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Show B.D.A.A FLASHES by Jim Abplanalp Just Around the Corner! Yep, you guessed it, spring and baseball are just around the corner, and the BDAA is getting ready to have another fine season sea-son of the popular outdoor favorites. fav-orites. No sooner will the casaba crews put away their shorts and hoop oaraphemalia, than the diamond enthusiasts start limbering limb-ering up for the spring and summer sum-mer action. Elect New Manager At a recent meeting of the BDAA board of directors, Man-del Man-del "Ug" Wilson was elected as manager of the 1951 baseball team again entered in the Utah Industrial league. Ug, former second baseman on the old Gem-mell Gem-mell club team, and manager of the Helper Merchants the past two seasons, was the popular choice of a list of applicants, and his experience and baseball savy is sure to come in handy in the tough semi-pro loop. Wilson will succeed Frank Zaccaria, who has piloted the BDAA team for two seasons. Frank has done a creditable job of handling our young club in this fast play, and can be praised prais-ed for his help and determination determina-tion in promoting opportunity for the young fellows in this splendid sport and recreation. With most of last years squad in the service, it is questionable as yet just who will comprise the locals' roster. Mr. Wilson plans on using all capable local talent available, with possibly an experienced man here or there to round out a formidable team. Players interested should contact con-tact Mr. Wilson soon, as we expect ex-pect workouts to begin as soon as weather permits. Preps To See All-Stars In appreciation of their fine season play and splendid showing show-ing in the state tournament, the Bingham high school basketball team, coach and manager, will be guests of the BDAA at the colorful game between the famed fam-ed Harlem Globe. Trotters and College All-Stars to be played at the U of U fieldhouse, April 17th. Some of the greatest college performers will try and solve the famous Globe Trotters' hoop wizardry, and the game should be full of fun and interest for the fans. The BDAA also congratulated Coach Alison and his boys, and the entire high school for the fine entertainment they have afforded our members this season. sea-son. We feel sure the entire membership has enjoyed this fine sport, and hope the boys and coach may enjoy the All-Star All-Star game as our guests. SOFTBALL SLANTS The BDAA is already looking forward to another great season for the softball enthusiasts. More needed improvements on the field and parking area will be sought, and with the cooperation of the high school and county recreation department conditions should toe vastly improved for the enjoyment of fans and players play-ers alike. - |