Home Run Baker Dies at 77 in Trappe Maryland
John Franklin Baker known as Home Run Baker died in Trappe Maryland at 77 after a stroke earlier in the month. He starred for the Philadelphia Athletics and New York Yankees, led the American League in home runs from 1911 to 1914, and was elected to Baseball's Hall of Fame in 1955. He finished a 12 year career with a .308 batting average. He mentored players like Jimmy Foxx and remained a lifelong baseball enthusiast. Survivors include his widow and four children. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. EDT at Trappe Methodist Church with interment at Spring Hill Cemetery near Ston.
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Spring Hill Cemetery
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Rotary Bebe Ruth Beats Grove 3-2 in Local Boys Baseball
The Rotary Bebe Ruth team defeated Grove 3-2 last night, taking an early lead in the first inning. Mike Rhoades and Larry Ridoen delivered key hits while Grove battled back with a late stand.
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Sundaces Bassball Sunday Meets Across Tri County
A garbled sports page notes baseball and league matchups across Tri County with teams such as Buckrasiaan, Carmuets, and Frederick. It highlights Bob Davis of Washington DC winning a title in Baltimore and describes Richard Farker of Liner Spring, Md, as a defeated finalist with Davis seeded No. 1 and Parker 24 rated second.
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Dragsters Race at Mason-Dixon Dragway Feature
Dragsters in a best of three match race at Mason-Dixon Dragway Sunday June M witness two twin racing cars from Wyandotte Michigan and Dearborn Michigan. Time trials and eliminations set for morning heats at 11am with finals at 2pm. MacNDus Drag 4 Way located east of Hagerstown. MD.
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Tri-State Futurity Set for Sept 14 at Shenandoah Downs
The second $75,000 Tri-State Futurity will be run at Shenandoah Downs on September 14. General Manager Robert G. Leavitt announced two year olds foaled in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia remain eligible with final payment due June 15. The six furlong stakes offers about $15,000 gross. Remunerate, Bernard W Katz ownership, won the 1962 inaugural.
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Spicy Living
Petitioners Continue Filing Referendum on Maryland Race Track Bill
In Annapolis AP petitioners press on with a race track consolidation referendum despite an administrative ruling that the drive has failed. Rose Peck and James Pollack planned Sunday return to file after checking notary details. Secretary Simpkins will not count signatures without an expense statement. Dorf argues timing. Pollack backers move ahead hoping for court reversal.
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Frederick County Junior League baseball results
In Frederick County Junior League action Braddock defeated Harmony 14 1 and New Market edged Hyattstown 14 12. Walkersville beat Fort Derrick 14 6 while Shookstown Myereville game was called due to darkness tied 1 1. Ted Harley struck out 14 in Harmony Braddock. Kenna Kidwell homered for Hyattstown and Burgee for New Market.
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Build a plywood boat for under twenty dollars
Frederick residents Tom Cramer and helpers Jim Turner and Eric Roberts showcase a home built boat costing less than 20 dollars. The 80 pound flat bottom craft works in salt and freshwater for float fishing and pond cruising, and plans are available for vacation builders.
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Two Thoroughbreds Seek Win Streaks at Major Tracks
Editorialist of Fourth Estate Stable and Crewman of George D Widener aim to extend somber streaks as Editorialist contests the 235000 Olympia Handicap at Chicago while Crewman leads the Lamplighter Handicap field at Monmouth. Other notable races include Vanity Handicap at Hollywood Park and Diamond State Handicap at Delaware Park.
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Baseball Scores Across The National League And City Games
A jumble of MLB results lists several NL games with scores for teams including Cleveland Miami no, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia among others. The fragmentary text also notes a girls softball league game scheduled for Saturday in Creagerstown with Cumberland hosting.
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Late baseball game features scattered hits in KC Baltimore tilt
A chaotic late innings showcase for Kansas City and Baltimore with mixed offense and multiple substitutions. Key players include Del Greco Aparicio Snyder Cimoli Powell Harrelson and Gentile for Kansas City and Brooks for Baltimore, while pitchers Pena and others contributed in relief during a high variance contest. The game ended with Baltimore gaining a late advantage and Kansas City stranded runners as the final lines tallied.
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Open Golf Tourney Sees 16 Players In Tight Race
In Cleveland Open golf action at Beechmont Country Club 16 players sit within four strokes of the lead after a par 71 layout midway. Bo Wininger Gary Player and Tommy Aaron top the 135 totals, while Jack Nicklaus Julius Boros and Arnold Palmer chase at 136 to 139. Ed Furgol fires a course record 65 to reach 140 as Ed Moeshling Jr. makes the only double eagle but fails to qualify.
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