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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
3
Tall Cedars held a four run lead, then held on for a 6 to 5 victory over Rosedale at Baker Park Tuesday evening. Rosedale failed to win in five second-half starts, suffering their fifth loss. Whittington earned the win for Tall Cedars, despite Rosedale threats in the later frames, and Darrell Stup left with a shoulder injury.
The Brunswick Tigers defeated Lions from Point of Rocks 12 to 1 at Scheer Stadium in a Tuesday Little League game. Pieers, Sandower, Athey and Whitehead led 11 hits and errorless defense, while Lions scored only once in the third. The Tigers face the Cubs next.
In a Tuesday Babe Ruth League game at McCurdy Field the Oilers upset second-ranked Price Electric 8 to 1. Norris pitched seven strong innings for Oilers, aided by three Price errors and ten hits, while Shreve and Compher contributed offensively for Shell Oil and Price Electric despite the one-sided score. The victory knocks Price Electric from a top position as Shell Oil remains in the race with a postponed date rescheduled for June 23 due to rain. the note also praises Mrs Blanche Elton for long Red Cross mask-making service.
A Derby day rule set states that a committee approved by judge Donald Wise will finalize rules. Lane choices are decided by coin flip in the racers’ presence before entering the starting ramp. Minor servicing uses pits with lines formed before the ramp and major repairs have a 15 minute limit. failure to repair or rule noncompliance leads to disqualification. Pairings will be published in the News-Post the day before the race.
Soap Box Derby officials announced an extra inspection day for racers and set a July 20 entry cutoff. Chief Inspector George Phebus will staff Key Chevrolet in Savage Friday 8 to 10:10 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. No cars accepted after 2 p.m. Saturday. A volunteer clinic will help boys fix violations. Racers stored after final inspection to protect their paint and sponsors.
Corpus Christi pitcher Rene Vega has 19 wins and 2 losses for the Class B Big State League's Corpus Christi team. In 23 games this season he has five shutouts and a 1.85 ERA over 165 innings. Vega credits manager Dennis Ryan for refining him into a capable starter, eyeing a possible move to triple A or the majors. The article notes Vega's past tendency to pitch high and his improved control after Ryan's guidance. A concluding science blurb mentions the Mediterranean Sea losing water to evaporation faster than rivers replenish it, with inflows from the Atlantic and Black Sea balancing the losses.
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