Pirates Top Dodgers In Doubleheader To Take NL Lead
The Pirates defeated the Dodgers 10-1 and 11-3, pushing Brooklyn from first in the National League. Bob Friend and Vern Law split the mound duties as Jack Shepard hit two homers, with Duke Snider and Jackie Robinson injuring in Game 1. Monzant hurled a one hitter for the Giants, while Cincinnati’s Post belted four homers in a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. Herb Score lost in a three hitter as Cleveland beat Detroit 8-4 in the second game.
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Tri County League Sunday Scores Report
Walkersville beat Yellow Spring Middletown 13 to 9 while Buckeystown defeated Lovettsville 8 to 3 Germantown edged Doubs 5 to 2 Creagerstown posted a 12 to Broad Run 5 victory and Oreshea tied with Bolivar at 5 all in a day of league play
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Lovettsville
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Germantown
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Oreshea
Sunusy Creagerstown
Yellow Springs
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Local Baseball Scores and Standings From Maryland League
Maryland state league results show Frederick and Mt. Airy splitting games with high scores in two games while Beallsville and Thurmont deliver wins. National League box scores include Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Philadelphia and New York with run totals, hits and errors, plus pitching lineups and umpires listed.
Ballenger Opens 1956 County Softball League with Wins
Ballenger dominated Burkittsville in both games of a Sunday doubleheader, 6-0 and 1-0, to start the season. Lefty Jim Blank pitched two-hitter quality innings for the champions as last year's titlists opened strong.
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Burkittsville
Jim Blank
Milwaukee
Red Murff
Gene Conley
Milwaukee Braves
Murff
Conley
Airifact
Harmony, Mt. Lena clash after tense Maryland league results
Harmony beats Mt. Lena 17 to 5 and Mt. Airy edges Mountaindale 5-4 after a late surge. Frederick DeMolay and Knoxville also win, with Mountaindale routing East Frederick before a lengthy list of box scores and upcoming games cited.
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Mt. Lena
Fred’k DeMolay
Hamsville
Knoxville
Mt. Airy
Frederick
Annual Awards At YMCA Tonight Highlight Top Players
Over 125 awards to be handed out at YMCA auditorium during annual awards night. Director Alvin G. Quinn to present including unan announced trophies for vall star teams top offensive and defensive players and best sportsmanship. Junior participation rises to 67 from 35. 75 intermediates in action versus 43 last year. Junior awards cover basketball bowling and related championships. intermediate awards include basketball and bowling leagues plus golf and ping pong events.
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Alvin G. Quinn
Mada
Robert Comer
Roy Lee Wolfe
James Dixon
County Softball Sunday Results and Standings Update
League results show Ballenger 6 1 over East Frederick 1 6 and Mountaindale 10 4 over Frederick 9 5. Walkersville 11 3 over Lewistown 8 9, Lewistown 8 9 East Frederick. Mountaindale at Ballenger. Walkersville at Burkittsville. all double headers under the Sunday schedule.
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Marciano Still Champion of Decency
New York April 29 Rocky Marciano remains undefeated as he announces retirement in a hotel lounge. Trainer Charley Goldman praises his character and Marciano shares a candid moment with his loyal ally, revealing nerves and humility before the press.
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New York
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Charley Goldman
Rocky
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Shalton Hotel
al Weill
128 Runs In League Opener
Weather rose as 128 runs crossed home plate in four Maryland State League openers. New Market topped Beallsville 16 14 in Bealls ville as Fred Young Buck Miller Al Burgee and Harry Rovin homered and Pud Zimmerman struck out 20. Brunswick overwhelmed Jefferson 20 5 at Brunswick with Sid Gordon hitting a grand slam. Mt Airy beat Thurmont 20 12 at Mt Airy as Paul Gaither drove in two and Howie Gartrell pitched well. Frederick Hustlers upset Ijamsville 26 15 at Ijamsville with Tony Wagner and Buck Summers homering and Mike Harper Benny Shellhorse adding for Ijamsville.
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Frederick High Finishes Fifth at St James Invite
Frederick High placed fifth at the St James Invitational track meet with Darrell LeGore winning the javelin for the Cadets their lone first. Charles Town High led with 55 points, St James 37, Martinsburg 36, Hagerstown 30, Frederick 22, Berkeley Springs 11 and Williamsport 9. Bob Eyler was third in the 100 and fourth in the 220, with Tom Beldon tied for second in the high jump and Jim Stup fifth in pole vault. LeGore’s 138 feet 11 inches in the javelin stood as Frederick’s only javelin event. Wayne Fender missed the competition. Jayvee trackmen head to Walkersville High today. varsity triangular with High Point and Hagerstown Friday.
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Nine Records Broken In Westminster Meet
Westminster High School Invitational track meet saw nine records fall on a four event program. The Owls dominated with 7614 points to win team honors, Hampstead second with 26, Mt. Airy 14, Taneytown 10, Manchester 8, Elmer Wolfe 7, and Sykesville 1. Mel Long of Westminster set new marks in the 100 and 220, while Dick Wilhide of Elmer Wolfe won the broad jump with 21 feet 2 inches and Hampstead’s Kenny Davidson surpassed last year’s high jump record at 5 feet 634 inches. Westminster claimed most blue ribbons, winning 11 events and all eight track events. Paul Widener led the 440 in 57.6, with a near four-foot improvement in the discus and Errol Houck vaulting 9-10 in the pole vault. The Owls benefited from a fast track in the 880 and mile relay records. The meet used a 5-3-2-1 scoring system. Five of the seven entries will return next week. Westminster will compete at the Sonny Shepard Memorial Relays in Hanover Wednesday evening, while Taneytown hosts Elmer Wolfe Wednesday afternoon and Hampstead hosts Mt. Airy Thursday.
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Mt. Airy
Parched rain Halts Four Cashtown Wins, Emmitsburg Losses
In the Pen Mar League rain shortened games, Cashtown defeated Fairfield while Union Bridge and New Windsor split, with Emmitsburg staying level against New Oxford. Standings show Cashtown leading, New Windsor tied, and Emmitsburg near bottom.
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