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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1946
Page
3
The Cardinals swept the Reds 5-2 and 7-3 to narrow Brooklyn’s NL lead to a half game while the Dodgers lost twice to the Phillies 7-6 and 6-4. Boston split a lengthy doubleheader with the Yankees, winning the opener 7-3 as darkness paused game two.
Lovettsville 0 Walkersville 4. Damascus 4 Brunswick 4. Creagerstown 1 Middletown 4. Doubs 3. Playoffs set for next Sunday after postponements. A stray note on planetary motion discusses solar attraction and orbital speed near the sun.
Yesterday in the American League Boston lost to New York 9 to 5 while Washington faded 3 to 5 and Philadelphia were blown out 1 to 12. Chicago beat Detroit 4 to 0 in a game that went seven innings due to darkness and was later called 12 innings. Saturday results saw Washington 4 to 3 Philadelphia 1 to 5 New York 7 Boston 3 and Cleveland 5 St Louis 3. County Softball League games featured Broad Ren 15-6 Clemsonville 5-2 Brunswick 4-6 Harmony 3-5 Morrisville 11-3 Damascus 9-2 Ballenger 8-6 Jefferson 6-3. National League results included Cincinnati 4-3 Chicago 9-4 and New York 2-9. Today schedule lists New York at Br, Cincinnati at Pitt and St Louis at Carcage with others not scheduled.
California legal minds debate how to handle the floating gambling ship Lux built by Admiral Tony Cornero Stralia. The converted minesweeper hosts a wide gambling operation with tables, wheels, slots, a flash lounge and a nightclub. Water taxis shuttle patrons from shore to the vessel amid regulatory uncertainty.
Baltimore August 11 The Trenton Roosevelt Democratic Club softball team defeated the Dr Pepper ten of Frederick 7 to 4 at Clifton Park. A five run fifth inning turned the tide after Dr Pepper had built an 8 to 2 lead in the fourth. ONeill Kehne Shafer and Swomley provided offense for the winners while Holland and Conk sparked late rallies but a double play by Rabbit Ramsburg's Invaders ended the threat in the seventh.
Cpl Strawsburg, formerly a criminal investigator with the Military Police unit of Squadron A 1 Permanent Party at Sheppard Field Texas, arrived at 216 South Market Street on his discharge date July 39. He was honorably discharged from the Army Air Forces at Fort Sam Houston Texas.
Baltimore August 1 no evidence of horse stimulation at Hagerstown track since opening Tuesday under new doping rules. Chairman George P. Mahoney said nine Bel Air meet winners likely stimulated. rules hold trainers responsible for horses. Maryland Court of Appeals upheld ruling voiding commission corruption provisions. Rules replace invalid section. Commission to decide if September Marlboro meet proceeds as repairs begin. Civilian Production Administration halted work on bleachers for noncompliance.
Baltimore County semi pro champs the Hustlers defeated Elkridge 6 to 1 at McCurdy Field in a pre tournament affair. Price homered for Elkridge and McKenzie drove in the tying run for the Hustlers as they broke open with four runs in the eighth. Pitching and fielding miscues defined the contest with Bova taking the loss for Elkridge and Smittson starting for Hustlers.
The records list Pt Rocks 22 over Woodbine 7 with Tl ebrico 11 Tiamsville 7 and Alt. Airy 147 over Woodsboro 11 Frederick 11 New Market 10. Tiamsville at Pt Rocks New Market at Liberty Woodsboro at Frederick Woodbine at Mt. Airy. Also mentions a Coast Guard pioneered vital marine function in 1904.
Thurmont overwhelmed Wakefield 23 to 2 in a decisive game. The brief item notes a rough weekend for Charley Keller with limited success and mentions Rollie Hemsley delivering a strong display in a separate night appearance in Philadelphia. A stray ad fragment promotes insurance and loans from Harold Wu Frushour at 1% financing in Frederick Maryland.
Murray C Bohn offers 98 acres with an eight room brick house water in kitchen and at barn electric water system bank barn for 14 cows and 6 horses not modern large grain shed and essential outbuildings in fair repair metal roofing 21 acres pasture with stream several acres timber school bus by door sale due to bad health quick $6 000 possession April 1 1947 or sooner if possible.
Loans accessible to men and women of all employments with regular income and ability to make recurring payments. No. 11 North Court SA. Also real estate ads: several Frederick MD properties for sale by Noah Cramer Son Realtors Howard Gross with details on residences, features, and immediate possession.
Economy Oi softballers edged Westminster in a doubleheader at Baker Park Sunday by 10 5 and 5 2. In the first game Keltner Long Esterly Mehr Keyser combined for Westminster runs while Gunther Reese and Underwood Newton tallied for Economy. In the second game Westminster posted 4 runs against Economy with Gunther Reese and Underwood Newton contributing for the Oilers. Next Sunday Ballenger of the County Softball League visits Frederick for a non league clash with the Oilers. Flowers for perfumes mentioned and a farm advertisement placed in the notice.
A Norfolk style real estate notice outlines a 63 acre dairy farm along a new road between Libertytown and Walkersville with a 7 room frame house, bank barn for 16 cows, plus other new buildings and land. Also listed are multiple homes for quick sale, farms of 5 to 600 acres, modern apartments, and business properties with details on location, heating, garages, and rents. Realty firm Harry E Mohler advertises in the city.
Keefer M Koogle advertises single brick homes with 7 rooms and modern features in Mt. Salem Terrace and nearby Frederick area. The listing highlights 2 apartment options, a 2 car garage, large lots, stone homes, and potential for guest houses or income properties. Agents invite buyers to contact Keefer M Koogle at Dill Avenue for quick sales.
A real estate ad offers business properties for sale including a nine room dwelling and store, four apartment buildings with up to 15 percent gross returns, and a three story apartment on Second St. It lists farms near Frederick and Baltimore markets, city properties, corner lots, and a call for quick possession. Contact Pherae Rice at 23 East Third St.
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