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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1957
Page
9
In a tense race day recap, Shoemaker misread the track poles during the Calumet Derby, blamed by observers for the late stumble as Iron Liege and Galant Man vied for the lead. Trainer Nerud defended the rider while noting the sport’s high stakes and danger.
In the Heart of Md League results Hamsville defeated Frederick Demolay 7 to 0 with Mt Airy beating Mt Lena 9 to 4 Harmony won 10 to 9 over Knoxville. Standings show Harmony 0 1.00 and Mt Airy 9 1.000. Mamsville 1.500. Knoxville 1 1500. Frederick 2 .000. Mt Lena 2.000. Also notes Paris campaign donations of 102618 and Derby update about Gen Deke.
Frederick wins the Belair triangular meet against Westminster and Belair, amassing 6 ½ points to Westminster’s 44 and Belair’s. Frederick sets six stadium records, five by Frederick. multiple event winners include Higgenbotham and Eyler in sprints and relays, with Westminster claiming several runner ups and set marks in distance events.
Frederick defeated Mt Airy 19 to 1 with 19 hits and four doubles by Brown, T. Wagner, Weddle, and Wagner. I Wagner and Dane hit homers. Moxley of Mt Airy added two doubles as Frederick dominated nearly every inning.
A vehicle left the highway on Avenue and overturned. Mary L. Bullock of Oakley, St. Marys County, was a passenger and sustained injuries. Police report a 72 year old Nezro woman received abrasions.
Highlights cover a Monday boxing card at St Nicholas Arena featuring a 16 rounder with Pete Williams and Will Son, plus Valdes the Cuban heavy favorite in Portland with recent KO streaks. Also lists American and National League batting leaders, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, homers, and pitching strikeouts from various teams.
Union Bridge toppled Blue Ridge 84 in a Sunday game. Warner of Union Bridge allowed nine hits and struck out two, dominating most of the contest. All runs came in the fourth and fifth innings as Union Bridge chased losing pitcher Null. Brown hit a homer in the ninth for Blue Ridge Summit, but the rally fell short. Smedley earned five strikeouts amid several errors and timely hits by Union Bridge.
The program features a top welterweight clash between Isaac Logart and Gaspar Ortega at Syracuse War Memorial Auditorium on Friday for a 12 round NBC telecast. Logart and Ortega meet for the third time with the winner likely earning a shot at Carmen Basilio. Logart is favored. Ortega has improved recently. Also on the card Garnett Hart meets Al Wilson, and Nino Valdes faces Johnny Holman as the heavyweights.
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