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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1948
Page
8
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William E. McKenney discusses a Eastern States regional contract bridge tourney where Barbara Stenco and Jerome W Brier win the amateur pair title. He analyzes Miss Stenco's play choices in a 13 trick contract, noting tournament vs rubber play differences and a key heart and diamond sequence affecting the final score.
In Chicago a lengthy Dodgers win over the Cubs resumes after rain delays as Chicago pitchers issue 14 walks and two errors aid the Dodgers offense. Boston Braves top Cincinnati 4 3 with home runs by Elliott Heath and Stapky. St Louis defends Phillies as Pollet wins first of three starts, while Indians beat Washington 6 0 to move into second in the American League.
The report highlights Ted Beard from Woodsboro as a standout prospect in the American Association race. It notes his all around abilities, early season performance with three hits in his first thirteen games, and potential for a Forbes Field assignment. Also mentioned are Perstungsdorf and Rol Hemsley as other figures in the Southern Association context, with references to coast reports and catchers for Seattle.
A list shows yesterday's American League results with Detroit at New York 21 and other matchups. The report also notes a marriage license issued in Hagerstown for Charles Banel Fisher 19 and Tac Mae Burkholder 17, both residents of that city.
Baseball results from St Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh and Chicago. standings show Pittsburgh and Philadelphia leading with several games to play. Also details on election of officers for a local bank and AFL Pennsylvanian Federation endorsement stance for President Truman.
Large crowds attended King Brothers Circus as it toured towns on its twenty month season. At Maren Gao the show drew about 19000 spectators for the first three performances. Poor attendance was noted on later dates due to weather and other factors.
The report lists precipitation totals around 1 368 inches and a high of 82. Temperatures show yesterday's high around 82 with a low near minus 42. Sunset at 8 10 p.m. and sunrise at 6 08 a.m. A note mentions mistletoe used in Sweden as a defensive charm against illness historically.
Sunday games listed for semi pro and local leagues include Washington, Frederick, Mt Airy, Weedsboro, Damascus, Middletown, Thurmont, Florence and New Windsor with 2 pm DST start times and named umpires. Also reports a Civic League game North Enders, NECA Juniors versus Fire Company, and Lane Pioneers Machine noting Annapolis post office stamp vending trials.
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