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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1942
Page
6
The piece analyzes the 1940 World Series with Reed Moore and left fielders like Joe Gordon and DiMaggio. It notes Moore’s impact, the absence of a left handed Yankee ace, and Cardinal center field play as key factors. It frames the Yankees as challengers with aging stars and shifting power.
LeRoy Thompson acting coach calls first practice for 5 30 pm today at Lincoln High School field. All squad members and new aspirants must report. Veterans say linemen are Thompson’s main worry as key positions must be filled from substitutes due to induction and new schedules. The 1941 four game schedule had split wins and losses.
Maryland varsity football readies for a key Saturday clash with Rutgers at Baltimore's Municipal Stadium. Three starters on the doubtful list due to leg injuries. Dan Boothe shifts into James' post while Ose Dib and Tony Nard take over duties as the team aims to rebound from recent losses and the Rutgers series history.
Beazley, a 7 year old hero from a War Trees homecoming, was made an honorary colonel on Governor Prentice Cooper’s staff after a brief stint as Chief Executive for a few minutes. He visited the Capitol where Cooper and officials welcomed him with crowds and autographs. Cooper joked that Beazley could govern as long as he wanted, then presented the commission before a city wide welcome. Beazley returns to St Louis tomorrow for a few days. the piece notes a thrill of the last out in the World Series.
Namsville and Frederick Hustlers clash Sunday at McCurdy Field in a two out of three series to decide the county championship. Pitching duties center on MacKenzie and Castle for Namsville and Binks Delauter for the Hustlers. The teams agreed not to import players. rainouts may trigger a doubleheader next weekend.
Michigan coach recalls spectators invading games and altering plays from 1930s to 1940s. He cites a Princeton incident where a fan replaced a lineman and blocked a TD, plus memories of Tom Harmon’s 1940 opener and a fan run onto the field at Michigan Stadium.
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