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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1942

Page

6

Cards Shade Pittsburgh In Tight Game

Rookie John Beazley pitched four hits as St Louis edged Pittsburgh 3-2. Beazley left after allowing the first two men in the ninth as Harry Gumbert faltered. Pittsburgh loaded the bases twice with walks, two errors and a wild pitch. Pirates tied the game late but St Louis held on at Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh John Nig) Beazley St Louis Buccos Beazley Pirates Redbird Billy Southworth Harry Gumbert Harry R. H.E. St. Louis Gumbert O'Dea Dietz Klinger Baker

New Queen Of Table Tennis Crowned In Frederick

Miss La Rue Keeney of Walkersville High School won the women's singles final at the Frederick City Championship, defeating 1941 champion Mrs. Joe Bussard after a five game set. The men’s doubles saw Ray Gardner and Douglas Weddle beat Max Fisher and Ralph Gasney, while 15-year-olds Robert Slagle and Scott Welty played the boys final, with Slagle winning in straight sets. No medals were awarded due to trophy delays. C Lease Bussard umpired all championship play.

la Rue Keeney Walkersville Frederick City Walkersville Mass Joe Bussard Ray Gardner Douglas Weddle Max Fisher Ralph Gasney Robert Blue) Slagle Scott Welty Slagle C. Lease Bussard Frederick

Browns- Laabs Hit Two-Run Homer To Beat Tigers In GrM Game

Browns Laabs belts a two run homer to power a victory over the Tigers in a GrM game. Harris delivers key hits adding to the Browns scoring surge.

Associated Press Barris Charley Fuchs Wigers Chet Laabs Browns Laabs Tigers Harris St. Louis St Louis Browns Detroit Tigers Battes Ned Harris Tiger Plaster Brownlie Roy Cullendine

Poke Whalen Looks Back At Frederick Blue Ridgers Era

Poke Whalen recalls Frederick’s 1915 to 1916 era with the Hustlers in the Tri-City and Blue Ridge leagues. He laments modern players’ softness, notes layoff of rookie hopefuls at McCurdy Field, and reflects on crowds, mascots, and former stars who moved to higher levels. He cites Col Baugh, past presidents, ringers, and notable names like Ray Gardner and Bill King. He recalls a loyal town, pennant wins, and the pull of early Frederick baseball.

Poke Whalen Hornell Pirate McCurdy Field Whalen Baltimore Frederick Hornell Poke Col. Baughman Col E. Austin Baughman Martinsburg Hagerstown Wadelen Frank K . Schmidt Ira J. MecCurdy James H Grove Charles F. Cramer Princeton Buckey Harry F. Shipley Martin Kefauver Fair Ground Buffalo Jersey City Hustlers George Henderson New York City Levi Glass Blue Ridge Hanover Waynesboro Gettysburg Chambersburg Timmy Dykes White Sox Bill Lamar Rockville Yanks Athletics Clyde Barnhart Pirates Bob Vick Pirate Farms Roger Peck Tacoma Washington Rollie Hemsley Adam Comerosky Frank Six Gardner Ray Gardner Cleveland Bill King Frederick High School Gus Boyne Helen Hull Jack Morrison Robertson Whitey Swingler Hank Schmidt Church Street Serapiron Blethen Oil City Penn

Newsome Pitches Bosox To Victory

Heber Newsome pitched the Boston Red Sox to a 5-2 win over the New York Yankees, his second victory of the season. Boston capitalized on five hits and two Yankee errors to score four runs in the fourth inning, then added another in the fifth as Mervin Breuer struggled after a solid first eight innings. Dom DiMaggio supplied the lone extra-base hit, and Joe DiMaggio, Rizzuto, and Williams provided the Yankee offense.

Walker Brooklyn Curt Davis Brooklyn Dodgers Philadelphia Phils Dixie Walker Dodgers Cy Blanton Paul Masterson Blanton Dolph Camillo Giants Boston Clit Melton New York Giants Boston Braves Jim Tobin Johnny Mize Harry Danning Braves Mize George Diehl Warren Spahn Fuchs Davis John Beazley Cardinals Pirates Heber Newsome Red Sox Yankess New York New York Yankees Heber Dick) Newsome Boston Red Sox Mervin Breuer Tisy Dil Gcetcide Yanks Breuer Ted Williams Yankee Dom DiMaggio Johnny Pesky Bill Dickey Jimmy Foxx Yankees Newsome Joe DiMaggio Phil Rizzuto Joe Gordon Tommy Henrich Johnny Lindell

Runner Wins Big at Boston Marathon in Record Time

Medford milkman Joe Smith, 27, urged by his wife through illness, wins the Boston A A marathon in a course record 2 hours 26 minutes 5115 seconds. He defeats Lou Gregory of Syracuse by over a quarter mile, with Carl Maroney, Don Heineke, and Johnny Kelley following two miles behind as Smith closes with a strong finish.

Boston Joe Smith Medford Boston A. A Smith Gerard Cote Montreal Lou Gregory Syracuse Gregory Cote Carl Maroney Don Heineke Baltimore

How They're Hittin It and Weekend Baseball Losses

A recap notes the Big Three failing to notch a single, Hemsley hitting .182 after six at bats in a fourteen inning loss to the Tigers. McQuillen pinch hit for Ferrell in the ninth and walked. Also reported are a Unionville public sale where Theodore D and Anna Kate Martin bought a home for 2900, with personal property sold for 257.30, conducted by Schnauffer and James, Bowlus auctioneer, Etzler clerk. Shepherd State Teachers College coach Kennamond called into service after scarlet fever hits head coach Lowe.

Hemsley Cubs McQuillen Ferrell Serowns Tigers AB. H. Av. MecQuillen St. Louis Cincinnati Keller New York Unionville Theodore D Anna Kate Martin Charles M Ruth R Patrick M. Schnauffer E. Austin James Emmett R. Bowlus Alvie M. Etzler Shepherdstown W. Va Dean A. D. Kennamond Shepherd State Teachers College Cletus Lowe Baltimore Bartholows New Market Frederick Frederick County Massey-Harris Syracuse Barease John Deere Ford Jesse N. Smith Glenn Trout Raymond L. Kelly

National League Yesterday's Baseball Results Summary

Yesterday results show St. Louis 3 over Pittsburgh 2 and New York 5 over Boston 2. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2, Cincinnati 2 edged Chicago 1. In 14 innings New York beat Boston 8 to 5 and Philadelphia won 2 to 1 against Brooklyn. Pittsburgh 3 over St. Louis 0, Cincinnati at Chicago postponed. Today Chicago at Cincinnati. Other clubs not scheduled.

St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati Chicago Cincinnati-Chicago

Baseball scores and quick results from today

In American League action Boston beat New York 5 to 2, St Louis defeated Detroit 2 to 0, Philadelphia won 5 to 4 over Washington, while another game was postponed due to weather. Later Boston won 5 to 1 over New York and Cleveland tied Chicago 1 to 0, Detroit beat St Louis 4 to 0, Washington routed Philadelphia 10 to 8. St Louis at Detroit is the scheduled matchup with other clubs not scheduled.

Boston New York Cleveland Chicago Detroit St Louis Washington Philadelphia St. Louis

Sports Roundup highlights from wartime figures and events

New York April 20 Red Barber urged blood donations during the Dodgers first home game, Brooklyn fans offered 157 telephoned pledges. Army Navy game may fund service relief societies. Shanty Hogan at a defense job, Disney prep for Lou Gehrig bio, and various notes on players, radio, and war drives. Mt St Marys adds four baseball games including Catholic University doubleheader and Loyola College clash.

New York Red Barber Dodgers Red Cross Brooklyn Navy Quonset Point Providence Shanty Hogan Barney Nagler The Bronx Home News Irwin Rosee Mike Jacobs Emmitsburg John F. Cogan Mt. St. Mary's College Catholic University Washington Shippensburg State Normal Loyola College Baltimore

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