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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1964
Page
6
The Orioles defeated the Yankees 2-0 to seize top spot as the season advances. Tammy Davis and Debbie Thompson anchored the win with strong early leads and solid defensive play in a tense matchup.
The exhibition season starts with seven games Friday night and three Sunday games. Key matchups include the Chicago Bears versus the College All Stars at Soldier Field, Paul Hornung’s Packers versus the St Louis Cardinals in New Orleans, and AFL openers like the Chargers hosting the Broncos. The regular season begins September 12 in both leagues.
The Chesapeake Bay fishing report notes strong catches across Maryland tidal waters with rockfish up to 20 pounds from Love Point to Kent Point on soft bell clams and crabs. Northeast Susquehanna River bass and pike, perch, and rock show activity. Western Shore yields catfish and perch on bloodworms. Potomac and Patuxent areas report rock, perch, spot, and trout with bucktails, soft crabs, and bloodworms.
Pleasant Walk club of the Heart of Maryland League holds a festival tonight beside the Myersville Fire Hall to raise funds for the ball club. Members and their wives run stands and the Lewis Family of Middlepoint provides entertainment.
Baltimore pitcher Steve Barber earns his third consecutive win against New York with help from Harvey Haddix as the Orioles blank the Yankees 2 to 0 and seize the American League lead. Haddix relieves in the seventh, retires the key threats, while Adair drives in a run with an eighth inning homer and Brandt scores on a single.
Erbert blanked Boston on five hits driving in both Chicago runs to end the White Sox three game skid. He earned his fifth win while Ed Connolly took the loss as Boston drops to 8 2. The decisive sixth inning produced Hansen on base followed by McNertney and Herbert's RBI single and a squeeze bunt for the second run.
The Frederick Industrial League leader Shipley’s faces an all-star squad from Hagerstown this evening at Baker Park at 6 30 p m. The teams previously met with Shipley’s winning 2 0.
The Chicago Bears defeated the College All-Stars 28-17 at Soldier Field before 65,000. Bill Wade sparked the NFL club with steady passing while George Mira and Pete Beathard provided late excitement for the All-Stars. Charley Taylor and Ted Davis contributed key plays in the final moments.
Baltimore Bullets announce coach Bob Leonard has resigned after rejecting a three year contract. Leonard seeks college coaching security and will pursue other opportunities as the team begins immediate search for a successor.
Chi Chi Rodriguez shot a 69 to take a one stroke halfway lead at 133 in the Western Open, paced by 32-34 over Arnold Palmer who carded 34-32 for 134. Massengale fired 65 to reach 136 as Don Massengale and Jerry Edwards pace a crowded field toward a $50,000 prize.
The Frederick Hustlers and Brunswick meet Sunday in the Maryland State League as a joint benefit and league affair. Proceeds aid traveling expenses for Brunswick Little and Babe Ruth League All-Star teams. The Brunswick clubs represent Frederick County in tournament play. Tom Nugent of Maryland is noted for an 80-69 coaching record over 15 years, with three football teams posting ties.
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