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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1959
Page
7
Easton scored three runs in the 11th to overtake Frederick 5-4 in the American Legion State tournament at College Park. Frederick, trailing 4-2, hoped to hold off Easton as two away in the inning. Ken King mishandled Marvel’s roller allowing a run to score. Frederick meets Glenmar next in round two.
The Mid Atlantic Morgan Horse Show opens at the Frederick Fairgrounds today with 31 classes over two days. Co sponsored by the Frederick Junior Chamber of Commerce the event features three programs starting tonight and Saturday with divisions for stallions mares geldings and juniors and a slate of harness and saddle classes plus the grand champion stakes. Local Morgan enthusiasts Warner L. Brittain and Joseph Venus are noted supporters.
Hundreds of catfish seen dead or dying in the Monocacy River near Frederick Junction. Railroad workers and local residents spotted the scene around 10:30 a.m. Thursday as fish floated downstream for hours. Cause of death undetermined. observers noted some fish with open sores.
Smoky Burgess led the rout with five hits including a three run homer and two doubles in an 182 sweep of St Louis. Hoyt Wilhelm pitched 823 hitless innings in relief, while Chicago’s 18 inning game ended at curfew. On TV this Sunday features local softball players in a State tournament game broadcast on Baltimore Channel 2 at 12 30. Magic potters lead Cleveland Open after first rounds.
In the American and National Leagues the standings show Chicago Cleveland Los Angeles Milwaukee Kansas City Detroit New York Philadelphia St Louis Washington and others with records and winning percentages. Friday results include Chicago 2 Baltimore 1 and San Francisco 7 Milwaukee 1 among several games. Saturday schedules feature Kansas City at New York Cincinnati at San Francisco and Chicago at Washington.
National League led by Aaron of Milwaukee with 366 at bats and 156 hits while Banks of Chicago and Mathews of Milwaukee tied for 30 homers. Pinson paced runs with 87, Mays 79, Banks 100 RBIs, and Neal 8 triples among others. American League highlights include Kuenn 343 at bats, Power 82 runs, Killebrew 85 RBIs, Williams 30 doubles, and Killebrew 34 homers with Aparicio 34 stolen bases.
Clarence W Smiths Hillsdale the years leading money winner and candidate for horse of the year will appear at Charles Town race course this Saturday. Hillsdale has earned $442 590 this year with eight stakes wins and will train a hair mile in a public workout under trainer Marty Fallon with jockey Sammy Palumbo aboard. This marks the first time a champions stamp like Hillsdale has trod the local oval in Charles Towns 25 year history.
East Frederick A. C. softball returns Saturday at Baker Park lower diamond at 6 15 pm hosting Kidds Cafe All Stars. Veteran manager Bill Working brings last season Twight League champions and top Frederick County League players plus Maryland State League hitters led by ace Earl Lenhart. East Frederick aims an upset as Rabbit Ramsburg notes a tough battle and improved hitting.
Trustees announce a public auction of improved real estate in Walkersville District Frederick County. The property on Hoellman Road, about acres, previously conveyed to Emma Frances Hines and others, will be sold August 28 at 11:00 AM at the County Courthouse steps. Terms: all cash with $1,500 deposit. balance in five days. Taxes adjusted to date of sale. Auction by J. L. Fenton and Offutt Jr. as trustees.
EFAC plans a home showdown as three pitchers Max Kehne Jim Blank and Abe Gladhill lead the effort to beat the All-Stars. A large crowd is expected to watch the two teams battle it out on a Saturday night.
By order of the Orphans Court of Frederick County a sale of land in Wood or Marylana is set for August 7 at 6 am at the courthouse. Trustee Noel Spence will sell the parcel described, including multiple deeds and liens. purchaser pays 10 percent of the purchase price plus costs on the day of sale.
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