Phillies Threaten NL Lead With 5 1 Win Over Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Braves 5 to 1 to extend their lead to seven games in the National League pennant race. Robin Roberts earned his 16th win with a three hitter after a first inning spark by Bob Elliott and Six Gordon. Eddie Waitkus, Richie Ashburn, Dick Sisler, Willie Jones, and Andy Seminick drove in runs in the pivotal third inning, with Del Ennis adding his 26th homer in the seventh.
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Dick Sisler
Willie Jones
Andy Seminick
del Ennis
Vern Bickford
Bob Ramazzotti
Ron Northey
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Cincinnati Reds
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Herman Wehmeier
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Dizzy S Trout
Detroit Tigers
Chicago White Sox
Phil Rizzuto
Yankees
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Senators
Tom Ferrick
New York
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
St Louis Browns
Indians win first game 2 to 0 as Sox sweep A’s twice
Baseball brief details several results: Boston Red Sox sweep Philadelphia Athletics in a two night double header 11-3 and 12-7 before 22 388 fans at Fenway extending their Fenway Park winning streak against the A’s to 16. Pirates topple Cardinals 5 3 with Kiner hitting his 34th homer. Saffell and Hopp also homer. Also notes NL and AL scores and a Lions Amvets softball game postponed to Sta Ley Park tonight.
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Cloyd Boyer
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Ralph Kiner
Tom Saffell
Johnny Hopp
Little League May Be Established Here After Exhibition
A successful Little League exhibition at Staley Park in Frederick drew over 200 fans as Hagerstown 9-12 year olds played. James A. Grove of the North End Civic Association announced a trend toward establishing a Frederick Little League next season. The American Division beat the National All Stars 4-0 in six innings, with uniformed players and rubber spikes only. Community groups watched youth welfare efforts, a $20 passed-hat collection funded travel, and the visiting players received ice cream and cookies after the game.
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North End Civic Association
James A. Grove
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National Allstars
Sports Scores and Tonight's Matchups Recalled
The card lists yesterday results for Kenalis and a packed schedule of tonight’s games. Teams shown include Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Cleveland New York Washington Detroit Chicago and others with several listed head-to-heads tonight including New York at Washington and Philadelphia at Boston with a night game noted.
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Local League teams clash at Mc Curdy Field Friday night
A team from Union Bridge Frederick County League club and the Liberty nine of the Maryland State League meet William P. Larkin Post American Legion in a hat game under the lights at Mc Curdy Field Friday night at 8 30.
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Seven-Point Program Is Said Before Legion
Maryland American Legionnaires urged adoption of a seven point plan to strengthen defense and mobilization. The list includes universal military training, nationwide manpower mobilization, backing for Korea, adequate defense, price controls when needed, Mundt-Ferguson-Johnson anti subversive bill, and backing service claims. Governor Lane and Earle Cocke Jr spoke at the opening session as the four day convention began. a region parade is set for Friday and the gathering ends Saturday with officer elections and a memorial service.
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County Loop Playoffs Start On August 26
Frederick County Baseball League announces playoffs begin August 26 with a top-bracket meeting called by President Harry O. Smith at the Frederick YMCA on Wednesday night at 8. Teams in the playoffs include Union Bridge Damascus Blue Ridge Summit and Middletown. Final games schedule has Thurmont at Union Bridge and Middletown at Damascus. Mt Airy faces fielding troubles as Blue Ridge Summit game at Mt Airy awaits official decision.
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Tom Glass to Scout for Baltimore Colts
Thomas S Glass of Frederick a attorney and chairman of the local McCurdy Field Athletic Commission has been signed to scout pro football games for the Baltimore Colts. The move follows his departure from the disbanded Buffalo Bills and ties him to five games in New York Cleveland and Washington plus Westminster camp observations.
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Standings and Scores From Yesterday's Baseball Slate
Results show Brooklyn 16 over New York 7, Chicago 4 over Cincinnati 3, Philadelphia 5 over Boston 1, Pittsburgh 5 over St. Louis 3 in 12 innings. Standings list Philadelphia 44, Boston 49, Brooklyn 47, St. Louis 82 in AL, New York 60, Chicago 60, Cincinnati 61, Pittsburgh 70.
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Pet
Girls Softball Results and Standings from Creagerstown League
In Creagerstown area play the Girls Softball League saw North End defeat Camp Detrick 7 to 1. Standings list North End as 2 wins and 4 losses, Tailors 4 SECA 7, Walkersville 8 Creagerstown 5, Camp Detrick 1. Also note Aly 8S Begins Work Today contractor K D Plummer of Chambersburg Pa. starts work on Fire Tower rpart underpass for the Frederick Washington expressway project.
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