Newcomers And Vets Turn In Victories
Major league summaries highlight Veterans Bobby Feller and Ed Lopat winning for Cleveland and New York Yankees respectively while newcomers Max Surkont and Bob Kuzava also win. Feller on 50th anniversary of American League as a major circuit, Indians beat White Sox 5-2. Other AL results include Athletics over Lopat’s Athletics 3-0 and Senators 7-5 over Red Sox. In NL, Surkont fuels Braves past Dodgers 7-4 and Law and Lanier notch early season wins for Pirates and Cardinals.
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New York
Bobby Feller
Ed Lopat
Max Surkont
Bob Kuzava
Feller
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Righthlander
Bob Cain
Indians
Merril Coombs
Dale Mitchell
Chicago
Cleveland
Athletics
Lopat
Philadelphia Athletics
Irv Noren
Clyde Vollmer
Bobby Doerr
Ted Willams
Boston
Williams
Poke
Surkent
Boston Braves
Dodgers
Brooklyn
Sid Gordon
Bob Elliott
Preacher Roe
Carl Erskine
Gordon
Vernon Law
Pittsburgh
Max Lanier
St. Louis Cardinals
Westlake
Law
Bill Werle
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Lanier
Red Birds
Cincinnati Reds
Wally Westlake
Bucs
Willard Ramsdell
Stan Musial
St. Louis Browns
Tigers
Detroit
Philadelphia Phillies
Giants
Bob Miller
Jim Konstanty
Monte Iivin
Cain
Marlos
Hegan
Philadelphia
Shantz
Tipton
Berra
Washington
Kuzava
Grasso
Wight
McDermott
Batts
Ly Law
Werle
Cooper
Mueller
Baseball Attendance Off From Year Ago
New York reports major league baseball attendance down about 22 percent for the first week of the season. Despite more home dates, 45 to 40, and fewer postponements, 138 vs 769,068 total attendance this week fell from 1950 figures by 95,762. Notable declines hit Boston, Detroit, and St. Louis, while New York Giants and Yankees posted gains with strong attractions. Opening 48,316 at Cleveland led the week. Detroit slumped to 2,125 for a game with the Browns.
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New York
MacArthur
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Red Sox
Tigers
New York Giants
Yankees
Giants
Brooklyn
Wanks
Cleveland
St. Louis Browns
Brownies
Philadelphia A’s
Browns
Wrigley Field
Wellsville to Play Niagara Falls in Chambersburg Exhibition
Wellsville Pony League trainees traveled to Chambersburg Pennsylvania for an exhibition against Niagara Falls of the Middle Atlantic Joep. Niagara Falls will return visit McCurdy Field Sunday, setting up a Saturday clash with the William P. Larkin Legion at McCurdy Field. Manager Walt Van Grofski trimmed the squad, releasing two catchers Jaffe and Bernstein. He signed promising young catcher George Herman Ruth from York Pennsylvania as an option in the Inter-State League.
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Wellsville
Chambersburg
Niagara Falls
Middle Atlantic
McCurdy Field
William P. Larkin
George Herman Ruth
van Grofski
Ruth
Bambino
York, Pa
Radio Schedule Highlights From CBS to NBC Network
A fragmented listing covers CBS WFRD 938 ABC WMAL 630 NBC WBAL and other stations with times for news, music, drama, comedy, and sports. Programs include News at 6, Music Time, Jack Smith Show, Bob Crosby Club, Halls of Ivy, The Fat Man, Groucho Marx Quiz, Bing Crosby Show, Truth drama, boxing, and television notes.
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CBS
WFRD
ABC
WMAL
NBC
Wbal Rose
Minwabescha
Abo-Mbs-Eaet Kiddies
Abo-Mbs-West
Sparta
Nbo
Cbls
Abe Beulal
Chx
Abe Raws
Abe Jack Smith
Abe
Late
Cbe Evening
Ivy
Abe Mr. Chameleon
Cba Atmorican
Abe International Airport
Mbs
Abe Harold Feary
Abe Bing Crosby
3 Suns
Neta
Lifetime
Abe Godfrey
United Firemen Book Practice Game At Baker Park
United Firemen handily defeated byat C and PF Phone in an unscored practice at Baker Park Tuesday evening. George Myers announced another practice game for the Uniteds against the Civic League Teachers, Thursday at 6 p.m. on Baker Park lower diamond.
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United
Baker Park
Met
George Myers
Uniteds
Civic League
Frederick High Triumphs 5-4 In Close Sports At McCurdy Field
Frederick High School rallied from behind to beat Bell Vocational School 5-4 in an interscholastic baseball game at McCurdy Field Tuesday afternoon. Cadets improve to two wins, two losses. Key plays featured Lineman Young on second base with four assists, Tyeryar’s fifth inning double, and late defensive shifts aiding infield strength.
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Young
Ronnie Tyeryar
Johnson
Herring
Frederick
Dailey
Weddle
Bell
Tyergar
Baker
Tyeryar
Dorsey
Frederick High School Opens County League at McCurdy Field
Frederick High School opens County League play at McCurdy Field against Middletown and Bell Vocational. In a late rally Frederick wins 5 to 4 with Powell driving in the deciding run after Himes left in 7th and Tyergiar, Dorsey, and Powell contribute in the offense. The game features solid defense from Herring and Fridell with key plays at the plate and a squeeze bunt helping Frederick overcome a 4 3 deficit.
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Ned. Geronalls
Herring
Frederick
Tyervar
Dorsey
Himes
O'Fane
Fridell
Fowler
Vasilita
Young
Fores Johnson
Tyeryar
Powell
Tyergar
Angieberger
Frederick High School
McCurdy Field
Middletown
Bell
Bell Vocat! AB
Olale Johnson
Federick
Gerandalis
Mulloy
Ofano
Vailiba
Fred'k High AB
RKH
Dailey
Weddle
Baker, Jr
Angleberger
Haugh
Powelley
Bala
xOne
Walkersville Opens County Baseball Opener
Walkersville High School defeated Emmitsburg 11 to 5 in the County Interscholastic Baseball League opener at Emmitsburg Tuesday. Walkersville capitalized on five Emmitsburg errors and baserunning as Zimmerman’s fourth inning triple broke the game open. Ezler added a two base hit and Smith contributed a key hit sequence. Emmitsburg's Dorsey held nine strikeouts, but the home side’s timely hits and aggressive baserunning sealed the win.
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Walkersville
Hgh School
Emmitsburg
Emitsburg
Zimmerman
Eqzler
Glade
Emmitsbuirg Vna
Bell
Stall
Bowers
Flanigan
Smith
Schildt
Clem
A. Finnigan
Carey
Elkins
Fyock
Examitsburg AB
E. D
Hermg
Herring
Dorsey
Angieberger
Weddle
Dailey
Tyergar
Ofm Dorsey
Wailiba
Vallsha
Joe Prices
Mercer
Hometown Nine Edge Walkersville In Tight Affair
In a close Frederick County baseball clash, Walkersville fell 7 to 3 to Emmitsburg as ETZler Herring and Hays contributed key hits. Fisher took the loss for Emmitsburg, while Bell pitched strong for Mt. Airy in a later county league tilt. The day also saw rainouts and postponements affecting upcoming Mountmens action against Manchester High.
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Layton
Johnson
Sykesville
Mt. Airy High
Mountmens
Manchester High
Reh
Damascus
Mt Airy Defeats Damascus In Intercounty Play
Mt Airy High School outslugged Damascus 13 to 4 in intercounty action on Mt Airy turf Tuesday. Damascus pitchers issued 12 walks and hit two batters, while Mt Airy totaled seven extra base hits and left 10 runners aboard. Pitcher Fd Poole earned the win with 17 strikeouts while yielding only two hits to Damascus batters.
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Carroll County
Mt. Airy High School
Damascus Varsity
Mt. Airy
Damascus
Greyhounds
Fd Poole
Damascus Suns
Poole
Damascus Wallops
Heights Organizes Quick First Aid Course at Braddock Heights
Braddock Heights Volunteer Fire Company members organized a Red Cross first aid course with 26 enrolled from Braddock and neighboring communities. Nineteen attended the initial session at the new fire hall, seven being Braddock Heights firefighters, and more instruction will follow over three weeks on Mondays and Thursdays.
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John H. Harbaugh
Braddock Heights
Tto
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Til
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Patrick Street
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Trail Avenue
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Oil Avenue
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Bobby Poule
Paul Kopp, Jr
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Dill Avenue
Minhas Santangelo
E. Church St
Oakwood Driv
Shadeene
E. Second Street
Jimmie Sharrer
W. Swelfth
Tronald Smith I
Joseph Stine
Water
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Puritanos
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Damuth
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Etzler
I. Herring
Hays
Bisher
Fisher
Bentz
Heights
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Cumberland Brewing CO
Cumberland, MB
John H. Lalor
Titica Brewing Company
Utica
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Fauer
Hach Brewing Co
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J. Grace
Grace Brothers Brewing Co
Santa Rosa
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