Famous Negro Team to Play Frederick May 11 at McCurdy Field
The Indianapolis Clowns, famed Negro American League club, visit Frederick to face the Frederick Hustlers on Wednesday night May 11 at 8 30. The roster features Jesse Williams, Buster Haywood, Speed Merchant, Verdes Drake, Goose Tatum and others. The Hustlers open the season Sunday at 2 30 p m against the Washington Dons. manager Joe Rhoderick announced.
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Junior Softball Triumphs 6-0 Over Lions in Civic League
The Junior Firemen defeated the Lions Club 6 to 0 at Staley Park in the Civic Softball League opener. Gene Grumbine pitched well, Garrett and Reeder doubled, Newell Esterly added a single for four fourth-inning runs. Mayor Lloyd Culler threw out the first ball as festivities began despite postponements.
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Loudoun Hunt Horse Show Set For May 14 At Raspberry Plain
The Loudoun Hunt Horse Show, a premier Virginia event, will take place Saturday May 14 at Raspberry Plain near Leesburg. The 9 am start features 26 events with cash prizes of 32 dollars per class plus ribbons and trophies. Highlights include pony, breeding, jumper, hunter sweepstakes, a road race, the Masters Challenge Bowl, and championship plates for top hunter, jumper, and pony. Entries to Jane Pohl Rust, Route 2, Box 89, Leesburg, VA. post entries allowed. stables available.
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Leahy Knows How To Cast Trish Will Win Their Share
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy reshapes the team in spring drills adopting the T formation with man in motion. Several players switch positions as Leahy retools the lineup and evaluates replacements for expected losses, while cautioning the squad to expect a tough season ahead.
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Fred Wallner
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Red Sitko
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Bill Wightkin
Doug Waybright
Bill Flynn
Ray Espenan
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Pittsburgh
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Barberton
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Slugfests Hit Major Leagues In One Busy Day
Washington Senators hammer seven homers in a 14 12 ten inning win over the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. Al Evans Gil Coan and Clyde Vollmer homer as Ed Stewart and Christman also contribute. Boston Detroit tie 14 14 in 13 innings as Ted Williams and Vern Stephens go deep for the Sox while Johnny Groth and Aaron Robinson homer for Detroit. Yankees beat Browns 5 2 behind Joe Page relief to move atop standings. Ralph Branca wins his fourth with Dodgers 3 0 over Reds at Ebbets. Cubs win 4 0 behind Walt Dubiel five hit shutout over Boston, Giants triumph 6 3 over Pirates. Phillies beat Cardinals 7 3 in series opener.
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DeMolay, Cadets Meet at Local Field Sunday
GAMYN ON SUNDAY The DeMolay baseball team will meet Charlotte Hall Military Academy on the local high school field Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The Cadets are coached by Buck Aldridge, former Frederick H. S. mentor.
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Demands Clubs Protect Players From Rabid Fans
Cincinnati May 3 Commissioner A B Chandler cleared Leo Durocher of assault charges and ordered clubs to shield players from abusive fans. He lifted the suspension and Durocher to rejoin the Giants May 4. Chandler blamed clubs and fans for poor policing at Polo Grounds on April 28. Giants President Stoneham pledged immediate fixes and restricted on-field access for fans. Durocher faces a separate charge of simple assault in New York. a hearing is set for Monday. President Ford Frick attended the hearing by invitation.
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City Softball League Game Thursday Dr Pepper vs Legion
Plans in Mt Airy call for razing the oldest single story frame building where George W. Clay did business to make way for a parking lot and a used car lot by Edmund C. Pusey the new Ford distributor.
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Dr Pepper Edges Tailors In City League Thriller
In Baker Park Tuesday Austin Abrecht and Red Shafer shined in a five frame duel. Dr Pepper won 3 to 2 after a seventh inning rally sparked by Shafer’s RBI single. Tailors led 2 0 before Pepperites rallied for the decisive tally and final line score noted Abrecht and Rice for Tailors with Shafer and Rehmann for Dr Pepper.
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Canceled Frederick Brunswick baseball game at McCurdy Field
Frederick High coach Skip Zimmerman announced the afternoon game between Frederick and Brunswick high schools is cancelled due to park improvements under the McCurdy Field Commission. A tentative reschedule date is May 31. Tagel wins at Charles Town with Wingy second and Gay Rocket third. Sears softball team tops C P in Baker Park 17 to 2.
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Ball Player Killed in Wyoming Iowa Baseball Accident
Grief stricken high school pitcher Clifford Dirks faced seclusion after a Lisbon versus Wyoming game ended in tragedy when a pitch struck Glenn Rhoads in the back of the head. Rhoads, 17, from Lisbon, died in Cedar Rapids hospital from a delayed brain hemorrhage. The incident followed a similar fatal pitching accident last fall involving Dirks in Oxford Junction.
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Nine women in United States Congress now serve
The United States Congress has grown to nine women, with one member in the Senate. This marks a notable increase in female representation in both chambers and highlights ongoing progress toward gender parity in national politics.
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