Bits and Bites of Baseball by Bailey Goss
Ongoing notes on Billy ODell a Clemson graduate signed by Arthur Ehlers of the Orioles, soaking up tips from Harry Brecheen and AL stars. Bob Feller’s career milestones loom as he nears more pitching victories while other names like Larsen and Hubbell headline historical feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy O’dell
Clemson College
Oriole
Arthur Ehlers
Harry
the Cat) Brecheen
Bill
Don Larsen
Young Billy
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Bob
Navy
Walter Johnson
CY Yonne
Carl Hubbell
Red Faber
Ted Lyons
Rapid Robert
Hall of Fame
van Metre
Iowa
Townsend Tops Cheswold In Bay League Thriller
Townsend remained unbeaten in the Bay League with a 15 to 9 win over Cheswold as Barney Reynolds slugged two home runs and Nelson Reed contributed a grand slam. Greensboro edged Milton 5 to 4 in 12 innings to grab second, while Clayton beat Farmington 15 to 1 behind Paul Loder’s 9 strikeouts and 7th inning surge.
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Townsend
Cheswold
Greensboro
Milton
Clayton
Farmington
Johnny Pisappia
Dover
Pisappia
Nelson Reed
Barney Reynolds
Middletown
Jim Hughes
Bill Caine
Jimmy Porter
Sth
Gil Darby
Bill Lee
Bils Bennett
Ken Wothers
Tom Dean
Smyrna High
Paul Loder
Loder
Buck Thompson
Ray Vincent
Johnny Fortne
Jim Orvis
Walt Moffett
Felton Takes Lead In Wyoming Victory 12-9
Felton led to a 12-9 win over Wyoming with standout scores from Felton and Frederica. Henderson and Harrington contributed, while Ridgely and Lewes added important points as the team built its lead in a closely fought game.
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Felton
Wyoming
Frederica
Henderson
Harrington
Viola
Ridgely
Lewes
Georgetown Races Continued Fire Incident En Route Win
Georgetown races progress with Langshaw’s car leading early before a fire caused a halt on lap six. Fire crew extinguished the blaze as Langshaw shut off the pressure valve. Langshaw later had his car repainted for a strong showing at Wilmington Speedway. NASCAR top aces join the Sportsman and Amateur ranks starting June 25.
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Pyrani St
Bob Langshaw
Bob
Wilminngton Speedway
Langshaw
Speedway
Nascar
Cardinals Hold Open Tryouts In Salisbury Maryland
St. Louis Cardinals announce tryouts for players ages 17 to 23 at Salisbury Memorial Stadium in Salisbury Md sessions run July 2 and 3 with 10 am start times. Manager Eddie Stanky promotes the team’s strong minor league system noting past stars trained within it and that many current Cardinals are products of tryouts.
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Boston Red Sox
Bosox
Bob Kennedy
Vern Stephens
Bob
Stanky
Cardinals
Cardinal
Salisbury
Stan Musial
Harvey Haddix
al Schoendienst
Ray Jablonski
Rip Repulski
Tom Poholsky
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Bahey
By Bailey Goss
Clint Courtney
Les Moss
Ray
Deacon) Murray
Chesweold
Optinast
Barney Reswolds
Hughes
Reynolds
Len Pleasanton
Chesweald
Whistler
OOTD
THE
Coca-Cola Company
Easton Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Inc
Ewepa
BAY League
Wreensboro
J. Kemp Stevens
Equitable Life Assurance Society
U. S
Denton, Md
Abell Roller Bearings
Mercury
Will's Sporting Goods Store
Franklin St
Denton
Georgetown
St. Louis Cardinals
Red Bird
Grocers
S. Georgetown
Del
Coke
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