Ted Kapuscinski rises from Owls to major league prospect
The article traces Ted Kapuscinski, starting as an untested 1948 Hagerstown Owl rookie, through 1949 with Williamsport and Toledo, and into a spring training with Red Rolfe's Detroit-linked clubs. It notes his 16 losses and 11 wins in 1948, 128 strikeouts, and a later contract purchase by Cincinnati in a saga of a promising pitcher.
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Speedway Seeks Fast Field for Big Car Races
Ha gerstown Speedway hosts a major program Sunday with over 25 top big car drivers expected. Favorites include Dick Fries Harry Costes Mel Weldner Bobby Stump Dusty Martin as seven NA R A sanctioned events go in from 2 p m with time trials marking the card.
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Weather Man Could Clinch Flags For Phillies And Yankees
Rain threatens key pennant games as Phillies and Yankees cling to leads. Dodgers need to win two of three against Boston to force a tie while Detroit faces Cleveland with disruption possible. Philadelphia holds a three game edge after a split with the Giants.
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Navy to Field Veteran Football Lineup at Annapolis
Navy coach Edwie Erdelatz unveils a veteran heavy starting unit for the Maryland game. Ten lettermen fill the offense with Bill Steele at left guard the sole nonletterman. backfield stars Zastrow Hauff Sandry and Bannerman return from Sauer era. Captain Bakke shifts to end while Dave Fischer starts at left guard. The lineup leans on the 1949 starters and Sophomores, signaling early reliance on familiar players.
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Phil Ryan
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Heh McDonald
Dave Fischer
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Antesa
Local Little Leaguer Jimmy Jennings Heads to New York
Eleven year old Jimmy Jennings of Hagerstown will visit New York City as a guest of U S Rubber after being named to represent the Hagerstown Life League All Stars during a gala weekend. The trip includes TV appearances on Happy Felton Show at WOR TV and workouts with the Brooklyn Dodgers, plus visits to Gene Autry's Rodeo and a hotel stay at Park-Sheraton arranged by J C Durbin.
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St James Saints Open 1950 Football Season at Severn
St James School starts the 1950 grid season tomorrow at Norris Field against Severn at 12 15 pm. The Saints, with a young squad, show promise after extensive offseason work and feature captains Jack Evans and Charles Dawson in the backfield along with returning linemen and new faces vying for positions.
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Yankees rally in tenth clinches AL pennant bid
Howie Pollet pitched St Louis to a 7 4 victory over Cincinnati. Phil Rizzuto drove home a run and scored in a two run tenth inning rally that gave the New York Yankees a 6 4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies to keep their pennant hopes alive.
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Fishing Conditions On Potomac River Favor Bass Anglers
Local anglers should find fishing conditions favorable today in Washington County with the Potomac River hazy and slightly high but acceptable for bass fishing. Noon reports show Potomac hazy and slightly high, Antietam clear and normal, Cononocheague clear and normal.
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Tigers Buy Pair In MLB Trade Talk
The Detroit Tigers announced the acquisition of two players today in a behind the scenes trade push. Club officials declined to disclose names or terms as talks continued.
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Keedysville Nine To Hold playoff workout
The Keedysville club of the Washington County Baseball League will hold a 2 PM workout on the Keedysville diamond. Players are urged to attend as they prepare for Sunday’s playoff at Gapland, with Keedysville and Gapland tied in the semi finals 1–1.
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Hubs Set for Westminster Test Tonight
Hagerstown High School gridders face Westminster in an 8 o clock kickoff. Westminster, 1-1, relies on power and a single wing. Hubs, missing Welk and Barton, will start Burke Wantz Kitne Long at backfield with Ridenour Bart at tackle and Spence Odenhal at guards.
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Tigers acquire two Toledo farm pitchers for spring
The Detroit Tigers purchased right handers Ken Fremming and Ted Rapuseinaki from Toledo in the American Association. Both will report to the Tigers next spring. Purchase price not disclosed.
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