Babe Ruth All Stars Triumph in Aberdeen Playoff Game
Frederick Babe Ruth All-Stars exploded for six runs in the third to beat Aberdeen 10 1 in the first round of state playoffs at Bel Air. Chris Sole pitched a three hit game as Frederick advances to face Brunswick at 3 oclock.
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Local Legion Seeks Western Maryland Title Saturday
Francis Scott Key Post No. 1 meets Fort Cumberland at McCurdy Field in a doubleheader to crown the Western Maryland champion and determine the trip to the State finals in College Park. A possible third game will follow Sunday afternoon. Frederick advanced to the finals by defeating Thurmont and Westminster in District II play, while Fort Cumberland remains a mystery team from District I. Frederick features Tom Dorsey on the mound and Sonny Black as a strong pitching duo, with Sam Hays and Billy Zimmerman supplying power at the plate alongside Skip Wentzel.
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Sam Hays
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Western Maryland Team Narrowed for State Playoffs in College Park
The selection names Ron Smith and Richard Wentzel among a list of players including Sonny Blank, John Axline, Carol Crum, Charles Delauter, Ken Rice, and Herb Dee as contenders to represent Western Maryland in the state playoffs at College Park in August.
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Richard Wentzel
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John Axline
Carol Crum
Charles Delauter
Ken Rice
Herb Dee
Orioles Weigh Woodling Move To First Base
Orioles discuss moving Gene Woodling to first base to strengthen the infield and extend his career. Woodling, hitting .343, says he would try anything to prolong his time in the majors, with Bob Boyd and Walt Dropo sharing first base duties and Jerry Walker earning the win in a 5-3 victory over Detroit.
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Frick Pledges Support for New Continental League
Baseball Commissioner Ford C. Frick pledged full support from the major leagues for a proposed third circuit the Continental League. Senator John Carroll warned Congress may intervene if the effort falters. Frick said formation won’t be simple and noted a meeting set for Aug. 18 with Continental League founders and a joint committee to discuss issues openly. Carroll urged clubs not to block the project.
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Gene Woodling's record setting All Star year in 1959
Detroit noon news reports Gene Woodling earning his first AL All Star nod by Casey Stengel and a grand slam against the Tigers. He later contributed a two run single, pushing his RBIs to 38 and tying the league lead in hitting with a .458 pace since the season start.
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Baseball's antitrust issue fuels talk of new league
Colorado senator warns Congress may intervene if a third league rises. Frick argues the new league would join organized baseball with development rights from existing clubs, including draft rights waivers negotiating and contracts. Kefauver questions where the league would source players.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Brief for League Play
The column lists current American and National League standings with teams such as Chicago Los Angeles Cleveland San Francisco Baltimore Milwaukee Kansas City New York Pittsburgh Detroit St Louis Boston Cincinnati Washington Philadelphia and results from recent games and upcoming Friday schedule. Key figures show win loss records and winning percentages. Subhead details Thursday results include Boston Cleveland Philadelphia Cincinnati Kansas City and others with rain affected games and ties noted.
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Woodling Drives Orioles to Steady Win Craft
Gene Woodling, the Orioles' versatile veteran, enjoyed a period of personal triumph with key RBIs and clutch hitting. He lined a pivotal single as a pinch hitter in Chicago, boosting his league-leading pinch-hitting average, and contributed multiple late runs across the recent stretch. The piece recalls his 1959 highlights, including crucial performances against the Yankees and a noted career arc with the Birds and earlier clubs, underscoring his reputation as a clutch performer in October World Series appearances and earlier minor league exploits.
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