Yanks and A's Split Double Attraction
New York Yankees overpower the Philadelphia Athletics 13 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader, then lose 4 to 3 in the second. Yankees collect 16 hits and homer in the opener as Phil adelphia pitchers struggle. second game sees A's edge back for a narrow win.
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Old-Time Deaf Baseball Stars Recall Local Glory
A group of Frederick County players recall past baseball battles at Easter services at Christ Methodist Church for the Deaf of Baltimore. Harry Benson and Harry Creager lead the local school for the deaf team, with Elliott Foxwel King Hood and McCall among Coach Benson’s proteges. Ray Kauffman and George Leitner are noted athletes, linking to the Giants in 1903 1904. In racing, Count Fleet is favored to win the triple crown as Belmont Stakes nears, with several rivals hampered by leg injuries this spring.
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New York Giants
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Count Fleet
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Moyian
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Howell Elliott
Harry G. Benson
James B. Foxwell
Jacob King
Hany Creagee
Howard Hood
Mount Airy
Rozelle McCall
Maryland School Alumni Association
Hay M. Kauffman
Count Fleet Dominates Preakness Amid Derby Weekend Hype
In a busy weekend of baseball and horse racing, Count Fleet dominates Derby chatter as the Preakness headlines Blue Swords unable to catch the winner. Baseball results show uneven National League play with multiple 3 to 4 point margins and postponed games.
Fielding Gem Shines as White Sox Infield Star
In a season recap, Chicago fielding star Eddie Miller, Phil Rizzuto, and Pee Wee Reese are noted in American League circles. Dick Cutler, shown at third base for the White Sox, previously starred at shortstop and second for St Paul. Detroit and New York show gaps in series play with long games and dark conditions affecting results.
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Pee Wee Reese
Dick Cutler
Chicago White Sox
Paul
League Batting Leaders Across Leagues
League leader figures show Batting and Runs data for players from various teams including Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Chicago, and New York. Notable names include Maynard, Galen, and Stephens with top marks in batting averages and runs, plus tied leaders in doubles and stolen bases and top pitchers Sewell and Carrasquel sharing 4 0 records.
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Hark
Chisago
Camilli
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Maynard
New York
Galen
Nemericans
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Sewell
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St Louie
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Case
Tucker
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Murphy
Stars and pitchers pace doubleheader chaos across leagues
Yesterday's box scores show Spud Chandler of the Yankees and Jesse Flores of Adhlesies-Farmer delivering strong eight hit efforts and three run moments. Mort Cooper and Howie Porter of the Cardinals and Elbie Fletcher of the Pirates excelled on the mound and at the plate. Waldb Lue, Reb Johnson, and Alex Carrasquel contributed in early frames for their teams. Schoolboy Rowe and Bart Naylor boosted the Phillies as their pitchers battled Giants, while Tobin's 4 hit night helped the Braves win the second game. Santo Fe, N M, noted as oldest state capital, dating to 1610.
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Yankees
Jesse Flores
Farmer
Onimself
Triple
Mort Cooper
Howie Porter
Cardinals
Elbie Fletcher
Pirates
Cooper
Polter
Fletcher Sedred
Waldb Lue Lites
Reb Johnson
Alex Carrasquel
Schatars
Johnson
Gruni
Red Sox
Carraquel
Touris Viele
Schoolboy Rowe
Bart Naylor
Philies—Rowe Piched
Ty Bear Giants
Ancle Galan
Pedgers
Fim Tobin
Braves
Gaian
Tobin
Hustlers Defeat Camp Holabird In 10-4 Baseball Win
The Frederick Hustlers outhit and outran Camp Holabird 10-4 at McCurdy Field on Sunday. A four run fourth inning and a late sixth rally sealed the victory as Holabird pitcher fatigue allowed Frederick baserunners to execute double steals and a hit and run. Holabird returns to Frederick May 23 while Cameo Athletic Club of Washington visits for a double header starting at 1:30 p.m.
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Phillies Sweep Doubleheader and Braves Dodgers Split
Philadelphia crowds set early season NL attendance mark as the Phillies swept a doubleheader from the New York Giants 3-2 and 3-1. In Boston, the Braves beat the Dodgers 2-1 in game two after dropping a 5-4 tenth inning decision. Cincinnati was routed by the Cubs 13-2 in the opener, 4-4 in the nightcap, before a 10,714 crowd.
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Phillies
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Phils
Braves
Ballenger Middletown Split Opening Softball Doubleheader
Ballenger and Middletown split a Sunday County Softball League twin bill at Ballenger. In the opener Ballenger won 2-1 behind Wilbur Culler holding Valley to one run, while in the second Middletown pulled away with five sixth-inning hits to win 4-2 as Austin Blank, Charley May, and Henry Culler sparked decisive runs and pitchers Moore and Wiles battled.
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Charley May
Henry Culler
Wiles
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Anders
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Beachley
48 Day Race Meeting Opens At Charles Town
Charles Town W Va May 9 The Charles Town Jockey Club set the stage for its 48 day meeting opening tomorrow. expected to draw more than 700 horses and many fans despite wartime restrictions. General Manager A J Boyle predicted a capacity opening and H N Bradley reported the town hotel was fully booked for two months. At least 12 of the 48 days will be charity events.
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Charles Town Jockey Club
A. J. Boyle
H. N. Bradley
City Softball League Results Highlight Mixed Scores
Readable play results show Broad Run 13 over Ballenger 4 with a 2-2 tie between Middletown and an unreported opponent at 1-4. Other clubs未 reported.
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Middletown
West Virginia meet to aid war fund and charities
Boyle announced that half of the first six days net proceeds will go to the national war fund and the rest to eight West Virginia charities. A six-day charity stretch will follow later. The six-furlong plant is in excellent condition as top eastern horses are expected to race. T. C. Bradley of Lexington will serve as steward for the State Racing Commission, with Lieut-Col. John F. Wall of Camden assisting and a third steward to be chosen.
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Camden
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Bradley
Brotherhood of the Jungle Cock Holds 3-Day Campfire
Members from a dozen states attended the annual 3-Day Campfire at Camp Airy west of Thurmont to celebrate wildlife conservation and sportsmanship. George Landis of Columbus Ohio was elected president succeeding Lawrence Richey of Washington. Paul Kelly and Granville Swope were named first vice president and treasurer, with Clarence C. Carty elected director. The event featured fishing in Big and Little Hunting creeks Fishing Creek and Owens Creek and visits to lodges of G Prew Savoy Kingman Brewster and Mr. Richey. Government officials and military officers were among the guests.
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Thurmont
George Landis
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio Conservation Commission
Laurence Richey
Hoover
Washington
Mr. Richey
Federal Board of Trade
Keller lifts batting average with key weekend hits
Charley Keller of the Yankees raised his average by a point over the weekend with three hits in 11 at bats. He hit a four bagger in Sunday's first game, singled four times in two days, and went hitless in the nightcap. Keller A B H placement shows 63 17 .270 season line with 4 6 250 in the latest tally.
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Wallops
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