Forty years since Frederick Little League first tournament game
A legacy of Little League in Frederick grows from a 1951 game in Hagerstown to a harsh critique of the national tournament system. The piece notes two Frederick leagues were eliminated in single elimination, leaving East Frederick as the sole survivor. It calls for sustaining season play beyond all-star rounds for 9 to 12 year olds and questions Williamsport's dominance over schedules.
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Yanks Defeat Phillies In Hall of Fame Game 7-4
In Cooperstown at Doubleday Field, Yankees powered past the Phillies 7-4 in the annual Hall of Fame exhibition. Clete Boyer, Jake Gibbs, Joe Pepitone and Hector Lopez hit homers as 9,850 fans observed. It marked the American League’s 12th win in 23 games against the National League, with one tie.
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Hart Reinstated by Giants After Suspension
San Francisco Giants manager Herman Franks lifted Jim Ray Hart’s indefinite suspension after one day after the third baseman spoke with him. Hart, 23, was benched for breaking club training rules and was listed as a starter upon return. Franks declined to disclose details of the infraction. The note mentions the Kansas City Athletics’ history of eight managers since joining the American League in 1955.
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Twins Win To Increase Lead Over Orioles
The Minnesota Twins, leading the American League, beat Baltimore 8-2 as Don Mincher and Harmon Killebrew homered. Mincher drove in three in the first inning off Milt Pappas, Killebrew added a solo shot in the sixth, and Frank Quilici’s earlier double helped produce an unearned run amid Baltimore errors.
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Three Games At McCurdy This Week
Three night contests are planned at McCurdy Field this week. Frederick American Legion faces Kelly Post of Baltimore tonight at p.m. On Wednesday the Tri-County League all stars meet the Collegians at 8 p.m. Thursday features Babe Ruth League all stars versus Red Shield of Baltimore at 8 p.m. for the regional tournament.
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East Frederick Dominates Nationals in 8-2 Little League Win
East Frederick's all-stars routed the Nationals 8 to 2 at Staley Stadium to advance to the district tournament second round. Pitcher Jerome Rollins tossed a two-hitter with nine strikeouts, while Randy Shores Terry Palm and Denny Easterday fueled a five-run sixth inning.
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Himes Fans 1 As Brunswick Routs American
Brunswick wins 16 0 behind near perfect pitching from Joey Himes who fanned 17 of 18 outs and allowed two hits as Frederick’s American League is shut out in district play. Himes aided by 23 hit Brunswick attack with three homers led by Dickie Haller Dave McLane Mitch Deener.
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Colorful Career Could Be Over Stengel
Casey Stengel, 74, will undergo surgery on a broken left hip after a Sunday injury, forcing him from managing the New York Mets for weeks and possibly ending his 55-year baseball career. Wes Westrum will interim-manage. Stengel recommended him and Weiss agreed.
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Sherman Signs Ten Year Contract To Coach Giants
Allie Sherman was signed to a new 10 year contract as coach of the New York Giants. The team, coming off its worst NFL season in 40 years, aims to rebound with a bigback offense around Gary Wood and young runners. Giants president Wellington Mara praised Sherman, noting his value to the club and intent to keep him.
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Cape Sable Fla Southernmost Point in the United States
Cape Sable in Florida is identified as the southernmost point in the United States.
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