Dissension Reports Are Denied Denied by Yankees on Feud Rumors
New York August 3 the New York Yankees dismissed reports of dissension between star outfielder Joe DiMaggio and manager Casey Stengel. General Manager George Weiss backed the claim of harmony saying the story was ridiculous. DiMaggio stressed loyalty and willingness to follow orders as the team pursues another pennant.
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Marlboro Night Meeting Refused
Baltimore August 3 The Maryland State Racing Commission refused to approve a night meeting for thoroughbreds at Marlboro. Chairman H Courtenay Jenifer gave no further comment. Marlboro sought night dates after harness tracks ran at night. Timonium opposed while Cumberland Bel Air and Hagerstown favored. Marlboro is run by the Southern Maryland Agricultural Association which also runs Bowie.
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Dr Pepper To Play Exhibition In Westminster Tonight
Frederick City Softball League champions Dr Pepper will play an exhibition doubleheader tonight at Westminster as prep for the Maryland State Championship starting Sunday in Baltimore. Manager Guy Ramsburg arranged the twi night doubleheader with Oliver 77 of Westminster for 7:15 p.m. start. Pepper players should meet at the Armory in Frederick at 6 p.m. for transportation to Westminster. John ONeill will draw for an opponent for Sunday’s first round in Baltimore. opponent announced Saturday morning.
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Ruths Homer Record Looks Safe For Another Year
New York with talk of the lively ball, Ralph Kiner trails Babe Ruths 60 homer pace from 1927. At 27, Kiner’s age favors Ruth, who was 32 when he hit 60. Other sluggers have fallen short, with Hack Wilson, Jimmy Foxx, Hank Greenberg and DiMaggio among those chasing or nearing the mark, but Ruths record still seems secure for now.
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Williams Grove Gypsy Tour kicks off with Huber heat win
Williams Grove Pa August 3 1950 first entry in a large field of riders for AMA sanctioned half mile races at Williams Grove Speedway part of the Middle States Motorcycle Dealers Association Gypsy Tour. Reading’s Billy Huber will ride a Harley Davidson in expert events after winning the July 9 feature and a heat race. The event expects up to 5000 riders from six states with Miss Gypsy Tour to be chosen in a bathing beauty contest Saturday afternoon and crowned during the evening races. Sunday activities begin at 10 a.m. with trophies for road riders.
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Go Into Tie For Softball Loop Lead
Frederick Tailoring lassies forced a tie atop the Girls Softball League with a wild 14 11 win over SECA at Staley Park. SECA out hit 17 10 as errors and late rallies kept the see saw game close from start to finish.
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Detroit Tigers Acquire Hank Borowy from Pirates
New York reports Hank Borowy, once a top pitcher, joined the Detroit Tigers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tigers GM Billy Evans said the undisclosed sum was well over 10 000 dollars, and Borowy’s veteran left hand could bolster Detroit’s chances resecuring a World Series bid this season.
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Jailed For Hearing As Drunken Driver
Joseph W. Parker colored Buckeystown was jailed on charges of drunken driving after a collision with a tractor trailer on Jefferson Street near the McCurdy Field ballpark. Lieut Frank Dorsey and Sergt Dan Swomley investigated. Parker's car was demolished with $274 in damage. he suffered a lacerated head. The tanker oil truck owned by Clyde N. Oliver of Front Royal was damaged as Oliver drove south while Parker approached from the north.
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Tigers Sweep Yankee Series
Detroit tops New York 5 2 to complete a three game sweep. Houtteman, sidelined by muscle strain, fires six innings of five hit ball for the win as Detroit extends its AL lead over Cleveland. Yankees scoring comes on Mize’s homer and Baier’s walk, with Page yielding the late runs.
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Recreation League Forfeit Gives East Third Street Lead
Washington Streeters failed to field a team in Thursday evening softball at McCurdy Field. East Third Street awarded a 7-0 forfeit win, tying Fairgrounds for second place. Washington Streeters drop to 0-6-0 with no wins this season.
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National League Results and Tonight's Games
Yesterday results list Boston beating St. Louis five to one while Pittsburgh lost to Brooklyn amid rainouts in Cincinnati versus Philadelphia. Standings show Philadelphia leading with four wins, Boston and St. Louis close behind, New York and Chicago midpack, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh lower. Tonight Cincinnati visits Brooklyn and Pittsburgh travels to New York along with Chicago at Boston and St. Louis hosting Philadelphia.
Night games and matchups across the league
American League results show Chicago blank Philadelphia 0, Detroit 3, New York 2. Today’s schedule lists New York at Cleveland, Washington at Detroit, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, with a night game noted.
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Tailors Edge SECA In Softball Showdown
Girls softball action saw Tailors defeat SECA 14 to 11 in a high scoring league game. Walkerville contributed a late push but Tailors held firm to secure the win. Earned runs and key hits highlighted the decisive fourth inning.
Kinsey Poised for Grand American Trap Championship
Carroll Kinsey of Thurmont formerly with Frederick surges into trap shooting. He won the Eastern Zone handicap at Shamokin with 97 from 19 yards and placed second in Class B. Kinsey will compete at Vandalia Ohio for the Grand American aiming to honor mentor Gary Utterback who is now sidelined.
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