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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1942
Page
6
Whit Wyatt pitched the Brooklyn Dodgers to a 64 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in twilight action. Wyatt improved to 11-3 with four-hit relief, while Dolph Camilli and Arky Vaughan keyed the offense. Babe Phelps homered for Pittsburgh.
Slagie Brown and Talley led Washington Streets to an 11 6 victory over Baker Park on the Baker Park diamond. The win put Washington Street 3 1 in the league standings with solid hitting from four at bats and three hits for Slagle and Talty despite a shaky sequence.
Boston reports Cooper of the St Louis Cardinals had an abscessed tooth removed today in Boston. He says the infected tooth caused his sore arm and may explain his arm trouble this season. Cooper has 12 wins and four losses this year and his major league career has been marked by arm issues.
Kent Murdock awakens in a dark room to find Jack Fenner asleep and Joyce defending a plot tied to Clarke's murder. Fenner reveals Wick Hardacker’s involvement and that Delia Stewart and Joyce pressed him to stay, while Murdock confronts the risk to Delia and his wife’s secrecy. The scene ends with unresolved tension as Joyce pleads for trust.
Union Bridge reports illness confining Reginald Harmon to his home since last Wednesday. Merle Erhard returned to Scalp Level after visiting the Union Bridge Lutheran parsonage. Mollie Sharpe and parents from Scalp Level attended. Thelma Devilbiss stayed with Miriam Wachter in Linwood. Social visits include Warren family in Westminster and others from Taneytown, Frederick, and Baltimore areas. A pantry shower at Union Bridge was hosted by Pipe Creek Brethren members.
George Ekaitis former Washington College football and track coach faced prospects of a commission in the Army Air Force after talks with officials He planned to return as assistant football coach at Lehigh University under George Hoban Fall prospects looked bright despite a lean squad and uncertain immediate commission status
Sports Roundup notes Alsab not starting in the Arlington Classic after a six furlong workout since sickness. Sabath’s decision to keep him in the barn aims to ease criticism of overwork. Mentions Belmont Park racing Olympics idea, new pitchers, and various sports and media figures in a lively, era-tinged collage.
Glenn McQuillen batted .500 in the first game of a double header for the Browns, two for four, and feared his own prowess. Rollie Hemsley went hitless in four attempts for the Yankees while driving in a run, with an error charged on Charley Keller who failed in three chances and scored on a walk.
John Pesky and Chet Laabs delivered early wins as Browne-Farmer’s squad clinched game one and doubled up victory with a two run homer in the eleventh. Whitlow Wyatt and Arky Vaughan fueled the Dodgers’ seven hit effort to topple the Pirates, Vaughan stealing home and driving in two. Tom Ferrick and Jim Hegan aided the Indians in a tight relief win, then a 12th inning hit halted the Senators’ bid. Babe Yeung Ilante-Hitecl evoked a late homer to keep his team in third place. Spud Chandler shut down the Tigers for his eleventh win and Max Lanier blanked the Braves. Jake Wade and the White Sox subdued the Athletics on seven hits.
Maryland State League announces umpire duties for Sunday games with Miller at Liberty, Young at New Market, and Twenty at Woodbine. Mt Airy meets Liberty, Woodsboro meets New Market, and Tramsville meets Woodbine. President Burns cites gasoline rationing forcing shorter travel and suggests managers transport umpires or appoint local arbiters.
New York defeated Detroit 3 to 0 while Cleveland edged Washington 4 to 3 in a 12 inning affair. Boston beat St. Louis 5 to 3 as Chicago topped Philadelphia 2 to 1 in another tight contest. Tonight, New York visits Detroit, Washington plays Cleveland, Boston goes to St. Louis, and Philadelphia faces Chicago.
De Molay Juniors of the Junior City Softball League defeated Barbara Fritchie 21 to 2 on Baker Park upper diamond. Handley allowed many hits but Cabineers failed with runners in scoring position as De Molays piled up runs per inning. Palm er Crummit and KR Rothenhoefer homered. De Molays led 3 2 2 outburst followed by strong defense and timely hits.
DeMolay defeated Frederick Iron and Steel 7 to 4 in a City Softball League game played last evening. Esterly pitched well for the losers, while the Fraternalists jumped to four runs in the first inning on three DeMckay errors and two hits. A Rhoderick misplay on Sparks’ fly opened the door for a homer and two runs, and Harmmer’s long hits highlighted DeMolay’s offense.
The Associated Press league leaders show Williams Boston hitting .344 and .335 for batting, with Gordon New York at .335. Williams leads homers at 19 tied with Laabs, while Spence Washington leads hits with 125 and Medwick leads in the NL with 112.
Emmitsburg Post No. 121 American Legion reports carnival totals with 1973.18 gross, 1,248.93 expenses, yielding 724.25 net. Local businessman A Harner displays “Emmitsburgians in the Service” window honoring county youths in service, including his son Richard in the Army B 17 crew chief. Other local visits note George Howard Gillelan of Baltimore with aunt Ruth Gillelan and Betty Virginia Gillelan with Albert B. Kelly, plus Mr and Mrs Arthur Malloy of Wilmington Delaware visiting.
Managers and representatives of the Junior City Softball League voted to form an All Star league team for senior loop play and to forfeit deposit money for tear not nonmearing as scheduled, with President William Peezko presiding. Proposals included volunteer umpires due to funds, nominations by July 27, and a junior team exhibition slate. restrictions on rosters after the third game before playoffs and a trophy donated by the senior circuit for the junior league winner.
New York defeated Cincinnati 3 to 2 while St Louis routed Boston 8 to 0. Chicago at Philadelphia was postponed. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 6 to 4 in 11 innings. Standings show Brooklyn 27 wins 107? unclear average, St. Louis 57 33 633, New York 49 43 533, Cincinnati 47 44 479, Pittsburgh 48 453. An aviation cadet must complete nine months training to wear wings.
Spud Chandler limited Detroit to four hits as the Yankees beat the Tigers 3 to 0 to open the series. DiMaggio and Gordon driven in runs, with Chandler scoring himself on a fielding play, while Benton battled six innings before Yankee offense broke through.
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