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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1943
Page
6
Detroit hosted 40,000 plus spectators as the Yankees committed ten errors in two games against the Tigers, losing 12–0 and 8–3. Detroit rapped 16 hits led by Pinky Higgins Dick Wakefield and Jimmy Bloodworth while Wensloff Breuer and Russo struggled defensively for New York.
SID Feder summarizes a busy sports page with mentions of Shut Out retirement rumors, the 42 Derby winner, plans for a $10,000 bout against Ligud Marshall, and a Polo Grounds war bond game. He notes players shifting jobs, potential Cubs manager changes, and a Hawaiian League no hitter by Walt Masterson. Also covers Army Notre Dame tickets, shipboard broadcasts, and a holiday cookie note from Holland.
Washington Redskins adapt to wartime manpower shifts under new coach Bergman with a diversified attack. Baugh and Zimmerman pace the aerial effort while backfield depth grows with Moore Hare Masters Akins Dunn and others. Linemen under Turk Edwards trained as the club rebuilt after losses to service. Training camp in San Diego closes as the team fields a strong first unit despite draft pressures.
Forty seven prizes were awarded at the Mullinix Park handicraft show held Friday evening. Judges included Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Ivory, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Diggs, and Mrs. Srowball. Winners span oilcloth belts, rug yarn belts, bottle cap belts and necklaces, paper plate plaques, wall pockets, seed and crepe beads, glass jackets, macaroni beads, bead bowls, needlework seats, towels, bean bags, finger painting, and various miscellaneous crafts.
Yesterday results show Cleveland 6 to 7 over Boston 0 to 6 St Louis 8 to 2 over Washington 3 to 4 Chicago 3 to 3 tied Philadelphia 2 to 2 Detroit 12 to 8 over New York 0 to 3 Second game went 10 innings. Saturday results list St Louis 5 to 4 over Philadelphia 3 to 1 New York 8 over Cleveland 3 Chicago 4 over Washington 4 Boston 7 over Detroit 6 in 12 innings. Today Philadelphia plays Chicago, others not scheduled. A brief combat report notes a fighter plant released seven tons of copper in one minute.
Frederck Hustlers overpower Aberdeen Proving Grounds MP club in a twin bill 10-5 and 6-0. Ramsburg shined at shortstop while Delauter, Wagner, and Hildebrand drove in key runs. Pfund from Aberdeen injured in first game. Lefty Warrenfeltz yielded steady support for Frederick in the second.
The list of league leaders includes Musial of St. Louis for batting with 164 hits, 32 doubles, and 15 triples. Nicholson of Chicago leads home runs with 20, Vaughan of Brooklyn 9 runs, and Wakefield of Detroit with 332 batting average and 40 doubles. Vernon and York post 77 RBIs, Case leads stolen bases with 41, and Chandler tops pitching with a 15 3 record.
Yesterday's Stars include Jack Salverson and Cris Hockett with two hits for the Indians in the opener and Rockett delivering a 13th inning single in the nightcap. Ed Head and Vince DiMaggio combined to shut down the Pirates, with DiMaggio homering. George Case delivered a 10th inning double for Washington to split with the Browns. Bert Haas added three doubles in the nightcap as Rede-Haas topped the Phillies. Walker Cooper and Harry Gumbert fueled the Cardinals as Cooper’s slam and Gumbert’s first start of the month highlighted a Braves loss.
Earned runs favor Hustlers with 3 for Aberdeen, 0. Home runs by MacKenzie. Stolen bases credited to MacDonald Hildebrand and MacKenzie. Warrenfeltz walked once, Markis once. Warrenfeltz struck out seven, Markis three. Double plays Meyers to Angleberger. Time 1:30. Umpire Gardner S. Smith. Scorer Walter.
Frederick dark horse Dr Pepper softball team upset top seed Tru-Fit ten 21 11 in a pitchers battle at Baltimore advancing to the iSemi finals. Max Kehne allowed two hits in 6 15 innings before Shaffer finished. Timinoff matched strikeouts, fending off a late rally as Dr Pepper capitalized on walks and timely hits to seize control and set an upcoming clash with Third Shift Riggers at Buglé Field.
Boston Aug 22 Cards win doubleheader 6-1 and 5-1 over Braves. Walker Cooper drives in five runs including a ninth inning grand slam. Reds-pound Phillies 20-6 in nightcap after 4-3 opener at Shibe Park. every Reds batter except Beggs and Clay had a hit.
Dr Pepper led at 230000 percent through six innings while Tru Fit struggled with one run. Timinoff and Kehne walked five and three times respectively. Kehne struck out six. Cook passed balls, Kehne earned the win as Milanowski and Haupt officiated. time 1 hour 15 minutes. Scorer E Rothenhoefer.
Yesterday's results show Cincinnati beating Philadelphia 4 to 3 and St Louis edging Boston 6 to 5. Chicago defeated New York 6 to 4 while Brooklyn lost to Pittsburgh 68 to 1. Philadelphia beat St Louis 3 to 2. Boston defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2. Pittsburgh beat New York 4 to 3 and Chicago beat Brooklyn 13 to 1. St Louis at Boston.
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