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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1942
Page
6
Cincinnati Reds opened their Eastern swing with a 3 1 victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers as Thompson held them to one hit. Lew Riggs doubled for the Dodgers’ lone offense, while Ray Lamanne homered for the Reds and Newt Kimball closed out the win for Cincinnati.
A mixed round of sports notes recounts playful claims of an Arcadia Florida agent selling Reds pennant tips for 100 dollars, jokes about Yale football hiring Howie Odell from Sioux City, and reminiscences of Lefty Gomez. Other items cover Washington Redskins pre season practice in San Diego, Lou Gehrig memorabilia interest, an Alabama coach inspired obstacle course idea, guest star Mark Daily, and Army soldiers reading Lou Gehrig in the Baseball Register. Also mentions Corpus Christi NAS track meet June 27 and Eddie Collins hosting Marines for a Boston doubleheader Mother’s Day dinner.
Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 5 to 1 and Philadelphia prevailed 3 to 2 over St. Louis. New York beat Pittsburgh 7 to 3 and Chicago won 9 to 8 over Boston. Today games feature Chicago at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, and St. Louis at Philadelphia.
In a tense American League clash Philadelphia edges St Louis 5 to 4. Postponed games listed include Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit. Noted pitchers Marchildon Caligari Waerer Harris Hanning Swift Ferrell cited.
Lovettsville High wins 5 1 at Brunswick in a pitching duel as Mentzer and D Dawson excel. Green homers early for Lovettsville while Brunswick’s Grams and Moore pace their offense. D Dawson relieves to notch seven strikeouts in three innings, keeping Brunswick hitless after entering.
Sport Tips discusses major league recruits Ray Lamanno of the Cincinnati Reds and Clifford Dapper of the Brooklyn Dodgers as promising young players. The piece notes Lamanno’s .294 average over 120 games and his rise under Deacon Bill McKechnie, alongside reflections on Ernie Lombardi’s departure and Hemsworth Hem sley’s role. It also mentions Tuffy Leemans’ split vision affecting Navy selection for football.
Charles Town West Virginia May 12 A Victory Meeting begins 18 days of racing with all proceeds to Army and Navy relief and West Virginia charities. Racing runs June 15 to July 4 under West Virginia Turf Fund Committee after current meeting. Half of spring and summer fundraising from Charles Town Jockey Club. salaries paid in war bonds and stamps up to 75 percent. Winning jockey fees above normal to war stamps. One hundred dollars of each winning purse paid in war bonds. A jaboti rab a tree fruit note appears in text.
Liberty High edged Walkersville 7 to 6 at the visitors’ diamond as two misplays and two passed balls in the seventh helped Liberty seize the lead. Ensor hit a late homer for Walkersville while Nooman earned the win for Liberty and Fry took the loss despite an eight strikeout performance.
May 12 New York reports Billy Conn faces possible pay loss over injuries from a Sunday night clash with his father-in-law in Pittsburgh. An Army board will decide if injuries were incurred in line of duty, affecting pay for up to six weeks. Also noted are batting performances by McQuillen Keller and Hemsley with brief game notes.
Deeds show Silas P Rice and wife to Isaac C Rice and wife county for 10 dollars. James C Biebl widower to Richard C Kline and wife county for 310. Rhoda G Laird et al to Belva G Cackritl county. Charlies M Mackley et al to Emory Layton Mosser county for 10 dollars. Edward L Thomas 22 and Katherine E Kidd 20 both of Alexandria Virginia marriage license. Equity Crist versus Crist city bill of complaint for absolute divorce. A housewife walks about eight miles daily in routine duties.
June Esquire sports poll shows public favoring the Yankees and Dodgers for titles, with Cardinals second in the NL. Indians dismissed due to Bob Feller’s draft. Hogan DiMaggio comparison favors DiMaggio. Public approves Army sporting benefits and restrictions on golf and horse racing. Deep sea fishing leads over fly fishing. dancing highly valued for wartime recreation.
DeMolay loses first game of season 4 to 3 at Baker Park. Dr. Pepper pitcher Wilkins hurls a near shutout until a seventh inning rally by DeMolay ties it, then Keyser scores the deciding run in the ninth on a wild pitch. Abrecht suffers sprained ankle and takes loss. Fink records the loss for DeMolay.
Gene Thompson of the Reds pitched a one hitter against the Dodgers. Connie Ryan and Bill Jurges of the Giants turned a triple play in the seventh against the Pirates. Jack Wallatsa of the Athletics hit a three run homer in the eighth to beat the Browns. Frank Horst of the Phillies allowed six hits to beat the Cardinals. Ed Hanyzewski of the Cubs contributed a two run single to his own victory over the Braves in relief. Wild pitches credited to Albrecht and Cook. Winning pitcher Wilkin. Largely offense featured by Dr Pepper and De Molay. Sacrifices by Swamley Cook Moore. Double plays by Dr Pepper. Struck out by Wilkins. Losing pitcher Fink. Umpires Gardner and Twenty. Time 1 15 Scorer Flank.
Maryland's 33 day spring racing season at Bowie Havre de Grace and Pimlico produced mutuels of 16,295,351 with state tax and license take of 523,906. Pimlico 12 day meet saw 6,689,200 wagered and 133,784 tax. Bowie nine days 4,048,640 with 81,172 tax. Havre de Grace 12 days 5,547,511 with tax plus 6,000 daily license totaling 198,000. Governor and racing officials urge continued Maryland racing amid war strain. next meets include Hagerstown July 7-18 at the Half Mile tracks.
League leaders show top hitters Fernandez Williams and McCormick with high averages and runs. Meeting tonight at the YMCA to prep for the Junior City Softball League opening Monday with five teams and a single weekly game schedule. Frederick's Colored Aces defeat Royal Foundry 5-2 in rain shortened contest at Mullinix Park.
New York May 12 The Pittsburgh Pirates face a demanding road trip after an early season surge at Forbes Field Manager Frank Frisch expresses uncertainty about road performance while noting 22 hits across a Chicago doubleheader and only five runs. He hints at rivalry with Brooklyn as a factor in tightening the pennant race.
City Softball League results show Dr Pepper defeating DeMolay 4 to 3. Thursday’s game features Dr Pepper against Price Bros. DeMolay practice set for tonight at 6:15 on Baker Park upper diamond with all Junior DeMolay members and senior club players within age limits urged to attend.
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