Braves Take Lead With Doubleheader Win Over Giants
The Boston Braves moved into first in the National League by sweeping the New York Giants 6-5 and 4-2. Libby List delivered a bases loaded pinch hit in the ninth to win the opener, while Bobby Thomson homered for the Giants. Johnny Antonelli started the nightcap for the Braves in his major league debut, earning praise before a late exit as Nels Potter closed out the game. The Reds and Pirates split, with Danny Murtaugh driving in four in the first game. Stan Musial powered the Cardinals past the Cubs, and the Phillies beat the Dodgers 5-2 as Ennis and Seminick homered. The Red Sox topped the Yankees 11-2 behind Williams, Pesky, Stephens, and Parnell as rain halted play after eight. Cleveland fell to Detroit 3-2 with Wakefield’s three-run homer in the opener.
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White Sox sweep Browns in two slugfest duels
The Chicago White Sox won both games against the St. Louis Browns 7-6 and 14-11 to take second place over the Cleveland Indians, with Lemon pitching poorly in his first defeat after two wins. The A’s take two from the Senators while Monterey Curfew ends the second game early in Philadelphia. In National League action, New York folded Boston twice as Brecheen and Garagiola lead the sweep.
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Senators Fall In Doubleheader Against St Louis
New York notes show Parnell Tebbetts Reyolds Shea and Berra in the lineup. First game Chicago 7 St Louis 6 with Wight Surkent Kuzava Pieretti Wheeler Drews Ostrowski Shore Savage Lollar. Second game Chicago 4 St Louis 16 with Bradley Kuzava Gumpert Tipton Embree Malloy Starr Shore Medlinger Kennedy Moss.
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Legion Junior Baseball Loop Opens May 10
American Legion Junior Baseball League postpones opening to May 10 due to renovation delays. Six sponsor clubs allow up to 20 players per roster, expanding from 18 as more youths seek berths. Chairman Harry Curry notes roster reopening to accommodate demand.
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Heights Fire Company Gets Latest Pumper For $5300
Braddock Heights volunteers raise funds with bingo sales and a carnival to pay for a new 145 hp pumper costing $5,200 after home made engines proved inadequate. A 36 member squad includes 12 licensed drivers. Community events continue through May to June to back a bond issue for equipment and a fire house.
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Braddock Heights Fire Department Privileges 1947
Incorporated two years ago in 1947 the Braddock Heights fire department provides free fire fighting service not only to Braddock Heights but within a four mile radius. The service reaches from the Country Club on Alternate Route 40 to about a half mile east of Middletown.
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Country Club
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Thurmont Triumphs 5-3 Over DeMolay In Tight Contest
Thurmont High wins 5-3 against Frederick Chapter DeMolay on the Fraternalists diamond. Both teams collected eight hits as Calimer earned the win with Sorrell relief. Dorsey took the loss, while Engle and Marendt led DeMolay with key hits.
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Dirty Trick In Baltimore Robbery Scene
Michael Peters and his wife filmed a street scene near their home when a stranger moved his car for them to avoid dirtying the shot. Police probe a $34,000 Premier Building Association robbery, noting the bandit fled in a dirty car and adding a curious contrast to the scene.
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Premier Building Association
Hustlers Open 1949 Season At McCurdy Field
The reorganized Frederick Hustlers meet the Washington Dons in their Sunday opener at 2:30 pm DST. New faces join veterans as McCurdy Field receives upgrades by the McCurdy Field Athletic Commission. Key newcomers include Eddie Thomas Jr at first base and Jackie Geiser as a promising pitcher with Petey Stout returning for night games.
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Joe Price
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Four New City Officials Appointed by Republican Mayor Mills
Hagerstown May 4 four new city officials named by the new Republican mayor Herman L Mills Edgar King named city purchasing agent Paul Snyder and Albert Steilman named to the Board of Park Commissioners replacing Democrats Ronald Blickenstaff named sales manager for the municipal light plant a newly created post
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Results Saturday Scores Across Cities and Fatal Essex Truck Death
Saturday results show New York 4 Boston 3 Washington 4 Philadelphia 3 Chicago 5 St Louis 4 Detroit 7 Cleveland 8. In Essex May 14 Charles Vogler 31 of Middle River killed when he fell or jumped from a moving truck and was struck by another car. Essex police say Samuel Graham of Triangle Virginia drove the truck. Vogler's wife rode in the cab. Graham says Vogler, whom he met in a tavern, argued with his wife, Vogler struck her, and leaped onto the moving vehicle. He likely jumped to the pavement as the truck pulled toward a police station, and was killed by an oncoming car. The Chinese poet Li Po was noted as entitled to free wine in any tavern in China.
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Vacumatic Carburetor Aims To Save Gasoline
An advertisement from the Vacumatic Carburetor Co of Wauwatosa Wisconsin promotes a new Vacumatic device said to automate fuel mixture on cars trucks and tractors to prevent over rich mixtures and save gasoline. The company offers free details to interested readers who mail or postcard their name and address.
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