Bosox Take Second Place After 8-2 Win Over White Sox
Ted Williams hit his fifth homer of the season in the seventh inning with a runner aboard as Boston routed Chicago 8-2 to move into second in the American League. Vern Stephens hit his third homer, Chico Carrasquel drove in two, and Joe Dobson earned his third win while Boston walked 13. Across the league, Wewcomer Jackson homered for Chicago in a 7-6 Cubs win, Hank Sauer tied it with a two-run shot in the ninth, Carl Erskine yielded to Sauer’s blast, and Detroit beat Washington 9-6 aided by five unearned runs. The Pirates edged the Giants 5-4. Harold Gilbert homered for New York. St. Louis beat Philadelphia 3-2 despite Sisler’s three hits, and the Braves pounded the Reds 13-1 behind Warren Spahn. Ron Northey added a ninth-inning homer to spoil Spahn’s shutout bid.
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Boston
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Brooklyn
Hank Sauer
Chicago
Carl Erskine
Sauer
Detroit
Washington
Steve Nagy
Senators
Tigers
Dizzy Trout
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Giants
Harold
Tookie) Gilbert
New York
Eddie Stanky
Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Dick Sisler
St. Louis
Boston Braves
Warren Spahn
Cincinnati Reds
Ron Northey
Spahn
Frederick Cadets blancoes Emmitsburg in 13-0 league game
Frederick Cadets pitchers Dorsey and Troxel combined for a two hitter and a 13 to 0 win over Emmitsburg in the County Interscholastic League clash. Dorsey fanned 16 over six, Troxel 10 over seven as Frederick played errorless defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey
Frederick
Emmitsburg
Troxel
Umbel
Hayes
McNair
Damuth
Jones
Wyule
Fisher
L. Herring
Frock
Frederick AB
O. A. E. Whisner
Wagner
Cook
Rinehart
Tyerar
Witler
Remsburg
Haller
Ausherman
Haugh
Dudderar
Engle
Baker
Himes
C. Dorsey
Rusherman
National League Results and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday’s NL games featured Chicago 7 over Brooklyn 6 and Pittsburgh 4 New York 3 over St. Louis 2 while Philadelphia 2 beat Boston 13 to 1 Cincinnati lost 1 to Boston in ten innings. Today Brooklyn visits Chicago Boston goes to Cincinnati Philadelphia hosts St. Louis New York plays Pittsburgh.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburgh
Legion Softballers Capture Easy Victory
American Legion softballers defeated Walkersville Coca-Cola 17 to 6 in City Softball J League play at Baker Park lower diamond. Coca-Cola led early with a three, but the Legionnaires exploded with five runs in the fourth and seven more in the fifth, aided by three hits and walks amid several miscues. Layman, Bell, Bagent, Lake, Baer, and others contributed for the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Walkersville
Coca-Cola
Baker Park
Tuntead
Legionnaires
R. H
Coca-Cola Sac
Amer. Legion
Layman
Bell
Bagent
Lake
Baer
New Prizes In Soap Box Derby Show Expanded Awards
Prizes for local races on July 19 and the National Finals of the All-American Soap Box Derby include top ten national merchandise awards and a £5,000 four year college scholarship for the national winner. Local prizes feature the Keating Plaque Award from Chevrolet, a trip to Akron, and a Chevrolet Bulova watch and diploma for the local winner. Special local prizes reward best upholstered car, best constructed car, and best sportsman plus an entrant helmet for all participants. National prizes include a 1950 Chevrolet sedan for second, a 16 mm camera for third, and other gear up through tenth place, with additional national awards for ring, brakes, fastest heat, and best design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Ot. H. Keating
Chevrolet
Akron
Collins & Aikman Corp
Shell Oil Corp
Stanley Tool Board
Revere
Bausch & Lomb
Gal Ringmaster
Bardach Bros
Indianapolis
C. F. Kettering
Shell Oil Co
Stanley
Skil-Craft Corp
Baseball scores and rain delays in early AL matchups
The American League results show Boston defeating Chicago 5 to 2, Detroit beating Washington 9 to 6, and Cleveland beating New York. Rain interruptions affected St Louis at Philadelphia and Cleveland at New York with Chicago at Boston and St Louis at Philadelphia, plus Detroit at Washington delayed.
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Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
City Softball League Results From Yesterday
Amer Legion defeated Coca-Cola by 17 to 8 in a City Softball League game played yesterday, highlighting strong batting by Amer Legion and solid defense.
Hustlers Ready for Rockville in Sunday Twinbill at Frederick
The Frederick Hustlers, in Montgomery County League, host Rockville at McCurdy Field Sunday in the third game of the season. Rockville, bolstered by seven Washington Industrial League players, is rated the strongest in the circuit. Weather permitting, opening tilts across Maryland State, Tri County and Heart of Maryland leagues set for Sunday with daylight saving time in effect.
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Tri- County
Frederick Hustlers
Montgomery County
McCurdy
Rockville
Hustlers
Maryland
Frederick County Baseball League
County Softball League
Maryland State League
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
Lovettsville
Virginia
Montgomery County Baseball League
McCurdy Field
Frederick
Washington
Ken Deavers
John Clements
Jim Castro
John Coakiey
Ben Harrell
Pammilla
Ralph Cooper
William Kauffman
Joe Murphy
Jay Ruggieri
Frank Brewer
Chester
Joe Cromie
Worthington Day
Gerald Giegerich
Tom Ray
Robert Johnson
Martin Blade
Facts and figures on Kentucky Derby running
Louisville Kentucky May 5 facts and figures for the 76th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Post time 4 30 pm Eastern Time with 15 entries and a forecast of showers and cooler weather. Purse 100000 added money. winner could net 93659 if all start. Favorite Your Hart owned by William Goetz trained by Marty Daniels ridden by Johnny Longden. Crowd expected over 100000. CBS will broadcast 415 pm Eastern Time with a telecast listed NBC network at 930 pm Eastern Time. Sunday
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
Your Hart
Wiliam Goetz
Marty Daniels
Johnny Longden
CBS
CBS Network
Hogan’s Second Straight 64 Sets Open Lead
Ben Hogan shot a 64 for a second straight round to lead the Greenbrier Open halfway, with Skip Alexander six under and Sammy Snead one stroke back after a 68. The event features 27 pros and 58 amateurs in a 36 hole pro am. Ted Beard ended a hitless streak with a run, aiding the Pirates in a 5-4 win over the Mets. A helicopter mail demonstration occurred at Washington Post Office headquarters with a three seat craft delivering a package to be mailed.
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Sammy Snead
Slammer
Hogan
Washington
Post Office Dept
Mrport
A. R. Bridgford
Worcester
Mass
Weekend Games Set At McCurdy Field On Sunday
Weekend schedule lists multiple league games at McCurdy Field at 3 PM DST including Rockville versus Frederick Hustlers in Montgomery County League and several Tri County and Heart of Maryland matchups. Doubleheaders begin 2 PM DST in County Softball League with Mountaindale at Urbana and Ballenger at Brunswick among others. several ties and byes noted.
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Mountaindale
Urbana—Mille
Ballenger
Brunswick
Rice Jefferson
Idle
Cumberland Company Low On Rt 220 Work
The Cumberland Contracting Company was the low bidder on a project to improve U.S. Route 22. The bid amount was 524,259 dollars, covering grading, drainage, and widening concrete shoulders for eight miles between Cresaptown and Coal in Ale. Roads Commission announced proposals for truss spans and beam work on several bridges in Frederick and Howard counties. A Democratic Youth Club plans to participate in municipal registration and will hold a straw ride fundraiser. current members include Todd Lee Godbee and Thomas M. Fox among others. Also noted: Daniel Eidman 3d and James William Murphy tied for highest marks on the Maryland State Bar exam. An anonymous false alarm to Independent Hose Co. claimed a fire at 227 West Seventh Street, but firefighters found no call or address.
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Baltimore
Cumberland Contracting Company
State Roads Commiusion
Tod
Cumberland Companies
For &T Miles
Cresaptown
Ai Coal
Ale
Conamied
Frederick County
Catoctin Creek
Brunswick
Point of Rocks
Bush Creek
Monrovia
Monocacy River
Rocky Ridge
Monocny River
Urbana
Ruckeystown
Howard-Montgomery
Laurel
Democratic Youth Club
Thomas M. Fox
Todd Lee Godbee
William Gauker
Francis Leichert
Harold Carr
Raymond Brown
Tohn F. Byerly
Howard Hoff
Robert Trimble
Karl Tracey
Kenneth L. Cramer
William R Wood
Martin T Golibart Richart
Buxton
James W Snyder
Daniel Eidman
James William Murphy
State Board of Law Examiners
Malcolm R. Baer
Fairview Avenue
Frederick Earl J. Landbard
Gaithersburg
Independent Hose Co
West Seventh Street
United Flashlight
Citizens
Small Firms May Get Aid
President Truman proposed a broad program to aid small business including government insured loans up to 25000 and a reorganization plan to place the Reconstruction Finance Corporation under the Commerce Secretary. The plan outlines five points to boost growth, with a focus on insurance, equity capital, expanded lending, a science and management information clearinghouse, and centralized administration.
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Washington
Congress
Truman
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Secretary of Commerce Rec
Federal Reserve System
Department of Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Federal Reserve
Savings Bond Awards For Fire Prevention
Four 4-H Club boys will receive $25 Saving Bonds for winning the Wee Prevention contest by the Association of Mutual Insurance Companies of Maryland. Winners: James Hudson, 11, Weat Friendship. Samuel Feeser, 17, Westminster. Ralph R. Gouker, 17, Middletown. Leslie C. Jones, 17, Forest Hill. James Bludgen, a 4-H member for nine years, may compete in the 1951 National Fire Prevention contest. SEV Carnival in Union Bridge scheduled May 1 to June 30 with local solicitors named to canvass donations before May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Mutual Insurance Companies of Maryland
James Hudson
Weat Friendship
Howard County
Samuel Feeser
Westmnster
Carroll County
Ralph R. Gouker
Middletown
Frederick County
Leslie C. Jones
Forest Mill
Harford County
James Bludgen
Ralph Gowker
Myla S. Downey
Union Bridge
Middleburg
Newton Six
Clemsonville
Tilden Barnes
Feecersbury
Maurice Grinder
Johnsville
Ralph Warner
Beaver Dans
Hethel
Stanley Minnick
Howard Crushong
Thelma Austin
Uniontown
Evan
Meeting Sunday at Mt Plaasvrit Reformed Church
The Missionary Society will meet at the Mt Plaasvrit Reformed Church Sunday at 7.45 p.m. The program features readings by Ruth Cropise, Mrs. Howard Lochner and Mrs. Edward McDevitt. Wilbur Smith of Braddock will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Society of the
Mt Plaasvrit Reformed Church
Ruth Cropise
Howard Lochner
Edward McDevitt
Wilbur Smith of
Braddock
Polls on Maryland expressway tolls split among residents
An informal poll of six local residents shows nearly equal division on tolls for Maryland’s new expressways. Responses range from strong opposition to support, with one voter noting tolls help pay for the road as users go. Other remarks question fairness and point to personal travel needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Maryland
Bernard RK
Bawmagardier
West Patrick Street
Union Mfg Company Officers Elected at Annual Meeting
Directors of the Union Manufacturing Company were elected at the stockholders meeting on April 3 and an organizational meeting followed. Officers named include President R. Paul Smith, Vice President W. Clinton McSherry, Treasurer Thomas J. Zimmerman, Secretary Chastes McC. Mathing, and Assistant Treasurer and Assistant Secretary Jesse B. Anders. Zimmerman, former president since 1946 and treasurer after his father G. H. Zimmerman’s death, requested relief from the presidency and will be succeeded by Smith. McSherry was elected vice president succeeding the late Ht. 10 Saker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Manufacturing Company
R. Paul Smith
W. Clinton McSherry
Thomas J. Zimmerman
Chastes McC
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Bosox
R. H E. Brooklyn
Branra
Erskine
Podbelian
Schmitz
Voiselle
B. Edwards
Vander Meer
Owen
Walker
O Jones
Magile
Kramer
Westgam
Queen
Dickson
Werle
McCullough
H. E. Ase i
Roberts
Lopata
Brecheen
Geragiola
R. H E
Sahn
Crandall Fox
Smith
Hetki
Cooper
H. E. Chicago
Pierce
Judson Kuzava
Masi
Dobson
Teddbetts
H. E A
Trout
Calvert and Robinson
Nagy
Harris Weik
Grasso
Frederick Downs
Legion
Boster
City Softball League
Dr Pepper
Ly Pet
Dr. Penner
Amer Legion
Camp Detrick
Pirates
Ted Beard
Beard
Charley Keller
Tiger
Keller
Yjamaville
Woodsboro
Noonan
Woodbine
Mt. Atry
Trump
New Market
Liberty
Lyerly
Rocka
Pfeulfer
Broad Run
Shook, Doubs
Buckeystown
Hargett Lovettsville
Lander
Wachter
Creagerstown
Strine
Heart of
Killevagg
Greenland
Royal Canadian Air Force
Harlan DeGrange
East Wirth Street
Charles Burras
W. South Street
Broadway
Frederick, Maryland
Arnore
Mark
East Patrick Street
Bernard Seigerl
Hagerstown
Entwaree Crowther
Motter Avenue
Frene
Bass Church Street
L. Goldstein
Roanoke
Munich
Berd
Brattleborn
W. A. Weeks
North Clarendon
Vermont
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Frank G. Kemsberg
Natonal Association
la Junta
Colo
Courthouse Park
Conway
Middle Alley
Motorola
Philco Television
Hotpoint Home Freezers
Excello Power
Anes
Melvin M. Engle
WN. Carrol
Give TO Conquer Cancer
Westinghouse
Quality Cleaners
North Market ST
Work Service Charge
Fredericktown
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Union Mfg
RCA Victor
Emerson
Admiral Sparton
Sylvantia
DF. Shrleys
Baker's
Patrick St
Guy C. Kline
Myersville, Md
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