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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1942
Page
6
Cleveland ruined New York's 11 game win streak with a 3 to 2 victory after Oscar Grimes and Otto Derning produced the tying and go ahead hits in the ninth and tenth. Bonham pitched strong before Rizzuto's miscue sparked the rally.
Frederick Rifle Club marksmen excel in a tight outdoor contest against Marine Headquarters Washington. Scores across 50 and 100 yard ranges show a strong showing with top bullseyes by Hargett and Borer, while Marine shooters posted higher totals at 50 yards but Frederick fought back at 100 with solid performances from Ward and Evans.
Sports round up notes Tom Hughes as NL elbower favorite, Sailor Luke Sewell rivalry for managing job, Tom Packs pockets ten grand at Polo Grounds, McAllister enlists in Marines, Ring Magazine poll shows many shows shut down, Chet Laabs Schulczewski Cubs tryout history, Lew Riggs hot as pinch hitter, Satchel Paige earns pay for KC Monarchs, Bears schedule firm, Johnny Colan Christo boxing ratings cited, Giants doubt box office, Yankees sliders blood donation gesture noted.
Washington and Lee Generals announce a nine game 1942 football schedule with a season opener September 26 against West Virginia in Charleston West Virginia. The homecoming clash with the University of Virginia is November 7 in Lexington and other games include Kentucky Rollins Hampden Sydney VMI Richmond and Maryland.
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4 to take third place in the National League. Johnny Mize hit his 19th homer with Niel Ott aboard in the first inning. Habe Young added a three run shot in the fifth to spark a 10 hit attack. Lefty Koslo allowed three runs in the second before the Pirates pulled their starter.
The Associated Press lists top batters and pitchers for the National and American Leagues. Reiser and Medwick lead Brooklyn and St Louis in multiple categories. Williams and DiMaggio pace Boston and New York in key hitting stats. Pitching leaders include French and Wyatt for Brooklyn and Borony and Chandler for New York.
Yesterday's results show New York 6 Pittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 4 St Louis 3 with others not scheduled. In Madison Square Garden about 9000 fans booed as Constantino won a 12 round decision over Pedro Hernandez after weighing 127 pounds to Hernandez 124.5.
Charles E Moylan praises Ijamsville as a standout small town for baseball and player development over 30 years. He names an all star lineup, notes key figures including manager Sherwood MacKenzie, and recalls Ijamsville teams dating back to 1909 with ties to Frederick County history.
The M C A squad of the Junior City Softball League rolled to a 15 8 victory over Barbara Fritchie Cabins marking their first win in the second half. Jim Smith and Brew Slagle each went 4 for 5, with three others at 3 for 4. Markell led the losers with the same 4 for 5 pace. Batteries: Slagle and Talley for the winners. Wisner, Roberts and Brachey for Barbara Fritchie.
Dr. Pepper won its first game in six starts, defeating the Price Bros team 6 to 5 in a nine player effort. Ramsburg steadied after a rough first inning, Holland’s centerfield grabs saved the pitcher, and Shoemaker starred at first for the Price squad. Swamley left with a split nose from a foul tip, but the Pepper defense held on in a tense late game.
Bill McGowan began umpiring by closing his eyes at every pitch and only opened them after the fourth inning. He is now regarded as one of the American League's top arbiters, renowned for decisive calls. A Wilmington native, he rose through minor leagues to the majors, later officiating World Series games and earning a reputation as a patient, knowledgeable ruler of the diamond.
Walter Johnson Jr. leads the Cameo baseball team of Washington in a Sunday doubleheader against the Frederick Hustlers at McCurdy Field. The lineup includes Lefty McIntrye, Printz, Askenas, and Walter Johnson Jr. in the visiting rotation with a 1:30 start and a goal to avenge earlier losses this season.
Vodardayne Racentte of the Y M C A led the junior city softball league game tallying 15 runs while Barbara Fritchie contributed 8 for her team in a high scoring contest.
The Homestead Grays Negro champions of the world will play the Frederick Hustlers at McCurdy Field on July 31 in a twilight exhibition. Lefty Brown, a renowned pitcher, is slated to oppose the Grays as they pause en route to Washington to face local semi pros. Financial plans were finalized and Austin Angleberger announced the event.
American League results show St Louis improving to 9 with a 9 6 win over Philadelphia and Detroit defeating New York 9 11 innings. Boston tops St Louis 5 4, Washington 5, Chicago 4, Cleveland 3, Philadelphia 6, while Boston at St Louis and Washington at Cleveland are on the schedule alongside New York at Detroit.
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