Orioles Lose To Senators
Washington built a five run edge in the first inning and held on for a 9-8 win over Baltimore as the Orioles racked up 16 hits but could not complete the rally.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1954
Page
8
Washington built a five run edge in the first inning and held on for a 9-8 win over Baltimore as the Orioles racked up 16 hits but could not complete the rally.
Walkersville Bowling League standings list J and C May Englebrecht Cannon Koontz Catsail Mulcahey Ausherman Cramer Eyler Fogle Norwood. Latest statistics show M Ausherman high game 147 and B Norwood high set 381. Englebrecht woman 145 and 357. high team set 634 in one inning. In baseball style notes, Baker Park game Short Order beat Assembly 14 to 13. Plant 2 defeated Production 16 to 5. Wimbledon news notes U S wins 3 0 in Wightman Cup doubles tight win for Osborne du Pont and Borough. Buxton and Hird 64 7-5. Venezuela oil output exceeds 11 000 wells producing about 2 000 000 barrels daily.
Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission notes the smallmouth bass is now widespread, including Maryland, with introduction in the Potomac in 1854. It prefers clear, cool waters, gravel bottoms, and nests on gravelly bottoms. Breeding begins in spring around 60 to 65 F. May is peak spawning. The fish thrives in cool streams and deep lakes, considered more gamy than largemouth. fishing remains strong overall. Requires clean water, protection, and habitat improvement. sale is prohibited in Maryland.
Daily baseball standings show Chicago at top with win loss and percentages. Schedule lists Chicago at New York in a 1 pm game with Harshman facing Ford, Cleveland at Boston with Feller opposite Sullivan, Baltimore at Washington Larsen facing Stobbs, Detroit at Philadelphia Garver against Trice, plus Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at St Louis evening games. Yesterday results include New York 3 Chicago 2 and other league scores.
A revised opening schedule moves Walkersville to Mt Carmel on Monday at 6 30 p m and shifts Middletown to Yellow Springs and Myersville to Araby for the league start on June 15. Games run Tuesdays and Fridays through August 20 with six clubs in the circuit and a home opening parade scheduled for June 22.
Philadelphia reports a three way deal among the White Sox Senators and Athletics. Morrie Martin heads to Chicago with Ed McGhee and Bill Wilson going to Philadelphia, Dixon and Sima moving to Oakland. White Sox expect Wilson to become a star and provide needed left handed depth. Waitkus sidelined with foot injury for Orioles.
Grove topped Excelsior Dairy 14 to 12 on Friday night to push idle Shell Oilers to first in Babe Ruth League standings. A league record 12 runs came in the bottom of the first inning by the Eimers, while Martz held Groves scoreless 2nd–5th. Dairymen rallied, tying 12–12 in the sixth before Grove won in the last at bat, aided by three Grove hurlers and a seven-run fourth. Michael, Lacy, Mariz, Garrett, Willard, Lipps, Wilhide, Ramsburg, Foland and others contributed in a high-scoring slugfest officiated by Flair. Winning pitcher Hane. losing pitcher Martz. Time 2:15.
Walkersville Alumni baseball team displayed strong hitting against Glade varsity, led by Buck Houck and Paul Eaves. Alumni built an eight run second inning cushion, with Don Clem catching and five varsity hitters shut down. Game ended after six due to darkness. Clem earned win, Duncan took loss, with multiple extra base hits and steals noted.
New York reports the Mack brothers Ray and Roy and their son Earle rejected a Philadelphia syndicate offer to buy the Athletics for about 3 150 dollars. The deal would have yielded large profits for the Mack family and their father, Connie Mack, with the club remaining in Philadelphia. The Mack brothers gained control in 1950 after borrowing 1 75 million from Connecticut General Life Insurance to repay other stockholders and have since repaid 600 000.
A condensed listing of NBC CBS and ABC radio programs across the evening hours. Highlights include news broadcasts at 6:00 and 6:45, London Showcase and Sports Parade, Dinner Date News, Washington Report, That's Rich, and multiple music and variety segments with hosts Abe, Mbs, and others.
Eastern Daylight Time listings show a dense slate of programs from Mr Wizard to Meet the Press. Notable items include Eddie Mayehoff, Catholic Service, Bandstand, World Today, My Favorite Husband, and weekly sports and news blocks across CBS NBC ABC channels with multiple half hour and hour slots.
TV programs listed for Eastern Time with time shifts for Standard Time. MLB league batting leaders and records cited for American and National Leagues. Feature on Ezzard Charles ahead of a heavyweight title bid with background on his career and prospects against Rocky Marciano.
Sportsmen voiced concern over Big Hunting Creek in the Catoctin area saying it will not support fishing or stocking if improvements are delayed. Ed James of Baltimore and others at Camp Airy urged restoration work, noting silt buildup and washed diversions since CCC efforts.
Thurmont Little League results show the Colts defeated the Braves 8 to 3 in yesterday’s game. A Monday 6 30 p m schedule lists Braves facing the Orioles in another matchup.
Frederick County athlete Glenn Red McQuillen of Brunswick tops the Western League Class A batting race with a .363 average. He has 61 hits in 168 at bats, 32 runs, 85 total bases, 3 home runs and 41 RBIs. Lt. Marendt notes hopes to see him play again before leaving Warren Air Force Base.
In Thurmont, the Colts beat the Braves 8 to 3 in the first round of Little League play Friday evening. Sparked by catcher Gary Brice, Braves outhit and Brice contributed a single and a triple but had four passed balls. Winning pitcher Shriner allowed one walk and Colts fielded well with Fleagle and Howard Lewis making plays.
A 14 year old player from Excel Dairy named M J Grove is highlighted in Babe Ruth League coverage. The note references his involvement with the league and a dairy affiliation, signaling a local youth baseball story.
New York report says Joey Giardello defeated Bobby Jones 54-1 on all three scorecards and by AP, with ringside press split. Jones rejected a bribe claim and praised Olson, while the crowd booed the decision at Madison Square Garden.
The Associated Press notes Lew Burdette pitched a five hitless effort with five singles allowed as the Milwaukee Braves beat Philadelphia 1-0. Ray Boone powered Detroit with three homers in a doubleheader at Philadelphia, one a bases loaded shot. The Middle Ages featured lords with a throne like dais beside their bed for authority.
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