittsburgh break a three game skid.
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A's Plight Irks Mack in Philadelphia
Connie Mack ignored doctor's orders to return to work at Shibe Park as the Philadelphia Athletics slumped to five straight losses. He ordered home game daily testing for all players, stressed concern over the team’s offense and pitching, highlighted batting leads by Diling er Lehner and Joost, and noted pitcher troubles from Fowler Coleman and others with Kellner as the lone reliable hurler.
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Municipal Softball League Playoff Postponed By Wet Grounds
Local municipal softball action delayed as C. and F.-Uniteds and C. and P.-Uniteds contest postponed due to wet fields. Tuesday playoff schedule affected with multiple teams listed in London telephone directory.
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Yesterday n Results Show Scores Across Era Baseball Frame
Chicago defeated Philadelphia and Pittsburgh 10 to 6 while Boston edged New York Cincinnati and Brooklyn posted a 1 to 1 draw with St Louis. Today Brooklyn visits St Louis Boston travels to Pittsburgh and New York hosts Cincinnati Philadelphia plays Chicago.
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Middletown Softball Teams Eye Prospects in Rainy Playoff
Managers Rudy and Keller of the Middletown entries in the Tri- County and Frederick County circuits seek hopefuls for two vacancies on the Middletown field. Both squads have reserve talent but aim to recruit fresh prospects amid the wet Camp Detrick playoff atmosphere.
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County Loop Ready To Go For 1950 Baseball Schedule
County Loop opens Saturday May 6 in Frederick County Baseball League with six teams. Schedule lists start times 2 p.m. DST and umpire assignments across venues including Middletown Blue Ridge Summit Damascus Thurmont Mt Airy and Whoemont.
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May 3 1950 Frederick News Town Pairings
The News reports a schedule of town matchups across Frederick area including Thumont Union Bridge Blue Ridge Summit Damascus Mt Airy and Middletown with dates in May and August. It notes updates and references a Senate discussion about extending the Selective Service Act with a two year extension proposed but only inductions by new congressional authorization. Vinson chairs the hearings highlighting a worsening world situation and urging prompt action.
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Bradley Warns Group On Draft Act Extension
General Omar N. Bradley told a House services committee that the draft act extension could be needed as world events create a very bad situation. He urged caution against war-mongering and emphasized careful consideration by lawmakers.
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