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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1965
Page
8
In 1984 Frederick County boasted multiple leagues and a strong baseball culture. The Tri-Co was formed in the 1930s, expanding to northern and southern divisions before fading as television, travel, and changing sports habits weakened adult county leagues. By midcentury, interest declined, prompting fears a single league may emerge to preserve the game.
The Cassius Clay Sonny Liston heavyweight title bout was shifted from Boston to Lewiston Maine on May 25 after Suffolk Superior Court actions sought to block the Boston fight for lacking a license. Inter-Continental Promotions and Sam Silverman dispute the promoter credits as Maine Attorney General DuBord expects no legal issues in Lewiston. The Youth Center in Lewiston seats 5,500 with most gate revenue from nationwide theater broadcasts.
Washington pulled a 4 3 7 3 sweep over the New York Yankees as Jim King hit a pinch hit two run homer in the opener and Frank Howard delivered a bases loaded triple in the nightcap. Clete Boyer homered for New York, while Woodie Held added a two run shot for Washington. The Yankees drop to 12 for the season and sit in ninth in the AL.
Washington leads New York and Los Angeles in listed results, with Chicago at Minnesota and Cleveland at Boston among many games. Other pairings include Detroit at Baltimore postponed, Houston and Chicago noted, and multiple late schedule changes across the circuit.
Cleveland edges Boston 5 to 3 as Tiant takes loss and Wagner homers for Cleveland. St Louis beats Philadelphia 9 to 3 behind Gibson and Uecker with Roebuck scoring. Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 4 to 3 with McCool Craig and Edwards driving runs in a tight game.
Bruce Crampton shot a two under par 69 to tie George Knudson at 139 after 36 holes at the Colonial Invitational in Fort Worth. Knudson clocked 71 with bogeys late, while Tony Lema stood one behind after a 69. Other notables included Julius Boros and Ben Hogan at 141, Sam Snead on 143, and Arnold Palmer at 147 as the field jockeyed for position.
Two main contenders Flos Ranser and Lehi race for Derby prep glory in the Withers at Aqueduct while Jacinto and Flag Raiser headline the Preakness prep. Jacinto seeks revenge after a Santa Anita Derby bid while Flag Raiser aims to rebound after a Derby pace and eighth-place finish.
Harmony and Mt. Airy defend league titles as county baseball begins with ten 2 p.m. games. Harmony hosts Bolivar in the Tri-Co opener while Middletown at Walkersville and Thurmont at Adamstown fill the slate. Mt. Airy travels to Yellow Springs and Frederick hosts Creagerstown in the State League. Heart of Maryland features Lucketts at Mt. Airy and Mt. Lena at Frederick with Mt. Lena back in the circuit after a three year absence. Todd Steel defends the Heart of Maryland title. Broad Run Jeff and Yellow Springs face player shortages but plan to operate. Franklin Hustlers exit the State League. Creagerstown takes the berth. Mt. Lena is the new county entry and Washington County returns to the Heart of Maryland League. Game postponement noted for East Frederick Maxies soft ball.
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