Weekend Climax Looms For Area High School Teams
The city’s basketball season builds to a grand finale with four schools, Hagers town High Hibs St Mary’s and the Cabineers and Tigers, each in decisive playoff or tournament games between now and Monday. In College Park Mel Henry’s club seeks an A class state title win over Wicomico Tish.
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Hagerstown High
Walls of St Mary's High
Hagerstown Tigers
Diaverstown Cabineers
College Park
Mel Henry
Wicomicu Tish
Salisbury
Mkasterrk Shore
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St. Mary's
Gaels
St. John's of Westminster
Einmartsbure
Frederick
Danny Sullivan
Big Ed Mowen
Cabineers
Chambersburg
Penn-Marsland
Iowa
Waynesboro
Jeb Stewart
Training Camps Update and Spring Games Report
Los Angeles reports Yankees star Pay Al fie Reynolds may miss a few days with a right elbow inflammation diagnosed by Dr. Sidney Gaynor. Bobby Hogue of the Braves struggles in a late inning loss, while Danny Litwhiler is targeted for activation as the Reds seek improved right handed power. Cleveland Indians test prospects in San Diego as Reds show worrisome form in spring exhibitions, Musial fueling a Cardinals win.
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Los Angeles
Alfie Reynolds
New York
Sidney Gaynor
Yanks
HHL
Danny Litwhiler
Danny
Reds
Ed Power
St. Louis Cardinals
Stan Musial
Redbird
Chambersburg Seeks First Armory Win Over Cabineers
Chambersburg visits Hagerstown to clash with the Cabineers in the opening round decisive playoff game at the Armory. The winner faces Waynesboro in the Penn Maryland final. kickoff set after 4 15 with a preliminary.
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Cabineers
Hagerstown
Penn-Maryland Basketball Association
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Gaels Reach Blue Ridge Finals in Tourney Showdown
St Mary's Gaels defeated Westminster in a dominant semifinal to earn a spot in the Blue Ridge Conference basketball final. Pasay Sullivan led with 26 points and Ed Mower added 17 as the Gaels built an early lead and kept it throughout. They will face Paranishburg Frederick Eagles for the title on Mounts court.
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St Mary’s College Board
Frederick Eagie
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Pasay Sullivan
Ed Mower
Vrerpps
Westminster
Quinn Sullivan
Mowen
Playoff Victories For Lions And Optimists In Junior League
In the first night of Junior League playoffs the first place Lions beat the Knehts of Columbus 40 to 27 while the Optimists edged the Jaycees 20 to 15. Lions relied on team play with no clear standouts, and the Optimists rallied from a first quarter deficit to secure the win. The upcoming schedule includes Lions versus Knehts in Columbus and Optimists versus Jaycees on the Waddland Way court.
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Knehts
Columbis Cagers
Quint
Jayeres
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Coats
Giese
Jaycees
Optimista
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Kifetuts
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Rochny
Marin
Ron
Shadrace
Wade
Pie Lackbaum
Warhter
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Bmler
Rlog Agus
Barnes
Bent
Fights and finals headline chaotic night in multi city boxing card
A chaotic report lists bouts with mixed results across New York San Diego Philadelphia Phoenix and Los Angeles. Notable stoppages include Bruccero, Seeliseh, and Ramirez while Davis and Chavez score KO wins. The Kansas City March NAIA basketball final pits Millikin against Wig Blue of James Millikin University and Denver’s Reels College is mentioned.
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Wolo Murphy
San Diego
Danny Brucceroni
Philadelphia
A. Herlin
Germany
Aaron Wilson
J. S.A
Kleiia Seeliseh
Phoenix
Ariz
Charlie Sawyer
Los Angeles
Marty
Kid) Davis
Phoenix Clan
Hollywood
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Fpabela i Chavez
Felix
Ramirez
San Jose
Kansas City
Lamling University
Pied Pipers
James Millkin University
James Millikin
Decatur
Stengall
Dowsing Reels College of
Denver
Williamsport To Meet All Stars In Weekend Exhibition
Williamsport, the league pennant winner with an undefeated season, hosts an All Stars game this Sunday at the Williamsport pitch. Officiating will be Nemzek and Shank. Selected from Middletown, Hancock, and Clear Spring to face Williamsport are players including Zigler Tadys Shaffer House Strobel Wise Latzaind Sheffer Hancock Corbett Glaser Breakall Crouse Skidmore Alahaugh Hishop and E Yeakle Seifert Kriner. no selections came from Walkersville or Brunswick.
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Williamsport Legion
Faelus
Washington County
Williammsport
Nemzek
Shank
Williamsport
Middletown
Hancock
Zigler
Tadys
Shaffer
House
Strobel
Wise
Latzaind Sheffer
Hancock Corbett
Glaser
Breakall
Crouse
Skidmore
Alahaugh
Hishop
Yerkle
Salvatore
Seifert Kriner
E. Yeakle
Shupp
King Na
Walkersville
Brunswick
Lew Worsham Leads First Round At Jacksonville Open
Lew Worsham, 33, a former National Open winner, carded the top score in the first round of the Jacksonville Open. Others in the field include Tim Perpier and Vick Shields among a mix of regional players, as Worsham seeks to capitalize on his return to form.
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Aho
Maren
Lew Worsham
Conpie Jean
Volline
Ander
Yvaril Ayant
Tim Perpier Arstralian
Pratiunsional
Stat Praneisco
Vick Shields
Cedar Rapids Lowa
Are Doering
Richtond
If We're Hitting We'll Defeat Em Says Hub Coach
Hagerstown High School ready for the state basketball final at College Park with Coach Me Henry expressing confidence that the Hubs can defeat Wicomico High if the team shoots well. Koontz Shockey return from ankle sprains and may start Burke Kline Ramer and Wolfe as the lineup for the title game. A large fan delegation travels to College Park for the 8 p.m. tip.
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Hagerstown
College Park
Maroon and Gray
Hibs
Wicomico High
University of Maryland
Jack Koontz
Don Shockey
Henry
Leo Burke
Tate Kline
Koontz
Johnny Ramer
Ernie Wolfe
Bp.m
Tigers Set Up Title Shot In Regional Basketball Tourney
The Martinsburg host squad advances to the regional final after a hard night of play. The Tigers stunned Winchester and Bradley to reach the coveted state berth, while Potomac River rivals watched from the stands.
Walt Drepe Poised for a Stronger Hitting Year
Boston figures Walt Drepe should be a sounder hitter in 1948 after a tough season. Joe Cronin and Billy Goodman influenced his path, with Drepe improving and aiming to prove the early doubts about his hitting wrong. The Red Sox center around his power potential and can hope for a breakout after an injury and trade setbacks.
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Sarason
Marel
Hoston
Billy Pierre
Hig Walt
Joe McCarthy
Red Sox
Cout
Connecticut University
Scranton
Marie Joe
Mc ‘Carthy
McCarthy
Teursville
Joe Cronin
Jim
Mel Sox
Oto Lonisville
Walt Wis
Louisville
Bos Iton
Billy Goodman Wees
Drape
Wes Ameone
Jeague
Vern Stephens
Irish Bob Dares Maxim To Fight Murphy For Title Shot
New York reports Irish Bob Dares Maxim to fight light heavy champion Joey Maxim for a title crack, as Murphy faces a grueling bout at Madison Square Garden amid St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The bout ends with exchanges and a dramatic crowd, while television coverage notes the fighters and aftermath.
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New York
Trish Hobby Murphy
Joey Maxim
Arinuius
Paddy
Innky
Green Penny
I &l
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Bobby
Aimie Shim
Rock Foy
Televisior
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Baeeereuis
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Goldstein
Jetty Perest
Golf official weighs role in new professional group
George Jacobus, president of the Professional Golfers Association, discusses potential plans for a new group amid interest from Miami and Chandler officials. The interview notes mixed reactions as supporters push toward a formal structure while political pressure rises.
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Hysh
Sas Lees
Teqdestead
Neebal Post
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Deawae Oelib
Meviday
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Tome Dey
Miami News
Lata Ves Beriday
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Jacobus
Professional Golfers’ Association
Chandler
Ueorie
Ita
Babin Beach
Wentuckys
Brigham Young Favored In Garden Tourney I Final
Brigham Young and Dayton clash for the National Invitation Tournament crown at Madison Square Garden. BYU coach Stanton Watts and Dayton’s Ory Blarknewski lead teams aiming for the NCAA berth next week as fans anticipate a dramatic doubleheader outcome.
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Fairchild
Stewart Paxton
Packers
New York City
Airceraffters
Madison Square Garden
Brigham Young
Dayton
Varsey
Madison
Thas Chaderelbis
Vietory
Thunsday
Dipti
Ory Blarkbuen
Magnethrina
St. Tadin's
Phinis
BYU
Stanton Watts
Faye
Cnet
Tomielt
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Irish Gridders Face Big Rebuilding Job
Irish football team enters rebuilding phase after a rough season. Returning veterans include Ieuan ap Fleschiman and Java Veterans with several key players like Jin Mateehebler and Chet Ostrowski. Coaches aim to restore strength ahead of spring practice at Notre Dame.
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Tps Wietielintonab
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Grapefruit League Results Shaping 1940s Baseball Cards
Fragmented report shows exhibition scores for teams like Philadelphia Philadelphia, Boston, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago, New York and Pittsburgh. Details are unclear but indicate multiple spring games and scattered outcomes.
Unclear Charles Town Race Entries from Obscure OCR
Fragmentary OCR text lists many names, numbers, and terms resembling horse entries and related notations at Charles Town race meeting. The readable portions mix potential horses, trainers, and event notes with garbled phrases, making precise details difficult to extract.
Trout Released At Antietam Creek And Five Forks Stockings
Trout released in Antietam Creek and Five Forks totaling 620 fish. Notes mention Rainbow stock in West Branch of Little Antietan and Tan Hrooks in Five Belle Philadelphia GA. Further stockings planned March 21 and 22 with teams from Whitako and Pel Ho1LS imnitgs.
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Five Forks
Jim Resster
Waynesboro Fish and Game Association
West Branch
Little Antietan
Five Belle
Hiladelphia GA
Washington
Whitako
Oakland
Cleveland
San Diego
Othe
Down Memory Lane Highlights From Sports History
A review of notable past sports moments lists Willie Pep defending the world featherweight title at Madison Square Garden, Sam Snead winning the Jacksonville Open, Hank Green placing in Detroit, and Gar Wood setting a speed record at Miami Beach. Robert Pike is named manager of the Saints in the Independent League as the team eyes a pennant. Weather forecasts hint at a Sunday workout for the Saints.
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Ray Porcehos
Manisou Square Garden
Sam Snead
Hank Greenhere
Detroit
Gar Wood
Miam Beach
Pike
Robert &. Pike
Laincue
Shank
Pio
Saints
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