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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1950
Page
10
Tri County Derby sponsors and local clubs prepared for the Wednesday championship races with updated entries after inspections and read-trials. Officials, judges, timers, and course directors were named, with safety patrols and support from Frederick and state agencies.
Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers remains atop the National League batting derby with a .356, as Andy Pafko climbs to third with a .?38 season mark. Stan Musial holds second at .348, Whitey Lockman fourth at .332, Dick Lister fifth at .330, while Ralph Kiner leads home runs with 25 and RBIs at 69. Duke Snider joins the 100-hit club with 100 hits, Sam Jethroe leads in steals with 124, and Bob Miller remains the league’s top pitcher at 8-1 with a .689 ERA.
The St. Louis Cardinals sold outfielder Johnny Lindell to the Columbus club. Lindell joined from the Yankees midseason to move Stan Musial to first base. Nippy Jones was restored to active duty after a back injury, with Chuck Diering also injured, creating outfield need.
Yesterday Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 7 to 6 and New York topped Philadelphia 16 to 2 as Cincinnati beat Philadelphia Chicago. Rain delayed some games and tonight Brooklyn plays St. Louis while Boston visits Pittsburgh and New York travels to Cincinnati.
The Washington Redskins opened their training camp at Occidental College with a large first day roster of 511 players. New head coach Herman Ball from Davis Elkins led the squad through two light workouts and signal drills.
Roads from Frederick Carroll and Montgomery counties funnel crowds to Frederick for the Tri-County Soap Box Derby parade and races on West Patrick Street. Key Chevrolet and local sponsors organize a 1:15 p.m. parade with dignitaries, then racing heats begin at 2 p.m. Prizes and national contenders are noted, with two age classes and final race to crown the local Derby champion. Also reports a forfeit game in softball, Mt. Lena Rockets win, a pastorate resignation in Hagerstown, and a three year federal sentence for Robert L Hazard in Baltimore.
The Baltimore Colts opened pre season drills at Western Maryland College with 24 aspirants, mostly rookies, undergoing fitness and medical checks. Coach Clem Crowe promised improvement as Adrian Burk and 20 holdovers expected back later in the week. Two-a-day routines begin tomorrow ahead of the September 17 opener with the Washington Redskins.
Advice on avoiding scratching or squeezing pimples to prevent infection. Peterson's Ointment promises fast relief for itching pimples red blotches eczema and irritated skin with a money back guarantee. It claims to soothe itchy feet and cracks between toes and is available from druggists.
In Los Angeles on July 17 Miss Dionysia C. Skouras, 23, daughter of film executive Spyro Skouras, fell from a penthouse on a four story building to the sidewalk. The death occurred after she plunged from the rooftop and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detroit Tigers gain ground in the pennant race by taking both ends of a twilight doubleheader from the Philadelphia A’s. Saúl Regovin hurled the Tigers to a second game win after a three-run eighth inning rally in an 8-6 first game victory. Pinch hitters delivered timely blows, Charley Keller hit a three-base pinch hit triple, and Freddy Hutchinson added a run-scoring single. Yogi Berra galvanized the Yankees with a two-run double to beat the White Sox 4-3. Third baseman Eddie Yost snared a foul ball to end a Nationals rally in a 3-1 Washington win over the Browns.
A vintage advertisement touts a heavy ointment for persistent itch from dry eczema and rashes. It promotes durable relief and urges readers to buy at druggists with a short endorsement and calls it a great small remedy.
Casey Stengel praises the Cleveland Indians as a formidable force in the American League. He notes Lou Boudreau’s leadership, powerful sluggers Luke Easter and Cal Rosenthal, solid infield with Boone at short, Larry Doby in center, and Jim Hegan’s throwing. Stengel cites recent strong form—about 20 wins in 30 games—and warns rivals to watch out.
George Kell remains the American League batting leader for the third straight week with 658 average as rookie Walt Dropo of Boston pressures him. Dropo and other stars like Larry Debry and Paul Lehner populate the top ten. Williams, Rizzuto, and Dillinger post high marks in hits, runs, and RBIs while Allie Reynolds leads pitching with nine wins and one loss. Oil drilling notes mention 20,000 foot prospects becoming likely.
Washington Street forfeited the game after not appearing for the match at Staley Park, resulting in a 7 0 score for the opposing side. The incident left the league to note an administrative forfeit with no on-field action.
NECA 7 Civilana 0 Elks 22 Lions 6 forfeited game appears in standings with unclear context. No dates or venues provided. Players or teams beyond those names are not specified. Further details are needed to confirm outcomes and eligibility.
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