Virginia and Annandale reach Little League sectional finals
Virginia defeated Maryland 4 3 to eliminate Brunswick in the sectional tournament. Annandale Va advances to face Kentucky in the finals with the winner advancing to the regional in Norfolk Va. Kasper homered leading Virginia’s 4 2 edge in the fourth as Deener allowed four hits over the distance for Brunswick.
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Louisville
Virginia
Maryland
Brunswick
Annandale
Kentucky
Norfolk
Larry Kasper
Mitch Deener
Brent Albert
Craig Crowl
Bill Hendrickson
Kosper
Why Chestertown Angers Over State Legion Tournament Site
A letter criticizes the selection of Chestertown as the site for the American Legion state tournament. The writer notes teams are from Frederick Essex Arbutus and Cheverly and argues a Western Shore or Baltimore area venue would reduce travel, boost attendance, and better reflect participating teams. The piece urges rotating sites and honoring host posts every few years.
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Hagerstown
American Legion
Frederick
Essex
Arbutus
Cheverly
Chestertown
Maryland
Baltimore
Washington
Bay Bridge
Chesapeake
College Park
Legion
Memorial Stadium
Baltimore - Washington
Legion Committee
McCurdy
Slider Gives Giants Perry Winning Touch
San Francisco AP reports Gaylord Perry, the team’s No. 2 starter, credits a hard slider for his improved season. He could become the Giants’ No. 1 pitcher if his form holds. Perry’s record stood 17-2 before Friday’s game with the Houston Astros while Juan Marichal, injured, was 17-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider
Giants
Perry
SAN Francisco
Gaylord Perry
Houston Astros
Juan Marichal
Orioles Take 1st Drop 2nd in Washington twin bill
Frank Robinson crushed a two run homer for Baltimore in the opener for his 34th of the season, but Washington rallied to take game two 4-1 behind homers by Harrelson Valentine and King. Moe Drabowsky started the first game and earned the win. In the nightcap J Miller held Baltimore to one run through four before Washington pulled away with a trio of homers in the fifth and a late insurance tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Metz
Tom Jones
Shiko
Metz
Earl Moreland
Cheverly
Murphy
Bob Lorshbaugh
Denny Miller
Hal Keller
Miller
Frederick
Terry Boyer
Keller
Boyer Boxer
Denny Oram
Boyer
Oram Miller
Washington
Frank Robinson
Baltimore
Senators
Ken Harrelson
Fred Valentine
Jim King
Robinson
Pete Richert
Moe Drabowsky
Drabowsky
John Miller
Andy Etchebarren
Bisop
Brooks Robinson
Harrelson
Ken McMullen
Luis Aparicio
Valentine
King
Don Lock
Eddie Fisher
Lock
Paul Casanova
Fisher
Richert
Apanco
Brakmn
Powell
Frotinsn
McMulin
Brobinsn
Bowens
Howard
Djohnson
Blair
Haney
Casanova
Baltimora
Owens
Beso Drabosky
Richart
Kline
Whitworth Leads Open With 70 on Opening Round
Kathy Whitworth shot a 70 to lead the Lady Carling Open at Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City Maryland. Judy Toruemke and Carol Mann followed with 72 and 77 respectively as Whitworth pursues a third straight LPGA title this week after wins in London Ontario and Sutton Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Whitworth
Lady Carling
Ellicott City
Turf Valley Country Club
Miss Whitworth
Judy Toruemke
Carol Mann
London
Ont
Sutton
Miss Tornemke
Tarluemke
Judy Taruemke
Ruth Jensen
Judy Kimball
Sanden Sputch
Peggy Wilson
Donna Capone
Chifard Ann Creed
Betsy Allen
Marlene Haage
Sue Maxwell
Betsy Rawls
Candy Phillips
Barbara Romack
Gal Gavis
Carol ‘Ann
Marge Masters
Bonne Sue Andris
Sandra Haynie Oe Jo Ane Preathice
Cynthia Sullivan
Penny Zaviches
State League Stars to Meet Indianapolis Clowns Sunday Night
Maryland State League all star players must report to McCurdy Field between 7 15 and 7 30 p m Sunday for a game against the Indianapolis Clowns The Stars will play the first four innings while the Clowns may pitch age less Satchel Paige in the Elks Benefit game which begins at 8 p m Exhibition Pro Football includes American League Buffalo 25 Denver 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCurdy Field
Indianapolis Clowns
Clowns
Satchel Paige
Elks
Playoff Berths Battle Raging In Sunday Loops
The race for pennants in the Maryland State and Heart of Maryland Leagues nears end as New Market Germantown Mt Airy and Brunswick vie for final spots. Harmony dominates at 15 0 and leads the State slate with Mt Lena and Lucketts trailing. Final day action features Mt Airy versus Walkersville and several make up games shaping the playoff picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Heart of Maryland
Walkersville
Mt. Airy
New Market
Germantown
Mt Airy
Brunswick
Yellow Springs
Creagerstown
Frederick
Lucketts
Mt Leno
Todd Steel
Steelers
Inark
Harmony
Mt Lena
Pleasant Walk
Thunderbird Golf: Casper Takes 36-Hole Lead at Clifton
National Open champion Casper surged to the 36-hole lead at the Thunderbird Golf Classic in Clifton New Jersey with a four under par 68 to reach 138 total. Rudolph and Lichardus chased one stroke behind while Knudson and Nicklaus in the early group posted 71 and 72 respectively. Palmer and Player balanced scores as the field compacted around the weathered Upper Montclair course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton
Bull Casper
Casper
Montclair Country Club
Mason Rudolph
Clarksville, Tenn
Babe Lichardus
Deal
Rudolph
Lichardus
George Knudson
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Big Jack
Palmer
Gary Player
South Africa
Red Sox Rout Tigers 13-9 in Offensive Show
Boston Beats Detroit 13-9 as Carl Yastrzemski collects four straight hits three runs and two RBIs. Tullman homered and doubled Scott drove in runs Demeter added two RBIs while every Sox starter except the pitcher had a hit. Monbouquette took the loss as Boston moved to 5-1 in six games. Titman hit Boston’s homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Carl Yastrzemski
Boston Red Sox
Detroit Tigers
Yastrzemski
Mickey Lolich
Detroit
Red Sox
Bob Tullman
George Scott
Don Demeter
Monbouquette
Gladding
Wickersham
Pena
Lolich
McFarlane
Brandon
Wyatt
McMahonn
Tilman
L—Monbouquette
Titman
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FSK
Lowman Post
Virginia Oosts
Brunswick Stars
Deener
Albert
Tom Nicklewright
Steve O'Neal
Kasper
Leon Graybill
Richard Needham
the News
Ronnie Pearl
Danny Payne
Railroaders
Crow
Jimmy Webber
Wayne Daugherty
O'Neal
Cheveris
Francis Scott Key
Dewey- Lowman
Audie Murphy
Chuck Shiko
Dewey Lowman
Lowman
Mick McAleer
Tom Dover
WIEN
Payne
Needham
Mentzer
Strat
Orrison
Ralbert
Crowl
Keesper
Deeners
Hendrickson
Nicklewright
Beener
Kosner
Dick Schofield
New York Yankees
New York
Indians
Larry Brown
al Downing
Gary Bell
Schofield
Brown
McAleer
Dover
Krodfelder
Basile
Kehoe
Cushing
Frederick Cheverly
el Oram
Arid Keller
Moreland
Ranger Rt
Freland Cf
Myers
Aturphy
Garrett
Sherald
Widasin Ib Zoo Ambroze
Mies Frederick
Flo
Jones
Oram SB Myers
Boyer Wadasin
Morelana S
Boyer Ld
SBSG
Furphy
Lorshbaugh
Tai al
Bucky
Orioles
J. Miller
Brabender
Etchebarren
Moore
Humphreys
W — Moore
L—J. Miller
Nelson Brooks
Nathaniel Rollins
Nathaniel
Frederick County
Thomas Johnson High School
State League Stars
Buffalo
Denver
Maryland St. League
Frederick George, Sullivan
Mt. Airy- Cline
Repp
Heart of Md. League
Lucketts- Weddle
Mt. Lena
James
Maught
Thunderbird Golf
Reuss
E. Patrick St
Phillips 66
Philheat
Pall
Blue Ridge
Frederick, Md
DAL
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