Basketball Fans Await Week of Amateur Action
The 1947-48 season nears its end as fans prepare for a full week of games. Uncle John's Cabineers face Fairchild Transports at the YMCA in a pivotal second half title bout, with Cabineers favored to win by about 10. The week also includes a Armory triple header and the Hagerstown Invitational Basketball Tournament at Potomac Street Gym, running Thursday through Sunday. Loyola College star Jim Lacy will miss the Invitation Tourney. Washington County Amateur Baseball League owners reject High Street Marketeers and Chewsville bids, sparking industry reactions as preparations for 1948 continue.
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Washington County League
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Joe Howard
Shad Hunt
Max Kendall
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Loyola In Tourney Loyola heads to Kansas City for first round
Loyola of Baltimore earns a NCAA like berth by winning the Mason Dixon Conference Tournament final 49 to 43 over Americans. The Greyhounds travel to Kansas City to face Emporia State in the opening round on Tuesday in a postseason matchup.
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Tero Boxers Clinch Southern Conference Title
A scrappy group from The Citadel won the Southern Conference boxing championship, scoring 23 points to upset favored Maryland. South Carolina finished second with 18 points, edging Maryland by one, while Clemson earned fourth with six points.
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Pirates Break Dry Spell With 12 11 Win In California
Hollywood area report says Pittsburgh Pirates beat St Louis Browns 12 to 11 in San Bernardino with Joe Beckman four singles in six at bats leading the offense while Johnny Hopp collected two triples. Ralph Kiner departed early due to a back strain but not considered serious.
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Joe Beckman
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Johnny Hopp
Ralph Kiner
Fairchild and Cabineers Duel in Key Community League Clash
Tonight at the YMCA the Fairchild Transports meet Uncle John's Cabineers in a pivotal second-half showdown that could decide the league title. Fairchild holds seven straight wins while Cabineers sit 6 and 1. a Transports victory would place them in control with two games left, a Cabineers win tightens the race with playoff implications.
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Fairchild Transports
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Fairchild
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Football Drills Start At H. H. S.
Spring football practice opens at Hagerstown High today with about fifty hopefuls joining Coach Eddie Semler. Indoor work will precede outdoor drills due to a muddy field. four weeks of off season work will shape next fall’s squad, many graduates leaving a green eleven.
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Southworth praises Stankys play with Braves
Bradenton Florida March 8 Billy Southworth enthusiastic about 1948 Boston Braves team with Eddie Stanky joining from Brooklyn. He says Stanky will be like another coach and help Dark at shortstop forming a strong double play pairing. Connie Ryan still in contention for second base. Dark, 25, LSU product with 40000 bonus, rookies of the year in American Association, key to Braves lineup. Bob Elliott at third and Earl Torenson at first.
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Boston Braves
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Blackie
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Dark
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Worth
Louisiana State University
Milwaukee
Bob Elliott
Earl Torgenson
Locke And Mangrum Still In Running
In Miami Florida Bobby Locke of South Africa and Lloyd Mangrum of Chicago halved after 36 holes in the $10,000 Miami International Four Ball golf tournament. They must finish their opening round against Johnny Revolta and Sammy Byrd, tied after 39 holes, with a 51-foot putt by Mangrum sealing the win on the 44th hole. The Locke Mangrum winners will face Ferrier and Middlecoff to reach the semifinals against Keiser and Palmer.
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Fla
March
Bobby Locke
South Africa
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Sammy Byrd
Mangrum
Herman Keiser
Akron
Oho
Johnny Palmer
Badin
N.C
Local Cyclist Enters National 16 Mile Championship Race
Hagerstown will field a representative at the 16 mile National Championship Motorcycle Race in Daytona Beach Florida this Saturday. Miller McDonald known as Mac, owner of Mac's Cycle Shop and a Hagerstown Motorcycle Club member, will race a Harley Davidson on the four mile beach course with top speeds approaching 120 mph. McDonald is No 31 in AMA entries and will be watched by four Hagerstown supporters.
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Mac” McDonald
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College Basketball Tournaments Move Into Spotlight This Week
Major college hoops move into the limelight this week as NAIB opens in Kansas City and the National Invitation begins at Madison Square Garden. NCAA Regionals unfold March 11 13 and 19 with several top teams vying for Olympic trial berths in late March. Institutions named include Brigham Young Manhattan College Texas Western Louisville Denver NYU Western Kentucky North Carolina State St Louis Bowling Green DePaul Columbia Holy Cross Kentucky Michigan and Oklahoma A and M.
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March
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Kramer Extends Lead In Pro Tennis Tour
Palm Springs California March 8 Jack Kramer increases his lead to 28 matches to 16 over Bobby Riggs in their cross country professional tennis tour. The former Davis Cup star defeated Riggs 6-3 8-6 here yesterday.
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Bobby Riggs
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Golf Rules Change By U S G A For Coming Season
New York reports that the U S Golf Association revised many rules for amateurs effective immediately. Affected items include grip design restrictions and penalties for play delays now leading to disqualification. Changes also detail relief for obstructions touching the ball and hazards, with certain exceptions.
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Professional Golfers Association
Detroit Amid National Hockey Gambling Delay Report
Detroit report notes a national hockey league inquiry into hinted player gambling was delayed by 24 hours today. The delay affects league officials and speculation regarding potential disciplinary actions and the timeline for official statements.
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Detroit
National Hockey League
Hagerstown High announces 1948 baseball schedule
Hub Nine to play a 15 game spring slate under coach Eddie Semler with April 15 opener at Martinsburg and May 26 finale vs St James. Home games shifted as Hagerstown diamond is under reconstruction. potential use of Owls Stadium is explored.
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Calvert Distillers Unveils Blended Whiskey
Milo W. Taxman in Centralia reports Calvert Distillers Corp. introduces Calvert Blended Whiskey with 86.8 proof and 65 percent grain neutral spirits. New York City is listed as the company location.
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Calvert. Distillers Corp
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