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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1942
Page
6
Boston Braves pulled ahead to second in the National League by edging the St. Louis Cardinals 3 to 2 after a tense ninth inning rally. A walk, sacrifice, error, and a long fly produced the deciding run as Boston capitalized on Cardinals errors and timely hitting.
The Associated Press notes Marshall and Mel Ott each had four hits with Marshall homering twice and driving in six as their team routed the Reds. Pete Reiser led the Dodgers with doubles against the Pirates. Claude Passeau limited the Phils with scattered hits and a win for the Cubs. Al Dowery pitched five innings in the Braves victory over the Cardinals.
National League batting Lamanno Cincinnati 300 Reiser Brooklyn .343 Runs Oti New York 24 Mu sial St. Louis 21 Runs Batted In Marshall New York 29 McCormick Cincinnati 24 Bits Fernandez Boston 40 Brown St. Louis Elliott Pittsburgh and Reiser Brooklyn 35 Doubles Fernandez Boston 11 Reiser Brooklyn 10 Triples Thirteen players tied with 2 Home Runs Camilli Brooklyn 7 Marshall New York Litwhiler Philadelphia and F McCormick Cincinnati 6 Stolen Bases Fernandez and Miller Boston 5 Pitching Head Brooklyn 4 0 French Brooklyn 3 0 American League Unchanged from yesterday.
The May 16 sports roundup notes Minnesota presents its football squad without Bernie Bierman, led by Bill Daily who matches Bruce Smith in weight and speed. It highlights Harry Mendel as boxing matchmaker for Mike Jacobs shows in Newark and Paterson, NJ, plus various sports tidbits from golf to baseball legends and coaching moves across the country.
All games were postponed due to weather. Upcoming doubleheaders include Boston at St. Louis Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland New York at Detroit with teams awaiting rescheduled dates.
The Junior City Softball League begins Monday at Baker Park upper diamond with two teams, Junior DeMolays and Frederick Welders. Barbara Fritchie Cabins sponsors one team, rosters include Frederick Welding Company and DeMolay. MCA members under 22 may play. two DeMolay senior players drafted as non-regulars. Umpires William Burger and Carl Shaw will officiate. a publicity stunt involves a kite dropping signed business cards for a folding money prize.
Kathleen Vaughan postpones wedding to pursue a summer theater role as she basks in Fred DeMille’s courtship. Joe, torn between love and work, faces editor scrutiny after a street scene, while Uncle Frank comments on past loves. The pair clash over ambitions and dancing plans for Saturday night.
Frederick Tron and Steel Companys softball team beat DeMolay 8 to 5 to create a three way tie for first in the City Softball League. DeMolay’s Staley left the game in the fifth with a severe leg injury while attempting to steal second. Fink hit a home run for Frederick Iron as Esterly earned the win over Abrecht in a 7 inning game.
Maryland State League opens play with three games at Liberty New Market and Tramsville officials say managers and umpires will attend Mt Airy travels to Liberty Woodsboro visits New Market Iyamsville plays Woodbine Umpire Miller to arbitrate in Liberty New Market meetings handled by Umpire Young The Tomsville squad travels to Woodbine after its earlier tie with New Market Red Burall expects attendance to hold as fans are closer to home games Chinese army reports 4000 plus casualties as Tengyvueh Lungling battles continue near the Salween River
New York May 15 Sammy Angott narrowly retained his world lightweight title with a 15 round decision over Curly Stolz at Madison Square Garden. Angott weighed 134 pounds to Stolz 133. Stolz was penalized twice for out of bounds in rounds 12 and 14, a factor the Associated Press saw as seven rounds apiece with one even, as the crowd roared through the near end of the bout.
New York May 15 Pete Reiser NL batting champion was reclassified 3-A by a draft appeal board removing a major threat to the Dodgers pennant. The 22 year old star center fielder had been 4-A for supporting parents and siblings, then 1-A in Brooklyn draft. His parents appealed. he married Patricia Hurst in an elopement from Day tona Beach. The board's decision followed a disclosure he was buying a home for his parents in St Louis. Reiser learned of the ruling moments before a game with Pittsburgh and declined comment.
Easy victory for Red Wrack owned by Mrs Mary Knreiriem Cumberland Md in the Pandendle Purse at six and a half furlongs in 1 20 3 5. Jockey M Bletzacker rode the winner who paid 4 20 with Prince Govans second and Royal Business third. A 1 8 daily double on San Salvator and Dispurr returned 4580. Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah drew 15 762 visitors in 1940.
Frederick Hustlers plan a tough test as Mellonas A C of Washington visits McCurdy Field Sunday. Washington’s nine, second in the capital league, are praised for heavy hitting and strong pitching. Hustlers hopeful Hubbell will show improvement after limited spring training. roster parings to be announced amid gas rationing travel cuts. first road game May 30 at Cumberland.
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