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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1946
Page
3
Chicago Cubs scored two in the bottom of the ninth to beat Brooklyn 4 3 at Wrigley Field. Dodgers drop from NL lead as Cardinals win, Reds split with Boston, and Cardinals move into sole lead in the pennant chase.
Dr Pepper and Economy Oil share the top spot after a 11-0 win over Coca Cola and a postponed game. A one game playoff, set for next Wednesday at Baker Park, could decide the season title with a potential seven game series if Economy Oil forces it. Pitchers Shaffer Ketine and Esch hurler combined for a shutout as Pepper moved closer to final honors.
The League of Maryland Sportsmen stages a 10 day 14 feature show from October 25 to November 3 at the Fifth Regiment Armory Baltimore. About 200 exhibits display fishing hunting gear boats planes and outdoor equipment with live animals and federal state displays.
Chicago reports owners approve an unprecedented set of player demands formalizing representation on baseball’s governing body. A executive council will include a player delegate from each league alongside Commissioner Chandler and league presidents Frick and Harridge, plus two owner reps.
Point of Rocks travels to Mt Airy for a critical Maryland State League playoff game after splitting a double header last Sunday and and pushing toward first-half honors. A win secures a shot at the championship series. a loss would leave Point of Rocks as runner up and out of title contention.
Point of Rocks State League team will play Frederick County Colored All-Stars. The All-Stars comprise the best colored ball players available in Western Maryland, as announced by Point promoters.
Labor Day benefit baseball in Emmitsburg with Taneytown visiting to settle preliminaries in the Penn Maryland League. Proceeds will aid Taneytown youth Sam Breath injured in a freak accident during a game. Emmitsburg's Nino Briscuco pitched well but will likely pitch in the benefit. game described as unofficial outside league schedule.
The article notes a championship playoff game scheduled for next Wednesday between Dr. Pepper and Ecopomy Oil. Each team seeks the title with key players and coaching staff to guide them through a tense showdown.
Gatehouse and Mancuso backed by Christo pher, Knorr, Savage and Roser shut out the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 6 in a ladies night game. Galehouse notches his sixth win as St Louis gains a 7-6 victory over Philadelphia.
Public sale of two lots in Frederick City and a third lot in Libertytown, Frederick County Maryland, under a Power of Attorney for Hallie F Snook estate. Auction Friday August 29 1946 at 10 a.m. with deposits of 700 and 400 dollars and sale conditions including tax adjustments and conveyancing costs.
American League results include Detroit 7 Boston 2 and St. Louis 7 Philadelphia 0. Chicago 2 Washington 1 in 12 innings. Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Boston were played with other clubs not scheduled. Night game noted.
The Pimlico Special horse race with a $25 000 purse will be run Friday November 1 with 18 top stake performers already eligible. The Maryland Jockey Club announced invitations will be extended to winners of this year’s major stakes races from 36 events across the circuit.
Gilmore E Flatt Jr lists multiple brick and frame buildings on Second and Market streets with 3 to 4 modern apartments, stoker heat, garages, and private units. Office and business properties on Market and N Court include store rooms, furnished apts, ware houses, and side drive access.
An older catalog style notice lists John R Cheatham as owner offering property on Rockwell Terrace and East Patrick Street Frederick Maryland for sale. The text also references Pimlico fall meeting scheduling October 31 and remarks by Harry A Parr Pimlico president about special races and invitations for horses with outstanding records amid Navy Notre Dame game conflicts.
Real estate broker Keef er M Koogle advertises single and multi unit homes in Frederick area including a 4 acre stone home with two apartments and a 23 acre improved farm with barn and chicken house. Also lists modern brick homes near markets, two six room properties, and several city lots. Office at 29 East Third Street. Luther Rice firm promotes sales and business properties with apartment dwellings and farms.
The brief mentions probate and guardianship matters in Frederick County Maryland. It references a list of officials including Pinkney A Richardson T Clyde Rottsen J Wpelty Fat rney and Ray Leatherman in connection with court actions. Dates Aug 15 22 29 Sept 3 12 appear as filing milestones.
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