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Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1950

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10

Baseball Draft Set for November 16 Subject to Prospects

Cincinnati reports that 76 pages of players were released by Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler as eligible for the major league draft on November 46. Scouts and farm-system heads will pick from the list, paying 2000 to 10000 dollars per player depending on class. Pittsburgh holds first pick, Philadelphia second, then a running order through standings. Montreal or Brooklyn may be early targets, with the Royals boasting four likely choices led by Omar Lown Carroll Bensinger Russell Rose and Donald Hoak along with strong batting marks and RBIs.

Cincinnati A. B. Chandler Omar Lown Carroll Bensinger Russell Rose Donald Hoak

Frederick High Downs Emmitsburg in county soccer clash

Frederick High remains undefeated in Frederick County Interscholastic Soccer League by defeating Emmitsburg 2-0 on Monday in Emmitsburg. Summers opened the scoring with an assist from Wiles and Sweadner added the clincher from Hemby’s pass. The Cadets host Mt. Airy Friday to try to stay perfect.

Frederick County Frederick High Emmitsburg Booters Mt. Airy FHS Summers Wiles Sweadner Hemby Frederick Frederick Pos Sneadner Stull Cline Thompson Eri Grimes Stone Baugher King Mills Morgan Harrison Mercer Chaney Croneberg Hahn Monarth Carr Woods

Empire State Building to reach 1472 feet with new antenna

The Empire State Building will rise to a height of 1472 feet after completion of a 222 foot television and FM radio antenna. The upgrade will enhance reception for over one million TV sets, and the pictured antenna stood at 140 feet at the time of the photo.

New York Empire State Building

Military Honors For Old Pete On Monday

Grover Cleveland Alexander known as Old Pete was buried with military honors in a rural cemetery near St Paul Nebraska. The famed pitcher who starred 1911 to 1930 and later joined the Hall of Fame was mourned by 300 friends and fans. The American Legion led the services and Rev John Roe spoke of his life. A large baseball diamond wreath rested near the casket, sent by the St Louis Cardinals where he once played.

St. Paul Nebr Grover Cleveland Alexander Pete American Legion Presbyterian Church John Roe St. Louis Cardinals

VY. F. W. Gridders Lose Game At Martinsburg

Frederick VFW semi pro team falls 13 1 to Martinsburg at Charles Town West Virginia in sixth straight loss. The Vets, after trailing 18 0 at halftime, score on a late pass play as the half ends and no further scoring occurs.

Frederick Veterans of Foreign Wars Martinsburg Charles Town W. Va Vets West Virginia Frederick Vets

No device in either ear, hard of hearing woman hears whispers

The report notes a young woman with hearing loss who can hear whispers without any device in her ears. There is no visible phantom or invisible earpiece, no headband, and no external pressure. She does not advertise her deafness.

Francis Scott Key Frederick

Army Regains No 1 in AP College Poll

Army returns to the top of the AP weekly college football poll after edging Ohio State in a photo finish. Oklahoma rises to third, Kentucky moves to fourth after a 40-6 win, while SMU drops from the lead. Other top ten includes California, Southern Methodist, Princeton, Miami and Illinois.

New York Army Ohio State Associated Press Southern Methodist Oklahoma Colorado Kentucky Florida Texas SMU California Princeton Miami Illinois Maryland Tennessee Michigan State Clemson Wyoming Wisconsin Nebraska Washington UCLA Kansas Lehigh Pennsylvania Aloss New Brexica Northwestern Ohio Tost Oklahoma Sooners

Terps Prepare for North Carolina Clash at Chapel Hill

Maryland coach Jim Tatum fields a dummy scrimmage as the Terps eye North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Halfback Lilove Colleryahn, a Pittsburgh sophomore, shines in practice and may play against UNC. More than 2,900 Maryland supporters expected to travel to the game.

Callage Park Jim Tatum Maryland Terps Chapel Hill North Carolina Lilove Colleryahn Pittsburgh George Washington Tatum Colleryahn Marsland

Clemson Undefeated Rise Impresses as Sophs Lead

Clemson remains undefeated and tied only once, with sophomores now dominating key backfield roles after early injuries to Fullback Fred Cone and Right Halfback Ray Mathews. The team’s high scoring pace carried wins over Presbyterian Missouri and North Carolina State, and a 13-12 victory over Wake Forest with freshmen Jim Shirley and Frank Kennedy stepping up. Billy Hair shines as a standout stand-in for Jackie Calvert, throwing three TDs and rushing for two against Duquesne.

Clemson Presbyterian Missouri North Carolina State Wake Forest Duquesne Fred Cone Ray Mathews

Mustangs Routed by Waynesboro in Lopsided Sunday Loss

Frederick Mustangs football team suffered a 46 to 0 defeat at the hands of Waynesboro on Sunday. With an injured lineup and only two regular backs, Frederickstown failed to mount any sustained drive as Waynesboro scored in every period and pulled away early. The locals threatened briefly in the third quarter but stalled at the opponent's twenty yard line. It was Frederick’s first shutout loss of the season and the third in club history.

Mustangs Frederick Mustangs Sandinot Waynesboro Mary Haerses Pennsylvanians Fredericktonians

Ground valves boost power and cut fuel use

Ground valves improve engine breathing, increasing horsepower while reducing fuel consumption by lowering pumping losses. The change can enhance efficiency and performance, though benefits vary with engine design and tuning. Modern engines may see smaller gains due to advanced stock valve trains.

Rickey Reaffirms Role in Club Picture After Resignation

The 68 year old Rickey said he would be in the forthcoming project. He had just resigned last week as president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers after developing pennant winners for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Rickey St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers

Branch Rickey names Bues as Pirates executive vice president

Branch Rickey, famed pennant architect, joins the Pittsburgh Pirates as executive vice president and names his son Branch Rickey Jr. to the club. General Manager Roy Hamsey’s role remains, with Rickey keeping plans flexible as he begins reshaping the front office and player duties at Forbes Field.

Pittsburgh Rickey Pittsburgh Pirates Meaul Pirate John Galbreath Galbreath Forbes Pirates Buea Branch, Jr Mahatma Roy Hamsey Brooklyn Dodgers Roy

Social Etiquette and Fish Facts Hint at North Carolina Speaker

A dated guide-like passage advises lingering with a hostess and phrasing departures carefully. It then notes North Carolina waters contain 350 recorded fish species, reflecting terse regional trivia.

North Carolina

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