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Newspaper
The Daily Mail
Location
Hagerstown, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1951
Page
13
Manager Jimmie Dykes lays out a cautious forecast for the Philadelphia Athletics. He cites uncertain pitching and injuries but expects potential strength from Joe Coleman and Dek Fowler, with rookies Limmer and Kuehne gaining spring attention and a reshaped lineup under Art Blowers and Roy Mack.
Andy Phillips, former Philadelphia Warriors star, wins the NBA assist title with 414 assists, surpassing Dick McGuire and George Mikan. Warriors clinched the Eastern Division as playoffs open in Philadelphia, Boston, and Rochester with several key matchups.
Boxing results recap with scattered venues and fighters. Names include Graziano, Haire ben Jones, Jimmy Cooper, Pat Thomas, Cesar Retort, and Lewis among others with knockouts and points noted in ambiguous locations.
Recky Graziano stopped Reuben Jones with a damaging left hook in the 3rd round of a scheduled ten rounder at Miami Stadium. Graziano weighed about 160 pounds and said he would continue fighting toward a shot at Sugar Ray Robinson, the reigning middleweight champion.
Grace RUB cagers win over Brethren by a two point margin to improve to two wins and three losses. Key contributors include Plank and Snook in the final period and Collins leading Brethren with ten points.
St Paul's rolled to a 58 to 24 victory as Johnston led with 15 points for the whiners while St Mark's lagged behind in a one sided court game. The listing shows BE. 1 and cagemen dominant through the first half with a 33 7 margin at intermission.
The University of Maryland Glee Club returns to Hagerstown High School on April 3 for a concert sponsored by the Hagerstown Little League. Proceeds aid the local league’s 1941 season expenses. The General Committees include Mrs Miller and others. the league entered its third year with Harry Yottorf Jr. as president and twelve boys per eight teams.
Potomac Edison girls from Frederick and Hagerstown will gather at Colienm Alleys at 7 00 pm for a pre tournament practice session ahead of the PE System Bowling Tournament on April 7. Miss Shirley Herbaneh chairs the event with players Margaret Potts Doris Brenner Miriam Barrick Virginia Stoner and others listed with year to date averages. An informal gathering at Tortuga Restaurant follows the practice.
The Hagerstown Little League schedules a general meeting for Wednesday March 21 at Winter Street School. Registration for players aged 9 to 12 is set for Wednesday March 28 at South Potomac Junior High School to sign up for the season.
Freshmen will be eligible for varsity competition in the Western Conference starting September 1 after faculty representatives and athletic directors lifted a ban in a two day session. The move mirrors a wartime pattern. the rule had been in effect since 1946 and briefly lifted for 1951-52. Officials warn fall attendance may drop up to 40 percent as draftees enter military service.
The Junior League playoffs continue at Woodland Way with Optimists vs Jaycees and Thons vs Knights of Columbus. Last Friday Optimists beat Jaycees 20 to 18, while Lions defeated Knights 1380 to 27. Tonight's winners advance in a best two of three series.
A victory assembly at Hagerstown High School celebrated the 1951 State Basketball Champions, the Tubs, who edged Wicomico High 28-27 to win the state title. Principal James Solt presented the plaque and highlighted key moments, with praise from staff and acknowledgment of players, captains Burke and Ernie Wolfe, and all team members.
Sarasota report says Ted Williams denied spitting at fans after a Game in Tampa. Writers described mixed views with some officials saying he may have spit. Williams asked what the fans booed about and said he does not care if they like him. Manager ONeill warned of possible fines if Williams insults fans.
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