All-Star Game History and Records Highlighted in Pittsburgh
The piece surveys past All-Star Games from the 1940s to the 1950s, noting attendance around 35 000, locations such as Shibe Park and Pittsburgh, and key records. It mentions Connie Mack era managers, Casey Stengel’s progress, longest games in 1950, and various wartime interruptions shaping the series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Jadelphia
Shibe Park
Tack
Ike
Red Schoendienst
Eran
Ted
Wilhelm Knuckleballer Turnaround Promises Start at Heights
Hoyt Wilhelm, traded by the Indians to Baltimore, reflects on his switch from reliever to starter under manager Paul Richards. He credits catcher Gus Triandos and Richards for belief in his nine inning durability, noting the knuckleball’s deception and his improved control. The piece highlights his plan to start, the catcher’s role, and a recent minor league confidence boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice
Wilhelm
Richards
Boston
Hoyts
Paul
Gus Periandos
Wes Westrum
Baltimore
Triandos
Kame
Catcher
Hart Pitches And Bats Civitans To Win
Hart pitched and batted the Civitans to a 2 0 win over the Lions in National Little League play. Jack Hart hit a first inning homer and pitched a no hitter with seven walks and eight strikeouts, aided by a double play. Ron Hart allowed four walks and 31 strikeouts but took the loss. Civitans lineup included Hahn Fox Hart Rhoderick Mann Weddle Wise Hann and Geiser. Lions faced Broun R Hart Stull Gibson Green Beynolds Willard Molesworth Swanson. Final score 2-2-? with Civitans 245 110 Lions 200 600-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hart
Civitans
Lions
Ron Hart
Hart
Ron
Civitans Oae
G. Hahn
W. Fox
Rhoederick
Mann
Fox
Werking
iWeddle
Wise
Oo i Hann
Lions AE Broun
Ooriman
Stull
Gibson
Beynolds
Willard
Molesworth
Geiser
Swanson
Rhoderack
Rt Ui
Piterer
Broan
Winn
Pitener
Ott
J. Hart
Ginny
Scnaitenberg
Bootlegging Still Booms 25 Years After Repeal
A 1950s NEA wire service style note surveys bootlegging persistence 25 years after repeal, citing bartender tampering cases, tax evasion via high prove liquor, and enforcement by Treasury agents. It references Moonshine operations, penalties up to two years in jail and fines, and estimates on illicit booze seizures and whiskey production figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Bennett
NEA
Arele Sam Fee
Uncle Sam
Arenis Department
Tobacco Tax Divisi
Braddock Heights and Middletown Lead Local League Standings
In Middletown and surrounding towns tight junior league action shows Braddock Heights and Middletown near the top of the standings. New Market, Walkersville, Urbana, Harmony, and Yellow Springs compete for playoff spots as team records and percentages update weekly. Standings list Araby, Shookstown, Myersville, Mt Carmel and others with wins, losses, and batting-like records in a dense local county table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Myre
New Market
MP Carmel
Arat
Hankstown
Yellow
Myersville
Mt. Carmel
Shookstown
Record purse eyed for Darlington Southern 500 race
The Tenth Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway offers a $67,915 purse for 50 starters with top prize over $18,000. Fireball Roberts won last year’s race and $15,450 from a $60,921 payoff. Attendance nears 125,000. Miss Southern 500 drew 12,000. Chevrolet won three of the past four races as Herb Thomas is the only multiple winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darlington Raceway
Fireball Roberts
Darlington
Bob Colvin
Colvin
America
Johnny Mantz
United States
Judy Austin
Sumter
S. C
James ‘Arness
Matt Dillon
Chevrolet
Ford
Curtis Turner
General Motors
Herb Thomas
Sears Local Contest Winners Named After Walkathon
The Sears Roebuck locals contest ended yesterday with Mayor Jacob R. Ramsburz drawing the winning ticket at Jerdax's Graying for the award. Hear ureil, Maria Summers, Ralph, and Bud Scoots are noted in the presentation while the sporting goods division manager explains prize drawings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears, Roebuck
Jerdax
Jacob R. Ramsburz
Hear Ureil
Sears
Maria Summers
Clers
Ralph
Tanager
Bud Scoots
Kuenns 20-Game Slating Streak Reaches Game Milestone
New York AP reports Harney Kuenn of Detroit extends a 20 game hitting streak to 22 consecutive games as May closes. Kuenn posts a 36 average per game and leads the league, with Aaron and Harmon on top in homers and Mathews among RBI leaders. Frank Robinson sits second in runs. Postponed Montreal meeting clears way for river road work.
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Nies
Deirot
Feme
Avast
Orioles
Walt Dropon
Birds
Cincinnati
Whitey Lockman
Boston
Oroles
Letans
New York
Harney Kuenn
Derren
Ahine
Pete Hun
Tze
Kuenn
Aaron
Few
Los Angeles
Bill White Laws
Harmon
Ed Mathews
Milwaukee
Ernie S
Cheinnati
Frank Robinson
Jim Hall’s Home Run Wins For Elks 5-2
Jim Hall’s three run homer in the third inning sparked the Elks to a 5 2 victory over the Tall Cedars. Terry Showe held the Cedars to two hits while Elks batters Hall and Palm produced the scoring. The contest was billed as a tribute to Mr Jack Markey and rescheduled for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hall
The
Elks
Tall Cedars
Terry Showe
Cedars
Charte Palm
Bil Roessier
Jack Markey
Oze
Gorif
Gearinger
Pal Cosgrave
x-Hersey
Bruche
Tall Cedars Poo
Tallases Elks
Tail Hall
Skowe
Rotary Derby Awards and Bicycle Drawing Held
James Merson took third place behind Clif ford Bennett as Robert Low won the event. First place received a trophy, second place two dollars, third place one dollar, with all participants entered in a Rotary Club bicycle drawing. Judges were Br. John R. Steelman, Edwin Fry, Fred Jones, George Fetrow and Eugene Casey. The Gerby committee included Charles Beaver as chairman with George Fetrow, John Hood, Walter Brown, Ley Gindini, John McNaughton and Carlton Brandenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Merson
Clif ‘Ford Bennett
Cath
Rotary Club
Robert Low
John R. Steelman
Edwin Fry
Fred Jones
George Fetrow
Eugene Casey
Gerby
Charles Beaver
John Hood
Walter Brown
Ley Gindini
John McNaughton
Carlton Brandenburg
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News-Post
Forves
Billy Southworth
Angeles
Hoyt Wilhelm
Brune Reichter
Associated Press
Jonis
Ana
Indians
Cleveland
Paul Richards
Ballmore
Wilheim
Nancy Blades
Baltivore More Raceway
Ralph Lord
Vernon B. Derrickson
Dover
Deland
el Myer
Laurel
King’s Counsel
R. H. E Shell
Grove
Holdcraft, Stummel, DeLauter, Stull and
Morgan
Pony Trotters Club
Mountain View Pony Trotters Club
Chinco Flask
Persy Moyer
Oriole
Burrier
Moyer
Criren Passiamius Burrier
Bnots
Pat Steven
Gener Susan Scherff
Chariey Snitfen
Edgar Kline
Merril Wachter
Joseph Sirk Fen
Keith R. Hawes
Jacopn Boiard
James Heffner
Jaycees
Duvall
East Frederick
Rk. H. E. Ih
B. Duvall
Hades
Alga Ode DI
Jayceees
Nyberg
Starr
Main
Treasury
T - Men
A. i
T-Men
Kraw
RED. CO. JR. League
Middletown
Shoaxstown
Carmel
Yellow Harmony
James
Juir
Ager
Sporting Goods Department
Montreal
Mon ¢ Commission
Chie Aloore
Cinanes Yien Dare
Moore
Harvey Ruenn
Damascus
Billy Jonson
Maly Corner
James Meadors
Landa Sue Her
Bruce
Patricial Matthews
Michael Allen Hughes
Harry
Mercmatic
ST Mercury
Monterey
Mercomatic
Eremember
Moyers
Moyer's
Mercury
Edsel
Lincoln
Rambler
Shipley’s, Inc
Maryland
N. Market ST
Lincoln—Rambler
St. Frederick, Md
BUICK
the Ideal Garage Co. Inc
East Patrick St
Phone MO
Lawson Motor Sales
Ramblee
Fiat 600
Mandard
Pontiac
Renn Pontiac, Inc
East Sixth St. MO
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