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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1942
Page
6
Sid Hudson hurled seven strong innings as the Washington Senators edged the New York Yankees 4 to 3 before 19 000 fans. Gordon and Rizzuto produced the Yanks lone seventh inning run while Washington capitalized on Lindell miscues and timely hits to claim the victory.
Bright Spot escaped a 7-7 tie to defeat the Y M C A 8 7 in extra innings of the Jr City Softball League. Cavell doubled and scored on a single by Bender after a Colliflower misplay, as Bright Spot preserved its near perfect record and Y M C A dropped to third place in the standings.
NEA Service describes Johnny Beazley as St. Louis Cardinals newest pitching asset. A 23-year-old right hander with an easy overhand motion, Beazley rose from minor leagues after injuries stalled early career. He impressed in 44 games last season with 16 wins and 12 losses, 8.61 ERA, and a strong fastball curve. With a crowded Cardinal staff, starting duties may wait, but his stuff and confidence Mark him as a key young arm in the Redbirds rotation.
Cumberland Aug 4 The Cumberland Fair Association's ten day wartime race meet opened with a smaller crowd yet more total wagering than opening day. Attendance was about 4,900 as President General Manager Harry Manley noted a 15 to 19 percent drop but expected crowds to increase daily. Mrs Dixon Kerr won the Col Roberston Memorial feature on Anyway by six lengths over Teco Tack, Butterman second in photo finish. Anyway paid 8 980 54.10 and 360. Jockey L Eversole, rider of Butterman, was suspended for the rest of the meet for an unsatisfactory performance. case referred to Maryland Racing Commission. Daily double Outcome and Waller Haight paid 24.70.
Phil Marchikton of the Athletics pitched four-hit ball to tally his 13th win of the season. Doc Beggs of the Reds delivered a near no hitter through innings to clinch the victory over the Cardinals. St Johnson of the Phils scattered seven hits to beat the Braves. Frank Gustine of the Pirates singled home the deciding run in the 11th to defeat the Cubs. Ted Lyons of the White Sox stifled the Tigers with ten hits and a bases loaded grounder in the eighth for the winning run. Peewee Reese and Bill McGee are noted for Dodgers. Giants' former led by a run that counted and hit a grand slam that did not as him left the tenth inning, while Sid Hudson of the Senators earned a seven-hit win over the Yankees.
A Minute Man unit is to be organized Friday night at Liberty school at 8 o'clock. Interested residents from Linga nore Johnaville and Liberty districts may attend as Capt. W. Jarboe Grove and others speak.
The News Post invites ballots for the valuable player contest and selects the league Most Valuable Player. Return ballots to Spores Editor at The News-Post, Fres arick, MG, for timely counting and recognition.
Av Tjamsville farmer recalls chief products wheat, corn, and lively Saturday nights with a Jute hell. Moylan touts slate, paving brick, and strong baseball teams from the old quarries. The village’s oldest house is slate clad, Donard Hargett is the senior player, and Moylan notes two steady second basemen since 1910. The upcoming game against Tomeville carries pennant implications as Hargett’s club faces a key division test. Burton Whitey France, once a notable boxer, also figures in local promotions.
In yesterday action DeMolay defeated F. 1 way 8 to 5. Today’s schedule lists I. & S. versus Price Bros. A drunken brawl at Randy Shellhorse’s West Patrick residence led to three arrests for drunk and disorderly conduct. Located were Roger Hamilton Dale Ogie and Randy Shedlhorse taken into custody by Officers Norman Dietz and James Marks after neighbors reported disturbances.
Williams heads American League batting with .345 and 90 runs, DiMaggio trails in both batting and runs, and Borony 10 1 in pitching. In the National League Medwick leads with 125 hits and 73 RBIs, Mize tops with 19 homers, Reiser 13 steals, and French 11 1 in pitching. Slow reading is often preferable to the rapid page scanning technique, some educators now believe.
Dimout rules halted play between the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants for the second straight night. Pee Wee Reese’s grand slam in the tenth inning was wiped out as the game ended tied 1-1 after extra frame controversy including a Giants protest and a late pitching sequence.
Fast games under two hours are praised as a fan friendly trend with a Sally League official noting time cuts from stalling. Toledo plans Aug 24 golf event to raise funds for the canteen, hoping $10,000 with broader city support. Roundup covers soccer, golf, boxing, and a Polo Grounds ticketing clash as Leo Durocher protests gate access and advocates shared tickets.
Yesterday’s results include Cincinnati 4 St. Louis 3, Philadelphia 4 Boston 2, Pittsburgh 2 Chicago 1, Petey York 1 Brooklyn 1. Today’s games feature Chicago at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at New York, Boston at Philadelphia, and St. Louis at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia six Boston four Washington four New York three Chicago three Detroit four Detroit at Chicago Cleveland at St Louis New York at Washington Philadelphia at Boston.
Price Bros jumped to the top of the Joop standings by defeating DeMolay 8 to 5 at Baker Park Tuesday night. Five Steelmen hits including two doubles, plus a misplay, powered a big fifth inning for Price Bros as DeMolay battled back in the seventh with McLaren scoring, Martz, and a misplayed ball by A Rhoderick leading to another run. Charley Keller led Browns with a single, Rollicking Rollie went 0 for 3, while McQuillen and Hemsley struggled for the Browns and Yanks respectively.
Giants drop twilight baseball after curfew rules and protest over late starts. Dodgers win 7 4 at the Polo Grounds as a game is halted in the ninth with two on and the rally looming. Frick seeks earlier starts. Memphis? No. Houston reports 3869 parking meters.
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