Detroit Tigers shake up farm system with Ruel appointment
In Detroit Oct 17 1947 4 H Herald reports Juddy Ruel named farm director of the Tigers, replacing Ky Kennedy amid a months long club leadership shakeup. Manager Red Rolfe remains. B Chandler and Charlie Gehringer noted for past roles as executives. Ruel a former major league catcher and ex Cleveland farm director, previously led St. Louis towns in 1947 and played for the Tigers in 1931-32. Kennedy defends the farm system amid criticism of failing to produce stars and losing money.
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Detroit
Ruel
Tiger
Charlie Gehr-ner
Ky Kennedy
Gehrser
Rolfe Canlarn
St. Louis
Chandler
Cleveland Indians
Browns
Jack Taylor
Gehringer
Tigers
New York
Boston
Washington
Chicago
Kennedy
Pittsburgh Pirates
Eir
Saide
Tiger Farm
Detroit Have Criticized the Farm Tysrem
Walkersville Bowling League Results Summary
Walkersville League standings show Nicholson's Groc. 2, Civitan 1, Ensor's Groc. 3, New Midy 0. Hamilton's 3, G. V. Mil 0. A. P. 2, Allise Cham 1. 7-Up 3, Smither G. Points. Ensor's Groce. Walker. Mator. icholson's Groce. 1 Hamilton's Lunch 17 3. We Mill 14. New Midway. smith's Groc. edical Co. & P lis Chalmer's High individual game and set. Eyler, Ensor's, 150 and 384. High team game Walkersville Motor, 04. High team set Ensor's, 1711.
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Nicholson
Civitan
Ensor
New Mid
Walker
Med. Co
Hamilton
G. V. Mil
Smither
Walker. Mator
Icholson
We Mill
Pivilion New Midway
Smith’s
Groc
Edical Co
Plis Chalmer
Eyler
Walkersville Motor
Frederick Jayvees Edge Mercersburg 19 12 In JV Football
Frederick High School junior varsity edged Mercersburg 19 to 12 on Wednesday. Cadets took a 13 12 lead after a late second half TD by Bob Whitmore with Hank Comer extra point. Mercersburg led early with a first quarter TD pass from Gordon to Horner. The Cadets seized momentum with a 52 yard run by Griley and a late score by Whitmore.
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Frederick High Schovel
Mercersburg Jayvees
Triunnal
Jayvees
Antapois JV
Frederick Iv's
Comer
Whitmore
Griley
Mercersburg
Bob Whitmore
Hank Comer
Jvs
Fred'k
Mecersburg
Keni Feldman
Thomas
Hough
Winpigler
Fox King Dyn
Stine i Hemby
Whitmore Main
Stockman Horner
Bader Ise Beh
Heinz
Tucker
Young
Shank
Kelly
Linton
Zern
Frederick
Draper
Center
Jasger
Droz
Frithian
Dillard
Radloff
Grove
Horner
Watt
Long Workout Given To Maryland Players
Maryland conducted an extended scrimmage against North Carolina styles to prepare for Saturday. The first string offense faced likely defensive schemes while reserves mimicked UNC offense against Maryland defense. Earlier, Maryland receivers worked on passing as the team leans on a strong rushing attack against Washington and Lee, George Washington, and Georgia.
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College Park
Maryland
North Carolina
Jim Tatum
Carl Snavely
Washington and Lee
George Washington
Georgia
Jack of
Tatum
Adequate Pitchers Duel Searbath and Fatoney Query
The report notes a quarterback duel between Searbath and Bernie Fatoney with Bob Shemenski and Ralph Felton altering plays. Coach Tatu says the team did not need to pass much as Georgia used a seven man line and box defense, while Maryland’s ground game was strong. He hints the Terps would rely on passing when necessary, possibly Saturday.
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Duel Searbath
Bernie Fatoney
Bob Shemenski
Ralph Felton
Tatu
Georgia
Uut
Four Local Golfers In Exhibition Match At VFW Club
Four Maryland professionals will play an 18 hole exhibition at the VFW Club near Frederick Sunday at 2 pm. Carroll MacMaster of Woodholme and VFW pro Glenn Spencer lead the field, with Beach, Flattery, and Spencer noted for past titles and course records. Spectators may attend without club membership.
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Maryland
Cource
VFW
Frederick
Carroll MacMaster
Woodholme Club
Ballimore
Glenn Spencer
Spencer
MacMaster
Catoctin Country Club
Beach
Flattery
Forest Park
Valley Sluggers Face Brunswick Next Sunday at Selert Stadium
A look at batting averages for the Valley Sluggers and Heavy Hitters in the county league. The piece previews fans assessing Valley’s chances in the benefit game against Brunswick at Selert Stadium Sunday afternoon.
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Reagan
Brunswick
Selert Stadium
Record of Bruns wick player Merriman for season slip
The report notes a Brunswick batsman Merriman with a low batting average amid regular season games. The summary highlights limited success by the team and mentions Lovellsville as a factor, with several players failing to hit over zero.
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Yale
Whey
Lovellsville
Reitly Merriman
Brunswick
Helped by Legion and Salvation Army fund raiser meet
The Middletown and Brunswick tents plan a Sunday meet under elderie Cotty Uniplees viation for the American Legion and Salvation Army Christi funds with proceeds to local fans. Action postponed in Washington as senators seek more time to study the foreign aid bill of 7,208,401 dollars, reported by the Appropriations Committee the prior day.
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Strobel
Middletown
Brunswick
Elderie’ — Cotty Uniplees
American Legion and Salvation Awny Christi
Dwar Ergantan
Washington
Senate
McFarland
Daviz
Senate Appropriations Committee
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