World Series Plans Outlined For 1959 Championship
Commissioner Ford Frick led a meeting of top clubs to set the 1959 World Series framework. Start date targets were September 28 for potential league playoffs and September 30 for the World Series if needed, with ticketing options and venues in play for teams including White Sox Indians Giants Dodgers Braves and Pirates.
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White Sox compared to Ty Cobb in defense focused article
Chicago readers hear Walter Lopez praise the White Sox approach led by shortstop Luis Aparicio and first baseman Eddie Robinson while comparing their style to Ty Cobb’s old school game. Discussion centers on speed, defense, and baserunning as keys to the team’s Americana League pennant bid.
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Aparica
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al Smith
Jim Rsera
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Aparicio
Smith
Cleveland
Landis
Rivera
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al Lopez
Navy coach Hardin vows to face injuries openly
Annapolis AP Wayne Hardin new Navy coach says he will not hide behind player injuries or heat as excuses. He notes 18 players hurt since Aug 25 practice, including four potential starters, but argues injuries won’t derail plans for the September 19 opener at Boston University.
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Major League Stars in Unscated Press Netting
The story highlights Bob Miller of the Cardinals delivering a seven hitter in a win against the Dodgers, and Bob Nieman of the Orioles driving in three runs with two homers in a 5-4 victory over the Red Sox. Quotes from Al Lopez praise aggressive hitting and baserunning, noting teams aiming to stretch defenses and create opportunities with quick drops and steals.
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Cardinals
Dodgers
Aith
Bob Nieman
Orioles
Red Sox
Cadet football fortunes hinge on quick defensive ties
Team roster details and practice notes mix with game prep as Cadets aim to improve defense. Mentions players from cadet squads, coaches, and a Maryland squad practice with scorers and touchdowns noted during a temperate session.
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Frederick Travels To Martinsburg Saturday
East Frederick AC travels to Martinsburg to face the Martinsburg All Stars at 6 p.m. The AC lineup adds new faces led by John Schmidt. Pitching features Norm Seacrest and Joe Fuzis alongside Max Kehne and Jim Blank.
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Jim Blank
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Blank
Guy Ramsburg
John Schmidt
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Armory
West Second Street
Heat Exhausts Maryland Football Center at Practice
Maryland football center Sonny Lohr collapsed from heat exhaustion after a hot practice in College Park. The 19 year old Bladensburg, Maryland native remained unconscious Wednesday night at Prince George’s Hospital in Cheverly, under care from Dr. William Holbrook Jr and the team medical staff led by head coach.
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Air Force Ballplayer Eddie Garrett Competes in Sth Air Force Tourney
Eddie Garrett a local catcher whose baseball career began in Little League and progressed through Babe Rush League and American Legion is playing for Ram ser Air Force Base in the Sth Air Force tournament. He is the son of Vir and Mrs Willard Garrett of Frederick.
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Frederick High backs and linemen shape Wing T offense
Frederick High School prepares for the coming season with a Wing T unit led by backfield speedsters Richard Markey Wayne Rinehart Bill Wise Leroy Stull and quarterback pair Denny Zimmerman Sam Marrone Mike Idoine. Linemen include guards Dick EE Khan Bob Kehne Bryant Avylor Mike Borer Doug Welty Richard Brenneman tackles Ronald House Al Stone Mark Alexander Richard Higgins Fred Lodge James Milburn Bill Neal and centers Harry Grove Dave Schroder Johnny Sundell.
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Wayne Rinehart
Bill Wise
Leroy Stull
David Markoe
Richard Crummitt
Richard Wenzel
Ken Wilburne
Tom Staley
Ellis McDonough
Denny Zimmerma
Sam Marrone
Mike Idoine
Rinehart
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Art Stack
Dick \ee Khan
Bob Kehne
Bryant Avylor
Mike Borer
Doug Welty
Richard Brenneman
Ronald House
al Stone
Mark Alexander
Richard Higgins
Fred Lodge
James Milburn
Bill Neal
Harry Grove
Dave ‘Schroder
Johnny Sundee
Talso
Bill Zimmerman
Rod Stauffer
Warren Evans
Richard Burdette
Bull Poffenberger
Duizht Hill
Ray Page
Local Midget League Rosters Released for Sept 20 Games
The Local Midget League released rosters ahead of opening games on Sept 20. The Colts face Lancaster at Lancaster while the Redskins meet West York. 17 Colts and 14 Redskins return to uniforms. Names listed include Harievy Thomas Blaine Smith Rick Hamsock Kenny Wars Tackles Jerry Koogle Barrieries Larry Thompson Harley Holter Guards Glenn Rippeon Marty Walsh Pete Twenty Rick Harris David Bow Centers Thirston Bovie BH Lee Backs Dave Yontz Dennis Jackson Mike Schaden Butch Ruffner The Rhoderick Ronnie Sewell Rongie Hart.
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Blaine Smith
Rick Hamsock
Kenny Wars
Jerry Koogle
Larry Thompson
Harley Holter
Glenn Rippeon
Marty Walsh
Pete Twenty
Rick Harris
David Bow Centers
Thirston
Bovie
Lee
Dave Yontz
Dennis Jackson
Mike Schaden
Butch Ruffner
the Rhoderick
Ronnie Sewell
Rongie Hart
Local rosters feature Colt players in earlier season list
A compact roll call lists players including Tom Ramsburg Ernie Nauncorif Joe Beeson Jerry Hess Charlie Green Tink Baker Clarence Thomas Jim McClellan Sam Kime Pete Rentzelt Tom Durrow William Hardy Pete Markey Don Schattenber Rock Willard Sid Miller Mike Clark and Warne Fox among Colt athletes.
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Tom Ramsburg
Ernie Nauncorif
Joe Beeson
Jerry Hess
Dim Hess
Charlie Green
Tink Baker
Clarence Thomas Burky Sewell
Jim McClellan
Sam Kime
Pete Rentzelt
Tom Durrow
William Hardy
Pete Markey
Don Schattenber
Rock Willard
Sid Miller
Mike Clark
Dim Heil Warne Fox
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