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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1942
Page
6
The Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 4 in a key National League series opener. Brooklyn widened its lead to three games atop the standings as Arky Vaughan, Joe Medwick, and Pete Reiser supplied the early offense and Hal Higbe earned the win.
St. Louis Browns manager Luke Sewell hails Glenn McQuillen of Brunswick as a pleasant surprise in their lineup, with only Harland Clifton posting a higher batting average. Meanwhile, two clubs training here last month opened strong in their leagues as Oil City led the Penn State League and the Hornell Pirates moved into second in the Pony League. In Lonaconing, Lefty Grove reflects on homecoming with 200 pounds and says he misses the game and the camaraderie, though he enjoys mountain life and spring planting.
Harmony subjected to a league ruling after two Sunday softball games were ruled forfeited and ordered replayed if justify claims arise. Dorsey Shipley, league president, stated the decision hinges on Harmony’s ability to show cause for the rain halted contests. Umpire Shepley and managers Willard Koogle Cecil Keller supported replay to avoid standings impact.
Yesterday results: New York defeated Cincinnati 12 to 6. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 7 to 4. Chicago won over Philadelphia 5 to 3. St. Louis vs Boston and Boston postponement. Today schedule features St. Louis at Boston, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, Chicago at Philadelphia.
The American League results show Chicago 9 over Philadelphia 4 and St Louis 6 over Boston 3. Several games were postponed including New York versus Detroit and Washington versus Cleveland, with remaining matchups Boston at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago and Washington at Cleveland New York at Detroit.
Dr Pepper defeated Price Brothers 15 to 7 at Bakers Park to climb into second place in the City Softball League, aided by timely hitting and strong defense. Wilkins scattered seven hits as Pepperites pounded the Steelers’ inner diamond, with Cook homering on an misplayed ball and Ramsburg Swomley keying two defensive plays.
Monty Stratton, famed for his major league pitching career cut short by a hunting accident, resigns as manager of the Lubbock Hubbers in the West Texas New Mexico League. He cites the rough grind for a one legged man, says he will rest in Greenville, and notes he also filled in as a relief pitcher recently. He reports losing 12 pounds and cites health and comfort concerns as reasons for stepping away.
Mike Jacobs pursues a busy slate including a Lou Nova Lee Savold show and Pastor Mauriello fight. Navy waives take on a DC show while Giants star Tuffy Leemans faces double vision denial. Also notes on coaches, drivers, and a chaotic mixed score softball game ending in no contest.
Brunswick High closed its abbreviated baseball season by defeating Middletown High 6 1 at the railroad center. Donald Dawson earned his sixth straight win, hitting a homer with Norman Haller aboard to seal the decision in the second round. The Railroaders finished 6 wins in 7 th.
Sammy Angott faces Allie Stolz in Madison Square Garden for the world lightweight title defense at 10 p.m. EST. Angott, a 1 to 2 favorite, seeks a successful defense against Stolz, a sharp Newark boxer and top belter, in a 15-round bout that promoters expect to draw a large crowd and a grass gate near $40,000. Stolz aims to upset the champion with a sturdy right hand and boxing skill.
Frederick County youths aged 8 to 21 compete in three divisions at the Y M C A pool as part of Boys Week. events include dashes, back strokes, relays, dives, and an underwater distance swim. Lions Club sponsors, Norman Ford reports residents only. tuberculosis death rate noted for South Dakota at 20.2 per 100000 in 193% period.
The St. Louis Browns rallied from a skid to beat the Boston Red Sox 6 to 3 behind six hitters from pitcher Johnny Niggeling. Roy Cullendine and Chet Laabs hit home runs for the Browns, who scored two in the first and chased Heber Newsome early.
Dodgers-Former star Joe Medwick hit a three run homer in the first inning and Larry French pitched no hit relief to beat the Pirates. Bill Lee of the Cubs earned his fifth win with seven hits allowed against the Phillies. Joe Niggeling of the Browns worked six hits to down the Red Sox. Myrit Hozg of the White Sox drove in four with three singles to defeat the Athletics. Mel Ott of the Giants homered for three runs helping a ten run rally in the eighth to defeat the Reds.
Manager Bob Ray calls last day for roster signatures with practice at 6 15 this evening on Baker Park upper diamond. Sixteen eight applicants already appeared in prior sessions and belated tryouts are urged tonight to join the junior ten roster for the fraternal team.
Congress opens a regular session in a Washington hotel marking the first gathering since part of the Capitol burned by the British in 1814. The event underscores recovery and continuity of government after the fire.
National League leaders include Murtaugh of Philadelphia batting .341 and Phelps of Pittsburgh at .340. Ott leads runs with 22. Musial and Sanders top in runs, 20 and 9 respectively, while McCormick leads RBIs with 24. Fernandez and Brown pace hits, and Camilli leads home runs with 7.
Heath and Cleveland lead with 5 home runs. York and Detroit share top hitting in New York output. Williams and DiMaggio from Boston and New York figure among standout players. Case and Kuhel prominent in stolen bases. Borham of New York posts a 4 0 record, with ties to Cleveland and Chris.
Yesterday results show Dr. Pepper defeating Price Bros 15 to 7. Today's schedule lists F. 1. 8S. facing DeMolay in a key matchup.
Detroit hitters took a vacation yesterday due to weather while the Reds faced New York. Key figures include Anarley Keller with a .225 average in 89 at bats and Rollie Hemsley with a .189 average in 53 at bats. Glenn McQuillen went four for one run batted in but died on base.
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