Nature hikes in Catoctin Mountain Park invite trails and vistas
George Ward and Duncan Burchard lead weekly nature hikes in Catoctin Mountain Park from June through September. The programs offer bird and plant viewing, rock formations, and historic features along nine park overlooks. Hikes depart Saturdays at 1 p.m. from Thurmont Vista or Camp Peniel, about three miles to three hours long, weather permitting.
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George Ward
Catoctin Mountain Park
Ward
Duncan Burchard
Maryland
Burchard and Ward
Thurmont Vista Overlook
National Capital Regional
Thurmont Vista
Camp Peniel
Chimney Rock
Hunting Creek
Camp Penie
Catoctin
Hog Rock
Burchard
Jim Gilford
Scott Key Post Downs Adelphi in 8-3 Legion Win
Frederick Legion beat Adelphi 8 to 3 at McCurdy Field, improving to five straight wins and remaining unbeaten in Legion play. Jim Bachtel and Hal Keller each had two key hits, while Bob Lorshbaugh and Phil Ranneberger combined for a four-hitter. Frederick led 1-0, added four runs in the fifth, and will host Cissyl Saxon Legion Post Saturday at 1 p.m.
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Jim Bachtel
Hal Keller
Bob Lorshbaugh
Phil Ranneberger
Frederick Legion
Adelphi
McCurdy Field
Frederick
Legion
Keller
Ranneberger
Bachtel
Boyer
Tommy Sherald
Scott Key
Cissyl Saxon Legion Post
Southern Maryland
Fisher
Bowers
Zehns
Lorshbaugh
White Sox outlast Senators 8 5 on late surge
John Romano drove in two with two doubles while Don Buford and Tommy Agee each had three hits for Chicago as the White Sox defeated Washington 8 to 5. The Senators scored three in the seventh, but fell short after Hoyt Wilhelm and Don Lock homered for Washington.
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Washington
John Romano
Don Buford
Tommy Agee
Chicago White Sox
Washington Senators
Tommy John
Senators
Bob Laverine
Fred Valentine
Hoyt Wilhelm
Ken Harrelson
Don Lock
Wilhelm
Juan Pizarro
Ed Brinkman
Willie Kirkland
Pizarro
Jim King
Chicago
John
Romano
Martin
Richert
Cox
Kline
Humphreys
Cassanova
L—Richert
Harrelson
Lock
Etchebarren Cleared to Play Tonight for Orioles
Orioles catcher Andy Etchebarren, hit on the helmet by a pitched ball Wednesday, showed no ill effects after X rays and doctors cleared him to play tonight. Manager Hank Bauer planned to start him against the California Angels after he collapsed briefly at the plate and was taken from the field on a stretcher.
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Baltimore
Andy Etchebarren
Baltimore Orioles
Hank Bauer
Etchebarren
California Angels
Wes Stock
Kansas City
Orioles reliance on Frank Robinson boosts powerful batting order
New York, Orioles lineup features Frank Robinson atop a feared four with Brooks Robinson Curt Blefary and Boog Powell. Analysts say his intangibles lift teammates and change striking pressure, turning the Orioles into a confident offense ahead of October. Blefary notes his presence inspires extra effort while Powell credits Robinson for relief the load and improved hitting around him.
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New York
NBA
Brooks Robinson
Curt Blefary
Boog Powell
Blefary
Powell
New York Yankees
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Tony Lazzeri
Bob Meusel
Baltimore Orioles
Frank Robinson
Robinson
Orioles
Cincinnati
Milt Pappas
Redleg
Frank
Baltimore
Elefary
RBI
Oriole
Boog
Baseball Night slate features AL and NL rivals on twi nights
MLB schedule lists New York vs Pittsburgh and Chicago vs Philadelphia with Shaw and Fisher facing Law and Sisk. Also Atlanta at Los Angeles, Cincinnati at San Francisco, Houston at St Louis, Cleveland at Kansas City, Detroit at Minnesota, California at Baltimore, Washington at New York, Chicago at Boston, all under night starts with multiple pitchers noted.
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New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Shaw
Fisher
Law
Sisk
Philadelphia
Short
Holtzman
Houston
Bruce
St. Louis
Gibson
Cloninger
Sutton
Fischer
Perry
California
Lopez
Wright
Baltimore
Washington
Hannan
Bosman
Peterson
Stottlemyre
Lamabe
Howard
Boston
Lonbirg
Stange
Twinight
W. Pet
L. Pet
San Fran
Detroit
Cleveland
Los Angeles Philadel
Minnesota
Kansas City
Bowie Race Course Wins OK for New Clubhouse
Maryland Racing Commission approved Bowie Race Course plans for a new clubhouse replacing the old structure. The ground floor will cover 13,000 square feet with dining room seating rising from 450 to 850 after inspections by Commission Chairman J. Newton Brewer Jr. and member Albert Shuger.
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Baltimore
Bowie Race Course
Maryland Racing Commission
Bowie
J. Newton Brewer Jr
Commission
Albert Shuger
Shuger
Brewer
Rizzuto's Dad Dies
New York AP report says Phillip F. Rizzuto Sr., father of a baseball announcer and former New York Yankee shortstop, died early Thursday of a heart attack at age 74.
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Rizzuto
NEW York
Phillip F. Rizzuto Sr
New York Yankee
Van Buren Joins Philadelphia Bulldogs Coaching Staff
Former NFL great Steve Van Buren has joined the Philadelphia Bulldogs of the CFL as head scout and backfield coach. Wayne Hardin, the team’s general manager and coach, announced the move on Thursday noting Van Buren’s roles in player personnel.
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Philadelphia
Steve van Buren
Philadelphia Bulldogs
Wayne Hardin
Bulldogs
van Buren
Maryland Playoffs Begin July 18 Marva Defends State Crown
The 1966 Babe Ruth League Maryland playoffs start July 18 in Brunswick with Frederick facing Westminster and Marva Brunswick opposing Calvert County. Winners advance toward the August 18 to 27 World Series in Douglas, Arizona, with a tightly staged schedule and contingency rain plans.
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Maryland
Frederick
West ‘Minster
Marva
Brunswick
Calvert County
Douglas
Ariz
Phoenixville
Westminster
Bel Air
Prince Georges County
Maryland Champs
Giants Rally With Three Homers To Beat Reds 7-5
San Francisco overcame a five run deficit to defeat Cincinnati 7-5. Tito Fuentes, Willie Mays and Cap Peterson hit key two run homers, with Mays notching his 20th and 525th career homer. Ray Sadecki earned the win as Cincinnati dropped to their ninth straight defeat.
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SAN Francisco
Tito Fuentes
Willie Mays
Cap Peterson
San Franccisco Giants
Cincinnati Reds
Fuentes
Ray Sadecki
Mays
Peterson
Giants
Fuente
Wille McCovey
Cincinnati
San Fran
Ellis
Nottebart
Bald'schun
Pavletich
Sajdecki
Haller
W—Sadecki
L—Ellis
Cardenas
Hawks Sign Choice from Davidson College
ST. LOUIS AP The St. Louis Hawks announced on Thursday the signing of their second NBA draft choice Dick Snyder from Davidson College.
Mets Rally Past Phillies 9 6 in Wild Game
The New York Mets erased a five run lead then won 9 6 over the Philadelphia Phillies. Al Luplow and Larry Elliot drove in key runs including the winning run in the ninth. Jerry Grote and Roy McMillan fueled the early offense, with Callison supplying the Phillies lone early homer and Uecker adding a solo shot to tie the game.
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Philadelphia
New York Mets
al Luplow
Larry Elliot
Philadelphia Phillies
Luplow
Elliot
Mets
Phils
Jerry Grote
Roy McMillan
Johnny Callison
Bob Uecker
Ron Gardner
Uecker
Don Lock Hitting Streak Boosts Senators Slugger Status
Washington center fielder Don Lock, once known for defense, has surged to near .300 after a strong run, including a two run homer versus Chicago. He credits confidence and focus at the plate, noting a May slump but recent hot hitting as he nears a long awaited everyday role.
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Washington
Don Lock
Lock
Kansan
RBI
Chicago
Perry named NL Player of Month for June
Cincinnati AP Pitcher Gaylord Perry of San Francisco tied for wins with five without a loss and won the National League player of the month for June. He gathered 16 votes from a panel of 50 baseball writers and broadcasters. Perry edged Richie Allen of Philadelphia by four votes.
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Cincinnati
Gaylord Perry
San Francisco
Perry
Philadelphia
Richie Allen
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Siebert
Krausse
Lolich
Kaat
CFL
Abe
Charles Town
Mason - Dixon
Hagerstown
Johnny White
Catron Bros
Dick Hankinson
Perea Re
ELIM
Philheat
Philips
Blue Ridge
Frederick, Ma
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