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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
10
Aug 14 Chicago Cubs rally from late deficit to top St Louis 4 3 on Preston March single with two strikes. Andy Falko homered to spark late Cubs comeback as Ward delivered timely hit in ninth after Card rally. Also notes Reds 13 Pirates 8 and Indians beat Detroit 3 2 in 10 innings with Avila scoring winning run.
Results yesterday Cincinnati 13 Pittsburgh 7 Chicago 7 St. Louis 6 Other clubs not scheduled. Today Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh St. Louis at Chicago Night game.
Jake Lamotta agreed to defend his middleweight title against Lau Dauthuille of France at Detroit's Olympia Stadium on September 13. The bout, signed by the International Boxing Club, is expected to draw about 12,000 and would grant Lamotta 45 percent of the gate with Dauthuille at 15 percent.
Baltimore Orioles announce ending a two year working agreement with the St. Louis Browns and will align with the Philadelphia Phillies instead. Jack Dunn III says the change takes effect after this season as St. Louis may buy two Orioles for 10000 each and wants more focus on San Antonio. Baltimore replaces Toronto as the Phillies sole Triple A affiliate. Details of the terms were not disclosed.
In Baker Park darkness halted a playoff game between Independent and United firemen. Uniteds tied 2 runs in the seventh on Ronnie Tyeryar's homer after Clyde Martz beat a bunt. Jack Fleischman homered for the Independents earlier. The series also includes Juniors and Sears nines.
NECA moved within half a game of the leaders by rallying for a 10-8 win over AMVETS at Staley Park as five first inning runs set the tone. Frank drove in two in the sixth, AMVETS threatened in the seventh but failed to score with bases full and two out. ORTIZ SOLD Washington, Aug. 14 4 The Senators sold Roberto Ortiz to the Philadelphia Athletics for 10 000 waiver price. Ortiz serves as interpreter for two non English speaking pitchers and has been a utility outfielder. He hit .279 last year and .220 this season. PLAYS UNDER PAR Chicago Aug. 14 4 Henry Ransom of Dallas shot six under par in a five hole stretch to beat Chick Harbert 69-72 in an 18 hole playoff for 11 000. The win boosts Ransom to second on the money list with 18 885. PHILS SIGN ROOKIE Philadelphia Aug. 14 The Phillies signed 20 year old Paul Garbrick Jr outfielder from York Pa. He will report to Brad Ford Pony League farm team next spring. Horticulturists urge pecan trees three to five feet tall.
The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled outfielder Tom Saffel from the Indianapolis Indians to replace Ted Beard. Saffel, batting .325 for the Bue farm club, joins the Pirates in St Louis on Wednesday. Beard goes to Indianapolis under option with a 24 hour recall privilege.
Jackie Robinson endures a two week slump dropping to 348 while Stan Musial maintains a 361 average and leads in hits. The article lists top NL hitters, pace-setters in runs and RBIs, and notes on home runs and stolen bases as the season heats up.
Cleveland defeated Detroit 3 to 2 in ten innings. Other clubs not scheduled. New York at Washington, Detroit at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Boston. Day and night games listed, twi night games noted.
Frederick boxers reach 72 pro fights as he defends his title with KO wins over Gus Lesnevich and Pat Valentino. Beshore, a 21 year old Navy vet, has losses to Lee Oma and a mixed record in 34 fights. Charles reverses many defeats but ends with a heavy edge in receipts.
Charles and Beshore meet at Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo tonight for an NBA heavyweight title bid. A Charles victory could set up a September Louis bout while promoters push a 10,000 crowd and $40,000 gate. Beshore hopes to spoil a long layoff with a late surge after the eighth round.
East Third street routed Baker Park 23 to 1 at Staley Park in a Recreation Commission softball clash. Gearinger Routzahn White Young and Goodsell starred for the winners as Civitans faced Optimists in nearby action and a Washington Street versus East Sixth Street contest was timed for Fairgrounds later. A note cites Mount Athos bans women from its 148 monasteries.
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