Attendance trends in baseball lift and lower the leagues
National League attendance rises helped by West Coast teams, reaching 985,306 with Dodgers setting gate records for opening game and a night game. American League shows about 11 percent drop, led by Yankees weak home date pull. Indians and Red Sox trail last year, while Kansas City and others also underperforming amid uneven season turnout.
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Cards Seek Big Move For Front Line Player
Los Angeles reports the St Louis Cardinals aim to swing a deal for a top player, likely Richie Ashburn of Philadelphia. General manager Bing Devine declined to name the clubs or target, saying he would prefer a regular who can provide a daily hit. The Phillies were said to be interested in Wally Pipkin. Joe Cunningham, Dick Schofield, Pat Smith, and Hobie Landrith are mentioned in connection with trade rumors.
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Laurel Maryland Hosts New Laurel Maturity Handicap
Laurel race track announces the inaugural Laurel Maturity Handicap for four year olds with a $50,000 added purse. Debuts next spring with nominations due August 1 for 1959 and 1960 runnings, aiming to attract top three year olds and mirror California’s Santa Anita Maturity. Deer bow season dates set across Maryland counties with specific open periods and restrictions. Redskins sign rookies Ben Preston and Dany Pelham, both 6 feet 3 inches and 215 pounds. Cleanup days planned with three collection areas, outlining schedule and cooperation request from Mayor and Aldermen. Court notice outlines audit proceedings and dates for a Frederick County matter.
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Snider Struggles With Slump And Knee In Coliseum
Los Angeles reports Duke Snider coping with a slump and a troublesome right knee after an operation. He explains the right field fence at Memorial Coliseum is tough, urging hitters to adapt to the park. He aims to become a line drive hitter hitting to all fields despite the deep 440 foot distance.
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Cadets Seek Fifth Win At Water Johnson Game
Frederick High's Cadets travel to Water Johnson High School in Bethesda for an away afternoon game at 2 36 p m. Coach Ha Ket nenter expects a close contest as Johnson brings back all players from last year and has beaten Montgomery Blair 3 2 recently. Cadet starters include Young, Jones, Keller, Martz, Warrenfelte, Loun, Gastley, and Smith.
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Daylight Time Causes NL Game Scheduling Confusion
The National League service director Dave Grote notes daylight saving time and unfamiliar time zones create confusion for MLB game times. He explains Pittsburgh and Philadelphia games run on Eastern Daylight Time while Cincinnati uses Eastern Standard Time. Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis use Central Daylight Time. Los Angeles and San Francisco use Pacific Daylight Time.
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Decision To Ruff After Dull Fight Stirs Frankie Ruff
New York reporter notes Frankie Ruff, weighing 139 1 2 against Johnny Gorman 143 2, won a unanimous decision at St Nicholas Arena in a dull 16 round bout that drew hooting from 1 210 spectators. Ruff’s manager Charlie Black urged retirement due to eye concerns and poor living prospects in boxing while Ruff pressed on against his adviser’s wishes.
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Frederick County notices and county court advertisements
Administrative notices for Frederick County detail estate probate for Myrtle A. K Gittings and Walter Henry Phes, with claims deadlines and executor actions. Also general equity proceedings seek condemnation rights of way for a Potomac Edison transmission line across multiple properties, describing easements, pole lines, and required tree trimming in Westminster and New Market areas.
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