Indians Win to climb to fifth in AL chase
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Boston Red Sox 8 to 1 as Early Wynn pitched four hits allowed and posted his third straight win. The Indians jumped on Joe Dobson in the first inning and built a six run lead, with Al Rosen's bases clearing double and Mickey Vernon's homer highlighting the rally. The win moved Cleveland past Philadelphia into fifth place as Detroit beat the Tigers. The National League saw the New York Giants rout the Chicago Cubs 15 to 5 and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 5 to 2. Cincinnati and Philadelphia split a doubleheader while Washington defeated St Louis 12 to 3. The Yankees edged the White Sox 9 to 7 in a marathon. A Philadelphia baseball school and scout camp was announced for Greencastle and Cumberland. Whitewashed Feagaville softballers routed Rice's Grocery 13-0.
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New York
Cleveland Indians
Wynn
Tribe
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Indians
Joe Dobson
Dobson
Thurman Tucker
Lou Oudreau
Larry Doby
Dale Mitchell
al Rosen
Mickey Vernon
Jim Hegan
al Zarilla
Philadelphia Athletics
Tigers
Detroit
Hal Newhouser
Sam Chapman
Eddie Joose
Philadelphia
George Kelly
New York Giants
Brooklyn Dodgers
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Dodgers
St. Louis Cardinals
Gordon
Sid Gordon
Bob Chipman
Cal Melish
Whitey Lockman
Jack Lohrke
Bob Thomson
Andy Pafko
Roy Smalley
Cubs
Monte ‘Kennedy
Red Birds
Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
Reds
Phils
Lloyd Merriman
Danny Litwhiler
Andy Seminick
Washington Senators
St. Louisans
Senators
New York Yankees
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
Henrich Named Top Clutch Hitter Filling DiMaggio's Shoes
Henry Henrich steps up for the Yankees as DiMaggio sidelined. The veteran outfielder shines, batting .316 with power and speed, guiding New York through the absence of DiMaggio and Keller while backing up the club’s rallying attack. Dr Pepper beats the Tailors 9-5 in a City Softball League game at Baker Park.
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New York
America
Thomas David Henrich
Joe DiMaggio
Tom Henrich
Yankees
Henrich
DiMag
Reliable
Lou ‘Gehrig
New York Americans
Babe Ruth
DiMaggio
Bronx Bombers
Shorts
Massillon Mauler
Frank Merriwell
IDR. Pepper
Dr. Pepper
Frederick Tailoring Co
Baker Park
Battlers
Tailors
Peppers
Night game Elks edge Optimists for fourth place tie
Elks required a Garri son finish at Staley Park Friday to defeat the Optimists 17 to 11. Wenzel led the Elks with 4 for 5 and Corky Zeigler 3 for 2. Cook homered for the losers as Stull connected for a third inning homer with no one on base. Tailorettes rout Lassies 29 4 in girls softball as 30 safeties and 21 errors mark a scoring barnburner. Tailorettes move ahead of Lassies and seize second.
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ELKS
Staley Park
Optimists
Seidling
Zeigler
Wenzel
Corky Zeigler
Cook
Stull
D. Zeigler
Bussard
Tailorettes
Frederick Tailorettes
Staley Park Lassies
Lassies
Shockley
Rusherman
Luhn
H. Cramer
E. Wiles
City Softball League Results Dr Pepper 9 Tailors 5
Yesterday's results in the City Softball League show Dr Pepper defeating Tailors 9 to 5. The report notes heat mitigation measures as airliners in Mexico have their tops painted white to reduce cabin temperatures while on the ground.
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City Softball League
Dr. Pepper
Tailors
Mexico
Hustlers to Play Sunday at McCurdy Field
Frederick Hustlers meet Washington Metropolitan Police at McCurdy Field Sunday at 2 30 p m in a tough test. Police starter Frank M Watt, a former Texas League star, headlines a lineup with Slattery Hudson and Shelton among several ex pros. Reserve hurlers Mahon and Hudson back the visitor staff.
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Frederick Hustlers
Washington Metropolitan Police
McCurdy Field
Joe Rhoderick
Washingtonians
Frank M. Watt
Watt
Frederick
Watts
Jim Slattery
Detroit Tigers
Jack Hudson
Bill Shelton
Heurtch Brewers
Washington
Steve Beach
Joe Maddox
Dallrymple
Tom Sullivan
Tom Boggs
James Slattery
Connie Sullivan
Frank Mahon
Utility
Roy Wrenn
John Newman
William Zerwick
Civic Softball League Results And Odd Lightning Tale
Civic Softball results show Elks 17 Optimists 11, with Optimists later facing Civitan. Tailorettes beat Lassies 29 to 4. A Tan-made 3,000,000-velt lightning strike harmed no one in a car, leaving only a scorched spot. Charles Lupica, 37, climbed a 16 foot post for a swig of water and vows to stay until the Indians lead.
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Civic Softball League
Elks
Optimists
Charles Lupica
Cleveland
Reporters Quiz Reflects Unease Over Business Slump
Six residents from Frederick County share mixed views on whether the United States faces a severe business downturn. Opinions range from hopeful to expecting a decline, with comments from Braddock Heights Feaga ville Creagerstown Mr. Pleasant Lewistown Libertytown. A separate item notes the West Virginia Racing Commission granting a six day extension for the Charles Town meet and a Texas oil depth shift from shallow to deeper wells.
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Frederick County
United States
Horace Z. Opel
Braddock Heights
Charles Town
W. Va
West Virginia Racing Commission
City County Games Sunday scattered MD leagues and matches
Maryland weekend schedule shows city county games across the state with Woodbine at Liberty Shook and Mt Airy Lyerly, plus Tri County and Midletown matchups. Hustlers host Metropolitan Police at McCurdy Field as local umpires Curry and Lorenzen officiate. Community softball in Urbana, Jefferson and Mountaindale leagues listed along with FFA judging contests at College Park for state winners. A public school lunch workshop is planned at the University of Maryland June 13 to 17 with Frederick participants named. A Tri County League challenge to Maryland State League for an all star game is set for Monday night at 8. Stolen 14 cars and war bonds case noted.
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Woodbine
Liberty
Shook
Ft. of Rocks
New Market— Smith
Woodsboro
Namaville
Warrenfeltz
Frederick
Mt. Airy
Lyerly
FFA
Future Farmers of America
Maryland
University of Maryland
FE. F. A
College Park
Iansas City
Arthur MM. Ahali
Frederick County
M. T. Rhoads
Parkway School
Ross Firor
Thurmont
Agnes Eyler
Washington Street
University
Gertrude N. Bowie
Bill Burall
Weather data and daily precipitation figures
The report notes no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8:30 a.m. today. June precipitation totals show 4.37 inches so far in 1948, versus normal 4.28 inches. Through June 1, 1949 precipitation stands at 7.29 inches. Yesterday’s high was 76, last night low 45. Sun sets at 8.33 p.m., rises tomorrow at 5.44 a.m. Moon rises at 2:46 p.m., sets at 2.25 a.m.
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R. H.E
Cincinnati
Erautt
Fanovich
Gumbert
Howell
Roberts
Konstanty
Simmons
Lopata
Lively
Mueller
Myer
Seminick
R. HH. E
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Staley
Wilks
Baker
Hatten
Minner
Edwards
Chicago
Chipman, McLish
Novotney
Kennedy
Cooper
Scor
H. E
Boston
Acini
Erriss
Tebbetts
Shore
Papas
Ostrowski
Moss
R H
Porterfield
Pagé
Niarhos
Berra
Piercou
Surkont
Shoun
Gettel
Kuzava
Tipton
Dutch” Brennan
Greencastle
Joe O'Rourke
Bernie Guest
University of Pennsylvania
Cumberland
American Legion
Brennan
Feagaville
Rice's Grocery
Mountaindale
Damascus High School
Montgomery County
Eastern Shore
Harry V. Stipe
Harold Mulinix
Bobby Watkins
Donald Barber
Billy King
Parker Watkins
Jack Burdette
Bobby Bellison
Mgr
Deets Warfield
Browning Williams
Joe Clay
George Woodfield
Bobby Beall
Lewis Hood
Ellis Cline
Charles Hawkins
Kenneth Beall
Tommy Merriken
Conococheague Speedway
Merriken
near-Hagerstown Speedway
Harry Grayson
NEA
Keller
Lindell
Kryhoski
Phillips
James Staley
Rehmann
Shafer J
Rehmann Stolp
Shafer
Morgan
Newton
Towa
Jack Bruner
Big Ten
Cincinati
Pittsburgh
Clevelan
W. L. Pet
Amer
Legion
Fl&s
Hagerstown
Hustlers
Civitans
Gils
L. Pet. Civitans
NECA
Ions
L Pet
Job's Daughters
McCrory's
Creagerstown
Ponies
Iton
Oakland Club
Pacific Coast League
Milo Candini
Lloyd Hittle
Oaks
Robert W. Myers
John Hann
B. E. Fogle
Mr. Pleasant
Staley Grimes
Lewistown
R. H. Wright
Libertytown
West
Texas
Pendleton Sport
Radio
O. F. Shipley's
North Market ST
Tri-County League
Sander
Har Gett
Brunswick
Lovettsville
Pfeiffer
Midletown
Buckeystown
Noonan, Doubs
Walkersville
Strine
Metropolitan Police of Washington
Curry
Lorenzen
Heart of
New Windsor
Florence
L. Harrison
Mt. Alry
Pickett Cor—Crouse
Urbana
Ballenger
Jefferson
Harmony
Baltimore
Allen
Seiberling
Melvin M. Engle
Carroll
Frederick, Md
T. T
Mountain Top Speedway
Heart of Md. Motorcycle Club
Lincoln Loan Service, Inc
W. Patrick St
Washington Police Dept
Mccurdy Field Commission
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